Ever since Hurricane Laura damaged the plant in Louisiana last August, BioLab management knew they would have a challenge on their hands — not only with replacing the supply of trichlor the plant produced, but also with the added demand for chlorine products from consumers staying at home. “We are actively working to rebuild our…
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Poolwerx, the global pool supply and service company with U.S. headquarters in Dallas, is now servicing pools in eight states with the addition of franchise partner Josh Jenkins, who now owns and operates a mobile-only Poolwerx territory in Rome, Georgia. Jenkins, a pharmacist, is currently a market health and wellness director at Walmart. In addition…
Haviland Enterprises, Inc. a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor of specialty and commodity chemistry, recently hired RJ Wetzel as Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager for the company’s pool and spa division. Weztel will be responsible for growing the company’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic region. He will provide product support and technical assistance for existing customers, as…
Latham Pool Products Inc., provider of residential in-ground pools and accessories in North America, Australia and New Zealand, has hired Josh Cowley as the company’s new chief commercial officer. In his new role, Cowley will lead Latham’s global sales organization and focus on driving strategic sales initiatives to achieve the company’s new business and growth…
Oscar Davis, former chairman and owner of Hayward, died Feb. 25, 2021, not long after celebrating his 95th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters Fran and Carol; and his son and Hayward’s former president and CEO, Robert Davis. In his personal life, Oscar was a family man who loved to travel the…
CMP announced a material improvement to its filter bodies. This includes improvement for manufacturability through the implementation of a multi-piece filter body design that is welded together. Additionally, the flapper valve has been improved by using a lever handle design. This will provide easier removal of the valve from inside the filter body. As a…
In March, Fluidra, manufacturer of pool and wellness equipment brands like Jandy and Zodiac, announced its acquisition of Georgia-based Custom Molded Products (CMP), manufacturer of pool and spa components. CMP brands include SpaMaster, DEL, Bobé and Brilliant Wonders. With manufacturing and distribution facilities in multiple U.S. and Chinese locations, CMP products are supported by distributors…
Jobber, provider of home service management software, unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners and longtime home service entrepreneurs are invited to apply for free grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, depending on the category their business qualifies for….
This morning Hayward Holdings began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company announced its intention to be listed Feb. 17 and CEO Kevin Holleran rang the closing bell this afternoon. “This is like a dream come true to be able to lead a great company that’s been doing what we’ve been doing for…
As part of Hayward’s 2021 Big Bang of New Product introductions, the company is hosting a series of “Driving Innovation” events for SCP customers, including webinars and regional meetings, between Feb 17th – May 31st. Dealers who attend these events qualify for automatic entry to the sweepstakes for a chance to win a Ford F150…
ControlOMatic’s new NatureChlor is a low-cost system that creates a disinfectant/sanitizer called hypochlorous acid (HOCL) that can be used to help spa retailers and service techs keep their stores and trucks sanitized without the use of toxic chemicals. NatureChlor converts salt, water, vinegar and electricity into an effective, safe and powerful solution that can substitute…