Easton Select Group, a growing national platform offering premium services, plunge pools and construction, announced the acquisition of J. Gallant Pool, a Newbury, Massachusetts-based pool construction, repair and service company.
POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and outdoor living products, announced the appointment of John Watwood as president and CEO.
CCEI North America and Carvin Pool Equipment have announced a strategic partnership focused on integrated above-ground pool systems for the U.S. market.
SunnyWhale announced plans to launch the FinWhale Smart Chlorine Dispenser in summer 2026, introducing a solar-powered floating device designed to automate chlorine management and water monitoring for residential pools.
As families prepare to spend more time outside and in the water, Latham Group Inc. is encouraging homeowners to take simple, proactive steps to keep their backyards safe. In recognition of National Water Safety Month this May, the manufacturer of in-ground residential swimming pools is working with husband and wife Olympic and world championship six-time gold medalist Bode Miller and professional beach volleyball champion Morgan Miller to share essential pool safety reminders.
Water Tech Corp has released its 2026 interactive digital product catalog, offering pool and spa professionals a comprehensive online reference for ordering and service.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is now accepting change requests for the 2030 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The revision process will be overseen by the PHTA Code Action Committee.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Central Arizona Chapter, in partnership with PHTA’s Step Into Swim drowning prevention initiative, presented a $20,000 donation to the Valley of the Sun YMCA during a special event on April 30 at the YMCA Legacy Foundation Chris-Town.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and Pentair Pool are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pentair Pool serving as the National Water Safety Month Program sponsor. Throughout May, Pentair Pool will leverage its position as an industry-leading manufacturer of pool and spa solutions to help raise awareness of water safety best practices and promote the lifesaving mission of NWSM.
The BackSaver2000 is designed to help pool service professionals collect water samples while standing, reducing the need to kneel or bend over the pool edge. Traditional sampling methods can strain on the back and knees, particularly with repeated use in daily service routes.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has secured a significant advocacy win with the U.S. Department of Energy regarding enforcement of key requirements in the pool pump motor rule.
Pentair Pool announced plans to integrate its connected equipment platform with Pool Brain’s service management software, a move aimed at expanding data-driven capabilities for pool service professionals.