Paolo (Paul) BenedettiCEO, Aquatic Technology Pool & Spa (Morgan Hill, California)IPSSA Water Chemistry Certification, CPO Certified and Instructor, AST Certified and Instructor, CA – CSLB Industry Expert, Society of Watershape Designer – MASTER, Genesis Instructor Chlorine Pros: Can be stabilized and protected from UV degradation, economical, easy to find Cons: Once chlorine combines with contaminates…
Meet our panelists It’s been a longtime goal at PoolPro to create a panel of pool professionals to share their opinions and expertise. Each edition we’ll pose a question to our group. We tried to find panelists who vary in geographic location, experience and company size. Craig Sears CSP, CPB, CPO, President Sears Pool Management…
Pamplona Capital Management announced December 19th that it has acquired a controlling interest in Latham Pool Products, Inc. from Wynnchurch Capital, which will remain a significant investor in the Company. The deal values Latham at $375 million. Headquartered in Latham, New York, Latham branded product offerings include fiberglass pools, automatic safety covers, in-ground vinyl pool liners,…
Announced earlier this month, Platinum Equity has entered into an agreement with Lonza to acquire Lonza’s Water Care business and operations for $630 million, including Lonza’s French Water Care business. With headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, Lonza Water Care has six manufacturing facilities in key regions, including North America, South America, EMEA and South Africa, with…
Clear Comfort unveiled its first rapid-install manifold made specifically for the CCW100 pool sanitation system. The pool plumbing manifold is designed to help install Clear Comfort systems faster, easier and more reliably. Clear Comfort pool systems can now use the customized manifolds to directly inject hydroxyl radicals into the pool plumbing and maintain water quality. The…
Swimming pool retail, service and repair franchise, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa, announced that Michael Arrowsmith has joined the company as chief development officer. With more than 25 years of experience growing franchise brands, Arrowsmith will spearhead Pinch A Penny’s aggressive development efforts in key target markets, including Texas and Georgia, as well as…
During the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals elected Andrew Levinson to its board of directors, along with a slate of new officers for the 2018-19 term. Additionally, Donna K. Williams (last year’s chair-elect) assumed the new role of chairman of the board….
Grow all aspects of your business at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2018, Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort, Las Vegas Network SWIMN Annual Reception (Supporting Women Industry Wide, Mentors & Networking | swimn.net) Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. In room Islander DE at the Mandalay…
Photos courtesy 2018 APSP International Awards of Excellence winners Much more than just a hole in the ground filled with water, the modern pool is both a marvel of engineering and a work of art. Customers can choose from a dazzling menu of features and add-ons that would have been unthinkable just a few years…
In November 2017, Fluidra S.A. and Zodiac Pool Systems announced their intention to merge, closing a $1.5 billion deal in July of this year. Fluidra was founded in 1969. Then called Astral, the pool component manufacturer was started by four families in Spain. From the ’70s through the ’90s, it expanded across the globe. In…
This summer, Poolcorp announced the retirement of its longtime leader, Manuel Perez de la Mesa. While Perez de la Mesa will stay on the board of directors, at the end of 2018 Peter Arvin will assume the role of CEO. Megan Kendrick: Are you excited for next year and what that change looks like for…
Everyone loves LED lights for their efficiency. But when it comes to installing them in a pool, some issues are hard to get around. If you need a light powerful enough to illuminate 20 to 30 feet across the pool, an LED light has to be nine to 12 inches long. Not ideal when, depending…