In the September/October issue, I defined EBITDA as net profit adjusted to make it more useful for business valuation. To estimate a company’s value, valuers multiply EBITDA by a number called the “multiple.” The result is the estimated value of the company.
How upfront investments can transform your business and the industry
Jay Eaton didn’t know much about pools when he started in the business. In a tale as old as time, Eaton’s father-in-law, Gordon Schmeiser, began a pool store and commercial chemical service company in 1974. Eaton had just gotten engaged to Schmeiser’s daughter, Barbara.
In December 2023, the National Plasterers Council released Technical Bulletin No. 8, highlighting the impacts of wind speed on plastic shrinkage, or check cracks, in pool plastering. While the harmful effects of hot temperatures, low humidity, high winds or a combination of these are known, the study underlines wind speed as the dominant variable. The NPC says the findings are crucial for reducing check cracks and improving plaster durability.
Though it’s been used for decades, ozone is gaining traction as a solution in pool sanitation, offering an effective and eco-friendly addition to traditional chlorine-based methods. As more pool professionals and homeowners seek sustainable and efficient ways to maintain pristine water quality, understanding the basics of ozone production, its advantages and the challenges it presents is crucial.
Clear-Flow’s electronic flocculation system offers a cleaner, more efficient and eco-friendly approach to water management.
When the calendar flips to a new year and warmer weather inches closer, homeowners anticipate the upcoming fun they’ll have in their now-dormant swimming pools.
At the same time, pool service companies are already taking steps to meet the demand for reopenings. How they deal with this time and staffing crunch depends on the services they provide, the size of their staff and their system management tools. It’s a critical service for customers that begins long before the first signs of spring.
The PoolPro Panel answers: What is the most common stain you come across and how do you treat it?
An efficient pool build starts from the ground up. Brennan Warde, owner of ARC Pools based in San Diego, California, aims to provide that for his clients with oversized plumbing and a Jandy equipment set that comes standard with all his pool builds. Both the plumbing and equipment, he believes, make for a hydraulically efficient system.
At the 2024 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, Pool Nation hosted its fourth annual awards event. The ceremony celebrated standout professionals and cutting-edge innovations in the pool industry, recognizing excellence across a range of categories.
The NPC heads to Orlando, Florida, for its 36th annual event.
Check out the Southwest Pool & Spa Show in Houston, February 4-8.