Power Women
For our second installment of Power Women, you’ll meet five more inspirational females shaping the pool industry.
New president announced at Fluidra
Pool and wellness equipment manufacturer Fluidra has named Lennie Rhoades as the new president of Fluidra North America. In October, Rhoades took over the position from Troy Franzen, who retired after a 12-year tenure with the company. Franzen lead the North American group through several big changes, including merging Zodiac/Jandy with Fluidra; guiding the company…
Fluidra acquires Taylor Water Technologies LLC
Fluidra, a worldwide leader in the pool and wellness industry and global manufacturer of equipment and connected solutions, today announced it has acquired Taylor Water Technologies LLC, a leading US-based manufacturer of water-testing solutions. Taylor joins Fluidra’s family of already distinguished brands, including Jandy, Polaris, iAquaLink, and SR Smith. Founded in 1930 and based out…
DeFuria joins Taylor
Taylor Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of water-testing supplies, has enlisted Joe DeFuria as director of brand development. “We are just thrilled to have a true professional like Joe join our team at Taylor,” says Wade Beebe, vice president of sales and marketing. “His experience, passion and practical knowledge of this industry make him the perfect fit…
Petra Hayes, 26
Hoping to find a job in the science field, Petra Hayes joined Taylor Technologies. “This position is very chemistry based, which was what I was looking for,” Hayes says. The prospect of doing customer service, in which she had a background, while learning about the pool and spa industry excited her. Hayes has always been…
Janine Rhodes, 34
Tired of routine equipment testing as a technician in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, Janine Rhodes found a job in product development with Taylor Technologies, which brought her into a new world of creative scientific thinking. Since joining the team in 2014, she has expanded her work within the company, including as a chair of…
Strips, Drops and Beyond
It seems water-testing systems come down to two choices: Time-tested visual methods that rely on the human eye’s ability to discern changes in color, and sophisticated electronic instruments that do all the work for you. When choosing water-testing supplies for your own applications, you’ll have to consider factors like the level of precision you require,…
Taylor Technologies
Taylor Technologies The team at Taylor Technologies includes a number of young professionals poised to grow the company and industry. Here’s what they had to say about each other. Josh MaulerAssembly managerIn his 17-plus year career at Taylor, Josh has become known as a leader and problem solver. He values integrity and trust, both of…