PHTA Names Recipient of 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has named the City of Ocala Recreation & Parks in Ocala, Florida, as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant.
RENOLIT Partners with Olympic Swimmer Gemma Mengual
RENOLIT has partnered with Olympic medalist and former synchronized swimmer Gemma Mengual to highlight the role of swimming pools in wellness and recovery.
Pool Service Is Evolving. Fluidra Built the Platform for It.
The pool service industry has been caught in a digital tug-of-war for years. On one side, professionals manage the physical reality of the equipment pad—pumps, filters, and chemistry. On the other hand, they juggle a fragmented mess of business tools: spreadsheets for routing, separate apps for water testing, and the constant headache of billing.
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Launches Task Force on Above-ground Pool Ladder Safety
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Technical Advisory Committee has authorized the formation of a task force on above-ground swimming pool ladder safety following recent action by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which granted Petition CP 25-2 regarding child-resistant pool ladders.
SPS PoolCare Celebrates Five Years, 50,000 Recurring Customers
SPS PoolCare, the largest swimming pool services company in the United States, celebrated its fifth anniversary by completing its acquisition of Good Boy Pool Services and reaching the milestone of 50,000 recurring maintenance customers.
Poolwerx Appoints Marla Mock as Chief Operating Officer
Poolwerx has appointed Marla Mock as chief operating officer for its U.S. operations as the franchise pool service brand continues to expand its presence across the country.
Know Your Scope, Know Your Risk
In today’s pool industry, growth often comes from saying “yes” — yes to new services, yes to bigger jobs and yes to opportunities that keep revenue flowing year-round.
In-season, Offseason planning
Peak season has a way of consuming every hour. But to stay profitable year-round — and enter spring in a stronger position — companies need to already be thinking ahead instead of just surviving the rush.
The Business of Buying Early
Early buy season has become one of the most strategic business decisions of the year in the pool industry.
Filling the Gaps
Snow, sleet and other seasonal slowdowns don’t mean business must halt, but companies hoping to generate offseason revenue often need to start planning well before the busy season ends.
Sharper Edge
Fluidra’s AquaLink EDGE is more than a new automation panel. The company says it’s the foundation for a broader next-generation pool technology platform built around connected equipment, predictive service and a more modern pool ownership experience.
The Chemistry Blame Game
Anyone who has worked in pool service long enough has probably experienced it: A customer notices damage, staining or another issue and immediately assumes the water chemistry is to blame — and that the service company is responsible.