The National Plasterers Council’s scholarship committee has awarded 10 scholarships, worth a total of $10,500. The Rey Perales Memorial Scholarship is given to the children of NPC members and their employees. The scholarship is determined based on academic achievement, an essay and letters of reference. This year applicants submitted a researched essay wherein they suggest…
The INO Weather Pro handheld weather-monitoring device detects the distance of cloud-to-ground lighting strikes up to 40 miles. It also displays temperature, atmospheric pressure and humidity. The display dashboard is customizable so users can view information important to them. “Though most lightning detection technology relies on national weather data feeds and requires an internet or…
Zodiac Pool Systems has introduced the Polaris PB4SQ booster pump. The Trade Series Exclusive pump is designed to power pressure cleaners and offers a 30-percent reduction in energy usage compared to the Polaris PB4-60 booster pump. It has a Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled motor, which helps reduce noise.
Hach’s new DPD Pro test strips are the first NSF Certified dip-and-read strips for public pools. The test results use the DPD method for Total Chlorine and Free Chlorine. In two minutes, users have results for seven key chemistries. “DPD Pro minimizes the number of steps required for testing and eliminates the need for counting…
The National Swimming Pool Foundation’s newest course is a blend of online and in-class work. The Advanced Service Technician Course provides information on equipment installation, maintenance, repair and more. Students must complete seven online courses, a classroom session and pass an examination to receive the AST Certification.
The Master Pools Guild has donated $40,000 to the National Swimming Pool Foundation’s Step Into Swim Campaign, bringing its total donations to the program to $80,000. Step Into Swim provides swim lessons to underprivileged children and adults across the United States.
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has formed a coalition to help protect the J-1 Summer Work Travel Program, which many pool management companies depend on to open, close and staff commercial swimming pools. The APSP J-1 Coalition, which is made up of 15 companies and associations, will be working with the State Department,…
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio and Spa, a swimming pool retail, service and repair franchise, has added its fourth Texas location in Cypress. It opened three franchises in 2016. “Texas’s large population of pool owners combined with its ideal climate for poolside living makes Pinch A Penny a strong investment opportunity for entrepreneurs and provides…
After 22 years in its previous location, Advantage Manufacturing, Incorporated has moved. Less than two miles from the old facility, the water filtration equipment manufacturer is now located at 616 South Santa Fe Street in Santa Ana, California. “We are delighted to be part of the Santa Ana business community and look forward to sharing…
There is a new joint venture to manufacture and distribute vinyl products between Israel-based Haogenplast Ltd. and Ontario-based Pixiu Solutions in North America. Operating under the name pH Plastics, the joint venture, which is split evenly between the two companies, will be based in Brantford, Ontario. Haogenplast will continue to manufacture vinyl products that Pixiu…
NC Brands, pool and spa chemical manufacturer whose brands include SeaKlear and Natural Chemistry, has hired three to its sales team. Rick Rupert is the regional manager for the mid-Atlantic region. Jimmy McClean is the regional manager over Houston and southeast Texas. Charlie Tuttle is back at NC Brands after moving West and is now…
The Northeast Spa & Pool Association announced the winners of the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Awards — Builders and Service Competition during a ceremony at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City this January. “Honoring both the best and brightest in building and service makes our competition standout from other awards programs,” says Irene Insignares, president…