Magic Plastics offers CR2®Corrosion-Resistant Check Valve - PoolMagazine.com - Get The Latest Pool News

Jun 04, 2025

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Magic Plastics is pleased to offer the CR2® Check Valve to protect against corrosion in high-value systems like heat exchangers. Built for durability, performance, and easy maintenance, the CR2® check valve is the no-compromise solution for reliable backflow prevention. With a Hastelloy® C-276 spring, the CR2® check valve stands-up to harsh chemicals and corrosive water conditions that quickly wear down standard valves. The unit’s clear, serviceable lid makes inspection fast and easy. This valve also has a 100% silicone gasket that ensures a long-lasting, dependable seal across a wide temperature range making it ideal for demanding pool, spa and industrial applications. Because of its ½ lb spring-loaded gate, the CR2® check valve can be installed vertically, horizontally and even upside-down. The CR2® check valve is the ideal, first line of defense against the damaging effects of inline chlorinators. Designed and made in the USA.

Magic Plastics, Inc. is a family-owned and operated injection molding company, that has been manufacturing quality products since 1985. Their proprietary line of proven valves and fittings are distributed to a number of different industries including the swimming pool & spa industry as well as the plumbing and irrigation industries. Magic Plastics owns and incorporates several well-known patented technologies that make its products popular among its customers. The company is also an industry leader Custom Injection Molder, serving a large customer base throughout the United States. In 2025, the company is proud to celebrate its 40th year in business offering the highest quality injection molded products.

Magic Plastics’ custom injection molding capabilities provide clients with the know-how to take products from the idea to completion. The company offers everything from rroduct design, tooling design and construction, mold flow analysis, 3-D Printing, and rapid proto-typing, to part decoration, assembly, packaging and fulfillment.

To learn more or to order a catalog email, [email protected].

www.magicplastics.com

800-369-0303

25215 Avenue Stanford/ Valencia, CA 91355

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With firm roots in America’s backyards, “Pentair Pride” dives beyond the products they manufacture

Ask any pool pro what separates a good build from a great one, and they’ll likely tell you the same thing: it’s not just the pool, it’s the people who brought it to life. Craftsmanship, integrity, and even a bit of old-fashioned elbow grease can take a project to the next level. And at Pentair Pool, we believe that great pools — and great relationships — start close to home.

Local Innovation and Community Growth

Approximately 75% of Pentair Pool finished goods are assembled right here in the U.S.* by a network of local experts who take pride in trust, quality, and longevity. For pool professionals who have built their businesses on trust and long-term relationships, proximity to the communities across the U.S. matters. That’s why Pentair Pool takes pride in firmly establishing roots with manufacturing and office facilities that span seven states across the U.S., enriching local communities with employment and community outreach opportunities.

“We’re not just manufacturing equipment for the pool pad,” said Greg Claffey, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Pentair Pool. “We’re investing in our neighbors and communities. We’ve always been inspired by bringing backyards to life, so being active in our own backyards is especially important to us.” More than 87% of Pentair Pool’s workforce is based right here in the United States** to help bring that commitment to craftsmanship and community to life.

That commitment to community includes thousands of dedicated local partners, too. Across our expanded network, including dedicated distributors and Pentair Partners Incentive Program dealers, more than 29,000 professionals work together to bring innovation, quality, and reliability to backyards across the country. This collective strength ensures that every product we create reaches customers with the care and expertise they deserve, strengthening the connections that make our industry thrive.

Philanthropy With a Focus on Safety

Our local-centric approach doesn’t stop with manufacturing and distribution. In 2024, Pentair and the Pentair Foundation donated $350,000 to organizations promoting swim safety and making aquatics activities more accessible for all. As the Official Swimming Sponsor of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and a Diamond Level Sponsor of Step Into Swim, a program that improves water safety by helping kids across the country learn to swim, we help bring poolside enjoyment to life. Plus, Pentair Foundation nonprofit partner V3 Sports, provided more than 2,250 hours of free and reduced cost swim lessons in their first six months of operation at their

new swim center in Minneapolis, Minn. These partnerships unite Pentair Pool’s purpose of creating a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable pool solutions with missions of inclusion, empowerment, and safety. As an added layer of giving back to our communities, Pentair Pool also provided a $35,000 donation to LA Fire Prevention in early 2025.

