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ControlOMatic, Inc., a California manufacturer of saltwater chlorine generators for pools and spas, has moved to a new, larger, state of the art manufacturing and warehouse facility. 

Due to the successful introduction of innovative new salt chlorine generators for spas and above ground pools, and the overwhelming acceptance of the equipment by the pool and spa industry, ControlOMatic has moved to a much larger facility in a neighboring locale.  In addition to expanding manufacturing and warehousing for the popular SmarterSpa, ChlorMaker and MegaChor product lines, the move also allows for further growth in engineering, purchasing, and customer service. A primary benefit of the transition is the greatly enlarged assembly area enabling a range of product to be built simultaneously. The result: enhanced delivery times and extensive product testing.

“We are very excited about the positive market reaction to the many innovations our chlorine generator equipment provides, and the recent jump in orders confirm the market is eager to offer our products,” said Terri Van Wagner, Operations Manager for the company. “This expansion will allow us to handle the additional demand while also providing the space needed to bring new and innovated products to market.” To achieve the highest level of cost-effective performance, ControlOMatic relies on innovative design engineering, precision machining and advanced electronics.

The new building is occupied and operational at:  12146 Charles Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945.  Contact:  [email protected] for more information or visit:  https://www.controlomatic.com.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – September 13, 2022 — Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the “Company”), a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and technology, today introduced the TriStar XL high performance pump, the newest addition to its flagship award-winning TriStar line of equipment. The XL model is Hayward’s most powerful residential pump, providing commercial-grade performance geared specifically toward larger pools, feature-rich builds and complex pool pad configurations.

With its impressive WEF efficiency ratings score of 9.9 @ 115V (7.2 @ 230V), the new TriStar XL pump is the next step up from Hayward’s TriStar VS 950 (2.7HP) pump with 2” x 2/5” unions, providing significant savings to pool owners on their annual energy bills. Among other features, the TriStar XL leverages its 2.5” x 3” unions and extra- large strainer basket for more power and flow.

Beyond its sheer size and power, TriStar XL boasts an array of versatile features to benefit larger pool pads. Most notably, the oversized strainer basket can be detached from the unit and mounted remotely, thanks to standard 3” ANSI flanged connectors. The digital control interface can also be rotated in four directions or installed remotely, providing even greater setup versatility for installers and owners alike.

The XL model is equipped with a totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motor, dual-voltage (115/230V) capability, and a chemical-resistant Viton® seal. It’s also built for seamless compatibility with Hayward’s top-rated Omni® automation platform, providing simplified control from virtually anywhere.

“The TriStar XL expands upon TriStar’s already impressive product lineup giving pool owners more versatile and powerful pool performance without sacrificing energy efficiency,” said Matt Kimball, Hayward VP of Product Management and Marketing. “A win-win with greater pad setup flexibility plus a whole lot of extra muscle.”

Like all products in Hayward’s trade-exclusive Expert Line®, TriStar XL high performance pumps are available only from pool professionals.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of pool equipment and technology all key to the SmartPad™ conversion strategy designed to provide a superior outdoor living experience. Hayward offers a full line of innovative, energy-efficient and sustainable residential and commercial pool equipment, including a complete line of advanced pumps, filters, heaters, automatic pool cleaners, LED lighting, internet of things (IoT) enabled controls, alternate sanitizers and water features.

For more information about Hayward products and platforms, speak with a Hayward Sales Representative or visit hayward-pools.com.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 12, 2022 – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa Space, the latter of which it gained a majority stake.

Barry Goldstein, Arch Amenities Group chief executive officer, said the acquisition “immediately expands Arch’s network of spa clients to over 70 while providing a dynamic technology platform to manage and further enhance those facilities as well as Arch’s 260 other wellness, recreation and amenities spaces.”

Innovative Spa Management provides spa consulting and management for the hospitality industry, including concept design, strategic planning, feasibility assessments, brand development and spa operations designed to support its clients’ branded facilities while increasing their value and profitability.

Privai manufactures “spa in a bottle” botanical skin-care products and is opening spas and salons offering customized services and treatments, including massages, facials, skin care, waxing, hair care, nail manicures, pedicures and makeup services. Privai operates five salons in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Spa Space is a SaaS platform – software as a service – designed to improve spa utilization and drive revenue through a proprietary algorithm that evaluates customer preferences and connects them with a network of therapists and spas. The software provides real-time reservations and contactless check-in and check-out while automating payments, scheduling and staffing.

“Bringing these businesses into Arch Amenities Group complements our expanding set of services,” said Goldstein. “As the demand for wellness services increases, we are creating a more connected way to deliver the very best spa services while driving spa utilization for their owners. At the same time, we are giving more control and flexibility to the professionals who work in those spas.”

In conjunction with the acquisition, llana Alberico and Christina Stratton, who co-founded Innovative Spa Management in 2006, joined the Arch Amenities Group executive team: Alberico as president of Spa Space and Stratton as chief product & creative officer in charge of Privai. Alberico also will provide spa and wellness thought leadership for Arch’s original spa management portfolio and oversee the day-to-day operations of Innovative Spa Management’s hotel spa clients.

“Our focus has always been about innovation, solutions and fostering wellness,” said Alberico. “Moving forward with Arch Amenities Group allows us to further sharpen that focus and integrate our services with Arch’s wellness, spa, amenity and meeting portfolio.”

Innovative Spa Management’s hotel spa clients include the Grand Hyatt Nashville, Tennessee; Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Florida; The Inn on Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina; Willard InterContinental Washington D.C.; InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf; Orlando World Center Marriott; Marriott’s Cypress Harbour Villas, Orlando; Caribe Royale Orlando; and Marriott’s Autograph collection properties with select Kessler Collection Poseidon Spas.

Arch Amenities Group, based in Rockville, Maryland, is a leading provider of hospitality management and consulting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, spas, private clubs and recreation spaces worldwide. Arch provides daily management services as well as feasibility studies, planning and design consultancy and pre-opening and sustaining strategy and support. Arch is a portfolio company of private equity firm CI Capital Partners.

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“We are very pleased to have Jeff join our team,” says Thomas Vessiere, National Sales Director for Ultimate Water.  “Jeff brings deep experience, industry knowledge, and strong relationships that will be especially helpful as the demand for the Chlorine Genie grows exponentially in our industry.” 

Having sold and designed pool water sanitation systems for many years, Jones is very enthusiastic about being a part of the growing success of the Chlorine Genie.  “The design and functionality of the Chlorine Genie makes it an ideal product for our industry and is especially welcome right now as builders, retailers and service professionals grapple with the most efficient way to continuously produce chlorine safely, cost effectively and immediately for their customers,” explains Jones. 

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