Polaris announces new above-ground pool equipment
nia-based manufacturer of pool equipment Fluidra, has announced a new line of above-ground pool equipment products.
Ultra Pool Care Squad signs first two franchises
Ultra Pool Care Squad, a pool and spa service franchise founded in 2021 by Explore Industries, a worldwide fiberglass pool and pool cover manufacturer, has announced the signing of its first two franchise agreements. The locations are set to open in San Angelo and New Braunfels, Texas, this summer. “The opportunity to become an Ultra…
POOLCORP partners with YMCA to create swim program
POOLCORP aims to teach kids about safety, build their confidence and share the joy of swimming with the creation of the A Splash of Joy program. By the end of 2022, POOLCORP will have donated $2.2 million to fund more than 20,000 scholarships for swimming lessons and lifeguard training at YMCAs in underserved communities across…
Pool Troopers celebrates 70 years, three Florida acquisitions
Pool Troopers is celebrating 70 years in business. Started in 1952 as Chittenden Pool Supply, it was purchased by the Crayton family in 1973, and the name changed to Bay Area Pool Service. Bay Area Pool Service grew rapidly over the years and in 2017 was rebranded as Pool Troopers when the company began its…
CamerEye meets ASTM F2208-08 Standards
The CamerEye Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety system is now certified as the first and only camera-based pool alarm to meet ASTM F2208-08 pool safety standards. The intuitive alarm system can help pool owners, pool builders and inspectors add an extra layer of safety without compromising regulatory compliance, budgets or bottom lines. CamerEye’s unique AI safety…
Pool Troopers Acquires Three Florida Pool Companies in April
Tampa, FL – May 12, 2022: Pool Troopers, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pools service companies, acquired three pool service companies in April. Pure Planet Pools of St. Petersburg, Cobalt Pool Service of Ft. Myers, and Clearview Pool Services of Jax., located in Jacksonville. All three acquisitions provide residential and commercial pool service and repair. …
Plunge+ expands production to Canada
Concrete Pool Concepts, Inc., makers of Plunge+ precast concrete plunge pools, announced the international expansion of Plunge+ with the signing of a licensing agreement with The Shaw Group in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The agreement gives The Shaw Group exclusive rights to manufacture, sell and install Plunge+ pools throughout Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,…
AquaStar Pool Products hires new west coast regional sales manager
AquaStar Pool Products, Inc., hired Daniel Nicholas, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in sales and territory management, as West Coast regional sales manager. “With the ongoing expansion of AquaStar’s product offerings and incredible sales growth, we needed a strong West Coast leader,” says Olaf Mjelde, AquaStar president. “Daniel’s reputation precedes him,…
Why Join the IPSSA Community
What Sets IPSSA Apart from Other Pool Associations? Recently IPSSA conducted a survey among its 2,700 members strong to find out what member benefit ranks the highest. IPSSA’s Sick Route Coverage Plan. IPSSA’s Sick Route Coverage Plan helps protect members from losing valuable weekly service accounts and revenue, in the event of a qualifying personal…
NESPA expands member and chapter services team
Tim Bower, CAE, has joined The Northeast Spa & Pool Association and will lead the member and chapter services team. With 25 years of experience in all aspects of association management, Bower is skilled in executive leadership, membership development and member retention. Bower is a past president of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives and…
Jandy TrueDose chemical feeder from Fluidra
Fluidra introduces the new Jandy TruDose Chemical Controller — engineered to automatically keep pool water consistently balanced. Using advanced pH and ORP sensing technologies, TruDose constantly monitors levels as water flows through the pool’s plumbing. If pH is high, the built-in peristaltic pump dispenses enough muriatic acid to bring levels down to a desired setpoint,…
Pentair releases Corporate Responsibility Report
Pentair, a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, published its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting progress against Social Responsibility Strategic Targets set last year to advance the positive impact its business has on people and the planet. Built on delivering sustainable products and solutions that use fewer resources and transform waste into value,…