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AquaStar leads the way in performance and compliance
By Emma Peterson. Flow Sync™, AquaStar’s 360° floor return, delivers precision flow, durability and compliance with NSF/ANSI 50. It seems like every year NSF releases a new update to NSF/ANSI 50 (the standard covering equipment and chemicals for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs). In fact, just in 2025, ...
What's next for the pool and spa industry in 2026
OCS Influencer Taylor Dahlquist says the pool and spa industry will see steady growth as well as some struggles in 2026. I think the industry, from a sales and installation standpoint, will stay pretty even. From a supply and labor standpoint, I think the industry will see some struggles. I believe ...
Altoz introduces XC SSi series and XP 610 SSi zero-turn mowers
New SSi models feature industry-leading ride quality and high-visibility color for safety. Altoz expands its innovative lineup with two new high-performance machines: the XC SSi series and the XP 610 SSi zero-turn mowers. “These new models reflect Altoz’s ongoing commitment to innovation and our ability to meet the needs of a changing ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome AquaStar Pool Products
This company innovates pool products that elevate pool safety, design and experience. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome AquaStar Pool Products into their community. ...
Ashton Thompson Racing announces Gravely® as primary sponsor for Chili Bowl Nationals
Renowned as the pinnacle of dirt-track racing, this event offers an ideal stage for Gravely to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to performance, durability and innovation. Ashton Thompson Racing is proud to announce Gravely® as the team’s primary sponsor for the upcoming Chili Bowl Nationals, widely regarded as the “Super Bowl of ...
Rescuing an ugly pool deck
By Daich Coatings. SpreadStone™ Kit transforms deck area. When Dorothy purchased her new home earlier last year, her first impression of the pool area was bleak. With all the cracks on the pool deck, she thought the painted concrete surface looked like a giant giraffe! The distraught homeowner immediately started a Google search ...
AquaStar expands into a new product category with the launch of FlowStar valves
Crafted from high-grade CPVC, FlowStar valves and check valves are engineered to withstand the chemical and temperature fluctuations found in challenging pool environments. AquaStar Pool Products, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of a new product category with the introduction of FlowStar® valves and actuators. The FlowStar line includes two ...
Stellar introduces larger Hooklift to landscapers at 2025 Equip Expo
Built for strength and durability, the NXT30 gives landscaping professionals a reliable way to move materials and equipment with greater productivity. Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and-operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic and service trucks, service cranes, service truck and van accessories, tire trucks and manipulators, hooklifts, fuel and lube trucks, trailers ...
Alterra Mountain Company names Ariens® its official snow removal and lawn care equipment provider
The partnership aligns a shared commitment to excellence, quality, innovation and the advancement of winter sport for all. Alterra Mountain Company is proud to announce a new partnership with Ariens Company, a renowned family-owned, Wisconsin-based company that manufactures quality, high performance products for all-seasons. As part of the partnership, Ariens will ...
Why use anti-slip sealer
By Daich Coatings. Trac-Safe® makes surfaces safer. Your outdoor resurfacing project is completed and it’s time to walk away. But have you really given your customer the very best finished product? Only if you’ve used an anti-slip clear coat finish on the project! Whether it’s a pool deck, patio surface, walkway or ...
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