News
BioGuard Taps Rullo for Sales

BioLab, the maker of BioGuard water treatment products is pleased to announce that it has hired Amy Rullo as the District Sales Manager for New York, as well as parts of Northern New Jersey & Northeastern Pennsylvania. Amy brings almost 20 years of Pool Service, Retail, Construction, Renovation and Office Management experience to the team. Her family has spent over 80 years in the Pool Industry from owning swim clubs to service companies and retail locations. A few of her most recent accomplishments are being the Immediate Past President of the Penn Jersey Pool and Spa Association as well the Past President of the Northeast Spa & Pools Association (NESPA). She is also the current Co-Chair of the Education Committee for NESPA and a part of the original founding group of Women In The Industry (WITI) for the Penn Jersey Chapter. Amy is passionate about education and loves to volunteer, mentor and support pool professionals as they maneuver their way through the industry. Amy can be reached at [email protected] or by calling (610) 791-8955
BioGuard’s hiring of Rullo coincides with the company’s year-long celebration of the brand’s 60th anniversary. BioGuard is known for creating a three-step system of chemicals to keep water clean and clear. It also pioneered computerized water testing for pools and spas. Established in 1963, the BioGuard product line has expanded to include a full chemical line for spas (SpaGuard®) with a large independent dealer base in the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Ted Lawrence, Vice President of Sales, noted, “I am excited to be leading our sales team through such a milestone year, as we honor the BioGuard brand’s storied history and take it to the next level.”
About BioGuard/ BioLab/ KIK Consumer Products
Based in Lawrenceville, GA., BioLab, Inc, the Pool Division of KIK Consumer Products Company, has been supplying water treatment products for recreational applications on a global basis for over 60 years including their signature lines of BioGuard & SpaGuard pool and spa chemicals. Additional information about BioGuard can be found at www.bioguard.com.
Press Releases
Water TechniX Launches SoniX SX11 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner for Effortless Pool Maintenance
Aussie-owned and operated business announces new state-of-the-art wireless robotic pool cleaner.

Water TechniX, a leading manufacturer of pool cleaning solutions based out of Australia recently announced the launch of its latest product, the SoniX SX11 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner. The cleaner is a state-of-the-art wireless robotic pool cleaner that offers a convenient and efficient way to keep your pool sparkling clean without any manual intervention.
The SoniX SX11 features a sleek and modern design and is extremely easy to use. With its advanced filtration system and powerful suction, this cleaner can pick up small, medium and large debris from the floor and walls of your pool. It also has the ability to scrub the waterline, ensuring a completely clean pool. The cleaner is suitable for use in pools up to 360 sq meters, making it ideal for homeowners with larger swimming pools.
The wireless operation of the SoniX SX11 eliminates the need for cords or hoses, and it comes with a range of intelligent cleaning modes, including a complete coverage function to get all debris and a power-saving eco mode targeting floors only for extended use. The cleaner also features intelligent path-cleaning programming, using complex algorithms to efficiently cover every inch of your pool in a thorough manner.
The SoniX SX11 is energy efficient and eco-friendly, with its low voltage motor consuming less electricity. With a large capacity filter canister, you won’t have to empty it as often, saving you time and effort. The cleaner is equipped with two heavy-duty PVA brushes and active traction tires that allow it to easily navigate your pool. With three power plant motors, this cleaner delivers consistent performance time and time again. It can be fully charged in just 3.5 hours and has a run cycle of 3.5 hours, allowing it to cover even large pools completely.
“Water TechniX is committed to providing pool owners with innovative and reliable pool cleaning solutions, and the SoniX SX11 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is the latest addition to our product line. We designed this cleaner to be energy efficient and eco-friendly, while delivering consistent performance every time. With its advanced technology and efficient design, the SoniX SX11 is an excellent choice for pool owners who want to keep their pools in top condition with minimal effort,” said a Water TechniX spokesperson.
The SoniX SX11 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is available now, and Water TechniX is offering a huge 2-year warranty on the product, ensuring complete peace of mind for customers. With the SoniX SX11, homeowners can enjoy a clean and sparkling pool without the hassle of manual cleaning. The SoniX Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner will be shipping Australia-wide at the end of March and pre-orders are already accepted.
Featured Photo Credit: Mr Pool Man
Industry News
Ken Howard Joins Pool & Spa Apprenticeship & Training Committee

The Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee is excited to announce another newly appointed Director to the Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee (PSATC) – Ken Howard.
Ken started his career in San Diego in the electrical industry when he was sixteen years old. After four years in the electrical industry, there was an opportunity to start his own business in the landscape industry. It was here that he was first introduced to swimming pool construction. Over the next twenty years, Ken designed and built, in North San Diego County, as a full-service outdoor design, project management and construction company.
This design-build experience included new swimming pool & spa construction, renovations, remodeling, demolition, pool equipment repair & replacement, pool & spa chemical automation upgrades, and electrical work. Additionally, concrete work, including driveways, patios, pool decks, and ICF (Insulating Concrete Forms) swimming pool design and construction, were later added to the scope of provided services.
Ken has obtained five CA Contracting License classifications, as well as obtaining a CBP (Certified Building Professional) and PPSO (professional Pool & Spa Operator) designations from the APSP/PHTA. Since 2018 there has been a focus on peer education regarding the proper installation of chemical automation and chemical automation controllers for residential pool/spa combos.
Ken is the current owner of Ultimate-Pool.com full service-swimming pool service and repair business in North County, San Diego, and the President of Ultimate Pool Tools
News
Master Spas Continues Support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as Charity Partner of Warburton Golf Tournament

Fort Wayne, IN – Master Spas, a leading manufacturer of premium hot tubs and swim spas, continued its support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a charity sponsor of the 2023 Warburton Golf Tournament.
Master Spas donated an H2X Trainer 15 swim spa to the auction and presented St. Jude with a significant donation, which was made on behalf of Master Spas and its worldwide network of specialty retailers. In addition, Master Spas donated a Michael Phelps Legend Series hot tub for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raffle.
The 2023 Warburton Golf Tournament took place February 23-26 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs, California. It is an annual event that brings together celebrities, professional athletes, and top-tier golfers to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which provides life-saving care to children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The event includes a golf tournament, auction, and other activities designed to raise awareness and funds for the hospital.
“We are honored to partner with the Warburton Golf Tournament and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to support this important cause,” said Kevin Richards, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Master Spas. “As a company, we are committed to making a positive impact in our community, and we believe that supporting St. Jude’s mission to find cures for childhood diseases is a worthy cause.”
This year’s four-day event raised more than $4.7 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Warburton is the highest grossing tournament for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, raising more than $26.5 million since it began 13 years ago.
Fueled by the company’s mission and values, Master Spas has established a charitable giving program that supports multiple nonprofit organizations and charities, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Master Spas Care program extends beyond the company and to its global network of retailers.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Because of events like The Warburton, St. Jude can provide cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance, at no cost to families. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.
About Master Spas
Master Spas is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 90 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Operating out of a state-of-the-art, 583,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on a 50-acre manufacturing campus, Master Spas is the largest portable spa, hot tub and swim spa manufacturer in the world with all products built in the U.S.A. The company’s executive team boasts more than 200 years of spa manufacturing success and one of the strongest track records in the industry. For more information, please visit: www.MasterSpas.com.
- News3 weeks ago
BioGuard® Celebrates 60th Anniversary with a big party in Nashville, TN
- Pools1 week ago
Movable Floors are Taking the Pool Industry by Storm
- Pool News4 weeks ago
Texas-Shaped Pool a Must When Visiting Houston
- News3 weeks ago
Step Into Swim Announces New Partnerships
- News2 weeks ago
Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) Member Reappointed to Florida Building Commission
- News6 days ago
Riverbend Sandler Announces Acquisition of Pool Steward
- News6 days ago
Programming a Pump Has Never Been So Fast and Easy
- News6 days ago
Fluidra Makes Dedicated Shift to More Efficient LED Pool Lighting