Jerry King Cartoons: November 2026

Nov 5, 2026

Cartoon showing two men in a backyard examining a large cylindrical pool filter with the caption 'That's your pool filter? I have to see your pool.'

FULLY GROWN FILTER

Imagine the pool behind that filter! Jerry King brings a little humor to the November issue with his latest cartoon, drawn exclusively for AQUA readers.

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

MasterMind Summit breakfast event collage featuring outdoor venue signage, panel discussion, attendees networking, and group pool gathering.

Building Better Pool & Spa Businesses at the 2026 MasterMind Summit

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2026 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 2)

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JED Pool Tools Featured on 'Growing Up B2B' Podcast

Why Pool & Spa Trade Shows Still Matter

How to make the most of your next trade show by looking beyond the booths and embracing new opportunities.

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

RB Retail & Service Systems

Growing pool and spa businesses are trading disconnected software and manual processes for one cloud-based system that keeps teams, data and operations connected.

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

Building Better Pool & Spa Businesses at the 2026 MasterMind Summit

Pool and spa leaders gathered in Arizona to exchange ideas, tackle industry challenges and explore new opportunities for business growth.

MasterMind Summit breakfast event collage featuring outdoor venue signage, panel discussion, attendees networking, and group pool gathering.

2026 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 2)

Over the past month, AQUA has had the honor of showcasing this year’s PHTA Awards of Excellence winners. This final installment concludes our coverage of the Merit award-winning projects.

Modern luxury home with infinity pool, fire pit seating area, and contemporary stone architecture at sunset

JED Pool Tools Featured on 'Growing Up B2B' Podcast

Host Ed Delia sat down with Cindi Heyen, president and CEO of JED Pool Tools and Northeastern Plastics, Inc., to discuss what it truly takes to evolve a family manufacturing company across generations.

Woman posing at JED Pool Tools trade show booth banner advertising pool maintenance equipment and water toys

Manufacturer News

Haviland Pool & Spa Announces $26 Million Investment in New Indiana Manufacturing Facility

Haviland Pool and Spa Products

The facility will be operated as Aegis USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Haviland Pool & Spa.

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Organization News

CMAHC and AOAP Announce RFP for Final Phase of Groundbreaking Indoor Air Quality Study

This RFP seeks qualified organizers or research teams with demonstrated expertise in indoor air quality, aquatic facility operations and environmental health.

Company Sales/Mergers

Watson's Acquires Tampa Bay Spas, Enters Tampa Bay Market

The acquisition adds three Florida locations, expands Watson's Florida footprint to seven stores, and advances plans to exceed 50 locations within the next 12–18 months.

Hires/Promotions

Landmark Aquatic Names Scott Jones Chief Executive Officer

Landmark Aquatic

Jones' appointment reflects the impact he has had on the organization and his commitment to investing in the people, processes and capabilities that set Landmark apart in the marketplace.

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Last Chance to Vote in the Pentair Pool Pro Awards

Time is running out! Voting for the 2026 Pentair Pool Pro Awards closes Nov. 1. Cast your vote and help recognize the industry’s standout professionals.

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Manufacturer News

Clear Blue Water Tech Introduces Commercial Sizing and Private Label Opportunities With Affinity Products

Clear Blue Water Tech

The family-owned, independent chemical manufacturer is expanding the possibilities for pool and spa businesses with new opportunities.

Four pool maintenance chemical bottles: NO PHOS, BLUE BLAST, POOL CLEAR, and Affinity Easy Quik Stabilizer

Voting is Open for the Pentair Pool Pro Awards!

Help recognize the pool pros making a difference. Cast your vote in the 2026 Pentair Pool Pro Awards by Nov. 1.

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2026 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 1)

Standout design meets technical skill in the 2026 PHTA Awards of Excellence Merit winners. Explore the impressive pools and spas featured in Part 1.

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