Episode 185: January - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine

Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the January edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After a quick post-holiday catch-up, we jump into the most interesting pool-related news of the month. Megan then goes over recent industry news, including the usual M&As and emerging movers and shakers. She also tells us to expect a bunch of shows and other events in 2022. Finally, Megan talks about Pool Pro Mag’s popular new story on women in the industry. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 02:23 - Twitch streamer buys inflatable pool company 
• 04:06 - Station Casinos to hold casting calls 
• 06:16 - Hodge Pool Service drags 8-foot alligator out of pool 
• 07:06 - 11 Students treated for breathing issues in malfunction  
• 07:40 - Man faces felony animal cruelty charge  
• 09:44 - America’s Swimming Pool Company new locations 
• 10:21 - Pool Scouts 100th Franchise 
• 11:52 - National Pool Partners acquires companies 
• 12:58 - Heritage Pool Supply acquires companies 
• 14:45 - Sigura merges with Solenis 
• 15:32 - Riverbend Sandler acquires Claffey Pools 
• 17:48 - Hayward partners with Plungie 
• 19:20 - Hayward donates $10,000 to St. Jude's 
• 20:04 - New movers and shakers in the industry 
• 21:34 - Upcoming shows 
• 23:45 - Pool Pro’s story on women in the industry 

Resources Mentioned: 

In the News 

• Top Twitch Streamer Buys Inflatable Pool Toy Company 
• Station Casinos Hottest Job Casting Calls 
• Alligator Found in Florida Pool 
• Milwaukee Children Hospitalized 
• Pool Technician Animal Cruelty Charge 

Industry News 

• America’s Swimming Pool Company New Locations 
• Pool Scouts 100th Franchise Unit Signed 
• NPP Continues Expansion 
• Heritage Pool Supply Buying Spree 
• Sigura Water Merges with Solenis 
• Claffey Pools Purchased by Riverbend Sandler 
• Hayward Donates $10,000 to St. Jude’s 
• Hayward Announces Agreement with Plungie 

Movers and Shakers 

• Mazzei Injector Company Promotes Justin Bennett 
• Joe Marcotte to Darly 
• Meg Post promoted to president of Haviland 

Trade Shows 

• The Pool & Spa Show 
• NPC Annual Conference 

PoolPro Article 

• Women of the Industry 

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