Pleatco crowns 2011 Perfect Pool Guy/Gal

From more than 200-plus North American entries, Pleatco, a cartridge filter manufacturing company in Glen Cove, N.Y., recently announced the 2011 winners of its fourth annual Perfect Pool Guy and Gal contest.

NSPF recognizes top instructors

Michael Lowry of Lowry & Associates in Newmarket, Ont., was the lone Canadian out of nine instructors who were recently recognized for exceptional performance at the National Swimming Pool Foundation's (NSPF's) annual instructor meeting.

Waterplay supplies aquatic play pad for Extreme Makeover project

A recent episode of the ABC television show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition featured an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant aquatic play pad in the backyard, which was supplied by Waterplay Solutions Corp.

P.E.I. landscapers want 'Red Seal' apprenticeship program

Landscapers on Prince Edward Island will soon learn if the province will approve the 'Red Seal' apprenticeship program for the trade.

On the move

PSM Online provides a summary of recent personnel moves, including new hires, promotions and appointments in the North American swimming pool and spa/hot tub industry.