Viking Pools acquires Trilogy fibreglass pools

by MODE, ignore | May 9, 2012 3:42 pm

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Viking Pools, Latham International’s fibreglass pool manufacturing division, has expanded with the acquisition of Trilogy Pools.

Viking Pools, the fibreglass swimming pool manufacturing division of Latham International, in Jane Lew, W. Va., recently acquired Trilogy Pools, a manufacturer of residential and commercial fibreglass composite pools and spas in Fayetteville, Tenn.

“Trilogy is a strong competitor, with many quality builders located throughout the eastern U.S.,” says Viking’s president, Tom Straub. “Together we can better serve customers with cutting-edge marketing programs and some of the broadest and most innovative product lines in the industry. By adding a sixth U.S. manufacturing location, we improve our ability to service our customers in these markets.”

Trilogy’s co-owners, Ted Baudendistel and Rick Black, will remain with the company in the positions of general manager and operations manager.

“[I am] very pleased to add Trilogy to the company’s family of brands,” says Mark Laven, Latham’s president and CEO. “Trilogy owners, Ted (Baudendistel) and Rick (Black), have built a good business with quality products and have a great reputation in the industry. We’re delighted they will continue on and be part of our fibreglass pools division.”

The acquisition comes just a year after Viking Pools acquired Blue Hawaiian Pools (PSM Online, Dec. 9, 2010), a fibreglass pool manufacturer with manufacturing plants in Largo, Fla., and Rocky Mount, N.C.

Latham International operates 15 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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