Fluidra, manufacturer of automatic pool cleaners and pool equipment, introduces the new Polaris ALPHA iQ+ and ALPHA iQ robotic pool cleaners to its lineup, part of Fluidra’s Trade Series Exclusive products. These cleaners are designed with internal intelligence that makes cleaning easier and more customized than ever, engineered with advanced programming and convenient app capabilities…
Pentair’s new Max-E-ProXF variable-speed commercial pump features digital controls and proprietary software that allow custom programming of optimum pump speeds for specific tasks, such as filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets, etc. The Max-E-ProXF VS has four programmable settings to any speed ranging from 300 to 3450 RPMs so users can program the exact flow they…
Pentair has acquired A&A Manufacturing, developer of innovative, time-saving and eco-conscious solutions for pool cleaning and circulation. The addition of A&A Manufacturing’s automatic self-cleaning and circulation systems, purification solutions and water features further expands Pentair’s pool and spa equipment offerings.
Pool Corporation acquired the assets of Master Tile Network LLC
Pentair received the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award
Specialty chemical manufacturer and leading industry educator Orenda Technologies announced the hiring of Joe Sweazy as executive vice president of sales. Sweazy has more than 22 years of professional experience in the testing and treatment of swimming pools and spas. Sweazy will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategy while engaging and directing the…
For the second consecutive year, Hayward Industries, Inc., manufacturer of residential and commercial pool equipment, was awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The U.S. Department of Energy recently introduced a new metric, known as weighted energy factor, designed to calculate pool-pump energy efficiency in a more…
Haviland converted part of its Kalamazoo, Michigan, operations to manufacture a gel-style hand sanitizer for critical care organizations.
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Dick AbareCPC, owner Algae Busters Pool Service, inc.Tampa Bay, Florida ResidentialInstallation, Warranty and RepairEmployees: 2 Something new and innovative helps pull us out of a rut and makes us step out of our comfort zone. Embrace technology you haven’t already. If you have, take some more updated classes. One of the many things I…
“You’re only working 12 hours a day? What are you, weak? You’re only working half days. Listen, kid, working nine-to-five is just keeping up with the Joneses. Work nights and weekends also, then you’ll smoke ’em.” That was the mindset. And there is truth to that mindset. Kill yourself growing a business, and you’ll do…
The Pool Scouts franchise, which offers pool service exclusively, spans eight states: Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Tennessee. Fortunately, state mandates restricting businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have deemed pool service essential in all states the company serves. “In this kind of [social distancing] environment, you want to make sure…