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A new Heat Retention Cover from Plastipack Ltd
New to Plastipack’s high performance Guard range, RaeGuard™ is a covering material designed specifically to optimise heat retention.
Energy and resource preservation has never been more vital to reduce running costs and minimise the environmental impact of running a pool. Few technologies offer more efficient and higher returns than simply covering the pool. However, for indoor pools or commercial pools in use throughout the day the impact of a solar cover is limited, with alternative heating solutions being costly.
Here at Plastipack, we are making it our aim to ensure that every pool is covered.
RaeGuard™ offers the affordability of a bubble cover while still offering 90% of the performance of a 5mm foam cover. Using Plastipack’s knowledge of light to matter interactions through the development of award-winning products like the patented EnergyGuard™ Selective Transmission cover, we have optimised the optical properties of RaeGuard™ to maximise heat retention and minimise heat losses by up to 57%.
Offering typical payback times of less than a year, RaeGuard™ makes an attractive and effective solution to reducing a pool’s energy and resource consumption.

REFLECT. INSULATE. ELIMINATE.
RaeGuard™’s unique properties work to actively reduce heat losses from a pool’s surface by up to 57%. The specially selected pigments of the silver & white layers are designed to reflect and scatter radiative heat, and maximise reflection in the targeted mid-infrared region.
The unique GeoBubble™ air cell provides an insulating barrier which works to prevent the transfer of thermal energy away from the surface of a pool. Covering your pool helps to eliminate evaporation. When a pool is covered, instead of using energy to turn water into vapour, your pool water retains its thermal energy and stays warmer.
These combined features provide 90% of the performance of a traditional 5mm foam cover, making RaeGuard™ a high-performance, cost-effective solution for heat retention.
Featuring the unique GeoBubble™ Technology air cell design and enhanced UV stabilisation, RaeGuard™ comes with a 6-year manufacturer’s warranty and a 6-year plus expected lifespan.
RaeGuard™ is also available with a reinforced woven top layer for enhanced longevity and durability.
About Plastipack: Plastipack Ltd is an independent specialist manufacturer of cover materials for swimming pools and water storage solutions. We pride ourselves on our superior manufacturing and quality, and consistently invest in research and development, creating and refining scientifically tested materials. Our materials are supplied to fabricators around the world in a weld-ready roll format which our customers fabricate into covers.
Contact us to find out more: [email protected]
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SPS PoolCare Acquires Amenity Pool Services’ Operations in Six Sun Belt Markets
AUSTIN, Texas (May 21, 2026) — SPS PoolCare, the largest swimming pool services company in the United States, today announced it has acquired the majority of Amenity Pool Services’ pool service operations. The transaction, completed in two portions, spans Amenity’s commercial and residential operations in Phoenix, Tucson, and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as its residential operations in Orlando, Dallas, and Port Charlotte, Fla.
The Amenity transaction builds on SPS PoolCare’s January 2026 acquisition of Pool Troopers, which united the nation’s two largest pool service providers. Amenity Pool Services is ranked #3 on the 2025 PSN/Jandy Top 50 Service List, and together, these transactions reflect the company’s capacity to integrate large, complex operations while delivering the consistent, professional service experience that customers depend on every week.
“Amenity has outstanding team members, service standards, and customer relationships cultivated across key Sun Belt markets,” said Lance Martin, CEO of SPS PoolCare. “With this partnership, customers benefit from our expanded network of skilled technicians, advanced scheduling systems, and comprehensive service offerings that keep their pool in top condition year-round.”
SPS PoolCare, a portfolio company of Storr Group, has acquired more than 200 pool service companies since its inception in 2021. The company seeks to provide customers with continuity by preserving existing service schedules, technician relationships, and pricing structures during each transition onto ServiceTitan’s cloud-based platform. SPS PoolCare now serves more than 50,000 weekly recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states.
“This transaction represents another significant step in executing the company’s long-term consolidation strategy and further strengthens the platform’s leadership position in the industry. We look forward to supporting the management team through the next phase of growth and integration,” added Fraser Ramseyer, founder of SPS PoolCare and founder and CEO of Storr Group.
Nation’s largest pool services company acquires operations in Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fla.,and Port Charlotte, Fla.
- Acquisition brings new customers, skilled technicians, and expanded market presence
- SPS PoolCare has acquired over 200 pool service companies since its inception in 2021.
- SPS PoolCare now serves over 50,000 weekly recurring residential and commercial customers across 19 markets in five states.
About SPS PoolCare:
As the #1 swimming-pool service company in the United States, SPS PoolCare is on track to perform over 2,000,000 weekly recurring pool services in 2026 and employs more than 1,000 staff across five states. Backed by Storr Group, the company is focused on growing its family of brands across the Sun Belt, as it continues to make owning a pool a joy. The company is committed to creating a world-class service experience for its customers and to being the employer-of-choice for its team members. Read more at spspoolcare.com
About Storr Group:
Storr Group is an operationally focused lower-middle-market investment firm that backs, builds, and scales industry-leading platforms. With a rich background in business building, Storr combines world-class operators with strategic M&A, deep integration, and sophisticated technology to drive sustainable growth and long-term value. Storr Group has offices in West Palm Beach, New York City, and Austin. To partner today, visit storrgroup.com
For more information, contact:
Madeleine Budge
10 to 1 Public Relations
(480) 514 – 1070
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CCEI Introduces New Antea VS: Smart Control For Variable Speed Pumps
CCEI is pleased to introduce the new Antea VS– a new innovation that allows management of variable speed pumps by seamlessly integrating them into CCEI Vigipool ecosystem. This ultra-compact antenna can be installed effortlessly on a wide range of pumps, delivering advanced connectivity and smart control at your fingertips with the Vigipool app.
With the Antea VS pool professionals can control and configure the pump room from anywhere. Simply plug the antenna into a 12-15 VAC (50-60 Hz) outlet, then connect to the pump and within minutes you have full control on your smartphone. The system automatically adjusts pump room speed based on real-time environmental conditions—such as water temperature and pool cover status—while always giving users the freedom to manually select preferred pump speeds at any time.

To unlock its full potential, the Antea VS is engineered to work alongside the Tild VP automation system which governs the pump’s electrical supply and serves as the backbone of the pump room. Together they control power, filtration, lighting and variable speed pumps using the Vigipool app.
More information about CCEI’s US operations can be found at:
424-800-2191
CCEI USA Inc.
808 Hindry Ave, Suite G
Inglewood, CA 90301
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RENOLIT SOLID Slip-Resistant PVC Decking Available in 3 Colors
RENOLIT SOLID is a reinforced PVC membrane engineered to renovate and waterproof decks at residential and commercial aquatic facilities—from community pools to world-class athletic complexes. At 80-mil thick, it delivers a durable, slip-resistant surface that addresses the most common deck challenges: cracks, chips, peeling paint, and more. Designed for both renovation and new construction, RENOLIT SOLID offers long-term, low-maintenance performance. Now available in Sand, Light Grey, and Dark Grey colors to complement any architectural aesthetic.
Phone number: (219) 324-6886
Location: LaPorte, Indiana
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