Leslie’s, the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, is urging consumers to stop using chlorinating tablets sold on Amazon and other third-party sellers under imported product brand names originating outside the U.S. These products do not bear the required Environmental Protection Agency label and could cause harm to swimmers, the…
The Woodland, California-based, company was started in 2003 by Bob Neundorfer and celebrates 20 years of service this year. In 2017, Erik Larum, Neundorfer’s son-in-law, joined the team. The pair put a growth-focused plan in place, quickly moving from one truck with 110 pools to nine trucks with 420 pools. After Neundorfer retired in 2021,…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has announced Jeff Henriksen has joined the organization as chief strategy officer. In this role, Henriksen will work closely with the CEO and the PHTA board of directors to develop, communicate and execute strategic initiatives. Several of the initiatives Henriksen plans to implement include increasing PHTA’s position as an…
Polaris, a leading manufacturer of automatic pool cleaners, has introduced its latest innovation: Polaris FREEDOM — the brand’s first cordless robotic pool cleaner. Cable-free and ready to clean from the floor to the waterline in two and a half hours or less, Polaris FREEDOM is powered by a long-lasting lithium-ion battery, offering cordless cleaning performance…
King Technology, the maker of FROG and other water care products, has announced the expansion of its leadership team with new roles for Brian Holliday and Alex King.
Pentair, a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions…
America’s Swimming Pool Co., a nationally recognized pool service franchise, recently announced two new executive appointments. Jimmie H. Meece, Jr. has been named president, and Mac Leskosky has been named vice president of operations. Assuming their respective roles in January, Meece and Leskosky have already been instrumental in pushing the brand to Q1 success through…
LOU, a cloud-based business software by Evosus, now includes integrated accounting at no additional cost in its Enterprise plan. Every LOU user gets accounts receivable, a chart of accounts and a general ledger, but those on the Enterprise plan are eligible for LOU Accounting. The full suite of features adds retail, inventory and service alongside…
Hasa, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has announced the acquisition of Orenda Technologies, a manufacturer and supplier of specialty pool chemicals based in Fairview, Texas. Orenda’s innovative solutions expand Hasa’s product portfolio and geographic reach for recreational water treatment customers across the U.S. “We are thrilled to announce Hasa’s expansion into these professional-grade…
Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, has awarded $20,000 to the Michael Phelps Foundation through its 2023 grant program.
Pentair, a global water solutions company and leader in the pool and spa industry, recently appointed Jerome Pedretti as executive vice president and CEO of its Pool segment, and Greg Claffey as group president of Pool.
Fluidra, a global company offering a range of products and services for residential and commercial pools, has announced its plans to exceed new Department of Energy lighting regulations by no longer manufacturing incandescent lights. The new energy regulations, which apply to pool lights with a lumen range between 310-3,300 lumens or roughly 25-300 watts for…