Ametco Manufacturing Co. Makes Fence and Gate Systems
Amecto Manufacturing Co. (Willoughby, OH) manufacturers a wide range of architectural fence and gate systems, as well as railings, sunshades, grilles, screens, louvers and perforated metal products for the commercial, industrial, institutional and retail building and construction markets. The company’s products are available in steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Read More
Herwig Vintage Lighting Fixtures
Herwig Lighting (Pottsville, AR) manufactures cast aluminum reproductions of ornamental, antique and vintage style outdoor lighting fixtures. The company’s reproductions include lanterns, brackets, pendants, street clocks, street signs and park benches. Designs are inspired by fixtures from different time periods and design traditions including Victorian, Colonial, Gothic, Arts & Crafts, and Art Deco. Read More
Natural Currents Offers Solar-Powered Pumps
Natural Currents (Dana Point, CA) manufacturers sun-powered high-speed pumps. Efficient water flow is prioritized to maintain strong water circulation, effective filtration and reliable water quality. The company’s line of SunRay pumps offer a zero-utility energy-based solution that exceeds all new energy laws and regulations, the company says.   Read More
Construction software from RB Retail and Service Solutions
RB Retail and Service Solutions (Monroeville, PA) now offers a fully integrated construction software solution that is designed specifically for pool and outdoor living builders. This unique module tracks construction costs, inventory, and the actual progress of each job – with customizable notes, enabling builders to track the ongoing costs of construction work, and the physical progress of the project with job progress management. Learn more here.
Forever Bamboo Offers Sealant Product Line
Forever Bamboo (San Diego, CA) makes a family of bamboo sealants and stains to protect and add color to bamboo structures including fences, poles, slates and borders, It can contain oils and pigments, depending on the individual product's purpose. When you use a stain or sealant, you apply it to bamboo like you would paint. This application results in a more vibrant, glossy and durable structure. Sealant also adds waterproofing and extends the life of bamboo structures. Learn more here.
Raypak Introduces the E3T Commercial Electric Pool Heater
Raypak (Oxnard, CA) has introduced the E3T 3-phase electric pool heater designed for commercial applications. The heater features a robust titanium heating element that not only prolongs the life of the heater, but allows it to work in extreme pool water environments, such as salt water chlorinated pools, the company says. Learn more here.
Whimsy by Design
Creating water playgrounds that appeal to multiple generations is both a science and an art, explains “playologist” Shelley Robinson. Here she profiles an enduring splash-pad project that was designed to delight kids and their parent alike with the use of custom features and large doses of imagination. ...
Poolside by CGT Creates Carnival Pattern
Poolside by CGT i(Cambridge, ON) s pleased to offer another new pattern for 2023 called Carnival –a design that celebrates summer with lively colors in a playful mosaic print. Printed on pale blue liner material, the pattern uses a range of blue hues accented by touches of gold arranged to look like hand-laid, mosaic tiles. ...
Millboard Decking Produces Hybrid Decking Products
Millboard Decking (St. Paul, MN) makes decking and siding products that feature a strong polymer core, providing structure while also resisting the elements. The material requires minimal maintenance and is slip resistant. The boards won’t warp or rot from moisture decay, algae or harbor insects, the company says, combining the beauty of real wood with the high performance of a hybrid of polyurethane. ...
SplashBotix Makes the SplashValve
SplashBotix (Austin, TX) has introduced SplashValve, the fountain industry’s first diverter valve flow control device, the company says. The SplashValve is designed to replace solenoid valves, water switches and distributed VFD pumps in show fountains and aquatic play features. enabling fast-acting proportional nozzle-level flow control using the popular show programming language DMX. ...