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Nation's largest pool service company, SPS PoolCare, acquires leading, PE-backed competitor
Strategic acquisition of Pool Troopers solidifies SPS PoolCare's #1 position in swimming pool services. SPS PoolCare, the largest swimming pool services company in the United States, has acquired Pool Troopers, solidifying its position as the industry leader in pool maintenance and repair. This strategic combination brings together the nation's top two ...
QXO Announces 13 Veteran Recipients of New Roofs
The Annual QXO for Veterans program honors Veterans and Gold Star Families with new roofs at no cost. QXO Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the 13 grand-prize winners of its annual QXO for Veterans initiative, a North American program that honors veterans, Gold Star Families and organizations that serve veterans by ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 OutdoorCoffeeShop™ Outdoor Influencers
Outdoor Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the outdoor industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for OutdoorCoffeeShop™. Each month, Influencers respond to a topic that is relevant and timely ...
Sprinturf Awards 2026 LEAP Grants to Expand Access to High Quality Sports and Recreation Spaces
Sprinturf announced the recipients of its 2026 LEAP Grant program, awarding nearly $500,000 in total funding to support community-driven projects that expand access to high quality athletic and recreational spaces. This marks the second round of the Sprinturf LEAP Grant program, with the company planning to continue awarding grants through future ...
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 ...
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 ...
AquaStar Pool Products partners with Every Child a Swimmer to move the needle on water safety & drowning prevention
In launching the partnership, AquaStar donated $10,000 to support Every Child a Swimmer, a non-profit dedicated to preventing drowning incidents and raising awareness about water safety. AquaStar Pool Products, a leader in pool equipment safety and innovation, is pleased to announce its partnership with Every Child a Swimmer to develop an ...
Heritage Landscape Supply Group announces expansion in Texas with the acquisition of Leaf Landscape Supply
Leaf Landscape Supply will continue to lead their dedicated team, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers and employees. Heritage Landscape Supply Group (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired Leaf Landscape Supply (“Leaf” or the “Company”), a distributor of nursery products and live goods. Terms of the agreement were not ...
Equip Exposition introduces a new attendee experience for 2026: A closing party at Louisville’s Paristown Point
The new closing event is designed as a relaxed, open-air opportunity for attendees to unwind, connect and celebrate the close of the industry’s largest gathering. Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, announces an exciting new addition to the 2026 show, slated for October 20-23: a closing party ...
The TurfMutt Foundation unleashes 2026 backyarding trends
The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, school yards and other green spaces, predicts 2026 will be a year of purpose, precision and pet-friendly landscapes. The era of the purely aesthetic lawn is over; the future is about the high-performance, consciously-designed landscape. “Your ...
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