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Hayward Industries Names New President and CEO

Posted on August 16, 2019 by PoolPro

Hayward Industries, Inc., global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial pool equipment, announced that Kevin P. Holleran has been named president and CEO, effective immediately. Holleran succeeds Clark Hale, who departs after a seven-year tenure with the company. Holleran will also join Hayward’s board of directors. “Hayward is a

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Zodiac Releases New Caretaker Products

Posted on August 15, 2019 by PoolPro

Caretaker, the original in-floor pool and spa self-cleaning system from Zodiac Pool Systems, is taking in-floor cleaning to new levels of efficiency with its latest innovation — the Caretaker Revolution 6-Port Valve. Designed with service technicians in mind, Revolution sets the new standard for in-floor cleaning valves with durability, increased

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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Appoints CEO

Posted on August 14, 2019 by PoolPro

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the appointment of Sabeena Hickman, CAE as PHTA’s president, CEO and staff liaison to the board of directors effective September 3. Hickman brings more than 20 years of relevant association experience to her new role, having previously served as CEO of the National Association of

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ShareQuip Releases JimmyBench Pool Ladder Conversion Kit

Posted on August 13, 2019 by PoolPro

Manufactured by ShareQuip, the JimmyBench is a patent-pending conversion kit transforms existing inground pool ladders into safe, convenient swim-out benches that are comfortable for adults and kids alike. Designed and built in the USA, the JimmyBench is the passion project for inventors Tom Masterson, a 40-year pool industry vet and

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We Are All Responsible

Posted on August 12, 2019 by PoolPro

I get on my soapbox about safety We’ve really been on a theme kick in 2019, and for this issue it’s safety. The interesting thing about our industry is that when you talk about safety you’ve got two areas to cover — workplace safety and customer safety. When I started working

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