Manufactured by ShareQuip, the JimmyBench is a patent-pending conversion kit transforms existing inground pool ladders into safe, convenient swim-out benches that are comfortable for adults and kids alike. Designed and built in the USA, the JimmyBench is the passion project for inventors Tom Masterson, a 40-year pool industry vet and owner of Masterson Pools, and…
Pleatco Filtration, designer and manufacturer of filtration products for the pool and spa industry, announced its extension as a key sponsor for the 2019 USA Synchro. Pleatco has supported the organization for many years and will continue to do so as USA Synchro pushes toward a team in the Olympic Games, improves grass roots programs…
U.S. manufacturer Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. has now integrated SmartMotion patented technology into all of its new pool cover systems. In additon to forward and reverse, SmartMotion includes water-load sensing damage control, which senses when the cover is open or closed and immediately shuts off power to the motor to prevent mechanical damage due to…
Anthony & Sylvan Pools won 90 Angie’s List 2018 Super Service awards for pool sales, construction and installation and pool and spa service and repair for all its divisions across the country – Northeast, Washington, Charlotte, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Las Vegas. This is Anthony & Sylvan’s sixth year in a row winning the service industry’s…
Latham Pool Products, North American manufacturer of in-ground residential swimming pools, announced in May that it has made a strategic investment in Narellan Pools, the largest pool supply company in Australia and New Zealand. “Expanding our industry-leading position to both ends of the globe ensures a strong and stable future for our company, our employees,…
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, has created a kid-friendly video about water safety that can be looped on electronic displays in pool stores, giving children the opportunity to learn while parents are shopping. A 10-page coloring book—Ten Cool Pool Rules for Kids—is also provided that follows the video to reinforce the pool and water…
Rico Rock, makers of cast concrete rock for use in waterfalls, stairs, deck and landscaping applications, has hired Scott Monk as the company’s new national sales manager. Scott will be responsible for managing all sales and customer service for Rico Rock, including management of all sales rep groups, distributors and face–to–face work with the company’s…
RAMUC Specialty Pool Coatings is pleased to announce that Stephen Schwartz will now be representing its pool paint and coatings products in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. An industry veteran, Schwartz has been in the pool and spa business for over 30 years in various sales management positions, and, prior to RAMUC, was president…
Fountain People Inc., designer and manufacturer of architectural fountain and aquatic play equipment, has hired Micaela Garcia as the company’s new Marketing Specialist. Micaela will assist in the development and implementation of Fountain People’s marketing and communications through research, content creation, customer engagement and trade shows.
Pentair announce its new WhisperFloXF VS 5HP commercial variable 5HP variable speed pool pump, designed to run on either single-phase or 3-phase power and has a built-in drive. The combined motor and drive delivers an economical solution for commercial pools desiring lower energy consumption and lower operating costs. The WhisperFloXF VS 5HP pump provides speed…
RenoSys RecDeck PVC Flooring now includes UV inhibitors and a unique composition of materials allowing it to stand up to the most extreme weather climates, and be virtually unaffected by most pool and deck chemicals. The thick reinforced PVC offers an aggressive slip-resistant texture and a superior anti-fungal formulation, making it ideal for swimming pool decks,…
The Specialty Manufacturing Company announced the availability of Rola-Chem’s next generation of peristaltic pumps, the PRO Series 300, featuring a newly designed weather resistant enclosure, fully digital timer and control components, plus expanded mounting provisions for faster, more flexible installations. Many of the popular features of the legacy PRO Series Pump also have been retained,…