Thursday Pools now has a patent for its revolutionary Backfill Eliminator, which makes installation easier for builders by eliminating the need to perform traditional backfilling on its fiberglass pools with large tanning ledges. This now patented system (US Patent 10,450,766) provides sturdy, level installation of large tanning ledges that have traditionally been a challenge for…
Art Harre, chief sales officer of Haviland Pool & Spa, a manufacturer and distributor of pool and spa chemistry, announced in August that he would retire from his position at the end of 2020, then enter into a two-year consulting agreement with Haviland until 2022. “To state the obvious, I will miss you all,” Harre…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance unveiled its official strategic plan — the first of its kind for the alliance. This detailed plan clearly defines PHTA’s core purpose, mission statement, values, pillars and more. “This plan will serve as our foundation, define our priorities and chart PHTA’s pathway into the future,” says Sabeena Hickman, PHTA president…
Designed for small, in-ground pools up to 33 feet long, the Prowler 917 from Pentair provides powerful cleaning. Like all Pentair robotic cleaners, the Prowler 917 is powered independently by low-voltage electricity and doesn’t rely on a pool pump. Key features for the Prowler 917 include a high-speed scrubbing brush with wall-climbing abilities; quick, easy…
Fluidra introduces the Blueriiot Smart Water Analyzer, a device that sits in a pool or spa, or is installed professionally at the pool pad (with the Blue Fit50 attachment accessory) and accurately measures four key elements needed to keep water crystal clear: pH, ORP (sanitation potential), conductivity (salinity) and water temperature. The tool sends its…
Water Tech Corp, manufacturer of the original Pool Blaster, Volt and Precision battery powered pool cleaners, has launched the AI-Chat-Bot to provide consumers and pool professionals immediate customer service help 24/7. Water Tech’s new virtual smart bot, called AMEE, can help order parts, register products, answer questions about Water Tech’s battery-operated cleaners and more. AMEE…
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, unveiled the sunken living area fiberglass pool in March. This unique Sunken Living Room-SLA area is completely integrated into the fiberglass pool, so installation is still easy. The SLA option is available in a round shape and can be ordered with in-pool options or can be fitted with jets…
In collaboration with Sigura, formerly Lonza, Clear Comfort has released the new Ultimate Pool Kit bundle, which provides customers with $1,000 of free product on every pool purchased from participating dealers. Homeowners’ increasing demand for healthy, complete and easier water care is driving heightened awareness and opportunity. “Now more than ever, pool owners are looking…
Orenda Technologies now offers an exclusive, complimentary opportunity for pool professionals to market their business and services to a tailored customer base by being featured on the Orenda website as an Orenda Certified Operator. Orenda believes that by promoting the use of the Orenda program, pool pros will reach more aligned customers. The program is…
Hayward Industries, Inc., a global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial pool equipment, announced its partnership with professional swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Kathleen Baker. Together, Hayward and Baker will promote the superior swimming experience provided by saltwater pools amongst swimming enthusiasts. Kathleen Baker is an American competitive swimmer who won two medals at…
Latham Pool Products Inc., manufacturer of in-ground residential swimming pools and accessories, announced the appointment of Kaushal Dhruv to the position of chief information officer. Dhruv will provide leadership and support to the information technology and project management team. “From an IT perspective, we are working toward innovative solutions for the company both internally and…
In July, David Collier joined POOLCORP as the vice president of operations and supply chain, reporting directly to POOLCORP president and CEO, Pete Arvan. Collier will take over sourcing and will be responsible for leading the operations and logistics teams, as well as the CSLs. Collier comes to POOLCORP from Arrow Electronics, a $30 billion…