Crystal Clear
Pool pros and manufacturers alike attest to the benefits and challenges posed by different filters and filter media, but how do they choose which ones to use and recommend?
Fluidra donates to Step Into Swim initiative
As part of its goal to bring the joy and substantial benefits of swimming to children across all communities, Fluidra committed $100,000 to the Pool & Hot Tub Foundation’s initiative Step Into Swim, a national program dedicated to providing safe swim education. Through the Step Into Swim initiative, Fluidra is able to share its passion…
Some Like it Hot…or Cold
With Fluidra launching its new Jandy VersaTemp Heat/Chill Pump lineup, this year is off to an innovative start. The VersaTemp’s intention is to provide solutions for pool professionals or owners who seek the dual benefits of pool heating and cooling. All units in the VersaTemp lineup come standard as both heat and cool models, which…
Wintry Work
Since the pandemic began, countless more people have seen the value in having a pool in their own backyard, and this trend doesn’t show signs of slowing. Jacob Beninati, owner of Beninati Pool and Spa in Utica, Michigan, says his company is prepping all customers by telling them upfront about the increasing costs of building…
Fluidra acquires Taylor Water Technologies LLC
Fluidra, a worldwide leader in the pool and wellness industry and global manufacturer of equipment and connected solutions, today announced it has acquired Taylor Water Technologies LLC, a leading US-based manufacturer of water-testing solutions. Taylor joins Fluidra’s family of already distinguished brands, including Jandy, Polaris, iAquaLink, and SR Smith. Founded in 1930 and based out…
Fluidra acquires S.R. Smith
Fluidra S.A., global manufacturer of pool and wellness equipment and connected solutions, announced the acquisition of S.R. Smith, a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial and residential pool deck equipment and accessories, from Champlain Capital, a private equity fund based in San Francisco and Boston. Founded in 1932, S.R. Smith is a leading global manufacturer specializing in…
Raising the Bar
When it comes to improved solutions for pool water management, CMP continues to focus on innovation. CMP, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier in the recreational water industry, announced in September 2020 the addition of two new products to its line of advanced oxidation process sanitizer systems: the Next Gen DEL AOP 40 and…
A Texas-size Problem
As difficult as it was to find certain essential supplies early in the pandemic, pool pros might dare say now that it’s even harder to find pool equipment. “It’s just like toilet paper — once one person starts buying it, they start stocking up on it,” says Jon Krawczyk, owner of Superior Pools of Southwest…
Fluidra Acquires CMP
In March, Fluidra, manufacturer of pool and wellness equipment brands like Jandy and Zodiac, announced its acquisition of Georgia-based Custom Molded Products (CMP), manufacturer of pool and spa components. CMP brands include SpaMaster, DEL, Bobé and Brilliant Wonders. With manufacturing and distribution facilities in multiple U.S. and Chinese locations, CMP products are supported by distributors…
Fluidra releases EPIC line of Polaris robotic cleaners
Fluidra, a leading manufacturer of innovative automatic pool cleaners and pool equipment, introduces the new Polaris EPIC series of robotic pool cleaners for the 2021 pool season. Engineered for enhanced maneuverability and superior debris collection, the EPIC 8642, EPIC 8640 and EPIC 8520 offer advanced robotic cleaning solutions to suit the needs of customers with…
Heat pump manufacturer acquired by Fluidra
Fluidra, manufacturer of pool and wellness equipment, has completed the acquisition of all substantial assets of Built Right, a trusted Florida-based manufacturer of heat pumps. Built Right specializes in manufacturing and servicing high-performance heat pumps from its Punta Gorda, Florida, headquarters, from which the company will continue to operate. Known for its attention to detail…
‘We will all survive.’
The August fire at the BioLab plant in Westlake, Louisiana, did not cause the current chlorine shortage in the industry, but it certainly contributed to it. Since the beginning of the pandemic and subsequent shutdown, the pool industry has been grappling with shortages of all kinds, including building materials, supplies and labor. With many consumers…