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…
Fountain People Inc., designer and manufacturer of architectural fountain and aquatic play equipment, has hired Micaela Garcia as the company’s new Marketing Specialist. Micaela will assist in the development and implementation of Fountain People’s marketing and communications through research, content creation, customer engagement and trade shows.
Pentair announce its new WhisperFloXF VS 5HP commercial variable 5HP variable speed pool pump, designed to run on either single-phase or 3-phase power and has a built-in drive. The combined motor and drive delivers an economical solution for commercial pools desiring lower energy consumption and lower operating costs. The WhisperFloXF VS 5HP pump provides speed…
RenoSys RecDeck PVC Flooring now includes UV inhibitors and a unique composition of materials allowing it to stand up to the most extreme weather climates, and be virtually unaffected by most pool and deck chemicals. The thick reinforced PVC offers an aggressive slip-resistant texture and a superior anti-fungal formulation, making it ideal for swimming pool decks,…
The Specialty Manufacturing Company announced the availability of Rola-Chem’s next generation of peristaltic pumps, the PRO Series 300, featuring a newly designed weather resistant enclosure, fully digital timer and control components, plus expanded mounting provisions for faster, more flexible installations. Many of the popular features of the legacy PRO Series Pump also have been retained,…
Frank Wall Enterprises released a new Liner Mule for pool liner repairs and installations. Once hooked, the device pulls the pool liner bead straight up with the bead pointing toward the track for easy re-insertion into the pool liner track. The tool is designed to help pool professionals perform this task with less time and…