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Aquatic Leisure Technologies Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Alabama

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Aquatic Leisure Technologies Announces New Fiberglass Pool Manufacturing Facility in Opp, Alabama

Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group (ALT), one of Australia’s largest and most innovative fiberglass swimming pool manufacturers, is proud to announce the establishment of its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Opp, Alabama. The facility spans 56,000 square feet on 22 acres, marking a significant milestone in ALT’s continued expansion across the United States.

The site will serve as the U.S. manufacturing home of Aqua Technics Pools – ALT’s world-renowned pool brand and the flagship line that will be promoted across the North American market. Aqua Technics Pools has earned global recognition for design, technology, and performance, and was recently awarded SPASA Australian Business of the Year, solidifying its position as a leader in the swimming pool industry.

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Governor Kay Ivey welcomed the company’s decision to invest in Alabama. “We are thrilled to welcome Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Opp, Alabama. Their decision to build here underscores the strength of our state’s pro-business climate, our talented workforce, and our commitment to fostering world-class manufacturing. This facility will not only create quality jobs, but it will also help boost the local economy in Covington County. That’s what ‘Made in Alabama’ is all about — innovation, investment, and opportunity for all.”

Since entering the U.S. market in 2018, ALT has experienced sustained growth, previously supplying distributors and dealers directly from its Australian operations. The Opp facility will now localize production, improve delivery times, and support the company’s expanding dealer and distributor network across the country.

“Establishing a manufacturing presence in the United States is a natural progression for our business,” said President Lynley Papineau. “After two years of searching for the right property and the right community to call home, Opp, Alabama provides the ideal location—offering a strong local workforce, supportive community and excellent infrastructure that will help to facilitate our long-term vision for growth.”

City of Opp Mayor Chance McCurley stated, “Today marks an exciting milestone for the City of Opp. Aquatic Leisure Technologies’ decision to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility right here in our community is the result of teamwork and a shared vision,” he said. 

“We want to extend our sincere thanks to Jacob Morgan with the Covington County Economic Development Commission for his leadership throughout this process, as well as Adam Metcalfe of Metcalfe & Company, Inc., whose expertise as the commercial and industrial realtor was instrumental in securing this site.  This announcement reflects what is possible when local, county, and state partners work together. We are excited to welcome Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Opp and look forward to the new opportunities and long-term growth this project will bring to our community.”

The facility will manufacture ALT’s premium brand Aqua Technics Pools, produced using the company’s globally recognized patented technologies, including PoolColourGuard® and Graphene Nano-Tech®. These innovations deliver unmatched surface durability, color retention, and structural performance – core strengths that have positioned Aqua Technics Pools as a global industry leader.

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Commissioning is now underway, with initial production targeted for early 2026. The project will create new local employment opportunities as ALT builds and trains a U.S.-based manufacturing team. In the short term, key Australian specialists will support the facility setup and technology transfer to ensure that operations in the United States meet the company’s strict global manufacturing standards.

ALT also acknowledges the significant support received throughout this process. “We are deeply appreciative of the backing provided by the State of Alabama, particularly the Department of Commerce, AIDT, as well as the City of Opp and the Covington County Economic Development Commission,” Lynley added. “Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in bringing this project to life.”

Covington County Economic Development President Jacob Morgan said ” This is a great win for Opp and for all of Covington County.  Our elected officials made key decisions that helped Aquatic Leisure Technologies choose our area to call home.  We first met them in July of this year and have been working with them every week to get to this day.  These are the type of jobs that truly help families in Covington County.”

“We are committed to investing in American manufacturing and contributing to the region’s economic development,” said Lynley. “In 2026, we will be celebrating our 50th year as a family business. We are incredibly excited to be able to offer more families our world-class pools to create lasting memories.”

For more information, please contact:

Lynley Papineau – President
Aquatic Leisure Technologies (Aqua Technics Pools)
Cell:  +61 412 987 567
Email:  [email protected]

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JED Pool Tools Unveils 2027 Catalog

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JED Pool Tools 2027 Products Catalog

JED Pool Tools, manufacturer of swimming pool maintenance equipment and accessories, is pleased to announce the availability of its new, comprehensive 2027 catalog of products. This newly printed catalog offers 40 pages of color photography showing all of JED’s maintenance equipment products and accessories—from its award-winning hoses to its innovative, patented products like the FLAS ladder anchor saver! The catalog even highlights its many “Made in the USA” products including those manufactured at the JED facility in Pennsylvania. 

“We are pleased to offer the pool industry this printed catalog which can also be accessed online, 24/7 and showcases the many products we make at our facility or are made within the US,” says Rob Heyen, Account Executive at JED Pool Tools.

Those interested in downloading or ordering the catalog, should visit:
www.JEDPoolTools.com
570-344-4137

About JED Pool Tools
JED Pool Tools has been making high-quality pool tools and pool accessories in the USA for over 30 years. JED Pool Tools sells over 400 different products including residential and commercial skimmers, leaf rakes, poles, wall brushes and vacuum heads as well as hoses and through-wall skimmer parts. JED is a family-run company with 3-generations of Heyen family working for the company and is committed to creating and providing jobs for residents of Scranton, PA. JED is proud of and committed to manufacturing in the USA, many it its own facility in Scranton, PA. To learn more about the company and its products visit www.JEDPoolTools.com.

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CCEI Introduces New Color for pH & ORP Controllers

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CCEI Oxeo ORP and Phileo pH controllers in a new white design for automated pool water chemistry monitoring and dosing.

