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Creating Commercial Sized Current With Riverflow

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Creating Commercial Sized Current With Riverflow

Swiftly ascending as a premier choice in the pool industry, and renowned for creating adventure pools, swim-in-place pools, and lazy rivers; Riverflow by Current Systems has established its reputation as the go-to solution. However, their prowess extends beyond private backyards; as evident by their frequent use in commercial pools.

The Riverflow pump itself is the brainchild of Peter Davidson, President of Current Systems. “I patented the pump back in the late eighties under a different brand name,” Davidson explains, “but the axial flow pump and technology and accessories have moved forward over the past three decades. We started off with the application being focused on countercurrent swimming and have moved into the lazy river application over the last decade.”

Manufactured in Ventura, California, these innovative pumps and associated equipment serve a wide array of markets. “We ship to domestic and international markets ranging from residential installations on up to international water parks and resort hotels,” Davidson continues.

Power & Performance in Commercial Pools

Modern commercial pool projects demand powerful and reliable equipment, particularly for applications that require managed current. Davidson highlights what sets Riverflow apart in this regard: “The product that we produce is pretty much the only one in the industry capable of that kind of flow rate and very suitable for the applications that it’s used for in countercurrent swimming and creating current lazy rivers.”

Riverflow’s success in the commercial market sector can also attributed to their commitment to accessibility and collaboration during project planning. “Probably one of the biggest assets is, I think, first our accessibility by builders and engineers and architects and designers,” Davidson notes. “For technical hydraulic help on the project, we use sophisticated engineering software, a computational fluid dynamic product that illustrates velocities, pressures, streamlines, vectoring within the lazy rivers and even within swim-in-place pools.”

This advanced software allows for precise visualization of water movement, ensuring all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project’s hydraulic dynamics. “We can bring the client, the contractor, the designer, whoever else, and us all on the same page with a visualization of what the current is actually going to be doing within that geometry,” Davidson explains. This collaborative approach facilitates effective communication and allows for design adjustments to meet client expectations perfectly.

Enhancing The Pool Experience

The ongoing trend towards incorporating moving water into contemporary pool designs is driven by the desire to recreate resort-like experiences. “Clients that are building these resort-style pools in their backyard have had prior experiences on vacation. They’ve experienced this moving water that moves faster than just a lazy river,” Davidson shares. This desire for dynamic water features has led to the development of pools where “the event doesn’t end,” keeping the excitement and fun alive with continuous movement.

Aesthetic and Acoustic Excellence

One of the challenges with traditional high-powered pool equipment is audible and visual intrusion. Riverflow’s innovative design tackles these issues head-on. Phil De Tournillon, Vice President of Current Systems, elaborates: “One of the things that what Peter created some 25, 30 years ago was a piece of equipment that at the end of everything being installed, the builder and the homeowner and the client come back and they say, ‘I thought it was going to be noisy. It is so quiet.'”

This quiet operation is a hallmark of Riverflow’s technology, setting it apart from conventional pumps. “The contractors and everyone are just so pleased to know that that piece of equipment doesn’t put out the kind of noise that other pumps that they’re used to are creating,” De Tournillon adds.

Davidson further emphasizes the unobtrusive design: “The design criteria with this system was to make it flush mount, inobtrusive and quiet. So we checked those boxes, and we also make a variety of nozzles to actually pinpoint the application for spreading current out more quickly, for using it as a water curtain to corral or separate static from moving water in the same body of water.”

A Leading Solution for Commercial Pools

In the commercial sector, Riverflow distinguishes itself with innovative solutions tailored to large-scale applications. Davidson explains, “In the commercial pools, basically the larger lazy rivers, we sort of introduced a method of providing propulsion for these rivers. We term it distributed pumping.”

Traditionally, large lazy rivers relied on massive pumps housed in a central location, which posed significant risks if the pump failed. Riverflow’s distributed pumping approach mitigates this risk. “We put our small, quiet pumps distributed along the river at intervals that are appropriate for creating the kind of propulsion required,” Davidson states. This ensures that even if one or two pumps require maintenance, the river continues to flow uninterrupted.

