PHTA Welcomes Adam Katchmarchi as Vice President of Educational Development
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced that Adam Katchmarchi has joined the organization as vice president of educational development beginning July 1.
Mullarkey Associates Acquires Blithe Sales, Expands Raypak Representation in Northeast
Mullarkey Associates, Inc. announced it has acquired Blithe Sales Company, LLC, a long-standing manufacturer’s rep firm in the pool and spa industry.
PHTA Accepting Nominations for 2025 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant.
CCEI Taps Martin Grenier to Head North American Operations
CCEI, a manufacturer of automation, controller and lighting systems, announced it has hired Martin Grenier to head the company’s North American operations.
Michelle Kavanaugh Joins Western Pool & Spa Show Board of Directors
The Western Pool & Spa Show announced the appointment of Michelle Kavanaugh to its board of directors.
PHTA Announces Revision of APSP-3 Permanently Installed Residential Spas Standard
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-3 2014 American National Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas and is calling for participation in the new PHTA-3 Standard Writing Committee.
Claffey Represents Pentair During PHTA Day on the Hill
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance hosted its third annual Day on the Hill this spring, bringing together pool and spa professionals from across the country to advocate for the industry on Capitol Hill.
Ecolab Launches AquaIQ Program to Support Hotel Pool Operations
Ecolab has introduced its AquaIQ program, a digital platform designed to help hotels and other hospitality businesses maintain pool and spa operations with greater efficiency and reliability.
Backyard Pools May Help Kids Cut Screen Time, Boost Wellness, Survey Shows
As screen time among U.S. children continues to climb, new survey findings suggest backyard pools may offer a practical solution for getting kids outdoors and more physically active.
Heritage Pool Supply Group Teams Up with LOU to Simplify Pool and Spa Business Operations
Heritage Pool Supply Group announced a new integration with LOU, powered by Evosus — a leading cloud-based business software built for the pool and spa industry.
Heritage Pool Supply Group Names Scott Frost as President
Heritage Pool Supply Group announced the appointment of Scott Frost as president of Heritage Pool. Frost comes to Heritage Pool with more than three decades of pool industry experience. He also serves as chair-elect of The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Easton Select Group Expands into Commercial Pool Services with Acquisition of New England Aquatics, Inc.
Easton Select Group, a national leader in pool services and backyard leisure solutions, announced the acquisition of New England Aquatics, Inc.