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Garrett Incze of GBI Pool Services Named to Ottawa Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40

GBI Pool Services announces that the company's president and co-owner has been named a recipient of the Ottawa Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40 award.

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

LG Electronics

Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

Public Voting Is Open for the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest

OnCore Filtration

The inaugural Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest has moved into the public voting phase, giving pool and spa pros a chance to rally support for the dirtiest filters in the field.

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CCEI Wins 2025 Golden Wave Award

CCEI's connected level regulation system Niva VP earned the company nominations in three categories: Smart Technology, Usability and Technical Innovation.

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Voting Now Open for the Inaugural Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest

OnCore Filtration

Voting is now open for the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest, inviting the public and participants to help crown the dirtiest filter champion.

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Time Is Running Out to Enter the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest

OnCore Filtration

Pool and spa pros have just one more week to submit their dirtiest filter photos before the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest closes June 15.

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Remember to Enter the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest

OnCore Filtration

Think you’ve seen the dirtiest filter in the field? Now’s your chance to prove it.

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Applications Open for 2026 WAVE Young Professionals Scholarship

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

Through the establishment of the PHTA WAVE Scholarship, young professionals can apply for a scholarship to support their educational growth through PHTA-approved education and training. Submit your application before the deadline on May 4.

2026 AQUA 100 Winner: Solid Structures

Founded in 2008 during the height of the economic downturn, Solid Structures built its business when many contractors were exiting the market.

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2026 AQUA 100 Winner: Rainbow Pools & Living Art Designs

Rainbow Pools has built a business where customers don’t just know the company — they know the people behind the counter, and the team often knows their pools by heart.

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2026 AQUA 100 Winner: Maritime Pools

Maritime Pools turns responsive service and smart systems into steady regional growth.

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2026 AQUA 100 Winner: Leisure World Pool & Spa

After more than 50 years in Vermont’s short-but-mighty pool season, Leisure World Pool & Spa knows success comes down to showing up.

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2026 AQUA 100 Winner: Hot Tub Liquidators

From startup to standout, Hot Tub Liquidators built its success on risk, relationships and family.

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