Notable Projects and Success Stories

Riverflow’s technology has been instrumental in numerous high-profile projects at various hotels, resorts, and water parks. Phil De Tournillon recounts the success at Typhoon Texas: “Today, it’s rated as one of the top water parks in the United States. Their design team created a tremendous project in construction, and C.T. Brannon specced us into that project. They’ve had nothing but positive results for all the years and the reliability of our product to continue to function the way it does.”

Another notable project is the Jungala water park in Cancun. Davidson highlights the efficiency achieved: “We were able to reduce the power requirement, electrical consumption by 40% to achieve the same flow rate as the 40 hp pumps. The engineers and designers on this project were delighted to make a savings in equipment cost, installation cost, and power consumption during operation.”

Riverflow’s pumps have also been utilized in prestigious locations like the Atlantis Resort in Dubai and Margaritaville in Nassau, Bahamas, further cementing their reputation for excellence in the international commercial market.

Interested in learning more about how Riverflow by Current Systems is being used in today’s top commercial pool projects? Listen to our entire interview on the Pool Magazine podcast.

PHOTO CREDITS: AQUA NICK, TYPHOON TEXAS, NEPTUNE ISLAND / JUNGALA

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Editor in Chief of Pool Magazine - Joe Trusty is also CEO of PoolMarketing.com, the leading digital agency for the pool industry. An internet entrepreneur, software developer, author, and marketing professional with a long history in the pool industry. Joe oversees the writing and creative staff at Pool Magazine. To contact Joe Trusty email [email protected] or call (916) 467-9118 during normal business hours. For submissions, please send your message to [email protected]

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Pentair Announces Leadership Transition for Pentair Pool

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Pentair Announces Leadership Transition for Pentair Pool

Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water life’s most essential resource, today announced that Jerome Pedretti, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Pentair Pool, will depart the Company effective July 1, 2026. Pedretti concludes a distinguished career with Pentair spanning more than 20 years.

In connection with Pedretti’s departure, Pentair is eliminating the Chief Executive Officer of Pentair Pool role. De’Mon Wiggins, current EVP and President, Pentair Flow and Pentair Water Solutions, will assume responsibility for the Pool segment as EVP and President, Pentair Flow, Water Solutions and Pool, effective April 28, 2026. Pedretti will remain with Pentair through his departure date to support an orderly transition.

“Over more than two decades with Pentair, Jerome has made a significant and lasting impact on our Pool and Flow businesses through his leadership, deep expertise, and unwavering commitment to our customers and our culture,” said John Stauch, Pentair President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are truly grateful for Jerome’s many contributions and for his thoughtful partnership in supporting a smooth transition. With De’Mon’s strong track record of execution and strategic leadership, I am confident in the continued momentum of our Pool business and excited about the opportunities ahead.”

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains statements that we believe to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “positioned,” “strategy,” or “future” or words, phrases, or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business, including the strength of housing and related markets and conditions relating to international hostilities; supply, demand, logistics, competition and pricing pressures related to and in the markets we serve; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans, cost reduction initiatives and Transformation Program; the impact of raw material, logistics and labor costs and other inflation; volatility in currency exchange rates and interest rates; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions; risks associated with operating foreign businesses; the impact of seasonality of sales and weather conditions; our ability to comply with laws and regulations; the impact of changes in laws, regulations and administrative policy, including those that limit U.S. tax benefits or impact trade agreements and tariffs; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating and sustainability goals and targets. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. All forward-looking statements, including all financial forecasts, speak only as of the date of this release. Pentair assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this release.

ABOUT PENTAIR PLC

At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is a core large cap value S&P 500 equity stock focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.

Pentair had revenue in 2025 of approximately $4.2 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 9,000 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit www.pentair.com.

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Best Booth Awards Announced at Coverings 2026

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April 1, 2026 – LAS VEGAS – Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone event in North America, has announced seven Best Booth Awards for the 2026 show in Las Vegas, including three Best in Show awards, three Best Display awards and one Best Stone Display award. The annual awards program recognizes exhibits with exceptional creative and visual materiality experiences for showgoers.     

