March 31, 2024 Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & Culture
SRS Distribution Announces Next Phase of Growth by Combining with The Home Depot to Better Serve Professional Customers
SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with The Home Depot to be acquired for $18.250 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, SRS Distribution will operate as an independent business unit within The Home Depot, focused on accelerating growth in the Pro market. Read the full article at PoolMagazine.com
Pentair Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award
Pentair receives the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the twelfth consecutive year Pentair has received this award. Read the full article at PoolMagazine.com
Fluidra EARNS 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year AWARD
Fluidra has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy as a 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. This prestigious award honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency achievements.
“Receiving the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency,” said Lennie Rhoades, President of Fluidra North America. “This prestigious recognition underscores our dedication to environmental preservation and innovation, driving us to continue leading the way towards a more sustainable future.” Read the full article at PoolMagazine.com
CTA: https://www.poolmagazine.com/news/fluidra-earns-2024-energy-star-partner-of-the-year-award/
Recent Leslie’s/Harris Poll Study Shows Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans Mistakenly Assume Clear Pool Water Is Clean, Swim-Safe Water
Clear-looking pool water is mistakenly assumed to be safe for swimming, according to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Leslie’s, the leading and most trusted consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry.
According to the poll, 71% of those surveyed believe that clear water is clean and safe for swimming. However, even clear water can contain contaminants that pose a danger to swimmers, and pool owners shouldn’t assume a pool is safe just because the water is clear. Read the full article at PoolMagazine.com
The Premier League stadium with a rooftop swimming pool
Fulham soccer team in the UK will be adding a swimming pool to the new Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage. It is located at the south end of the stand, closest to the Putney End.
It will be an ‘infinity’ pool that is 15 metres in length and 5m wide, with a depth of 1.2m, so there will not be much scope for diving. Read the full article and view renderings at theatlantic.com
CTA: https://theathletic.com/5372305/2024/03/29/fulham-pool-riverside-craven-cottage/
NY Swims will deliver $150 million in grant funding for localities to build out 10 new landmark public swimming pools
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday unveiled an investment aimed to expand access to safe swimming in parts of New York.
The governor said NY Swims will deliver $150 million in grant funding for localities to build out 10 new landmark public swimming pools in areas most in need and deploy pop-up above-ground pools to combat extreme heat.
About $60 million in competitive grant funding will go to municipalities for the deployment of innovative, floating pools that can allow New Yorkers to safely swim in natural bodies of water.
In addition, the state would create a $30 million innovative municipal grant program to fund small, mobile, pop-up swimming pools. These pools would be movable or temporary facilities that could be dispatched to block parties, parks, events, or open spaces.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFLTxHnkGZY
Off the deep end: France's love of swimming pools
With more than 3 million private swimming pools, France has more "piscines" than any other nation in Europe. We find out why the sector has been booming for years and how the government is using AI to crack down on illegal pools. We also look into the challenges, benefits and heritage of France's public swimming pools.
Pool Brain
Pool Brain Announces New Feature - The Ability to Update Billing Settings in Bulk
You can now push price changes and billing settings changes to all customers and route schedules.
You can update changes across the entire system when editing the following settings in the "Billing Defaults" section on the Settings page:
- Monthly Flat Rate or Per Visit
- Paid in Advance or Paid in Arrears
- Invoice Terms
- Auto Email Invoice
- Price Changes For Any Service Level/Type Combination
- Auto Charge for Chemicals Used (or not) On Any Service Level
- and Tax Rate Assignment
Check out the latest features at poolbrain.com to see why Pool Brain is the #1 Pool Company Software Platform for Medium to Large Businesses.
CTA: https://help.poolbrain.com/en/articles/9107061-update-billing-settings-in-bulk
Pro Pool Inspectors
Pro Pool Inspectors is the definitive pool inspection company with a focus on helping pool professionals feel confident inspecting a pool and its equipment.
The only dedicated pool inspection app on the market, the Pro Pool Inspectors App guides you through the inspection process streamlining the journey so you wouldn’t miss a thing.
Pro Pool Inspectors offers a two day comprehensive training course on pool inspection with classroom and field experience available: April 11-12, April 25-26, and May 23-24. May 9-10 they will be offering an exclusive remote class you can take live with the instructor from the comfort of your own home or office.
Pro Pool Inspectors mission is to help inspectors feel confident in every aspect of their inspection business journey.
To learn more visit: propoolinspectors.com
Pro Pool Inspectors, we’ve got this.
Raypak
Raypak is pleased to announce a special offer exclusively for you. For a limited time, take advantage of a $150 instant rebate with the purchase of any Raypak or Rheem Crosswind V pool heater. This offer is valid from February 2nd through April 30th, 2024. It's an exceptional opportunity to equip your projects with state-of-the-art pool heaters at a reduced cost. Don't miss out on enhancing your service offerings and delighting your clients with the quality and reliability of Raypak products. Act now to make the most of this limited-time offer!
Lyon financial
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Pool Industry Podcasts
Poolside Perspectives Podcast:
Episode 26: 12 Questions a Homeowner should ask a designer for the best backyard project
Pool Guy Podcast Show: 5 New Episodes
PoolRX Overview with Fred Schweer of PoolRX
PoolRX Sales Strategies and when to sell a Booster with Fred Schweer of PoolRX
PoolRX Capability and use Questions with Fred Schweer of PoolRX
Making the Chlorine Last in a pool
Planning your exit strategy
Swimming Pool Filtration 101
Pool Nation Podcast:
Episode 189: How a pool company Turned a chlorine crisis into $75k profit: The secret strategy revealed
Talking Pools Podcast: 4 New Episodes
Pool service employee policies
Article 680 - Swimming Pools, spas, hot tubs, fountains, and similar installations, Part 2
Filipino public pools
The orenda app controversy
Pool owner personalities
The Deep End Pool Podcast
Episode 118: safety barriers for swimming pools with Dave Woods of All Safe Pools
Pool School
The Most Common Pool Myth of all Time Has Been Discovered
Book of the Week:
Places We Swim: Exploring Australia's Best Beaches, Pools, Waterfalls, Lakes, Hot Springs and Gorges by Dillon Seitchik-Reardon
Quote of the Week:
Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water. - Bruce Lee
Pools in Culture:
Red Bull boss Christian Horner and wife Geri Halliwell are in a fight with neighbors over ‘disrespectful’ plans to build a swimming pool by an old churchyard
Christian Horner and his Spice Girls wife Geri Halliwell have gotten themselves embroiled in a local scandal with angry neighbors over plans to build a swimming pool in their back garden.
Locals living near the couple’s Grade II listed home in Northamptonshire are in an uproar at the couple’s plans, which would see the swimming pool edge onto the grounds of a church dating back to 1220.
It seems wealthy village residents are particularly concerned about the commotion an excitable Horner family could cause as they frolic by the pool while weddings and funerals take place next door.
CTA: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/red-bull-boss-christian-horner-151315426.html
Pool of the Week:
Sphere Pool at the Euphoria Retreat in Mystras, Greece
CTA: https://www.euphoriaretreat.com/our-spa/fantastic-facilities/sphere-pool/