Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, is in the final stages of construction on an additional 50,000 square feet of space to provide a climate-controlled, environmentally friendly facility for its growing manufacturing operation in Indiana. This follows two previous expansions in 2018 and 2019. Additionally, the facility has expanded its outdoor pool-loading area to facilitate…
Haviland Enterprises, Inc., a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry, recently hired Mackenzie Klahr to join its team as marketing manager. Klahr will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategy across the company’s two divisions, Haviland Consumer Products, Inc. and Haviland Products Company. In addition, she will work with the…
Pentair, a leading water treatment company and manufacturer of pool and spa equipment, has launched the Pentair Pool Builder app for iOS and Android mobile devices. As part of its enterprise strategy to develop smart, connected solutions, Pentair is offering a complete solution to help builders efficiently manage the process of building a pool while…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced that Franceen Gonzales has been appointed to chairman of the board for 2021. Gonzales is the Americas executive vice president of business development for WhiteWater West in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. A 30-year aquatics industry veteran, Gonzales started her career as a pool technician and lifeguard. She went…
Do you dream of retiring by selling your pool or hot tub business in the future? It can happen, just as it has for thousands of other people, with proper planning. A big part of making this dream a reality is ensuring that the business can run without your involvement. One of the best ways…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance now offers an online Certified Pool Operator program. This program, which launched earlier this year, allows pool professionals to safely receive certification from the comfort of their home or office. The Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for keeping…
The August fire at the BioLab plant in Westlake, Louisiana, did not cause the current chlorine shortage in the industry, but it certainly contributed to it. Since the beginning of the pandemic and subsequent shutdown, the pool industry has been grappling with shortages of all kinds, including building materials, supplies and labor. With many consumers…
The Pool and Spa Show, powered by NESPA, announced plans to move its 2021 Show from an in-person event to a live-streaming experience January 26 – 28, 2021. “Since last spring, we have known that we needed to have multiple options on the table to deliver the high-quality content and first-class experience that our attendees…
National pool cleaning, repair and renovation franchise America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP), announced the brand’s ASP Gives Day fundraising event in partnership with OneWorld Health, that will take place November 17-19. In an effort to provide clean water to the healthcare setting of the developing world, ASP partnered with OneWorld Health in 2017, to support the…
Knoxville-based Campbell’s Pools and Spas owner Tony Campbell announced a partnership with Poolwerx to update his pool supply and service businesses as a franchise partner. Campbell’s Pools and Spas will begin introducing Poolwerx branding, services and products to their location in Knoxville. Campbell’s has also relocated their Lenoir City store and has reopened as a…
Retailers continue to get creative with their displays, finding new ways to engage customers despite the craziness of 2020. Baker Pool & Spa in Chesterfield, Missouri, is no exception. As restrictions lifted and the company prepared to welcome customers back, store manager Josh Davis tasked his team with finding fun ways to engage clients. To…
The 2021 National Plasterers Council’s Annual Conference scheduled for February 2021 in San Diego, California, will be presented as a virtual event February 10th and 11th due to concerns and restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. After long and careful deliberation, the NPC has made the decision, out of an abundance of caution, to convert the 2021 Annual Conference…