“The booth craftsmanship and display ingenuity the exhibitors evoke on the show floor make Coverings a highly unique opportunity for attendees to be inspired by tactile and aesthetic spaces,” said Jamie Rich, Coverings managing director. “From new tile and stone collections thoughtfully presented to immersive exhibits designed with architectural elements and passthrough walkways, there is no shortage of innovation.” 

A panel of tile and stone industry leaders selected the seven standout booths to spotlight as this year’s Best Booth Award recipients, though the caliber across the entire show floor is truly impressive. 

Ceramica Del Conca (Booth 1614) received Best in Show for its immersive design that brings visitors on a sensory journey. Attendees visiting Ceramica Del Conca’s booth are greeted by the eye-catching exterior, covered with three-dimensional red stone and illuminated by LED lights hidden behind mirrors with primal shapes. Large surfaces flank the floors and walls of the first three rooms in the exhibit space, highlighting the three-dimensional effect of porcelain stoneware stones. The exhibit space also spotlights seven tile collections, including the Dinamika Stone Edition collection and Dimore collection. 

A Best in Show award was also granted to Stonepeak Ceramics (Booth 6234) for its storytelling design, “The Magical Journey,” which illustrates how the company has transformed ceramics over time through innovation, sustainability and design. The entrance to the booth showcases an immersive journey that passes through a magical portal, beyond which visitors are offered a new interpretation of ceramics and led into a space of perceptions. The design transforms reality, and a perfect balance that plays on perspectives is revealed. Attendees enter the exhibition space, where porcelain dress stairs, vases and columns are installed upside down to represent an altar-universe and heaven-like experience. A Material Library is available inside the booth and features Stonepeak’s entire range of ceramic and porcelain products, including terrazzo-looks, marble-looks, stone-looks and more, showcasing the diverse product range of colors, thicknesses, formats and finishes. 

VIVES AZULEJOS Y GRES (S.A.) (Booth 819) was also honored as a Best in Show winner. The company’s vibrant display, showcased through ceramics, is inspired by the striking impact one experiences when visiting Las Vegas. VIVES has conveyed this through its Surf collection, which offers a wide variety of decorated tile in multiple formats and colors. Key features of the booth for attendees to enjoy include two towers that simulate with tile the illuminated signs of Las Vegas as well as a central corridor, highlighting the full color range offered by the Surf collection. Two other collections creatively displayed are Tandem Wood and Duo. 

Ceramica Rondine – Bottega (Booth 1145) earned one of the Coverings 2026 Best Display honors. Attendees visiting the booth are guided through a series of interconnected rooms, each displaying different ceramic and porcelain offerings from the company. A standout space within the exhibit is the Japan-inspired room, which displays a variety of Ceramica Rondine – Bottega’s wood-look tile collections and is centered around a vibrant cherry blossom tree. Select other collections on display include Pastel X, Portland Rock and Vibe.

Another Best Display award was presented to Decocer (Booth 833) for its “Echoes of the Earth” design by architect Héctor Ruiz Velázquez. The booth was created as a fully immersive experience inspired by the primal qualities of clay and the natural world. The entire pavilion functions as architecture made of ceramics, rather than using traditional panels or displays, allowing visitors to walk on, touch and inhabit the materials. In the central space of the booth, ceramic columns, clad in earth-toned tiles, emerge from the clay walls. The curved, flowing forms of the stand create an organic and natural spatial experience to showcase eight tile collections from the company, including Talya and Eterea.   

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Wonder Porcelain (Booth 4439) also received a Best Display award. The company’s impressive exhibit showcases warm colors, technical finishes, new product sizes and in-house mosaics, and each room of the booth features a different feel and experience. It was designed to display Wonder Porcelain’s product offerings via the walls and floors. A highlight of the booth is the black and white checkerboard floor, featuring the company’s new obsidian-black Tuxedo™ Porcelain™ Collection and bright-white Arctic Style Porcelain™. Wonder Porcelain’s Taj Opus™ collection is also on display, which captures the timeless character of Taj Mahal marble through a thoughtfully reinterpreted, shimmering and nuanced design. 

