New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Every Child a Swimmer” bill into law on Sept. 26, making her state the latest to adopt a measure aimed at preventing childhood drowning through school-based information campaigns.
The Northeast Spa & Pool Association inducted its 2025-26 board of directors at the association’s annual membership meeting in September.
POOLCORP has acquired the operating assets of Great Plains Supply Pool and Spa Products effective Aug. 22. A subsidiary of mSupply, Great Plains Supply serves the Midwest and Texas markets from distribution centers in Lenexa, Kansas, and Houston, Texas.
Cabana Pool Service has acquired Cody’s Pool Service, a family-owned business based in Sacramento that has served the region since 1995.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced Daniela Williams will join its executive leadership team as chief human resources officer.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has announced the recipients of its 2025 Superlative Awards, honoring exceptional individuals and organizations across the pool, spa and hot tub industry.
SPS PoolCare, a leading swimming pool services company formed in 2021, announced its 150th acquisition.
The International Pool Spa Patio Expo has opened registration for its 2025 show in Las Vegas on Oct. 22-24.
Automatic Pool Covers Inc. has released a new coping solution designed for fiberglass pool installations.
RiverFlow, a manufacturer of aquatic current generators for sports and entertainment applications in commercial and residential pools and lazy rivers, announced the release of its nonreversing axial flow pump.
In the past few months, Pentair Pool has announced many new hires and the creation of several roles. Christine Richardson joined Pentair as chief technology officer for the pool segment. Richardson previously served as director of research, development and engineering for global equipment, modeling and connected solutions at Ecolab, where she led global teams in chemical sensing and dispensing innovation.
Aquaworx USA has released a new line of residential and commercial pool filter packs designed for durability, safety and ease of maintenance. The filter packs feature thick fiberglass lids and a reinforced 1-inch floor to prevent warping and allow for efficient drainage.