GreenStory Global Pool and Spa Filtration, a provider of pool and spa filtration solutions designed to improve water quality and reduce chemical usage, has joined the AquaComfort Water Group family of companies. With the addition of GreenStory Global, AquaComfort Water Group expands its portfolio of sustainable and innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs…
The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association now offers three awards designed specifically for service professionals. These awards are part of IPSSA’s continued desire to engage members, and the criteria reflect the organization’s core values of community, education and support. The Pool Professional of Tomorrow Award is to be awarded to any IPSSA member that…
The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance is offering an on-demand pool and hot tub industry introduction course to help quickly onboard new team members. In this course, new employees from all levels and areas of a pool or hot tub business will learn how the industry works, everything from key definitions, safety, pool and hot…
JED Pool Tools, a manufacturer and distributor of swimming pool and spa maintenanceequipment, offers a convenient 3-in-1 water testing kit that is packaged in a clear, resealable vinyl bag for convenient display, storage and sales. This easy-to-use water testing kit allows users to check total chlorine, bromine and pH in pool and spa water using…
Clear Comfort, a leading advanced oxidation process solutions company for recreational water, announced the acquisition of Silver Bullet Water Treatment, which provides AOP-driven solutions for agricultural, livestock drinking water and cooling tower applications. “By combining the strengths of Silver Bullet and Clear Comfort, we have created the world’s leading provider of AOP solutions for water…
Franklin Electric Co, Inc. has been named to “Newsweek” magazine’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 — the company’s second consecutive win. This national recognition is presented by “Newsweek” and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Newsweek” selected and ranked America’s Most Trustworthy Companies based on three performance pillars: customer, investor and employee trust. Compiling the…
Franklin Electric Co, Inc. recently held its annual Commercial Summit, a gathering of team members from business units throughout the Americas. The event provides time for strategic planning and educational training and gives the company a chance to celebrate the previous year’s sales and service achievements across its water operations. The winners of this year’s…
Pinch A Penny, the nation’s largest swimming pool retail, service and repair franchise, recently opened its newest store in League City, Texas. The League City Pinch A Penny Pool Patio & Spa is owned by Steve and Libby Lang. The franchise has been offering pool service to customers for the past two months, and the storefront location…
Poolside by CGT is pleased to offer another new pattern: Harlo Ocean Midnight — a modern, textured tile border design with an easygoing yet sophisticated style. Printed on a white liner material and using a wide range of blue hues, the tiles have a three-dimensional look that pairs well with a gunite-like floor design. This…
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance has released a free toolkit to share water safety awareness resources through education and social media. The toolkit includes a “5 Layers of Protection” video, brochures, checklists, posters, infographics and other resources to educate about the importance of water safety. It also provides free social media content — social graphics,…
BioLab, maker of NC Brands water treatment products like Natural Chemistry, SeaKlear, Coral Seas and Pro Series, is pleased to announce it has hired RJ Wetzel as director of sales for its NC Brands business. He will replace Jay Bertschy, an NC Brands veteran, who will retire in April 2023 after an incredible career with…
ControlOMatic, Inc., a California manufacturer of saltwater chlorine generators for pools and spas, and The Hypochlorous Company based in Lawrence, Kansas, have partnered to introduce a hypochlorous generator system for customers seeking to avoid the introduction of hazardous, toxic or corrosive chemicals in their pools and spas. “The introduction of the new hypochlorous generation system…