The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the appointment of Sabeena Hickman, CAE as PHTA’s president, CEO and staff liaison to the board of directors effective September 3. Hickman brings more than 20 years of relevant association experience to her new role, having previously served as CEO of the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Hickman replaces PHTA…
Manufactured by ShareQuip, the JimmyBench is a patent-pending conversion kit transforms existing inground pool ladders into safe, convenient swim-out benches that are comfortable for adults and kids alike. Designed and built in the USA, the JimmyBench is the passion project for inventors Tom Masterson, a 40-year pool industry vet and owner of Masterson Pools, and…
Pleatco Filtration, designer and manufacturer of filtration products for the pool and spa industry, announced its extension as a key sponsor for the 2019 USA Synchro. Pleatco has supported the organization for many years and will continue to do so as USA Synchro pushes toward a team in the Olympic Games, improves grass roots programs…
U.S. manufacturer Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. has now integrated SmartMotion patented technology into all of its new pool cover systems. In additon to forward and reverse, SmartMotion includes water-load sensing damage control, which senses when the cover is open or closed and immediately shuts off power to the motor to prevent mechanical damage due to…
Anthony & Sylvan Pools won 90 Angie’s List 2018 Super Service awards for pool sales, construction and installation and pool and spa service and repair for all its divisions across the country – Northeast, Washington, Charlotte, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Las Vegas. This is Anthony & Sylvan’s sixth year in a row winning the service industry’s…
Latham Pool Products, North American manufacturer of in-ground residential swimming pools, announced in May that it has made a strategic investment in Narellan Pools, the largest pool supply company in Australia and New Zealand. “Expanding our industry-leading position to both ends of the globe ensures a strong and stable future for our company, our employees,…
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, has created a kid-friendly video about water safety that can be looped on electronic displays in pool stores, giving children the opportunity to learn while parents are shopping. A 10-page coloring book—Ten Cool Pool Rules for Kids—is also provided that follows the video to reinforce the pool and water…
Rico Rock, makers of cast concrete rock for use in waterfalls, stairs, deck and landscaping applications, has hired Scott Monk as the company’s new national sales manager. Scott will be responsible for managing all sales and customer service for Rico Rock, including management of all sales rep groups, distributors and face–to–face work with the company’s…
In an industry with little room for error, a pool service technician’s knowledge is crucial to safely transporting hazardous materials. Danny Brodersen, commercial service manager at Millennium Pools in Springfield, Virginia, says this starts with awareness for what is being transported, what it does and its location in the vehicle.“One of the biggest things is…
Derrick ToddCPO, owner AquaNut Pool CareGreenville, South Carolina Facebook: @AquanutPoolCareGreenvilleTwitter: @AquanutpoolcareInstagram: @AquanutpoolcareYouTube: AquanutPoolCareAquanutPoolCare.com residential/commercial, service, repair, renovation, retailemployees: 9 accounts: 140-180 As far as jobsite safety goes, we have a list of protocols or rules we follow. As a result of following our safety protocols, we don’t have many injuries to speak of. For instance,…
RAMUC Specialty Pool Coatings is pleased to announce that Stephen Schwartz will now be representing its pool paint and coatings products in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. An industry veteran, Schwartz has been in the pool and spa business for over 30 years in various sales management positions, and, prior to RAMUC, was president…
Work injuries industry pros lived through teach imperative lessons Paul Goebel owner, Goebel’s Pool and Spa Maintenance Hidden Valley Lake, California “When I first started doing pools for a company out of Novato, California, I was adding muriatic acid to a pool. One of the rocks around the edge was not concreted in and it…