Austin Smith is passionate about the water. The financier from Salt Lake City, Utah, spent his childhood swimming in pools and lakes, and later took up scuba diving. Now he is diving into a very different aspect of the water: the learn-to-swim industry. Smith has big plans to open 21 Big Blue Swim School locations…
Pool service software company Skimmer, has expanded its support for Colin’s Hope, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides water safety awareness, education and resources to prevent childhood drownings. Skimmer will be a key sponsor at Colin’s Hope Graduation Tribute to Prevent Drowning. “At Skimmer, we have a desire and obligation to give back to our communities,” says Skimmer’s…
Cover Care, LLC, a national automatic pool cover company specializing in the installation of automatic pool covers, continues to rapidly expand its reach throughout the U.S. by adding a new market location in Kansas City, Missouri, and Poughkeepsie, New York. Cover Care is the only nationwide team of automatic pool cover experts that installs and…
Ultra Pool Care Squad, a new pool and spa service franchise founded by Explore Industries, a worldwide fiberglass pool and pool cover manufacturer, has emerged to capitalize on the growing number of pool installations in the U.S. and gain market share of the nearly 5.6 billion residential pool aftermarket. The franchise is targeting markets across Tennessee,…
As part of its goal to bring the joy and substantial benefits of swimming to children across all communities, Fluidra committed $100,000 to the Pool & Hot Tub Foundation’s initiative Step Into Swim, a national program dedicated to providing safe swim education. Through the Step Into Swim initiative, Fluidra is able to share its passion…
Comfort Research, the creators of Big Joe bean bag chairs and aquatic furniture, has acquired Spin Master’s Outdoor manufacturing operations in Tarboro, North Carolina, and specific product lines from Spin Master’s Outdoor portfolio. The acquisition closed on February 7; terms were not disclosed. Included in the sale is the high-performance Aquaria Swim Float line, featuring…
On February 14, Anderson Poolworks, a 25-year-old commercial pool construction company with headquarters in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii, welcomed Jason Weisenfluh as the vice president of sales and marketing. Bringing over 19 years of sales and marketing leadership experience, Weisenfluh will be responsible for driving the sales and business development strategies at Anderson Poolworks….
LATICRETE, manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has elevated its color offerings within its grout and sealant product lines. The seven new colors are inspired by the environment and are categorized into three themes: natural, earthy and coastal. The new colors are Stormy Grey, Frosty, Fossil, Mink, Steamship, Iron and Walnut. These refreshed…
Cody Pools announced that its fundraising efforts through its annual Cody Shack golf tournament resulted in a $40,000 donation to the Texas Oncology Foundation. These funds will support multiple programs within the Texas Oncology Foundation, including assisting to transport people to and from radiation treatments when they cannot afford or coordinate a ride otherwise. “We…
Pinch A Penny, a U.S. swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise, announced the March 1 opening of its newest store in North Richland Hills, Texas, just outside of Fort Worth. The new Pinch A Penny location is owned by Trophy Club resident Russell Hossain. Hossain is making the transition to business ownership after a…
JED Pool Tools, manufacturer of swimming pool maintenance equipment and accessories, offers a new durable, blow-molded hose designed for high-pressure pump/filter/return applications. This filter hose is flexible, fully integrated and offers seamless injection molded cuffs that assure leak-proof usage. The hose is available in 1.25- and 1.5-inch diameter sizes ranging from two to 12 feet…
Brighton Pools, a Maryland-based pool company, has kicked off 2022 with its franchise sales launch and an exciting new name. Owner of Brighton Pools, Gary Hohne, says he is thrilled to be launching the franchise opportunity. “For over 70 years we have had exceptional customer service, management, technicians, and the finest craftsmanship,” he adds. “We…