Vance Gillette Receives GENESIS Lifetime Achievement Award
GENESIS, a company of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, announced Vance Gillette as the recipient of the GENESIS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Cody King
Cody King 31Zodiac Pool SystemsTechnical sales managerZodiacPoolSystems.com Cody King is a third-generation pool industry member. His grandfather, Doug Wilson, started Wilson Pools in Cartersville, Georgia, which his family still owns and operates. King did both construction and pool service for the family business growing up, and while he attended Ole Miss, he ran a pool…
Zodiac Releases New Caretaker Products
Caretaker, the original in-floor pool and spa self-cleaning system from Zodiac Pool Systems, is taking in-floor cleaning to new levels of efficiency with its latest innovation — the Caretaker Revolution 6-Port Valve. Designed with service technicians in mind, Revolution sets the new standard for in-floor cleaning valves with durability, increased efficiency and ease of servicing….
Industry Reacts As Jandy Says Bye Bye to the Internet
On Sept. 28, Zodiac Pool Systems announced that effective Jan. 1, 2019, it would no longer allow its Jandy Pro Series equipment to be sold online. The company will not provide a warranty on products purchased online and requires equipment to be installed and/or serviced by a qualified pool professional. The only exception will be…
Zodiac Continues WAVE Sponsorship
The Association of Pool & Spa Professional’s WAVE Young Professionals Network will be sponsored by Zodiac Pool Systems through 2018. “As we look to the future, we’re excited about investing in our next generation of industry and association leaders,” says Rich Gottwald, APSP president and CEO. “Through Zodiac’s continued commitment, we will be able to…
Fluidra/Zodiac Merge
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…
Zodiac Acquires Grand Effects
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…
Polaris Introduces Quiet Booster Pump
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.
A Robotic Cleaner — Connected
People these days expect control of their homes on the go, says David Goldman, director of product marketing at California-based pool equipment manufacturer Zodiac Pool Systems, and Polaris’ newest robotic cleaner, the 9650iQ Sport, allows them to do just that. Using the iAquaLink app anywhere in the world, users can program, control and access all…
Grudge Match: Online Vs. Brick & Mortar
Today, at least one in 10 retail dollars are spent online; in 2001, internet purchases accounted for just 1 percent of total retail sales. e-commerce grew by 14.6 percent in 2015 alone. Statistics could run the length of this article, but pool builders, suppliers and service providers don’t need data to understand how the internet…
Lighting the Way
By Christina Blakeslee-Sexton, Zodiac Pool Systems Lights add drama and sizzle to any pool or spa. Most pool professionals are familiar with traditional niched incandescent lights that for swimmers can mimic the sensation of moving head-on toward a locomotive. Fortunately, advances in pool lighting technology mean pool builders can leave those eye- and energy-burning incandescent…
Making Automation Simple
Zodiac Pool Systems claims its iAquaLink controller system is the most intuitive, easiest to use pool controller on the market. “iAquaLink 2.0 took a major step forward in terms of ease of installation and connecting to the home owners Wi-Fi network,” says Dave Goldman, Zodiac’s director of product development. “We’ve also been working with several…