Let’s Rule the Pool Together

While we’re powered by people, innovation also remains a primary focus for the Pentair Pool team. That commitment has resulted in 12 consecutive ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year awards. In fact, the company’s ENERGY STAR® certified pool pumps have saved an estimated 45 billion kWh of energy, reduced 19.5 million tons of CO2 emissions, and saved pool owners over $6.8 billion in operating costs since 2005.***

So whether you’re building something brand new or servicing a long-loved poolside retreat, you deserve equipment that’s as dependable as you are. And when it’s made close to home by people who share your values, you can feel even more confident in the quality you’re delivering. Let’s Rule the Pool together. To learn more about how we’re rooted in community, visit www.pentair.com/pool.

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**Per April 2025 employment data, 87.87% of Pentair Pool employees and contractors are employed in the U.S.

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Automatic Pool Covers Inc., a manufacturer of custom automatic pool covers, is now offering a new and improved, slip-resistant pool coping option for its automatic pool cover systems. This innovative coping uses sand-infused paint to create a texture that makes the surface slip-resistant and safer for users walking around the pool. This sand-infused paint is used not only on the coping and lid, but also on the lead-edge bar. This new and improved design was developed as a part of Automatic Pool Covers’ commitment to providing the safest automatic pool covers on the market.

Located in Westfield, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, Automatic Pool Covers Inc. has been making automatic pool covers to enhance the swimming pool experience while simultaneously providing a safer swimming environment for consumers. “We’ve made the commitment to cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes with a clear focus on excellent customer service – which is why our products are among the most trusted and innovative in the pool cover industry,” says Michael Shebek, President of Automatic Pool Covers. The company’s commitment to innovation and fast turnaround times to the industry has driven the company’s growth.

Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. opened its doors in 1979 as a small pool cover distributor. Michael Shebek worked side-by-side with his father, Mike Shebek Sr. putting in more than 20,000 hours of time installing and servicing covers himself when he took over as sole owner of the company in the year 2000. In 2003 the company began manufacturing its first automatic pool covers. “We decided to manufacture covers because there was a need in the market to create an automatic cover that was designed by installers for installers.

The company now has over 130 employees, many of whom have been with the company since it started manufacturing automatic pool covers in 2003. “We are blessed to have a talented, driven and dedicated team of

employees who work together to bring product innovations to our automatic pool covers; creating covers with superior design and durability,” says Shebek.

To learn more about the unique features and systems offered by Automatic Pool Covers, visit www.automaticpoolcovers.com.

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(800) 878-5789 |

www.automaticpoolcovers.com

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (May 22, 2025)— After hearing a moving keynote address at the 2025 United Aqua Group conference, Luke Unger of Tredway Pools in Fort Wayne, Indiana returned home with a renewed commitment to making a difference. Remarkably, on the same day, he received a message about a local boy battling cancer whose biggest wish was to swim in his own backyard pool.

For Unger, the timing felt like more than a coincidence, it felt like a calling.

“When I heard John [O’Leary] at the UAG conference, it really struck a chord,” said Luke Unger, owner of Tredway Pools and United Aqua Group member. “It reminded me that our work can be more than business, it can be a way to change lives. When I saw that message, it was just a no-brainer. We had to do it.”

The keynote speaker shared his powerful story of surviving burns over 100% of his body as a young boy, inspiring UAG members to turn resilience into action and make a meaningful impact with their lives.

“This is what our group is all about,” said United Aqua Group President Craig Goodson. “We’re not just a buying group; we’re a network of leaders who care deeply about their communities. Luke’s action is a shining example of the character and compassion our members bring to our industry.”

United Aqua Group frequently hosts events that go beyond technical training and purchasing power. Its annual conference aims to build leadership, foster inspiration, and create lasting partnerships across the pool and spa industry.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

About United Aqua Group

UAG is a premier group purchasing organization serving the pool and spa industry. Since 1963, UAG has empowered its members with access to competitive pricing, exclusive vendor programs, and industry-leading resources. With a nationwide network of over 350 independent pool professionals, UAG fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence, supporting businesses of all sizes and experiences levels in both the residential and commercial sectors.

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