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Pool Corporation (POOLCORP)

Covington, LA · Formed 1993 · CEO Peter D. Arvan

In one paragraph. Pool Corporation (POOLCORP), formed in 1993, is a public company headquartered in Covington, LA. In Tampa Bay it owns Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc..

How it operates

POOLCORP is the largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and equipment in the world. Its December 2021 purchase of Largo-based Porpoise Pool & Patio brought it the Pinch A Penny franchise system and Sun Wholesale Supply, giving it a retail franchising arm anchored in Pinellas County.

Tampa Bay brands (1)

Deal history in the region

Frequently asked

Who owns Pool Corporation (POOLCORP)?

Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) is publicly traded.

Which Tampa Bay companies does Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) own?

Porpoise Pool & Patio, Inc..

Does Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) keep the local brand names?

1 of 1 Tampa Bay brands we track still operate under their original names.

Is Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) private equity?

We classify Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) as public company.

Sources Verified — primary document

  1. Pool Corporation (2021-11-10) — press release. Acquisition announcement and rationale

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