Manufacturer
Nidec/U.S. MOTORS Announces Two Senior Staff Promotions
ST. LOUIS, MO – July 8, 2024 – Nidec’s U.S. MOTORS® division recently promoted two long-time staffers to senior roles. Cory Kniepp is now Director, Strategic Planning & Marketing Operations, and Patrick Hogg is Senior Marketing Director, Industrial OEMs and Distribution.
The U.S. MOTORS brand is an industry leader in electric motors featuring advanced technology, from variable speed electronically commutated motors to market-leading NEMA Premium® efficient motors.
In his new role, Kniepp will support growth initiatives, collaborating with senior management in shaping business strategy and conducting data analysis to ensure continued alignment with goals. He was previously Director, Marketing Operations. Kniepp joined Nidec in 2017 as a Market Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.
Hogg will continue to lead the company’s industrial pumping, distribution, and general industry markets, along with a stronger focus on business development for these and other growing markets in the industrial segment. He has been with Nidec for over 16 years (including when U.S. MOTORS was part of Emerson). In that time, he has moved up from engineering co-op through customer design marketing and product management. For the past three years, Hogg has been director of marketing for the industrial markets. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and an MBA from University of Missouri-St. Louis.
More information on U.S. MOTORS products can be found at www.usmotors.com.
About Nidec Corporation, Nidec Motor Corporation and U.S. MOTORS
Nidec Corporation is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer. Based in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec Corporation offers motors ranging from micro-size to super large, as well as application products and services in IT, automation, home appliances, automobiles, commercial and industrial systems, environmental, energy, and many other businesses. Nidec is comprised of approximately 340 companies employing more than 110,000 people all over the world.
Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) is a business unit of Nidec that manufactures a full line of high efficiency motors used in applications ranging from air conditioning condensers, HVAC blower motors, rooftop cooling towers, commercial refrigeration, and appliances, to agriculture, water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, to pool and spa. The division also makes motors, controls, and switches for automotive and commercial markets. Product brands include U.S. MOTORS®, RESCUE®, NIDEC® and EMBRACO®.
The U.S. MOTORS brand encompasses a complete line of general and special purpose commercial and industrial motors from 1/30 horsepower through 4000 horsepower for a wide variety of applications. Since 1908, the U.S. MOTORS brand has stood for exceptional product reliability and performance. It is one of the oldest and most trusted brands in the motor industry and is recognized worldwide as the mark of leadership and technological innovation.
RENOLIT has launched its highly anticipated 2026 edition of the Art of Pools catalog, a premium showcase of the company’s reinforced PVC pool membranes, ceramic-inspired surfaces, and integrated decking solutions for modern swimming pool design.
Spanning more than 175 pages of world-class photography, the catalog draws inspiration from stunning pool installations across the globe, highlighting how RENOLIT’s complete waterproofing systems bring together aesthetics, durability, and architectural integration in a single, cohesive solution.
This new edition reflects an evolved design vision — one that speaks directly to architects, designers, builders, and discerning homeowners seeking both beauty and performance in aquatic environments. From sleek contemporary finishes to richly textured ceramic-inspired surfaces, the catalog demonstrates the full breadth of RENOLIT’s design capabilities.
The 2026 Art of Pools catalog is available now for immediate viewing online: https://online.fliphtml5.com/dpzsu/zfex/ and can be downloaded at https://renolit-alkorplan.com/the-art-of-pool.
Printed copies are also available upon request.
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Manufacturer
B Squared Pools Offers Waterfall Sun Ledge for Pools
B Squared Pools is pleased to offer pool builders a polypropylene constructed sun ledge kit that can be added to any swimming pool. Made of lightweight, energy-efficient, and structurally superior material, the new sun ledge has an independent, free-standing design with a built-in waterfall edge. Fast and easy to install without having to renovate the pool, it offers a weather-resistant finish with a spacious, tanning-ready ledge. This product is a panel-based system that eliminates metal fasteners and resists rust, corrosion, and freeze-thaw damage. The polypropylene panels provide an internal grid structure for added wall strength and built-in insulation through its sealed chambers for added thermal efficiency. Made in the USA and available for immediate shipment.
www.BSquaredPools.com
419-708-5225
Manufacturer
Pentair Expands Step Into Swim Partnership
At Pentair Pool, safety isn’t a box we check. It’s a pillar of who we are and how we show up for the communities we serve.
Water brings people together. It fuels connection, wellness, and unforgettable moments with family and friends. But those moments can only happen when safety comes first. That belief is what continues to drive our partnership with Step Into Swim, and why, for the third year in a row, Pentair Pool is proud to invest in expanding access to lifesaving swim education.
Safety Starts With Education In and Out of the Water
Learning to swim is more than a skill; it’s a foundation for confidence, independence, and long-term safety. Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), focuses on removing barriers to swim education, helping children build essential water safety skills early. For Pentair Pool, this partnership aligns directly with our broader mission to help people safely and sustainably enjoy water. We believe that the safest pool experience doesn’t start with equipment alone… It starts with education, awareness, and access.
“Everyone’s journey should start with a safe introduction to the water,” says Greg Claffey, President of Pentair Pool, who serves on the PHTA Board of Directors. “This partnership lets us give back to our communities in a meaningful way — by supporting local families through helping future swimmers learn the skills that keep them safe in and around the water.”
Turning Commitment Into Action
This year, Pentair Pool committed $100,000 as a Diamond Level sponsor to further support Step Into Swim’s mission. That investment helps fund swim lessons for thousands of children, expanding access to programs that teach foundational water safety skills — especially in communities where opportunities to learn to swim may otherwise be limited.
Our involvement with Step Into Swim is one part of a much larger, long-standing commitment. For more than a decade, Pentair Pool has supported National Water Safety Month, using our platform to elevate awareness around drowning prevention and safe pool practices.
Together, these efforts reinforce a simple truth: awareness saves lives, but education sustains them.
Why Training Matters at Every Level
Advancing water safety doesn’t stop with swim lessons. It also depends on knowledgeable, well-trained pool professionals who design, install, and maintain aquatic environments every day. That’s why Pentair Pool invests heavily in professional education and training, equipping pool pros with the expertise they need to help create safer pool experiences for homeowners, facilities, and communities. Through our robust professional support resources like Pentair Pool University and on-demand webinars, Pentair provides ongoing education, technical guidance, and hands-on learning to reinforce best practices across the industry.
Our goal is to ensure that safety knowledge evolves alongside technology, standards, and real-world application. When pool professionals are confident and informed, everyone benefits.
Building a Safer Future Together
Partnerships like Step Into Swim matter because they reflect a shared responsibility. Manufacturers, pool professionals, parents, educators, and community leaders all play a role in improving water safety outcomes.
By investing in swim education, supporting professional training, and consistently advocating for safety awareness, Pentair Pool is helping to create a future where water is something everyone can safely and sustainably enjoy.
We’re proud to stand alongside Step Into Swim and the broader pool and spa industry in advancing safety education one lesson, one professional, and one community at a time.
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.pentairpool.com.
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