HASA Pool, a leading supplier of sodium hypochlorite water treatment for the recreational pool and hot tub industry, announced that its team of professional sales representatives participated in and successfully passed designated coursework for the Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification program. “HASA prides itself on providing salient industry information and assistance to our valued…
Natural Chemistry now offers the ProSeries app that provides complete water analysis and storage of customer information in the palm of the hand. Created to help pool and spa professionals determine a customized water treatment plan for specific problems including algae, cloudy water, staining, phosphate issues, scum and foaming, the app also allows professionals to…
During its board and committee meetings in April, the National Plasterers Council confirmed Rob Romano as the next vice chair of the NPC; his term began immediately. Romano is general manager at the David Cooke Plaster Company. He also sits on the board of directors at the Northeast Spa & Pool Association. Romano is a…
Houzz Inc., a leading platform for home remodeling and design, announced a 58% increase in U.S. project leads for home professionals during the month of June, as compared with the same period in 2019. Professionals working on outdoor spaces have seen the greatest increase in demand, with June searches for pool and spa professionals up…
By Mark Ligon, marketing manager, Commercial Industrial Supply For homeowners, pool construction is a big investment that they expect will last for years to come. That’s why it is so important to select the best materials for the job. Because much of the pool piping is buried underground, it’s especially important to choose the right…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s awards programs recognize prominent achievements and outstanding performers in the pool, spa and hot tub industry, defining the state of the art and promoting the industry to potential customers. Fellows Program — Submission Deadline Extended to August 3, 2020 The rank of PHTA Fellow is an honor bestowed on prominent individuals who…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance issued a call for participation in the redesignation and revision of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-7 2013 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance In Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Catch Basins. PHTA is seeking member participation on the PHTA-7 Standard Writing Committee. The provisions of the PHTA-7 Standard apply to the…
According to a May 2020 LightStream Lending Service’s home improvement pulse survey conducted by Wakefield Research, 73% of homeowners are planning to renovate this year. This is down slightly from 77% when the survey was initially fielded in January 2020. In fact, 57% of those individuals are moving forward or expanding projects at more than…
HASA Pool, Inc. — manufacturer of liquid chlorine water treatment solutions for recreational swimming pools and spas, municipal drinking water and industrial water sanitization — announced that industry expert Terry Arko joined the HASA team as the company’s new head of product training and content management. Arko has more than 40 years of pool and…
“Suddenly the local pool builder with an immediate opening is now the most sought after commodity in the country. We’re going to break records this season.”
Clear Comfort unveiled two new rapid-installation options for its award-winning advanced oxidation systems utilizing Inline or Surge Pit Diffusers. Designed for maximum flexibility, reliability and performance, the all-new Inline or Surge Pit Diffuser Kits easily implement Clear Comfort’s AOP for small aquatics facilities to large water, including everything needed for a simple and complete Clear…
Fluidra, manufacturer of automatic pool cleaners and pool equipment, introduces the new Polaris ALPHA iQ+ and ALPHA iQ robotic pool cleaners to its lineup, part of Fluidra’s Trade Series Exclusive products. These cleaners are designed with internal intelligence that makes cleaning easier and more customized than ever, engineered with advanced programming and convenient app capabilities…