Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) (NASDAQ:POOL) is a leading global wholesale distributor of swimming pool and spa supplies, equipment and related leisure products. The company serves a broad customer base that includes pool service professionals, retail centers, builders, and commercial operations. Its core offerings encompass consumables such as sanitizers, algaecides and salt systems, along with durable goods including pumps, filters, heaters, lighting, robotic cleaners and automation controls.
In addition to its pool and spa portfolio, Pool’s product suite extends to outdoor living and lifestyle categories, featuring patio furniture, barbecues, outdoor kitchens and landscaping materials. The company also provides value-added services such as water testing, technical training, custom fabrication and equipment repair. By integrating proprietary inventory management and order-fulfillment systems with strategically located distribution centers, Pool aims to ensure rapid delivery and high service levels for its customers.
Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, Pool operates an extensive network of branches and distribution facilities across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. In the U.S., Canada and Mexico it supports both mature and emerging markets, while its European presence spans the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The Asia-Pacific footprint covers Australia and New Zealand. This global reach enables the company to adapt to regional demand patterns and seasonal fluctuations.
Founded in 1993, Pool has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, integrating more than 60 specialty distribution businesses into its platform. The company’s leadership team is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter Vanderwarker, whose focus on digital transformation, supply-chain resilience and service excellence has been central to Pool’s expansion strategy. Under his guidance, the company continues to invest in technology and infrastructure to support long-term growth.
