The Effects of the Global Pandemic ​on the Pool Industry

Throughout 2020 and continuing this year, the pool industry has experienced unprecedented high demand for pools and pool equipment. According to the Pkdata U.S. Residential Swimming Pool Market Report YE2020, new inground residential pool construction rose 23% in 2020! Increased demand can be attributed to a variety of factors including builders ending 2020 with a backlog of new pool projects and leads, favorable housing dynamics and a strong construction market.

While the industry is experiencing extraordinary growth, like other industries, we have faced multiple supply demands directly and indirectly because of the global pandemic. As a leader in the pool space since 1966, Pentair is excited by the growth of our industry but also recognizes the challenges the industry is experiencing. Pentair will be joining us to discuss the growth of the pool market and how the pandemic is impacting the industry. With more than five decades of experience, Pentair knows these are unparalleled times not just for the pool industry, but for the whole world. These circumstances provide the opportunity to think creatively, lean on our strong relationships and come together to get the job done for our customers and each other.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

• Examining the current market
• What Pentair is doing to address increased product demand and support dealers

Presented by: De'Mon Wiggins + Fernando Correal​​

Sponsored by:

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

De’Mon WigginsDe'Mon is the Business Unit Leader VP of the Pool Business in Pentair’s Consumer Solutions Segment. De’Mon joined Pentair as the Global Director of Supply Chain in the Process Technologies GBU in 2010. Prior to working at Pentair, he held leadership roles at companies including Philip Morris, Mars. Inc. and Ingersoll Rand. His ability to successfully lead global teams has resulted in increased company profits and improvement in customers' experience. De'Mon earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and his MBA from Pfeiffer University.

Fernando Correal​Fernando Correal is the Supply Leader for the Pentair Pool BU. He joined Pentair in December 2019. Fernando previously held multiple leadership positions at United Technologies, HTC, Sony Ericsson, and Ericsson over the past 30 years. Throughout his career, Fernando has led teams and initiatives to deliver enhanced supply chain agility and responsiveness  – always prioritizing service levels for the customer – while maintaining a competitive cost structure on purchased material. Fernando earned his BA in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University.

ABOUT PENTAIR:

Pentair makes the most of life’s essential resources. From its residential and business solutions that help people move, improve and enjoy their water, to its sustainable innovations and applications, Pentair delivers smart, sustainable solutions for life. As an industry leader in the pool and spa space, Pentair is dedicated to elevating the pool experience to the next level with connected, efficient and quality products so people can soak in the magical, wonder-filled moments by their pool, giving them time – and peace of mind – to create them. Pentair's pool solutions are engineered to filter, clean and sanitize water, while automation equipment makes it easy to control from anywhere. For more information, visit pentair.com/pool.