King Technology has released FROG Algae Blocker 4Pro, a dry, concentrated algaecide formula in prefilled pods. The pod is put in the skimmer basket, dispenses within 24 hours and is discarded on the next service visit.
Allison Hanson, Travis Narry and Mallory Wachowski are joining BioLab’s pro dealer division as district sales managers for the Northeast, East and North regions respectively. All three have several years of pool industry experience.
AquaStar Pool Products announced its partnership with Every Child a Swimmer and Step Into Swim to develop a handout on pool safety and drowning prevention for pool service providers.
Pool Brain, a leading innovator in pool company software, announced a strategic partnership with Riverbend Sandler, a Texas-based Top 50 pool builder and service company. Riverbend Sandler will integrate Pool Brain’s advanced platform into its extensive pool service division.
Nidec’s U.S. MOTORS brand will be on display at booth #2316 at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in November. U.S. MOTORS will feature its Neptune motor line and its newest pool motor, the Neptune Hybrid, as well as two live motor pump demonstrations.
Fluidra North America, a leading global manufacturer of pool and wellness products, announced Jon Viner, formerly executive vice president of commercial, spa and specialty at Fluidra, as its new president. Viner succeeds Lennie Rhoades, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities.
Heritage Pool Supply Group has acquired Island Pool & Spa Supply, a wholesale distributor of pool and spa products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code announced the appointment of Betsy Watson as its new director of communications. Watson joins CMAHC with a diverse background in both nonprofit and for-profit health care communications, bringing experience in public relations, performance marketing and program development.
Deckorators will return to the PSP/Deck Expo in Dallas, Nov. 12-14, with new offerings, adding to its growing roster of contractor and homeowner-preferred products.
Easton Select Group, a national provider of pool services and backyard leisure solutions based in Easton, Massachusetts, announced its acquisition of Christman Pool, a premier pool service, maintenance and construction company based in Portland, Maine. The acquisition marks a pivotal step in Easton Select Group’s plan to expand in key U.S. markets. Terms were not disclosed.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award and the 2024 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant. The winners will be honored at the PHTA Awards Luncheon at the Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City in January 2025.
CCEI’s Phileo VP, a compact and energy-efficient peristaltic pH chemical feeder, is designed to manage the side effects of salt chlorine generators. It automatically monitors and adjusts pH levels in pool water, activating only during dosing to conserve energy.