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Narellan Pools releases new AR App for Fiberglass Pools
Narellan Pools released a new AR App for Fiberglass Pools. Their augmented reality allows you to visualize a pool in your own backyard.
Fiberglass swimming pool brand, Narellan Pools, has entered the digital technology space with its new augmented reality app.
The Narellan Pools AR App is an interactive and detailed app that allows prospective clients to visualize the pool they’ve always wanted, at home in ‘3D’, ‘full-scale’, or ‘in miniature’ modes. The app enables clients to digitally place a Narellan Pools swimming pool to scale, in their backyard, through the power of augmented reality.
Now available to download for iOS and Android in the USA, Narellan Pools AR takes the process of designing a pool out of the showroom and into the home. Narellan Pools recognizes that potential clients can feel hesitant about making a pool purchase, given how difficult it can be to visualize the final result without seeing a picture of the project beforehand. The app ensures clients feel more confident about how their vision will come to life before they move forward with a purchase.

Licensees and contractors can utilize the app to their advantage by encouraging potential leads to download the app and visualize their new pool right in their backyard. In a time of social distancing, Narellan Pools AR is an essential tool in reaching clients who can’t meet in the showroom.
“Our new app is another way we’re delivering a world-class client experience.”
Chris Meyer, Narellan Pools’ Managing Director
“The AR App is the first step to owning a Narellan Pool for our clients of today, and the future. Our clients want to create a home that is a sanctuary from modern day life. A pool is an extension of our homes for exercise, recreation, relaxation, and refuge. The AR App allows the buying journey to begin right away, meaning you can start creating the pool of your dreams by using the power of your mobile device.”
The Narellan Pools AR App doesn’t just allow clients to place any shape from the Narellan Pools range in their backyard virtually, it also lets them change the pool’s size and color to see what will align with their dream best. Users don’t have to be in their backyard to use the app, either. With the ‘in-miniature’ mode, they can adjust scaling to fit any space, so they can easily show someone a pool design on their kitchen table for instance.
AR apps have typically been created for small consumer products, games, or gimmicks, as development can get more complex with large products. Narellan Pools was keen to buck the trend and launch an augmented reality app that showcased a large consumer product – in this case, a swimming pool.
“There was a lot of work involved to make sure the Narellan Pools AR App stands out in the market.”
Peter Baily, Narellan Pools’ Chief Development Officer.
“Getting that pool scaling right was key to providing clients a realistic and helpful experience. We’re excited that the app is already helping consumers to make a buying decision around the pool of their dreams.”
The easy-to-use app offers a huge array of features such as the sharing functionality, so clients can send their pool ideas to family and friends and the ability for clients to include an AR image with their contact details when requesting a free quote from a licensee.
Narellan Pools AR is another exciting way for contractors to connect with clients throughout the USA to experience our American made pools, which are handcrafted with care in state-of-the-art facilities.
About Narellan Pools
From humble beginnings in a chicken shed in south western Sydney, Australia nearly 50 years ago, Narellan Pools has grown to become a leading manufacturer of advanced fiberglass pools. Narellan Pools are now available in North America. We have an incredible network of highly trained and passionate local pool builders who love bringing their clients’ dreams to life.
Narellan Pools are the quintessential client-centric business where the client is truly at the core of everything we do. We are committed to delivering the world’s best and most loved client experiences by delivering quality products at all times, operating with integrity and respect, and providing professional advice and personalised service. To learn more, visit narellanpools.com.
Media Contact:
Peter Baily
Chief Development Officer– Narellan Pools
+61 2 9684 8007
www.narellanpools.com
Manufacturer
Fluidra Acquires Datapool to Lead Digitalization and Efficiency in the Pool Sector
Fluidra, the global leader in pool and wellness equipment and connected solutions, has announced the acquisition of Datapool, the digital twin platform developed by Ecotropy. With this transaction, the company reinforces its strategic commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency and the digitalization of the sector.
The transaction represents the evolution of a collaboration that began in 2024, when Fluidra invested in Ecotropy through Fluidra Ventures, its Corporate Venture Capital fund focused on startups with the potential to transform the pool and wellness sector through technological innovation.
