The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has partnered with Asociación de Profesionales de la Piscina A.C., which represents the swimming pool industry in Mexico. The aim is for the organizations to work together to “promote, advance and advocate the interests of the swimming pool, hot tub and spa industry in Mexico.” “This partnership gives…
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has hired longtime director of the Northeast Spa & Pool Association, Lawrence Caniglia, as its president and CEO. Caniglia in August announced his semiretirement from NESPA, where he served for 14 years. APSP’s current leader, Rich Gottwald, will stay at the association for several months to assist with…
Two new members have been added to The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals board of directors, Scott Frost, senior vice president of Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. and Jon Viner, president of Bio-Lab, Inc. Viner the president of the global pool chemical division of KIK Custom Products, has been with the company since 2009. He…
Zodiac has merged with Fluidra, a multinational residential and commercial pool group based in Spain. Fluidra will keep its headquarters in Barcelona, and its executive president Eloi Planes will serve as executive chairman of the board of directors. The North American headquarters will remain in Vista, California, and Zodiac CEO Bruce Brooks will serve as…
Paul Oliver and Roberta Prygon have been named the Perfect PoolGuy and PoolGal for 2017. Co-sponsored by GENESIS and the National Swimming Pool Foundation, the annual award honors men and women in the pool service industry. Winners receive a trip for two to the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo to receive their awards,…
Pleatco has hired Scott Gleason as the company’s vice president of business development. Gleason was the national sales manager for 16 years at Unicel. “We are very excited to welcome Scott to Pleatco,” says Howard Smith, CEO at Pleatco. “Not only will he bring a wealth of experience to our sales team, but also be…
In 1997 Haviland Enterprises began its employee stock ownership program. “Our company is one of the best examples of an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) business,” says Terry Schoen, chief financial officer. “We have strong evidence that points to the fact that because of our ESOP participation, our employee morale and productivity has improved and…
Pool equipment manufacturer Zodiac Pool Systems has purchased Grand Effects, maker of custom outdoor fire and water combination features. “Grand Effects enhances our premium product offering to Zodiac customers and gives them added options to create an incredible backyard experience for pool owners,” says Troy Franzen, managing director at Zodiac. “It’s a great fit because…
Custom Molded Products, a supplier of pool, spa and bath products, has acquired DEL Ozone Holding Company, a manufacturer of ozone and UV sanitization solutions for pools and hot tubs. “This will be a great benefit for both CMP and DEL Ozone customers,” says William Drury, CEO and president of CMP. “CMP is well-positioned to…
The National Swimming Pool Foundation has awarded 17 scholarships and fellowships to college and graduate students for the 2018 academic year. “We are all about education,” says Thomas Lachocki, CEO at NSPF. “When a member of our CPO Certification family is pursuing a college degree, we are pleased to help.” In August, all recipients were…
Angels of America’s Fallen, EVO Swim School, Jewish Community Center Association, New York State Parks, SwimToday, YMCA, and 14 individual learn-to-swim programs selected by Master Pools Guild members received money from the 2017 Step Into Swim Campaign. This year, $78,750 was divided among these organizations, all of which goes to learn to swim programs. “Teaching…
Attendees to the regional California pool and spa show, the Western Pool & Spa Show, will now have access to Genesis University classes. The March 15 to 17 event in Long Beach, California, will have four Genesis classes, including its two-day major renovations course.