Quarterly Market Report: Chemicals
State of the Market Forces
Even as builders slash margins and drop prices to unthinkable lows, it’s never been more expensive to maintain a pool. Read more
Quarterly Market Report: Chemicals
State of the Market
Navigating the waters of chemical sales can be more hazardous than a leaky barrel of gas chlorine. Read more
Industry News
3M Exits Pool Plastering
One of the most recognizable brands in pool plaster has become the latest casualty of the economic downturn. Read more
In hopes of reversing the effects of a historically unpopular move, BioLab has revived its SUN brand and re-entered the distribution market. Read more
Industry News
Multistore Firm Closes Doors
Last year Dave Cintorino initiated a bold plan. Read more
Industry News
No Credit? They’ll Find a Way!
The near absence of financing has caused builders and consumers to become increasingly creative in their efforts to get pools built. Read more
Industry News
Florida Eyes New Approach to Service Licensing
While the road to licensure is being redrawn for Florida contractors, service technicians are already plotting their new route. Read more
Industry News
Hawaii Researches Pool Safety
The Hawaiian state government has partnered with a pool and spa association to research pool owners’ knowledge of safety. Read more
Industry News
Inaccuracies Surround Reports of Entrapment
A Florida toddler became entrapped in a condominium pool on Aug. 24, prompting headlines across Miami news outlets, along with a slew of misinformation. Read more
Industry News
Bob Rasp Leaves Zodiac
The president/CEO of Zodiac Pool Systems Americas is stepping down. Read more
Industry News
Market Swells for Pre-Owned Spas
In 2005, Billy Stallings sold upwards of 80 new hot tubs Read more
Industry News
Top 50 Builders Issue Correction
In the Top 50 Builders Issue of Pool & Spa News ( August 28, 2009), data for Anthony & Sylvan was reported incorrectly. Read more
Industry News
Problems Arise Amid VGB-Required Retrofits
In the months since the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act went into effect, problems have come to the surface and compliance is far from complete nationwide. Read more
Technically Speaking
Winterizing Salt
Closing a traditionally sanitized pool is a routine event that many of us have done over and over again. But the spectacular growth of saltwater pools brings new considerations to this old routine Read more
Technically Speaking
Salt Pool Primer
The following links will provide you with greater details on the unique characteristics of saltwater, especially in regards to conductivity and temperature Read more
