Pool Corporation
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Swimming pool supplies distribution |
| Predecessor | South Central Pool Supply |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Frank J. St. Romain |
| Headquarters | Covington , United States |
Area served | North America, Europe, Australia |
| Products | Swimming pool supplies, equipment, machinery |
Pool Corporation, known in the market as POOLCORP, stands as the world's foremost distributor specializing in swimming pool supplies, equipment, and machinery. With its main office located in Covington, Louisiana and legally registered in Delaware, the enterprise caters to approximately 125,000 clients through a network of 439 sales locations spanning North America, Europe, and Australia. More than half of its income is generated from prominent regions such as California, Texas, Florida, and Arizona, which benefit from population trends favoring warmer climates. In 2023, revenue distribution was led by maintenance and minor repair items at 62%, followed by renovation products at 24%, and pool construction materials contributing 14%.
History
Established in 1980 under the name South Central Pool Supply by Frank J. St. Romain, the business was purchased in 1993 by Code Hennessey's & Simmons. It became publicly traded in 1995 under the title SCP Pool Corporation before adopting the name Pool Corporation in 2006.
The year 1999 saw Pool Corporation broaden its scope through acquisitions such as Benson Pump Company, Pratts Plastics Limited, assets of Garden Leisure Products, and Jean Albouy, S.A., with a total investment of $25.5 million.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased demand due to a surge in pool installations; however, sales growth slowed following the easing of lockdown measures.
In 2021, Pool Corporation enhanced its market footprint by acquiring Porpoise Pool & Patio, recognized as the largest franchisor of pool and outdoor living retail outlets within the United States.
On October 28, 2025, POOLCORP celebrated three decades as a publicly listed company by participating in the Opening Bell ceremony at Nasdaq MarketSite located in Times Square.
Controversies
In 2011, the company was accused by the Federal Trade Commission of engaging in antitrust practices by coercing suppliers to refrain from collaborating with competitors. The issue was resolved in January 2012 through a consent order that barred such conduct.