ALLIED INNOVATIONS
(800) 237-9937
www.alliedinnovations.com
Founded: 2002
General Manager: Marie Gerrish
Headquarters: Las Vegas
Employees: 40
Distribution centers: 1
SKUs: 10,000+
Key products:
• Pool and spa controls, equipment, accessories, electrical tools and more.
• Manufacturer and master distributor of genuine brand spa controls and replacement parts of Len Gordon, Spa Builders, Gecko, Aqua-Flo and more.
What’s hot:
Spa bundle control systems. “Customers are ... finding it easier and more cost efficient to replace an entire system than to repair each part,” says Tiffany Dixon, sales and marketing manager.
APPATEK INDUSTRIES INC.
(704) 786-7785
www.appatek.com
Founded: 1986
President: Donna Ketron
Headquarters: Concord, N.C.
Employees: 13
Distribution centers: 1
SKUs: 1,500+
Key products:
• Many national brands of chemicals, replacement cartridge filters and water testing for the pool and spa.
AQUATIC PARTS COMPANY
(800) 234-6700
www.baystatepools.com
Founded: 1997
Owners: Chuck, John and David Arakelian
Headquarters: Bloomfield, Conn.
Employees: 35
Distribution centers: 1
SKUs: 30,000+
BAYSTATE POOL SUPPLIES INC.
(617) 547-9145
www.baystatepools.com
Founded: 1965
Owners: Chuck, John and David Arakelian
Headquarters: Cambridge, Mass.
Employees: 265
Distribution centers: 10
SKUs: 40,000
Key products:
• Above- and inground pools, spas, pool construction products, filters, pumps, heaters, automatic cleaners, chemicals and deck equipment.
What’s hot:
“Based upon the record- breaking attendance and high optimism at our dealer shows and Atlantic City, we are expecting increased numbers in inground pool kits, aboveground pools and major equipment,” says John Arakelian, president.
BEL-AQUA POOL SUPPLY INC.
(914)-235-2200
www.bel-aqua.com
Founded: 1955
President: Scott Silver
Headquarters: New Rochelle, N.Y.
Employees: 60+
Distribution centers: 1
SKUs: 50,000+
Key products:
• Equipment, pools, chemicals and additional supplies.
Education: Coming this spring, Bel-Aqua will host a weekly series of seminars on various topics.
HACHIK DISTRIBUTORS
(800) 365-4224
www.hachik.com
Founded: 1923
President: Nanette Zakian
Headquarters: Aston, Pa.
Employees: 45
Distribution centers: 2
SKUs: 30,000
Key products:
• A full line of pool and spa equipment and parts from the leading industry manufacturers.
• Specializing in brands that are not on the Internet, including Hachik’s SunGuard pool and spa chemicals, solar covers, replacement cartridges and winter and safety covers.
• AquaGuard aboveground and inground pool equipment.
• SplashPro maintenance products.
Education:
Annual Hachik VIP Academy featuring 10 to 12 seminars over 12 days at each Hachik location; annual Hachik Management Day held at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles; and dealer staff in-store training throughout the year.
HORIZON OPTIMUS SPA & POOL PARTS
(800) 874-7727
www.horizonparts.com
www.optimusparts.com
Founded: 1992
President: Ralph Raub
Headquarters: Tucson, Ariz.
Employees: 49
Distribution centers: 2
SKUs: over 65,000
Key products:
• Exclusive line of premium spa control systems with enhanced warranty.
• Replacement swimming pool parts and components.
• Replacement parts and components for inground and portable spas.
• Underwater LED lights for pools, spas, waterfeatures and perimeter applications.
• PAL LED Optics Perimeter Light and Waterblade Light System.
• Exclusive online parts identification
• Pre-rated shipping options offered at
reduced prices with no handling fees.
What’s hot:
“Spa pumps and controls are two categories that have seen increased sales because ... consumers are again having their spas repaired rather than replaced,” said Scott DeYoung, head of marketing.
HORNERXPRESS
(800) 432-6966
www.hornerxpress.com
Founded: 1969
CEO: Bill Kent
Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Employees: 460
Distribution centers: 17
SKUs: 10,000
Key products:
• Key brands carried include AquaCal, AutoPilot, StoneHardscapes, Lo-Chlor, Tropi-Clear, Pentair, Hayward, Century, Bluffton and Zodiac.
Education:
Monthly trainings on heat pumps and salt chlorine generators, CPO Certification classes and other continuing education classes periodically throughout the year.
NPT
(888) 476-7665
www.nptpool.com
Founded: 1976
President: Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa
Headquarters: Covington, La.
Employees: Approximately 1,000
Distribution centers: 80
SKUs: 160,000
Key products:
• Pool tile, pool finishes, coping, decking, decorative concrete, grills, grill islands, waterfeatures, fire pits, NPT Designer Surfaces vinyl liners.
POOL Contractors supply
(901) 866-1476
www.pcspool.com
Founded: 1979
President: Ed Flemmons
Headquarters: Memphis, Tenn.
Employees: 30
Distribution centers: 2
SKUs: 10,000
Key products:
• Equipment, pool chemicals, construction materials, ladders and rails, plumbing, parts, pool packages, service items, slides and water features.
Education: An expanded training schedule that includes more tabletops and formal education.
POOLCORP
(888) 476-7665
www.poolcorp.com
Founded: 1993
President: Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa
Headquarters: Covington, La.
Employees: 4,000+
Distribution centers: 345
SKUs: 160,000
What’s hot: Financing through LightStream with a discounted interest rate for qualified consumers.
SCP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
(888) 476-7665
www.SCPpool.com
Founded/acquired: 1993
President: Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa
Headquarters: Covington, La.
Employees: 2,000+
Distribution centers: 175+
SKUs: 160,000
SUPERIOR POOL PRODUCTS, LLC
(888) 476-7665
www.superiorpoolproducts.com
Founded/acquired: 2000
President: Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa
Headquarters: Covington, La.
Employees: 1,000+
Distribution centers: 66
SKUs: 160,000
