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…
Pentair’s new Max-E-ProXF variable-speed commercial pump features digital controls and proprietary software that allow custom programming of optimum pump speeds for specific tasks, such as filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets, etc. The Max-E-ProXF VS has four programmable settings to any speed ranging from 300 to 3450 RPMs so users can program the exact flow they…
Pentair has acquired A&A Manufacturing, developer of innovative, time-saving and eco-conscious solutions for pool cleaning and circulation. The addition of A&A Manufacturing’s automatic self-cleaning and circulation systems, purification solutions and water features further expands Pentair’s pool and spa equipment offerings.
Pool Corporation acquired the assets of Master Tile Network LLC
Pentair received the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award
Specialty chemical manufacturer and leading industry educator Orenda Technologies announced the hiring of Joe Sweazy as executive vice president of sales. Sweazy has more than 22 years of professional experience in the testing and treatment of swimming pools and spas. Sweazy will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategy while engaging and directing the…