Bob Kulstad came to AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc., four years ago with education and experience in industrial engineering, financial engineering, information systems, supply-chain management and much more. He quickly became an integral and respected member of the leadership team at the manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. His impact and dedication have earned him a promotion…
In May, Hayward Holdings, a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and technology, celebrated the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood with a ribbon cutting featuring three-time Olympic Gold medalist Rowdy Gaines; Hayward CEO Kevin Holleran; and a team of company employees. Hayward has…
We started A Buck A Pool many years back and to date have probably donated $12,000 for swim lessons and lifeguard certification. Here is how it works: We take a dollar a month for every pool that we service and put it into a virtual pot. At the end of the year we donate that…
In this day and age, we have all witnessed businesses struggling to fill job openings, especially in the service industry. Clearly, the pool industry is a service industry. I have been working in the insurance for pool professionals for 18 years and, in 2021 and 2022, I have seen astronomical turnover of employees for our…
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Today’s consumers are now more interested in how a brand addresses social and environmental issues when making a purchase.