Plastering for the Future
How upfront investments can transform your business and the industry
The National Plasterers Council Conference Feb. 26-28, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
The NPC heads to Orlando, Florida, for its 36th annual event.
Fluidra to Launch Climate Action Week 2024
Fluidra, a global leader in pool and wellness equipment, announced the return of Climate Action Week on Oct. 21-27. The event will spotlight Fluidra’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of the pool and wellness industry and highlighting the company’s efforts to minimize its carbon footprint and promote more efficient pool technologies.
PHTA Announces Solenis as Newest Strategic Partner
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced Solenis LLC as its newest strategic partner.
IPSSA President Mike Denham Shares Plan for Continued Growth
Mike Denham was selected as the new president of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association for 2024-25.
Pool Nation to Host Heritage Boot Camp
Pool Nation, a leader in promoting education and professionalism in the pool service industry, will host the Heritage Boot Camp in McKinney, Texas, March 1-2.
Pool Nation Announces Hayward Holdings, Inc. as Newest Visionary Partner
Pool Nation, a leader in promoting education and professionalism in the pool service industry, announced Hayward Holding, Inc. as its newest visionary partner.
PHTA Unveils Updated Strategic Plan
PHTA unveils updated plan for future growth, prioritizing resources and member satisfaction.
Mallory Bjekich-Wachowski, 36
In 2022, Mallory Bjekich-Wachowski started her company, Toolbox for Excellence, with fellow industry professional Jane Merritt, combining her pool industry background with her love of education. She also works at All Seasons Pools & Spas in Orland Park, Illinois, as a training and business development manager.
IPSSA Expands and Adds New Awards
The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association now offers three awards designed specifically for service professionals. These awards are part of IPSSA’s continued desire to engage members, and the criteria reflect the organization’s core values of community, education and support. The Pool Professional of Tomorrow Award is to be awarded to any IPSSA member that…
NSPF Scholarship Selectees
The National Swimming Pool Foundation has awarded 17 scholarships and fellowships to college and graduate students for the 2018 academic year. “We are all about education,” says Thomas Lachocki, CEO at NSPF. “When a member of our CPO Certification family is pursuing a college degree, we are pleased to help.” In August, all recipients were…
New APSP Certification
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has created a new certification for commercial swimming pool operators, managers, engineers, service-company professionals, health officials and facility owners, the PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator Course. It’s available in print and e-book formats. “APSP experts devoted countless hours to ensuring this new certification course is designed for…