The Best Stone Display award went to ANTOLINI® (Booth 7833) for its striking exhibit designed as a contemporary village, conceived by designer and creative lead Alessandro La Spada. The concept invites visitors to follow the story of natural stone – from its origin in the quarry to its transformation into refined architectural surfaces. The space invites visitors to see luminous backlit walls, refined kitchen surfaces and the expressive finishes of the Texture+ Collection. In a dedicated space of the booth, these innovations reveal how technology can elevate stone, unveiling unexpected textures and depth. Coverings 2026 attendees touring the space can discover more than 20 of Antolini’s natural stones, including Cipollino GreyWave and Irish Greene®, both part of the Exclusive Collection. 

Learn more at www.coverings.com

About Coverings: Coverings is the largest and preeminent ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and exposition in the United States and North America. It features exhibitors from 40 countries and is the stage for introducing some of the most innovative tile and stone products in the world with hundreds of exhibitors. 
 
The exposition and conference, with more than 35 years of successful history, serve as a valuable and complimentary learning resource for all segments of the industry, with dozens of educational opportunities throughout the show. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders, real estate developers, as well as journalists, reporters, broadcasters, podcasters and bloggers who cover the vital tile and stone industry.
 
Key sponsors of the show are Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and International Product Assurance (IPA) Laboratories

The show is managed by Taffy Event Strategies

For more information about attending, sponsoring or exhibiting at Coverings 2026, contact Taffy Event Strategies at 571-313-5801 or [email protected]

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Don Eberly: [email protected]

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Announcing the 2025 Pentair Pool Pro Awards Winners

Seven Pool Industry Professionals to be Recognized as “Backyard Legends”

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Announcing the 2025 Pentair Pool Pro Awards Winners
[LONDON, January 7, 2026] — Pentair Pool, a global leader in sustainable pool solutions, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Pentair Pool Pro Awards. This year’s award theme, “The Backyard Legends,” honors the multi-faceted pool professionals who work to keep pools swim-ready and help pool owners safely and sustainably enjoy water. Winners will be celebrated at a special ceremony at the Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

2025 Pentair Pool Pro Awards Winners

The awards recognized seven outstanding individuals for their exceptional expertise and dedication to the pool industry. The winners are:

Premier Pool Pro Award: Nick Lehman, Service Tech/Manager at Pinch-a-Penny

Premier Pool Pro Award: Jena Beach, Service Manager at Coastal Pools

Lifetime Achievement Award: Shannon Grave Jones, Owner at Graves Pools and Spas

 Lifetime Achievement Award: Sean Johnson, Executive Vice President, Field Services at Amenity Pool Services

Unsung Hero Award: Jake Skipper, Owner/Operator at Skipper Pools & Spas

Safety Advocate Award: Chuck Helmick, Service Manager at Johnson Pool & Spa

Advancing Automation Award: Claudio Pámanes, Owner at Pámanes Pools

“It’s inspiring to see the impact these pool professionals have had on their communities,” said Greg Claffey, President and Chief Revenue Officer, Pentair Pool. “And hearing their stories of success and growth has been downright humbling. It’s an honor to recognize them with these awards in tandem with our sponsors – AQUA Magazine, Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, and GENESIS®.”

Attendees to the Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show can visit the Pentair Pool Booth (2219) on Wed., Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. EST for a public celebration of these winners.

For more information on the winners and to see highlights of the upcoming awards celebration in Atlantic City, please visit www.pentair.com/pool-pro-awards or www.facebook.com/pentairpool.

About Pentair Pool

At Pentair, we help the world safely and sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.    

As an industry leader in the pool and spa space, Pentair Pool is driven to help people sustainably enjoy water. Our solutions include industry-leading pumps, automation, lighting, heating, and filtration technology that help our customers enjoy a smarter and more sustainable pool. Customer success is at the heart of our vision for bringing family and friends together in the pool and on the deck to build social connections, create lifelong memories, and help promote fitness and enjoyment. For more information, visit www.pentair.com/poolandspa

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