Author: PoolPro

  • PHTA Announces Revision of PHTA-2 Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance

    The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2023 American National Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance. As part of the revision process, PHTA is accepting applications for the new PHTA-2 Standard Writing Committee.

  • Pentair Pool Pledges Commitment to PHTA’s Women of Water

    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 Hosts 2026 Retail Summit, Highlights New Products and Initiatives

    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.

  • POOLCORP Announces Retirement of Kenneth G. St. Romain, Appointment of John B. Watwood

    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 Adds DocuSign Integration to Software Platform

    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.