National Pool Partners (NPP) acquired two regional presidents and four partner companies since June. Bryan Banta, from B&B Pools in Pompano Beach, Florida, joined the company as a partner and regional president over Florida. Banta will oversee NPP’s ambitious Florida expansion plans, including the integration of recent acquisitions Aloha Pool Service in Ft. Lauderdale and…
Poolwerx has added two new pool supply and service locations in North Texas, both owned and operated by female entrepreneurs. Darlene Childs opened Poolwerx Lantana and Melanie Earles has opened Poolwerx Haslet, each servicing their greater areas. After being disappointed with some of the options in their respective neighborhoods, they each saw an opportunity to…
The Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee (PSATC) has opened enrollment for the second class of apprentices in its inaugural year of operation. Enrollment ends September 15th. Reserve your spot before all seats are filled by emailing Jennifer Farwell: jennifer@poolapprenticeship.com. In May, the program was the first of its kind to receive approval from…
We kick things off by sharing our thoughts on some notable pool-related stories—from the recent success of the company known as the “AirBnB” for pools to Will Smith trying out the world’s deepest swimming pool in Dubai, to an arrest made in Florida of a woman who snuck into a retiree’s yard to swim naked…
Service Autopilot announced its 2021 SA7 Conference that’s set to take place from November 10 to 12, 2021 at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West in Plano, Texas. The 2021 SA7 Conference is built for all service industries that are both under and over one million dollars in annual revenue—lawn care, cleaning, pool cleaning,…
Arizona-based company, Glacier Pool Coolers, was chosen by the U.S. swim team as their pool chiller for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Glacier Pool Coolers’ GPC280 Model Series Pool Cooling System is being used in the U.S. National Team’s 50-meter private pool facility in Tokyo where the Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic swim teams practice…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) launched the Registered Pool Maintenance and Service Technician Apprenticeship Program in an effort to assist in building a more skilled and diverse workforce, expand the workforce of service professionals in the aquatics industry. As a registered apprenticeship program, this program has been validated by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides…
Water Tech has once again improved its popular commercial-grade, Precision 2.0Li battery-operated pool cleaner with a new pressure-fitted clamp system with locking pin to protect the battery in the motor box. The reinforced battery and motor compartment provide increased durability for service pros by protecting the motor and battery against water damage. Precision 2.0Li comes…
The International Swimming Hall of Fame, in addition to honoring pioneers and athletes in the aquatics industry and documenting the history of aquatics, has a spiritual mission of teaching people how to swim. “We’ve always believed in that principal that it’s a basic parental responsibility to teach kids to swim,” says Bill Kent, the current…
Tri-City Vinyl announced the expansion of its pool liner solutions with the introduction of above-ground pool liner options. For over 40 years, Tri-City Vinyl has been providing high-quality pool liners for a wide variety of in-ground pool installations and is excited to bring that same quality to its new above-ground liner products. “Above-ground pools have…
ProTeam now offers a powerful EPA-registered herbicide called Blast It that stops nutgrass from growing behind and poking holes through vinyl pool liners and other sensitive surfaces. Ideal for both inground and aboveground liners, pool pros simply apply 7 pounds of granular Blast It for every 1,000 square feet of area before liner installations. Made…
New and improved A2 Synthetic Rubber-Based coating from RAMUC restores and upgrades previously painted chlorinated rubber and synthetic rubber pool surfaces as well as bare concrete, marcite or plaster. This premium coating is formulated to provide excellent hiding, coverage and protection. RAMUC A2 is a self-priming, two-coat system ideal for pool professionals and aquatic facilities…