The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo brought together professionals from over 40 countries for three days of education, networking and product innovation, highlighting new technologies shaping the pool, spa and outdoor living industries.
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance has introduced its “Commitment to Safer Waters” Seal Program, designed to publicly recognize companies and organizations within the pool, spa and aquatic safety industries that demonstrate meaningful action toward drowning prevention and water safety awareness.
Nidec U.S. MOTORS has expanded its TITAN motor line with two new weather-protected vertical frame sizes and a new enclosed fan-cooled 2-pole horizontal motor extension. The models are designed to serve applications in water and wastewater, petroleum, chemical and electric power industries.
The Float Like A Duck water safety initiative has recognized three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines with its Water Safety Hero Award for his leadership and advocacy in promoting water safety.
AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. announced a new partnership with Devin Cahn Associates, a national sales agency with experience in the pool and spa industry.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced Scott Frost has been appointed as chairman of the board for 2026.
RB Retail & Service Solutions, a supplier of business software for the pool and spa industry, announced it has hired Taylor Sleeman as business sales consultant. With over 10 years of sales experience, Sleeman will partner with pool and spa companies to help them modernize and grow.
The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code announced its Aquatic Venue Public Health Inspector Course is now available online in a live, interactive format.
Soake Pools, a New England-based plunge pool manufacturer, has launched Check + Stripe, an in-house tile collection with a range of colors and patterns.
Easton Select Group, a leader in pool services and backyard leisure solutions, has acquired Jackson Pool Service, Inc., a Lexington, Massachusetts-based provider of high-end pool construction, renovation and care.Founded in 1978, Jackson Pool built its reputation on craftsmanship, attention to detail and a full suite of services ranging from seasonal maintenance to new gunite pool construction and complete remodeling.
U.K.-based manufacturer Plastipack Ltd. announced the U.S. launch of its latest pool cover material, Sol+Guard Gen2, using GeoBubble technology.
Representatives from Paragon Pools and its Float Like A Duck water safety initiative joined Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines and officials from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance for a ceremonial Step Into Swim grant presentation during the 2025 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Las Vegas.