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Voting Now Open for Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal Contest

All of the 2021 nominations are in, which means it is time for the public to help select this year's finalists.

October 5, 2021

Business Briefs

Growing to Meet Demand

In another example of companies expanding production to meet the demand surge that began with the pandemic, MAAX Spas is opening a factory in Iowa to start building more spas and swim spas.

September 30, 2021

Pentair Buys Pleatco

Leading pool equipment manufacturer Pentair has finalized an agreement to purchase Pleatco, major manufacturer of filter cartridges, pre-filters, DE grids and filtration accessories, headquartered in Louisville, Ky.

September 22, 2021

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Fluidra Acquires S.R. Smith

Fluidra S.A. (BME: FDR), a Spanish listed global leader in pool and wellness equipment and connected solutions, announced it has acquired S.R. Smith, a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial and residential pool deck equipment and accessories, from Champlain Capital, a private equity fund based in San Francisco and Boston.

September 2, 2021

Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal Search 2021 Now Open

Pleatco and longtime co-sponsors GENESIS / Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), along with media partner AQUA Magazine, are proud to launch the 2021 search for the best of the best pool and spa service technicians nationwide and extending as far as Canada and Europe.

August 26, 2021

Meet HASA's Youngest Designer

One hardworking eighth grader is the creative force behind HASA’s new 3D-printed keychains.

August 24, 2021

All photos courtesy David Van Brunt

Business Briefs

Cardinal Systems Exands/Improves Its Existing Mfg. Facilities

July 27, 2021

Reconstruction Begins at Chlorine Plant

Several factors are contributing to the chlorine shortage in the pool and spa industry, but the most notable is the loss of the Lake Charles, La.-based BioLab chlorine plant last August as a result of Hurricane Laura. The company provided the following press release as it breaks ground on reconstruction. See below:

July 13, 2021

AquaStar Pool Products Team Expands

AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. announces a key internal promotion and the addition of three new director-level employees to its growing team. These four individuals bring a diverse offering of talent and experience, both industry and external, to the organization. "I’m really excited about the expansion of our corporate team and know that this group will be making waves in the swimming pool industry for years to come," says Olaf Mjelde, president and founder of AquaStar Pool Products. "Our team is ready for the challenge of serving in these unprecedented times within the swimming pool and spa industry."

May 20, 2021

Aqua Star News May 2021

Shortage Update: Chlorine Plant Being Rebuilt, Due Spring 2022

There are several factors causing the chlorine shortage currently plaguing the pool and spa industry, but perhaps the largest is the loss of the BioLab chlorine plant in Lake Charles, La., as a result of Hurricane Laura last August. The company announced yesterday that the plant is being rebuilt and expected to come online in the spring of next year with additional capacity.

May 18, 2021

Bio Lab Rebuild

Watkins Wellness’ Mike Dunn Retires After 42-Year Career

Since Mike Dunn entered the hot tub manufacturing business in 1979 — as a teenager helping his father Jack run Hawkeye Spas in Corona, Calif. — the industry has evolved from purveyor of a “party product” (Dunn’s words) to a provider of powerful products that improve people’s lives. When he says “these are not your father’s hot tubs anymore,” he means it.

April 27, 2021

Chlorine Independence Day™: Your Plan to Beat Chemical Shortages

The following content is a paid advertisement by Clear Comfort.

April 6, 2021

Latham Plans to Go Public

Latham Group, Inc. (“Latham” or "the Company") announced it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

April 1, 2021

Business Briefs

Hayward Goes Public

Last 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, 2021

Fluidra Acquires CMP

Fluidra 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, 2021

Business Briefs

Haviland Launches Unfiltered Legends Podcast

Haviland Pool and Spa Products is pleased to announce that it has launched a new podcast series designed for and by pool legends.

February 16, 2021

Business Briefs

Tara Launches Rebranding

Tara, manufacturer of in-ground vinyl swimming pool liners and pool safety covers, has launched a comprehensive rebranding. The new logo and name, Tara Pool & Outdoor Products, reflect the company's expanded product line and fresh vision for the backyard.

February 11, 2021

Follow ‘The Legend’ at The Pool & Spa Show!

Follow "The Legend" at the Pool & Spa Show Experience on Tuesday, January 26 and Wednesday, January 27.

January 26, 2021

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Chemical Incidents Up Across Nation

What is causing the increase in pool-related chemical incidents? CMAHC looks into a variety of factors that could be at fault.

Category: Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure By: Cascade Custom Pools, Austin, Texas

2021 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

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An Alliance to Sell Spas

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How to Pre-Sell Hot Tubs Via Email

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