Financials in Flux
How is this rise in interest rates affecting the pool industry, and what can builders expect in the coming months?
Wayne’s World
Wayne Ivusich starts a new act Early in Wayne Ivusich’s long career at Taylor Water Technologies, Wade Beebe, the company’s vice president, took him aside and said, “Wayne, one of the goals I have for you is to become well known in the industry.” Thirty years later, Ivusich received Pool Nation’s Robert Lowry Lifetime Achievement…
The Dramatic Effects of Small Changes
Pool contractors, did you know: If you raise prices 1%, you will increase your net profits 14.5%? If you increase sales 20%, you will double your net profit? If you improve your gross profit margins by 5%, you will increase your net profit 71%? If you raise your prices 10%, you can lose 22% of…
App Pupil
Pool Nation launches Pool Man University App The world of swimming pool service just got a whole lot smarter with the launch of Pool Man University, the new Pool Nation training platform and app that will be available this year in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Specifically designed for swimming pool service professionals,…
Inside NPP
A day with NPP to see just what consolidation will mean for the industry One of the weird things I didn’t realize would happen after I bought the magazine is that occasionally I’d get calls from private equity firms searching for insights into the pool industry. Typically, they’d reach out, we’d chat on the phone…
Spill-Proof
Get an insurance policy that includes spill coverage for pollution and clean-up costs Pools, hot tubs, spas, water parks and splash pads are all bodies of water treated by pool professionals to protect swimmers from the spread of germs and recreational water outbreaks. In the industry, chemicals help to sanitize, balance pH, stop corrosion and…
Favorite sanitizer — and why?
Panelists share their sanitizer of choice David Van Brunt This is a bit like asking, “If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only choose one type of food, which would it be?” If you chose pizza, you’d probably have high cholesterol, high blood pressure and would die within three years. Every sanitizer…
PoolTech
Heritage Pool Supply launches PoolTech program for pool service pros On march 23, Heritage Pool Supply Group is debuting PoolTech, a new program designed to benefit and reward pool service professionals. At the beginning of 2021, not many in the pool industry had heard of SRS Distribution, one of the largest distributors of roofing materials…
She Does it All
Michelle Watson stands out in male-dominated pool industry Her grandmother broke the mold as a real-life “Rosie the Riveter,” repairing airplanes during World War II. Following in her footsteps, Michelle Watson is blazing a trail for women in the male-dominated pool industry. As the owner of Shell’s Pool & Spa Service, Watson specializes in pool…
GHK completes HASA sale
In early January, it was announced that GHK Capital Partners LP had sold water treatment product manufacturer, HASA Inc. GHK, which was founded in 2018 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a middle-market private equity firm that acts to make control investments in industrial companies across North America. HASA was initially purchased by GHK…
This Issue Was More Than a Year in the Making
This edition of PoolPro is a bit of a departure for us, as we’ve always featured a pool professional’s smiling face on our cover from the our At the Shop photo shoot. As you can see from this issue, we’ve tried something new. It’s been more than a year since I approached Terry Arko, content…
A New Spin on an Old Problem
Cyclone Filter Cleaner could save time and discomfort If it is true that “necessity is the mother of invention,” then it might also be true that “convenience” is its father. Inventor Jordan Thiessen, 35, knows a thing or two about both, having created a more convenient way to do the necessary task of cleaning cartridge…