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    Longevity: One Key to Sustainability in Commercial Pools

    In the commercial pool industry, sustainability is often measured in kilowatt hours saved or gallons of water conserved. But for Ryan Scherr of Integrity Pools, the most powerful form of sustainability is longevity. “Reliability, reliability,” Scherr says. “Customers want something that’s going to get in there and last, so they want a quality product.” Efficiency…

  • Tuff Coat announces brand refresh

    Located in Hickory, North Carolina, MRT Products subsidiary Tuff Coat — manufacturer of water-based, rubberized non-skid coating that provides optimal traction for pool decks, splash pads, locker rooms, commercial/industrial applications and much more — has launched a brand refresh. With significant investments over the last six months to improve its technology, branding, product offering and…

  • Sweeten the Deal

    Alan Smith Pools in Southern California began focusing on commercial growth during the 2008 recession. During an economic crisis, not as many residential customers can afford pool installation and upkeep, but that’s not typically the case with commercial pools. For many in the industry, a mix of both residential and commercial clients can aid financial…

  • New to the Commercial Pool Biz?

    How do you build trust to gain commercial accounts? Even for brand-new contractors, establishing credibility with clients has never been easier with online training, review websites and more. Don Cesarone, Jr., vice president of the commercial division of Van Kirk and Sons, Inc., says that while states have mandatory training for commercial pool operators, contractors…

  • Prevent Slips and Abrasions

    When it comes to PVC renovation for swimming pools and decks, RenoSys is an industry pioneer. For almost 30 years, it has manufactured and distributed products specifically designed for the commercial swimming pool industry. One of its top products, RecDeck, is an ideal solution for customers looking for slip-resistant, nonabrasive products. “It has a very…

  • Beyond Slides

    There was a time when fun in a swimming pool centered on small, inflatable devices like inner tubes, diving boards or standard-issue slides. These are pretty basic and pretty mundane by today’s standards, however. For commercial pools owned or operated by apartment complexes, home owners’ associations, cities, and hotels or YMCAs, the fun quotient has…