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BioLab celebrates reopening of Louisiana chlorine production plant

November 3, 2022

KIK Consumer Products marks the successful rebuild of its subsidiary BioLab’s state-of-the-art trichlor production facility located in Westlake, Louisiana, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Aqua-Leisure Recreation buys Airhead Sports Group

December 15, 2021

Aqua-Leisure Recreation has purchased Airhead Sports Group, a designer, distributor, and supplier of outdoor branded products for recreational water sports.

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Latham Group acquires Radiant Pools

December 14, 2021

Latham Group expands its vinyl-lined and aluminum-walled pool offerings with its $90-million acquisition of Radiant Pools.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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