National Pool Partners officially launched in January 2021, hoping to revolutionize the pool service industry by creating a profitable, technology-enabled company that modernizes the industry while improving the lives of partners, owners, customers and teammates. The venture is supported by over $200 million of capital with a target to service 100,000 pools across the Sun…
The pool pump market is about to undergo a seismic shift. Starting July 19, 2021, all pump manufacturers will be required to comply with efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy that apply to all new pumps. The standards are largely based on requirements for weighted energy factor (WEF), a new metric used to…
A long-recognized industry leader in Australia, Narellan Pools has become a global company with a presence in Canada, New Zealand and other regions around the world. With the surge in pool demand in 2020, Narellan has now entered the American market, intent to provide an increased supply of high-quality fiberglass pools for pool builders across…
Plungie, an Australian-based manufacturer of precast monolithic pools, has launched in North America, starting operations in Dallas, Texas. Donovan Shanahan, an industry veteran, will join Chris Macaulay as the leaders of the operation from the outset. Spending the last decade with the Pool | Spa | Patio Expo serving the industry in sales and creative…
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, is in the final stages of construction on an additional 50,000 square feet of space to provide a climate-controlled, environmentally friendly facility for its growing manufacturing operation in Indiana. This follows two previous expansions in 2018 and 2019. Additionally, the facility has expanded its outdoor pool-loading area to facilitate…
Haviland Enterprises, Inc., a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry, recently hired Mackenzie Klahr to join its team as marketing manager. Klahr will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategy across the company’s two divisions, Haviland Consumer Products, Inc. and Haviland Products Company. In addition, she will work with the…
Pentair, a leading water treatment company and manufacturer of pool and spa equipment, has launched the Pentair Pool Builder app for iOS and Android mobile devices. As part of its enterprise strategy to develop smart, connected solutions, Pentair is offering a complete solution to help builders efficiently manage the process of building a pool while…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced that Franceen Gonzales has been appointed to chairman of the board for 2021. Gonzales is the Americas executive vice president of business development for WhiteWater West in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. A 30-year aquatics industry veteran, Gonzales started her career as a pool technician and lifeguard. She went…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance now offers an online Certified Pool Operator program. This program, which launched earlier this year, allows pool professionals to safely receive certification from the comfort of their home or office. The Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping…
The Pool and Spa Show, powered by NESPA, announced plans to move its 2021 Show from an in-person event to a live-streaming experience January 26 – 28, 2021. “Since last spring, we have known that we needed to have multiple options on the table to deliver the high-quality content and first-class experience that our attendees…
National pool cleaning, repair and renovation franchise America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP), announced the brand’s ASP Gives Day fundraising event in partnership with OneWorld Health, that will take place November 17-19. In an effort to provide clean water to the healthcare setting of the developing world, ASP partnered with OneWorld Health in 2017, to support the…
Knoxville-based Campbell’s Pools and Spas owner Tony Campbell announced a partnership with Poolwerx to update his pool supply and service businesses as a franchise partner. Campbell’s Pools and Spas will begin introducing Poolwerx branding, services and products to their location in Knoxville. Campbell’s has also relocated their Lenoir City store and has reopened as a…