AQUA EditorsProductsOutdoor GreatRoom Cove Edge Gas Fire Pit BowlThe Outdoor GreatRoom Company is excited to add the Cove Edge Gas Fire Pit Bowl to its Cove Collection. The Cove Edge is constructed of Supercast concrete with three color variations to choose from: natural grey, white or midnight mist. The thin edge of the bowl offers a seamless profile to fit a modern landscaping design. While the Cove Edge round fire pit is set up for liquid propane, an installer can convert to natural gas using the included conversion kit. The 42-inch Crystal Fire Plus burner insert and plate is UL Listed for safety and quality. Available now and shipping right from the U.S. outdoorrooms.com | (866) 303-4028March 23, 2021ProductsIPSSA AppIPSSA, the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, is pleased to offer a downloadable app for use by non-members and members on any mobile device. This free app is designed to provide service professionals with information and offers geared specifically toward in-field service techs. Non-members can find nearby chapters, IPSSA benefits and joining information as well as a calendar of events including partner training, table-top events and trade shows. Additional member-exclusive offers are also offered through the app. The app is available for immediate download on the app store for iPhone and Android users.ipssa.com | (888) 360-9505+2March 18, 2021RetailWhat's Trending in Retail: 2021 Retail Must-Haves Product FocusSpring has arrived, and last year's swarm of new pool builds are set to reopen. As your newer customers drift back in to pick up their maintenance products, chances are they'll be on the lookout for something to make their swimming experience even better than last summer. Catch their eyes with this array of retail must-haves, from in-pool exercise equipment to spa fragrances.March 17, 2021Community NewsAutomatic Pool Covers Expands Engineering DepartmentAutomatic Pool Covers, Inc. is pleased to announce it has expanded its engineering department by adding four additional engineers to the group.March 16, 2021ProductsCamerEyeCamerEye introduces the Artificial Intelligence Smart Fence technology and safety ecosystem to provide faster distress detection and help save lives. CamerEye's ecosystem allows pool owners to monitor their pool 24/7, detect distress and near-drowning behavior through AI-powered overhead cameras and receive an alert within 10 seconds of distress being detected. This affordable and easy-to-install system keeps pool owners connected to their backyard as a part of their smart home ecosystem. camereye.ai | (800) 906-2810March 16, 2021Community NewsHaviland Pool and Spa Products Hires Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales ManagerMarch 16, 2021BuilderEvolution of the Fiberglass PoolThe sunken living room continues the evolution in fiberglass design.March 16, 2021Business BriefsHayward Goes PublicLast Friday, Big 3 manufacturer Hayward (formally known as Hayward Holdings, Inc.) global designer, manufacturer and marketer of pool equipment and automation systems, officially went public. The move reflects the broader financial world’s growing interest in pool and spa companies, as investors take notice of the pandemic surge in pools and spas.March 16, 2021ProductsAutomatic Pool Covers Slip-Resistant CopingAutomatic Pool Covers Inc., manufacturer of custom automatic pool covers for vinyl liner, fiberglass and gunite pools, has created a slip-resistant coping that will be included on all its systems in 2021. This coping is sand-infused to create a texture that makes the surface slip-resistant and safer for users walking around the pool. automaticpoolcovers.com | (800) 878-5789March 11, 2021NewsFluidra Acquires CMPFluidra S.A. has announced it has acquired Custom Molded Products (CMP), a Georgia-based manufacturer of pool and spa components, from Tenex Capital Management.March 11, 2021Previous PagePage 27 of 233Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersThe 2026 Awards of Excellence Silver winners showcase exceptional pool and spa projects that combine creative design, expert craftsmanship and technical precision.ChemicalsPool Power PyramidBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 2)Builder2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 1)Sponsored ContentOne System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud
