October 11, 2011
Viking Pools, LLC, a division of Latham International, announced today that
it has acquired Trilogy Pools, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass
swimming pools.
Ted Baudendistel, President of Trilogy Pools, said: “I am pleased to be
joining forces with the leader in the industry. I am particularly pleased that
the Trilogy product line will continue to exist as a separate brand with its
unique merits and characteristics.” Trilogy operates a single manufacturing
plant in Fayetteville, TN.
Viking’s President, Tom Straub, added that: “Trilogy is a strong competitor,
with many quality builders located principally throughout the eastern half of
the U.S. Together we can better serve customers with cutting edge
marketing programs, and the broadest and most innovative product lines in
the industry. By adding a sixth US manufacturing location, we improve our
ability to service our customers in these markets. We are raising the bar in
terms of service for the one piece fiberglass pool industry.”
In addition to Viking, Latham International produces several well known
swimming pool brands including: Pacific Pools, Ft. Wayne Pools, Kafko
Pools, and Coverstar Autocovers. Mark Laven, Latham’s President & CEO,
said that he was “very pleased to add Trilogy to the Company’s family of
brands. Trilogy owners, Ted Baudendistel and Rick Black, have built a good
business with quality products, and have a great reputation in the industry.
We’re delighted they will continue on and be part of our fiberglass pools
division.”
Latham International is the leading manufacturer of inground residential
swimming pools and components in North America. It employs more than
900 people in 20 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.