CCEI introduces new color for its pH & ORP monitoring and dosing controllers in a sleek new, modern, white color design that blends into any pump room! CCEI’s pH & ORP controllers automatically manage pool water chemistry using the free Vigipool app. The Phileo pH and Oxeo ORP controllers are simple to set up and easy to use. They monitor and dose pool water and alert pool owners and service professionals when pool water falls out of balance. The dosing pump lights up in various colors to alert you of your pool’s pH and ORP levels. Designed to help pool professionals profits by upgrading clients with the Phileo pH & Oxeo ORP measuring and dosing chemical controllers!

www.ccei-pool.com/en-us
424-800-2191
CCEI USA Inc.
808 Hindry Ave, Suite G
Inglewood, CA 90301
https://www.instagram.com/cceipool_na/

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Pentair Pool and Pool Brain Launch Technology Integration to Deliver Smarter, More Proactive Pool Service 

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Pentair Pool and Pool Brain Launch Technology Integration to Deliver Smarter, More Proactive Pool Service 

Collaboration advances the future of pool care with data-driven insights that enable more proactive, connected pool management. 

LONDON – Aug. 19, 20626 — Pentair Pool, a leader in smart, sustainable pool solutions, today announced the launch of its planned technology integration with Pool Brain, a leading software platform for swimming pool service and repair professionals. The integration combines Pentair’s IntelliFlo3® variable-speed pump, the only Wi-Fi-enabled automation pool pump, with Pool Brain’s service management capabilities, providing pool professionals with actionable insights that help streamline operations, improve efficiency, and deliver better service for pool owners. 

The integration combines Pentair’s Lighthouse™ connected equipment intelligence data stream, delivering greater visibility into equipment performance, with Pool Brain’s service management capabilities, providing pool professionals with actionable insights that help streamline operations, improve efficiency, and deliver better service for pool owners. Upon launch, the integration will deliver insights from Pentair’s IntelliFlo3 pump directly into Pool Brain’s service management platform. The IntelliFlo3 pump provides pool owners with entry-level automation capabilities that deliver a connected, simple, enjoyable pool management experience. 

“Pentair Pool is committed to providing innovative solutions that help pool professionals grow their businesses while giving pool owners more carefree days by the pool,” said Christine Richardson, Chief Product and Innovation Officer for Pentair Pool. “By bringing actionable equipment intelligence and water turnover insights directly into the Pool Brain workflow, we’re helping service professionals operate more efficiently, prevent issues before they occur, and deliver exceptional experiences for homeowners.” 

The combination of intelligence from Pentair’s IntelliFlo3 with Pool Brain’s service management platform provides proactive alerts, remote diagnostics, equipment intelligence, turnover monitoring, and daily equipment status within a single workflow. Service professionals can receive early warnings on issues such as priming failures, pressure changes, and operational anomalies, helping them identify and diagnose problems before they lead to costly repairs, water quality concerns, or unexpected service calls. With greater visibility into pool health between visits, service companies can arrive on-site with the right tools and parts, reduce unnecessary truck rolls, improve operational efficiency, and manage more pools without adding headcount. By automating insights and alerts, the integration helps pool professionals increase productivity, scale operations more effectively, and deliver more proactive service. 

“Launching our integration with Pentair marks an important milestone for the pool service industry. Pool companies can finally connect the equipment on the pad to the software platform they use to run their business every day, which has been our vision from day one,” said Adam Beech, founder and CEO of Pool Brain. “Together with Pentair, we’re giving pool pros a more connected and automated way to manage their business. Device data flows into Pool Brain automatically; water movement issues are surfaced proactively to prevent algae growth, companies operate more efficiently, and on-site visits are reduced. We believe this is only the beginning of what’s possible.” 

Together, Pentair and Pool Brain are helping redefine the future of pool service through connected, insight-driven technology. By bringing equipment intelligence and service operations together in a seamless experience, the integration empowers professionals to make better decisions, improve service outcomes, and transition from reactive maintenance to more proactive pool management. 

“Even in the early stages of deployment, we’re seeing the value,” said Brittney Mendez, Service Team Manager for Tribal Waters, a Phoenix-based custom pool and spa builder and 

service provider. “The level of insight and visibility we’re gaining through the integration helps us be more proactive and provide a better experience for pool owners.” 

The collaboration represents another step toward a more connected and efficient future of pool care. Pool servicers interested in connecting with Pentair Pool for information about how to they can help streamline operations, improve efficiency, and deliver better service for pool owners through the integration can click here to connect with a Pentair representative. Learn more about Pentair Pool Lighthouse and the Pool Brain integration here. 

About Pentair Pool 

Pentair Pool is a Pentair plc business. 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. 

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 technologies that help customers enjoy a smarter and more efficient pool. Customer success is central to our vision—bringing family and friends together in the pool and on the deck to build social connections, create lifelong memories, and promote fitness and enjoyment. 

For more information, visit pentair.com/pool and follow Pentair Pool on Facebook and Instagram. 

About Pool Brain 

A modern “all in one” pool software platform built by industry experts to give you more time, more money, and less stress. Key features include fully automated chemical dosing, remote data monitoring, custom alerts, guided workflows, scheduling, route optimization, quotes (estimates), jobs (work orders), automatic billing, self-serve customer portal, products & services management, customer management, multiple bodies of water, equipment tracking, issue reporting, technician controls, built-in customer feedback, mobile app (no signal required), auto-notifications, group emails, reporting and integrations, and more. For more information, visit www.poolbrain.com

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