Maax Spas begins manufacturing operations in Iowa September 22, 2021 Maax Spas, a hot tub and swim spa manufacturer, in Chandler Ariz. will begin manufacturing operations in Ottumwa, Iowa by end of 2021. + Read More

Registration is open, in-person Pool & Spa Show in January Sponsored The pool & spa show offers over 100 training sessions and 9290 m2 (100,000 sf) of exhibit space showcasing must-have products for the 2022 season. + Read More

Pentair signs definitive agreement to acquire Pleatco for $255M September 15, 2021 Pentair has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Pleatco, a manufacturer of water filtration technologies for pools and spas. + Read More

Fluidra acquires U.S. pool deck equipment manufacturer S.R. Smith for $240M September 8, 2021 In a deal worth a reported $240 million, Fluidra has acquired U.S-based pool deck equipment and accessories maker S.R. Smith from a private equity fund. + Read More

Premier Pool & Spas welcomes two new franchises to the team September 8, 2021 Premier Pools & Spas has welcomed two new franchises, Michael Boulanger in League City, Texas, and Shawn and Brandy Harmison in Des Moines, Iowa. + Read More

As Swimply rises to prominence, there could be legal consequences for pool owners September 8, 2021 Since its launch in 2019, Swimply, an app which allows pool owners to rent their pools, has grown significantly. However, it could present legal consequences for users. + Read More

Outdoor structure maker Studio Shed expanding to Canada August 11, 2021 Studio Shed, maker of prefabricated outdoor structures, has announced its expansion to Canada with e-commerce sales starting this summer. + Read More

Latham sales up 60 per cent year-to-year in Q2 2021 August 11, 2021 Latham announces its second quarter sales were up 60 per cent from 2020. The company will also soon begin construction on a 170,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Kingston, Ont. + Read More

First ‘dock diving’ facility for dogs opens near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island July 21, 2021 Pooch Pools School has opened on Vancouver Island, the first sanctioned ‘dock diving’ facility in the area. + Read More

Customers welcomed back to Scandinave Spa with restrictions in place June 23, 2021 The Scandinave Spa near Blue Mountain, Ont., has reopened with limited capacity and social distancing/mask requirements. + Read More