The State of the Pool Industry
The pool industry is chugging along — builders are still building pools from last year, servicers are busier than ever and some manufacturers are expanding to meet demand.
Finish-Saving MicroGlass
In the pool industry, skepticism meets innovation. Patrick Brindle, MicroGlass’ Director of Business Development, explains the science behind the seemingly magical MicroGlass product.
PHTA Launches Second Apprenticeship Program
The PHTA has launched the PHTA Registered Pool Installer Technician Apprenticeship Program to help build a more skilled and diverse workforce.
Buy More, Get More
Fluidra’s ServicePro Rewards program makes it easy for independent pool service, repair and renovation professionals who want the choice to receive cash back for their purchases.
SPS PoolCare Continues Growth Through Acquisition of Healthy Pools of SWFL
SPS PoolCare has acquired Healthy Pools of SWFL, a leading provider of residential pool maintenance and repair services located in Fort Myers, Florida. Healthy Pools represents the sixth acquisition for SPS PoolCare in Florida and is the company’s 29th investment in the pool industry.
AquaComfort Water Group Acquries GreenStory Global
GreenStory Global Pool and Spa Filtration, a provider of pool and spa filtration solutions designed to improve water quality and reduce chemical usage, has joined the AquaComfort Water Group family of companies. With the addition of GreenStory Global, AquaComfort Water Group expands its portfolio of sustainable and innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs…
We’ve kicked it into high gear
I haven’t been this excited about an issue of the magazine in awhile. This is our second iteration of what we’re calling our “Power Women” feature where we highlight some of the amazing women leaders in our industry. It was such a hit last year that we’ll probably do it every year until you beg…
Soft Opens
A few years ago, a friend who doesn’t work in the swimming pool industry called me about an ear infection she developed after using a backyard pool on Canada Day. “It was the first day the pool was open, ever,” she said. “They just finished construction. I don’t understand how this could happen.” Those of…
Content Marketing for Pool Companies
Content marketing can be a powerful way to signal that your pool business is strong and professional without having a conversation. I’ve seen it myself; content marketing can bring you leads you may not have received otherwise. However, content marketing can mean different things to different business owners. What does good content marketing look like…
Pool and Hot Tub Alliance Offers Ready-to-Use Onboarding Course for New Hires
The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance is offering an on-demand pool and hot tub industry introduction course to help quickly onboard new team members. In this course, new employees from all levels and areas of a pool or hot tub business will learn how the industry works, everything from key definitions, safety, pool and hot…
Leslie’s Urges Consumers to Avoid Chlorine Tablets Without an EPA Label
Leslie’s, the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, is urging consumers to stop using chlorinating tablets sold on Amazon and other third-party sellers under imported product brand names originating outside the U.S. These products do not bear the required Environmental Protection Agency label and could cause harm to swimmers, the…
This Issue Was More Than a Year in the Making
This edition of PoolPro is a bit of a departure for us, as we’ve always featured a pool professional’s smiling face on our cover from the our At the Shop photo shoot. As you can see from this issue, we’ve tried something new. It’s been more than a year since I approached Terry Arko, content…