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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 ...
SpreadRock®: Worth the investment
By Daich Coatings. Transforming a patio with a granite stone coating. The first thing that caught Eddie Smith’s attention when he saw SpreadRock® Granite Stone Coating was the price tag. He thought it was higher than he wanted to pay for a coating for his patio. Then he did his research…and changed ...
Terrazzo® game changer for concrete surfaces
By Daich Coatings. Roll on real stone beauty with this high-performance product. Real stone coatings have never looked this good. Terrazzo®, the liquid flooring system that you roll on surfaces, is ideal for outdoor projects. Daich Coatings has designed the line of stone coatings for concrete, masonry, linoleum, vinyl and tile surfaces. The ...
From the backyard to the big cats: A pool builder expands his clientele
By Jenny Yu. Phoenix Zoo’s new big-cat pool combines habitat design and advanced pool engineering for safety and enrichment. In a unique blend of pool building and wildlife habitat design, the team at Overflow Pools recently completed a specially engineered water enclosure for big cats at Phoenix Zoo. ...
Innovative pool products
By Emma Peterson. Learn how AquaStar is pushing the industry forward with smarter circulation, precise flow monitoring and more! In a recent episode of the From the Ground Up™ podcast, Karol Weyman had the opportunity to chat with Todd Pieri, Steve Barnes and Michael Krause from AquaStar Pool Products ...
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, ...
Home is still the destination: Preparing for another staycation-fueled season
OCS Influencer Cindy Code says the coming season isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about helping homeowners make smart, confident decisions. As we head into the 2026 outdoor living season, one word keeps coming up in conversations across the industry — optimism. Measured, but real. Economic uncertainty and the lingering effects ...
How IPSSA helps pool professionals thrive
By Emma Peterson. With education, networking, exclusive benefits and more, an IPSSA membership is a great investment in your business. Across many different trades and professions, one thing always rings true – joining a professional association is not only a smart way to build a community with your peers, ...
Empowering professionals around the country
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IPSSA supports pool and spa professionals through education, networking and more. While at the 2025 Pool Spa Patio (PSP) Expo, our team had the chance to talk to Marc Cannon, the regional director for the Nevada and Arizona operations of the Independent Pool and Spa ...
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 ...
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