Easton Select Group, a national leader in pool services and backyard leisure solutions, announced the appointment of Roy Harrison as vice president of sales and training, overseeing sales strategy, training programs and growth initiatives for the company’s expanding Plunge Plus pool and service divisions.
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Stop for a moment and think of the most luxurious pool you can possibly imagine. What did you see? Odds are, the first thing that came to your mind probably wasn’t the salt chlorinator or a skimmer basket. Instead, you probably jumped right to the pool’s ambiance — the sights, sounds and sensations of a…
Pound for pound, the Hayward® Universal HC Series Heater is jam-packed with more innovation than anything else on the market. As the industry’s smallest footprint heater* — engineered for both superior performance and servicer ease — UHC Series is the perfect choice for smaller pool pads and tight backyard spaces. All in all, the advanced…
This morning Hayward Holdings began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company announced its intention to be listed Feb. 17 and CEO Kevin Holleran rang the closing bell this afternoon. “This is like a dream come true to be able to lead a great company that’s been doing what we’ve been doing for…
In 2019, New Jersey-based Hayward released the TriStar VS 950 variable-speed pool pump. Over the last two years, it was launched as a Super and MaxFlo pump as well. The latest iteration of this VSP family — the TriStar VS 900, informally referred to as generation-3 or gen-3 — was made available this October for…
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…
Hayward Industries, Inc., global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial pool equipment, announced that Kevin P. Holleran has been named president and CEO, effective immediately. Holleran succeeds Clark Hale, who departs after a seven-year tenure with the company. Holleran will also join Hayward’s board of directors. “Hayward is a global market leader with an…
It’s not an uncommon concern, but pool safety doesn’t often become a priority for homeowners until they’re brought face-to-face with tragedy or the scare of a lifetime. Mike Tellegen, owner of The Pool & Spa Medic in Molalla, Oregon, recalls the time he received a call from a mother who, after finding a door ajar…
Further, we are FINALLY talking about portable vacuums. I’m not sure there’s a topic or product I see discussed more on industry forums. We did our best to round up what’s available, and cover the pros and cons of each. Another story I’ve wanted to do for awhile is about cultivating and maintaining relationships with…
Pentair received a 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. This honor marks the sixth year that Pentair has garnered recognition for its energy efficiency achievements. Accomplishments listed on the ENERGY STAR website for Pentair include: Hayward Industries, Inc. was also awarded…
Hayward Industries signed a purchase agreement for Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc. (known more readily within the industry as Paramount Pool & Spa Systems), which is set to close in August. Paramount, established in 1964 by George Ghiz, has spent more than 50 years working toward a reputation synonymous with service, quality and innovation. While known…