From mishaps that went viral and supply chain woes to various business acquisitions and investments, the pool and spa industry continues to be busier then ever. Waterlines has delivered an abundance of breaking news in 2021. Many feature articles in Pool & Spa Marketing also captivated readers ranging from advice on new pool pump regulations and how pool pros can help clients make the most of their pools to design/build techniques and service technician best practices. Here are this year’s Top 10 news and feature stories from Pool & Spa Marketing.
Top 10 news stories
- Video of crane that crashed into home during pool installation goes viral
- Hayward aims to raise $725 million with IPO launch
- RotoSpa Hot Tubs near Peterborough destroyed by fire, damage estimated at $5M
- Chlorine pucks the latest pool product facing shortages due to pandemic
- American Pool moving all lifeguard training and licensing to Ellis & Associates
- BioLab to invest $170M in building new Louisiana chlorine production plant
- Fluidra acquires Georgia-based Custom Molded Products for $245 million
- Quebec requiring all residential pools to meet safety standards regardless of age
- Booming business for pool industry is not slowing down
- Inground swimming pool giant Latham proposing IPO
Top 10 feature articles
- What pool pros need to know about weighted energy factor pump regulations
- Liquid solar blankets: Helping homeowners make the most of their pool
- Stretching customers’ chlorine dollar: Routine maintenance is key to getting most value
- Building a new, state-of-the-art adult pool at East Lake Shores
- Back-to-basics: Simplifying hot water chemistry and conserving sanitizer
- Intent to invent: Startup steps to monetize unique ideas
- Custom water and fire features
- Making backyard pool dreams come true amidst a pandemic
- Keeping up with pool maintenance
- State of the industry: 2020
