Press Room - Thursday Pools

Attention On The Beach!

Solid Structures, out of Virginia Beach, Virginia, installed a Thursday Pools Beach Entry on the Beach for a surf competition. Check out the Thursday Pools captured “Attention on the Beach” with Watershapes.com to see how they creatively installed a Beach Entry pool on the beach.

Thursday Pools Receives Patent

Thursday Pools received a patent for its revolutionary Double-O7®Round skimmer (US Patent 10,961,736). This new skimmer provides a worry-free system to cut skimmers into fiberglass pools with a common, affordable hole-saw. Read the full article on poolspapro.com

Fiberglass Swimming Pool Sector Enjoys “Double Bump” in Growth in 2020

In an industry already experiencing historic sales, one segment seems to be standing out: fiberglass pools. The category had already seen considerable growth over the last several years. Now, the COVID-19-driven demand has taken it to a new level, leading manufacturers to expand facilities and staff. “Most of [our dealers] have ordered more than ever before,” said Ed Vondell, chief operating officer/co-owner of Fortville, Ind.-based manufacturer Thursday Pools. “So it’s like a double bump.” See the full article in Aqua Magazine.

Thursday Pools Receives $25K Grant for Pollution Prevention

Thursday Pools was recently awarded $25,000 from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management because of the innovative pollution prevention system that the company is currently developing at its manufacturing facility. This additional pollution prevention system further enhances environmental stewardship. Specifically, Thursday Pools has designed and developed an innovative gel coat gantry robot. This unique system automatically sprays gel and barrier coat on their fiberglass pools. The system optimizes gel and barrier coat application and therefore, reduces emissions and improves quality. See the full article in Aqua Magazine.

Fiberglass Pools Taking Market Share from Gunite

One of the biggest stories of the last few years in the pool business has been the growth of fiberglass pools. Estimates suggest fiberglass has garnered up to 17 percent of the new pool market (that figure is higher in fiberglass’ Midwestern heartland, and lower in the gunite strongholds of the South and West). Overall, those market share numbers have been on the rise for the last decade, partly because fiberglass is taking business from gunite. The reasons are manifold, says Rick Black, product director of fiberglass pools at Latham. “Over the years, many gunite pool builders have moved away from building concrete pools to building fiberglass pools as a way to reduce their labor requirements, decrease their cycle time (fiberglass pools are typically completed in 2-4 weeks rather than 2-4 months) and increase their profit margins. In addition to these benefits, there are fewer ‘go backs’ as the fiberglass shell is hand-crafted in a controlled environment rather than outside in the unpredictable environment.” See the full article in Aqua Magazine.

Fiberglass: The Builder Friendly Product

The surge in popularity of fiberglass pools has been well-documented in recent years. In many cases fiberglass pools are being added to a builder’s lineup to provide a more comprehensive product line, as the different types of pools offer complementary strengths and thus allow a builder to serve a wider spectrum of customers. For instance, gunite is more customizable, but it also requires longer to build and more effort in ongoing maintenance. Fiberglass costs less and goes in quicker, but narrows design choices. These complementary strengths allow pool building companies to match features and price points that fit the individual customer. See the full article in Aqua Magazine.

Fiberglass Pools to The Rescue Post – COVID – Thursday Pools seen in PoolPro Magazine

Homeowners have been stuck indoors and are looking to do more in their yards — especially this summer, which will likely be the ultimate staycation. As pool professionals start receiving calls asking how quickly consumers can get a swimming pool installed, both builders and service professionals are looking at (Thursday Pools) fiberglass pools to help ensure they maximize the number of pools they can install in this shortened season. “Unlike fiberglass pools of the past, today’s pools not only have the multiple shapes, sizes and features homeowners want but also have improved construction features that give builders an easy-to-install pool for maximum profit,” says Ed Vondell, COO of Thursday Pools, a manufacturer of fiberglass pools in Indiana. “We have worked hard to add patented features specifically to ensure pool professionals are able to install our pools quickly and without error.” See the full article in Pool Pro Magazine.

Small Fiberglass Pools from Thursday Pools

Thursday Pools (Fortville, IN) has created two new, small-sized fiberglass pool models designed specifically for smaller backyards. Created for the growing number of urban developments with small lot sizes, the new Aspen pool is available in a 12-by-25 foot size as well as a 14-by-30 foot size to fit into compact yards or other small spaces. For details, click here. See the full article at watershapes.com

Thursday Pools Introduces the Sunken Living Area Fiberglass Pool

Thursday Pools introduces the Sunken Living Area fiberglass pool. The designs, which will be released in 2020, offer Sunken Living Areas in round or square shapes. In-pool options include: a comfortable sunken sitting/dining area, a fire pit, a swim-up bar, and a luxurious in-pool spa. See the full article in Pool and Spa News

Aqua Highlights Thermal Oxidizer Addition To Thursday Pools

Thursday Pools, manufacturer of innovative fiberglass pools, has installed a new thermal oxidizer — a fume incinerator that reduces VOC emissions by up to 98%. This new piece of equipment will be used to capture VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) emitted during the production process. See the full article

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