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Pick a Side

Posted on January 2, 2019 by PoolPro

Chlorine vs. bromine: What’s your preference?By Michelle L. Cramer Everyone has a preference in competitive markets: Burger King versus McDonald’s, Walmart versus Amazon — and in this industry, the brand of pool equipment you install and the sanitizer you recommend to customers. In the world of chlorine versus bromine, the

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Viewpoints bromine, chlorine, chlorine vs bromine, Drakeley Pool Company, Haviland, lake air pool supply, landi pools and games, Natural Chemistry, NC Brands

Departing Poolcorp CEO Manuel Perez de la Mesa

Posted on October 30, 2018 by PoolPro

What’s ahead for him and the company he helmed for two decades This summer, Poolcorp announced the retirement of its longtime leader, Manuel Perez de la Mesa. While Perez de la Mesa will stay on the board of directors, at the end of 2018 Peter Arvin will assume the role

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Trade Show Pros, Cons and Tips

Posted on October 30, 2017 by PoolPro

Jennifer Clements Pla-Mor Pools Mechanicsville, Virginia What do you love, or hate, about industry trade shows? I have always enjoyed attending industry trade shows. It’s exciting walking the showroom floor looking for the latest, greatest innovation to make our work easier, or our customer’s pool more fun. It is also

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