Pentair Pool, a global leader in sustainable pool solutions, announced its participation as a Charter Sponsor of Women of Water, a new initiative of The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and POOLCORP. This industry-wide initiative is designed to support, elevate and connect women across the pool and hot tub profession, aiming to expand access to professional development, leadership pathways and community-building opportunities.
POOLCORP, a wholesale distributor of swimming pool and backyard-related products, hosted more than 1,500 pool retailers and vendors at its 15th annual POOLCORP Retail Summit in Houston, Texas, showcasing new product launches, training programs and technology updates aimed at supporting independent pool retailers before the 2026 season.
B Squared Pools is offering pool builders a new polypropylene in-ground pool kit designed to provide a lightweight alternative to traditional steel and concrete pool systems.
Landmark Aquatic is offering Life Floor safety surfacing for aquatic facilities nationwide through its partnership with the manufacturer.
POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products, announced Kenneth “Kenny” G. St. Romain, senior vice president, will retire from his position in 2026, and John B. Watwood has joined the company as executive vice president.
RB Retail & Service Solutions has added DocuSign as an integrated feature in its business software for the pool and spa industry. The update allows retailers and service companies to send, sign and manage electronic documents directly through the RB system without leaving the point-of-sale interface.
Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group, one of Australia’s largest fiberglass pool manufacturers, is establishing its first U.S. production facility in Opp, Alabama, the company announced.
The pool and hot tub industry is experiencing a resilient market, driven by stability in the service sector, but there are challenges related to profitability and economic headwinds, according to the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s Q3 2025 Quarterly Pulse Survey.
RB Retail & Service Solutions, a supplier of business software for the pool and spa industry, announced it has hired Taylor Sleeman as business sales consultant. With over 10 years of sales experience, Sleeman will partner with pool and spa companies to help them modernize and grow.
In the commercial pool industry, sustainability is often measured in kilowatt hours saved or gallons of water conserved. But for Ryan Scherr of Integrity Pools, the most powerful form of sustainability is longevity. “Reliability, reliability,” Scherr says. “Customers want something that’s going to get in there and last, so they want a quality product.” Efficiency…
Blayr Lignoski has spent more than a decade building his career in nearly every corner of the pool industry. He started in retail with A&M Corson’s Aquavalue, worked in repairs with the same company, then served as warehouse manager at Tropical Water Pools before moving into service management with National Pool Partners/Aquaman Pools.
For Elizabeth Pecora, a lifelong passion for swimming and water safety has shaped her career path. She spent six years teaching swim lessons — four as a manager at Love Swimming Swim School in New Orleans and two more as a private instructor.