In 2019, Special Water Group in the Netherlands and AquaFinesse, LLC entered into a cooperation with Clearon Corp. to sell AquaFinesse products in the United States and Canada. Effective January 2020, that cooperation has ended. Orders placed before January 27 but not yet delivered will be handled by Clearon Corp. From that date forward, AquaFinesse…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance board of directors made determinations on PHTA education structure and course format plans for the future. Recommendations were made to address duplicate courses and certifications that came as a result of the unification of The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals and the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Most changes…
Matthew Barclay, owner of Blue Moose Pools in Phoenix, Arizona, is the $6,000 first prize winner of NC Brands’ (now BioLab) 2019 Pool Cleanup Challenge, in which pool professionals entered their most compelling and creative ‘swamp to clear’ experiences. Barclay won for the treatment of a green swimming pool with Yellow Out before shock treatment…
America’s Swimming Pool Company, a national pool service franchise, was named No. 84 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 rankings. “This year’s ranking is our best yet,” says Stewart Vernon, founder and CEO of ASP. “It’s very satisfying to see our franchise owners being recognized for their efforts and continuing our company’s mission to create superior…
Automatic Pool Cover’s Under Track system is now designed for consumers who want an automatic pool cover that doesn’t interfere with the pool’s aesthetic, providing an unobtrusive automatic pool cover installation. The Under Track installation now incorporates the AutoGuard safety cover into a concealed track that is seamlessly fastened to the pool wall or secured…
Natural Chemistry introduced PHOSfree Max, a phosphate remover designed for both residential and commercial pools that reduces phosphate levels to near zero in just 24 hours. Keeping phosphate levels low will help reduce pool problems, including calcium phosphate scale, as well as time and effort spent to maintain perfect water.
Ramuc’s EP High Build epoxy offers a tough, durable finish that provides stain, chemical and abrasion resistance for swimming pool surfaces. This product is an alternative to replastering at one-third of the cost. Packaged in an easy-to-use 1-to-1 mix ratio, EP Hi-Build Epoxy rolls easily and builds up to 8 mils dry per coat, rendering…
Haviland Contract Manufacturing, chemical formulation and contract packager for industrial, retail (including pool and spa) and medical device cleaning industries, announced the hiring of Dan Burke as account manager for the company. Haviland sales manager Kevin Nicholas applauds the addition of Burke to his team. “We’re fortunate to have Dan rejoin us as Haviland’s business…
Following the July 2018 merger with Fluidra, S.A., Zodiac announced the company will now be operating as Fluidra. Since the close of the merger last year, the two companies have been united in their mission and strategic business decisions. The corporate rebrand to Fluidra serves as a logical next step in the integration of the…
Kids love to play inside the dome of water emitted from the Mushroom Maze water feature from Water Odyssey. With a spread of 4 to 8 feet, the unit is 3 feet tall and made of stainless steel, with low-profile rounded flanges that are easy on the feed and reduce the chance of toe-stubbing. ADA…
Innovative Water Care, Lonza’s former water care business, is rebranding the company and changing its name from Innovative Water Care to Sigura, noting the change as a reflection of its core mission. Sigura is defined as: sure, safe and secure. For more than 90 years, the business has focused on delivering superior water quality solutions to protect and…
Natural Chemistry introduces two highly concentrated new products for the upcoming season, supported by strong retail displays and lucrative discounts off product purchases. PHOSfree MAX is a high intensity phosphate remover packaged in 32-ounce high-end packaging. Pool pros and consumers can use half a bottle to treat up to 5,000ppb in 20,000 gallons, or a…