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MAX USA Corp. Named a 2026 ACDI Circle of Excellence Winner

October 15, 2026

One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and ICC standards document cover for residential swimming pool guidelines

PHTA Announces Standard Revision for Aboveground Residential Pools

Reading the Room Without Losing Yourself

Olympic Hot Tub's Annual Founder's Event to Benefit Step Into Swim

MAX USA Corp. Named a 2026 ACDI Circle of Excellence Winner

This recognition highlights the company's dedication to developing innovative solutions that help construction professionals improve productivity, efficiency and safety on the jobsite.

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The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

Haviland

This second side of the Pyramid explores the overlapping factors that control both sanitation and LSI (The scaling or corrosive nature of your water)

The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance News

PHTA Announces Standard Revision for Aboveground Residential Pools

PHTA seeks committee members to help update child resistance requirements for aboveground residential pools. Applications are due November 6.

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and ICC standards document cover for residential swimming pool guidelines

Reading the Room Without Losing Yourself

Ahead of her Women of Water workshop at the PSP Expo in New Orleans, executive coach Dale Wilsher talks authentic leadership, confidence and knowing when to adapt — without becoming what everyone else wants you to be.

Olympic Hot Tub's Annual Founder's Event to Benefit Step Into Swim

Olympic will donate a portion of each saltwater Hot Spring Spa, Endless Pools swim spa and Tylo Sauna sale toward the Founder's Event goal of $20,000.

Hires/Promotions

Soake Pools Bolsters National Growth with Four Key Hires

New territory managers, production leadership and operations support reinforce the plunge pool manufacturer’s white-glove service as demand grows across U.S. markets.

Business Briefs

AOAP, CMAHC Announce Strategic Partnership

The Association of Aquatic Professionals will provide governance and operational support to the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code under a new partnership aimed at advancing aquatic safety, education and research.

Association of Aquatic Professionals and CMAHC strategic partnership announcement promoting aquatic health and safety

2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

The 2026 Awards of Excellence Silver winners showcase exceptional pool and spa projects that combine creative design, expert craftsmanship and technical precision.

Modern luxury home with infinity pool overlooking landscape, featuring WAF 2026 Silver Award of Excellence certification

Russin Puts More Trucks on the Road To Keep Pace With Northeast Demand

New fleet schedule adds routes across the network, with New England deliveries now running Monday through Thursday, the company says.

White Freightliner semi-truck with green Russin branded trailer parked in lot with trees

Time is Running Out to Enter the Pentair Pool Pro Awards

Nominations for the third annual Pentair Pool Pro Awards close on October 19.

Pentair Pool 2026 Pro Awards - The Backyard Legends promotional poster featuring a luxury swimming pool setting

Hires/Promotions

Shasta Pools Hires 30-Year Builder to Head Residential Construction Division

Vic Harshman brings extensive pool building experience to key leadership role.

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance News

PHTA Announces 2026 Superlative Award Recipients

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

The 2026 Superlative Awards recognize standout companies and professionals for leadership, service and impact across the pool and spa industry.

2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 2)

The second installment of the 2026 Awards of Excellence Gold winners showcases more standout projects recognized for exceptional design, craftsmanship and technical execution.

Luxury modern home with illuminated pool and manicured lawn at dusk, featuring HIA 2026 Gold Award of Excellence badge

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