Hayward Industries, Inc., a global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial pool equipment, announced its partnership with professional swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Kathleen Baker. Together, Hayward and Baker will promote the superior swimming experience provided by saltwater pools amongst swimming enthusiasts. Kathleen Baker is an American competitive swimmer who won two medals at…
Latham Pool Products Inc., manufacturer of in-ground residential swimming pools and accessories, announced the appointment of Kaushal Dhruv to the position of chief information officer. Dhruv will provide leadership and support to the information technology and project management team. “From an IT perspective, we are working toward innovative solutions for the company both internally and…
In July, David Collier joined POOLCORP as the vice president of operations and supply chain, reporting directly to POOLCORP president and CEO, Pete Arvan. Collier will take over sourcing and will be responsible for leading the operations and logistics teams, as well as the CSLs. Collier comes to POOLCORP from Arrow Electronics, a $30 billion…
BioLab, makers of chemicals for the pool and spa industry, hired Kurt Fehl as district sales manager for the NC Brands Division. Fehl will be working with all Natural Chemistry, SeaKlear, AquaPill and Pro Series customers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Fehl comes to BioLab after working over 25 years operating a retail…
Custom Molded Products, LLC, manufacturer of pool and spa components, announced the launch of CMP Tech Portal, a new field support tool for industry professionals. This new home for online CMP product support gives busy pool and spa professionals access to a library of product instructions, repair guides and more. Users follow along with each…
HASA Pool, a leading supplier of sodium hypochlorite water treatment for the recreational pool and hot tub industry, announced that its team of professional sales representatives participated in and successfully passed designated coursework for the Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification program. “HASA prides itself on providing salient industry information and assistance to our valued…
Natural Chemistry now offers the ProSeries app that provides complete water analysis and storage of customer information in the palm of the hand. Created to help pool and spa professionals determine a customized water treatment plan for specific problems including algae, cloudy water, staining, phosphate issues, scum and foaming, the app also allows professionals to…
During its board and committee meetings in April, the National Plasterers Council confirmed Rob Romano as the next vice chair of the NPC; his term began immediately. Romano is general manager at the David Cooke Plaster Company. He also sits on the board of directors at the Northeast Spa & Pool Association. Romano is a…
Houzz Inc., a leading platform for home remodeling and design, announced a 58% increase in U.S. project leads for home professionals during the month of June, as compared with the same period in 2019. Professionals working on outdoor spaces have seen the greatest increase in demand, with June searches for pool and spa professionals up…
By Mark Ligon, marketing manager, Commercial Industrial Supply For homeowners, pool construction is a big investment that they expect will last for years to come. That’s why it is so important to select the best materials for the job. Because much of the pool piping is buried underground, it’s especially important to choose the right…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s awards programs recognize prominent achievements and outstanding performers in the pool, spa and hot tub industry, defining the state of the art and promoting the industry to potential customers. Fellows Program — Submission Deadline Extended to August 3, 2020 The rank of PHTA Fellow is an honor bestowed on prominent individuals who…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance issued a call for participation in the redesignation and revision of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-7 2013 Standard for Suction Entrapment Avoidance In Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Catch Basins. PHTA is seeking member participation on the PHTA-7 Standard Writing Committee. The provisions of the PHTA-7 Standard apply to the…