With this acquisition, Datapool becomes fully integrated into Fluidra’s digital ecosystem for commercial pools, consolidating its role as a key part of the company’s value proposition. The platform incorporates advanced analytics capabilities, IoT solutions and real-time data within an open and scalable architecture, in line with the company’s strategy to offer connected and sustainable solutions that maximize the efficiency of aquatic facilities and accelerate the transition towards smarter management models.
Datapool outfits aquatic facilities with digital twins, enabling pools to be managed using reliable, real-time data and replacing management models based on estimates or manual supervision.
In this way, the platform simulates the optimal operation of each facility and continuously compares it with variables such as energy consumption, occupancy, weather conditions and water quality, providing a comprehensive view that helps anticipate incidents, optimize resources and improve operational performance.
Thanks to this technology, operators can reduce operating costs by 10% to 25% by optimizing water and energy consumption without the need for construction works or invasive interventions; monitor and adjust key parameters such as temperature, water quality and occupancy in real time; automate management through predictive models that adapt climate control and operations to real demand; generate automatic reports with traceable data for audits, tenders or grant applications; and plan investments and improvements based on objective data.
“This acquisition marks a milestone in our digitalization strategy. Datapool allows us to accelerate the transition towards an intelligent pool management model, improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact and offering our customers data-driven tools to make better decisions,” said Thorsten Muck, Commercial Pool Director at Fluidra.
Press Releases
Pool Industry Accelerates Digital Transformation with POOLCORP and JobTread as Tech Stacks Become More Connected
Dallas, TX — The pool and outdoor living industry is accelerating its digital transformation as more builders adopt connected tech stacks to increase efficiency across every phase of a project. The newly launched JobTread and POOLCORP integration signals this shift toward smarter, fully integrated construction workflows.
JobTread, a construction management platform trusted by more than 10,000 companies, today announced its new integration with POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and outdoor living products. This integration helps contractors connect estimating, purchasing, and project management in one streamlined workflow.
Launched in 2021, JobTread’s rapid growth reflects how quickly contractors are embracing project management software. In just a few years, the platform has seen a meteoric rise in adoption. That momentum signals a larger industry shift away from legacy solutions and toward integrated systems.
“Pool builders are becoming more strategic in how they use technology,” said Eric Fortenberry, Founder and CEO of JobTread. “They want systems that work together. Launching this new integration with POOLCORP helps contractors order materials quickly and seamlessly while delivering a better customer experience.”
The integration gives contractors direct access to POOLCORP’s full product catalog—including inventory, pricing, and ordering—while managing projects within JobTread. This includes access to National Pool Trends (NPT), POOLCORP’s leading building materials brand, trusted by builders and subcontractors for new pool construction and complete remodels. By connecting estimating directly to ordering across materials, finishes, and equipment, the integration helps streamline workflows, reduce errors, and accelerate project timelines.
For POOLCORP, the collaboration represents continued investment in digital innovation. As contractor expectations evolve, distributors and software providers are working more closely to support modern, connected workflows.
“Technology is reshaping how pool professionals operate,” said Todd Marshall, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of POOLCORP. “Partnering with platforms like JobTread is part of our broader commitment to building a more connected ecosystem for our customers. We will continue investing in integrations that help simplify workflows, accelerate project execution, and enable our customers to run their businesses faster and more efficiently.”
About JobTread
JobTread provides construction management software designed to help contractors streamline operations, improve financial visibility, and deliver exceptional project experiences. Launched in 2021 and trusted by more than 10,000 construction companies, JobTread combines estimating, scheduling, communication, job costing, and reporting in a single system, giving contractors real-time financial visibility across every project. Learn more at www.jobtread.com.
About POOLCORP
POOLCORP is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Serving thousands of professionals across the industry, POOLCORP supports contractors with a broad product offering, including National Pool Trends (NPT), and a growing focus on digital innovation and connected customer experiences.
JobTread Contact:
Taylor Crosby
Director of Marketing
[email protected]
POOLCORP Contact:
Kendall Large
Vice President of Marketing
[email protected]
News
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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