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Hayward Dramatically Expands Trade-Only Line

Under the new policy, more than 900 SKUs will be taken offline, warranty plans will change to better support brick-and-mortar dealers and online products will increase in price.

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

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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

2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Pool Stop

President Harvey Rippy does not see Pool Stop as simply a business, but an opportunity to do good in the world.

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2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas

Unlike the common tropical theme you’ll find in pool stores, Patio Pleasures took a cue from HGTV and gave its showroom a modern farmhouse feel.

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FSPA Names Person of the Year, HOF

The Florida Swimming Pool Association recently announced its Person of the Year award and Hall of Fame inductees at the 2019 Everything Under the Sun Expo.

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May is National Water Safety Month

A coalition of water safety partners, including the American Red Cross, the National Recreation and Park Association, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (formerly The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals/National Swimming Pool Foundation) and the World Waterpark Association, along with dozens of other water safety groups, will work together to promote May as National Water Safety Month. NWSM engages the public to raise awareness about water safety and highlights the importance of public education regarding safer practices for kids and adults when they’re in and around water.

In Remembrance of Robert Matthew "Matt" Markiton

Robert Matthew “Matt” Markiton was born on March 31, 1976 in Houston, Texas to Robert Irvine and Christine Ann Leder Markiton. He attended Lee High School and Blinn College. On June 7, 2003, he married Audrey Jackson in Spring, Texas. Matt was in the hot tub business, both manufacturing and retail, for 25 years. He enjoyed music and old movies but best loved being outdoors, fishing and hunting, especially with his boys. An active member of the Katy community, Matt and his family were honored as Harvey Heroes for their efforts in rescuing and assisting their neighbors in Canyon Gate. He worked hard at his business, loved his family and was known for his quirky, dry sense of humor.

2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Olympic Hot Tub

Olympic Hot Tub set the tone for what has since blossomed into the Hot Tub Health Movement touted by spa dealers around the globe.

Photo by Jim Kullman for Spa Retailer

Pleatco Acquires 2 Industrial Filtration Firms

Coinciding with the acquisitions, Pleatco CEO Howard Smith will take on the role of vice chairman, and Pleatco board member Rick Von Drehle will take the CEO position.

2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Nejame & Sons

The story of Nejame & Sons is a classic American tale of pulling oneself up by the bootstraps and achieving the American Dream.

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Pentair Earns 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year

Pentair is proud to announce that it received the 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. This honor marks the sixth year that Pentair has garnered recognition for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Pentair’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2019.

Automatic Pool Covers Celebrates 40 Years

Automatic Pool Covers Inc. is celebrating 40 years in business in 2019. To celebrate, the company held a party in late February to thank their employees and clients for getting the company to this big anniversary.

Automatic Pool Cover's celebration was held at its newly expanded manufacturing facility, complete with a big anniversary cake.

CCEI Pool USA Taps Gunn Sales in Florida

CCEI Pool USA is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Gunn Sales to represent its product in the Florida market. Gunn Sales will be selling CCEI’s patented Plug in Pool underwater electric outlet — an underwater electric outlet that is wireless and contactless. It uses induction to create an electrical current from an electromagnet, allowing pool owners to connect underwater devices into the plug, including LED lights and speakers. Gunn Sales will also be representing CCEI Pool state-of-the-art control and automation systems and salt chlorine generator water treatment equipment.

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