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Manufacturer News

Reaching Into the Backyard

Latham Pool Products has undergone a complete rebrand centered on the backyard lifestyle.

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401k Solution Offered to PHTA Members

PHTA now offers members a unique 401k program.

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Pool And Spa Sales Booming As Shutdown Ends

Pool and spa companies are seeing very strong sales this spring, with one reporting the best month in company history. This includes not just maintenance products and services, but renovation and new construction.

Business Briefs

HASA Pool Sales Representatives Receive CPO Certification

HASA Pool, the industry’s leading supplier of sodium hypochlorite water treatment for the recreational pool and hot tub industry, today announced that its team of professional sales representatives participated in and successfully passed designated coursework for the Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification program. CPO Certification provides individuals with the in-depth knowledge, techniques and skills for proper pool and spa operations. This training program, which is one of the world’s leading verifiable pool and spa training credentials, has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.

Natare Corporation Hires Glenn Rose

Natare Corporation is happy to announce that Glenn Rose has rejoined their sales team as the new sales engineer and senior estimator.

Natare Corporation Hires Scott Black

Natare Corporation is excited to announce that they have appointed Scott Black as their new business development director. Black brings over 30 years’ experience in submittal drafting, sales and marketing, and architectural within multiple markets including aquatics.

Business Briefs

CPSC Announces Deadline Extension for Water Safety Grant

On Feb. 25, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a 90-day solicitation seeking applications for a special Pool Safely Grant Program offered to state and local governments. Because applicants may have experienced delays due to COVID-19, CPSC has extended the application deadline to June 9, 2020. The anticipated award date is Aug. 26, 2020. You can read the full grant announcement here.

PHTA Adds Membership Categories for Teachers and Students

Adding new membership categories for instructors and students is one of the latest moves by PHTA, which aims to increase overall membership by 5% in 2020.

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Business Briefs

Hayward Sponsors Olympian Kathleen Baker

Hayward Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial pool equipment, today announced its partnership with professional swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, Kathleen Baker. Together, Hayward and Baker will be working to promote the superior swimming experience provided by salt water pools amongst swimming enthusiasts.

An Update on COVID Federal Guidelines

Once again, this past week the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance focused on state and federal issues, expanded communications, and public health outreach. Read the organization's update below:

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This Week in COVID

This past week found the PHTA team focusing on state and federal issues, expanded communications, and public health outreach. Read the organization's update below:

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Pool and Hot Tub Reopening Guidance

Virtually all public aquatic facilities in the country have been closed by state executive order due to COVID-19. As a number of states and local jurisdictions have or are in the process of issuing directives easing stay-at-home restrictions, PHTA has created a guide of practical tips to consider when reopening an aquatic facility.

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