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Landmark Aquatic Earns Three 2026 PHTA Awards of Excellence

Landmark Aquatic

This year's Awards of Excellence saw three of Landmark Aquatic's aquatic facility projects lauded with silver and merit awards.

Landmark Aquatic wins Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Silver and 2026 Merit International Awards of Excellence

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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

Announcing AQUA Local Marketing Services

Help your pool and spa business stand out in local and AI search with AQUA Local Marketing Services.

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Don’t Forget to Enter the Pentair Pool Pro Awards

Nominations are still open for the 2026 Pentair Pool Pro Awards — don’t miss your chance to recognize a deserving industry professional.

Pentair Pool 2026 Pro Awards event display with crystal award trophy and poolside venue backdrop at dusk

SunnyWhale Names The Grit Game Its U.S. National Rep Firm and B2B Channel Marketing Partner for the FinWhale Smart Chlorine Dispenser

The partnership marks the decision of both companies to define a new market segment that can bring the automated pool experience to more pool owners, The Grit Game says.

Business Briefs

Easton Select Group Launches SHARE Employee Equity Initiative

The program enables employees to share in the company's long-term financial success, reinforcing commitment to exceptional customer service.

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance News

PHTA Launches Women of Water Podcast

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

New twice-monthly series shares insights and experiences from women shaping the pool and spa industry.

Business Briefs

Aiper Unveils Integrated Outdoor Care Solutions at IFA Berlin 2026

Aiper Intelligent, LLC

A central platform unifies smart pool and garden devices for automated yard maintenance.

Modern home with automated sprinkler system on manicured lawn, promoting Aiper Smart Yard Ecosystem technology

Pentair Pool Opens Nominations for Annual Pool Pro Awards

Now in its third year, the Pentair Pool Pro Awards recognize the best of the best in the pool industry.

Pentair Pool 2026 Pro Awards promotional poster featuring luxury backyard pool setting

Jerry King Cartoons: September 2026

Get critter fever with the latest cartoon from Jerry King, drawn exclusively for AQUA readers.

Cartoon illustration of a large crocodile in a backyard swimming pool with homeowners watching from inside their house, captioned about pool critters.

Watershape University Announces Fall 2026 Session in San Diego

Watershape University

WU's three-day program brings together leading watershape industry educators and professionals for advanced training in construction, design, business and technology.

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Company Sales/Mergers

Ownership Group Acquires Shasta Pools, Announces Expansion Plans to Offer Complete Home Services

Modern luxury home with geometric pool design, white pergola, and manicured landscaping

Manufacturer News

Industry Spotlight: Bullfrog Spas

As Bullfrog Spas celebrates 30 years in business, the company continues to build on the problem-solving mindset and personalized approach that shaped its beginnings.

Bullfrog Spas luxury hot tub with white shell and wood cabinet displayed on lakeside patio with forest and water backdrop

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