Pacific Pools History
50+ Years of Swimming Pool Innovation
For over 50 years, Pacific Pools has been the leader in the inground swimming pool industry. Founded in 1956 by Merrill Laven, father of our current President and CEO, Mark Laven, Pacific Pools started as a home improvement products and vinyl-lined, wood-wall pools company, under the name Pacific Pools. Each decade brought change and Pacific Pools remained focused on providing customers with the absolute best products available through research and development, dedication and integrity, and an innovative and pioneering spirit. We have since grown to be largest manufacturer of in ground packaged pool components in North America. From our Graphex wall and brace system and innovations in vinyl liner pattern design, to our new step options and safety covers, Pacific Pools continues to lead the way, always looking forward. Your family deserves the very best. Your family deserves a Pacific Pool!
Timeline
1956: Founded in Latham, NY, as Pacific Pools
1966: Pacific Pools steel walk-in steps
1975: All-resin inground pool
1992: Patented Thermoplastic step with TES
1994: 3D liner patterns offer realistic tile images for liners
2004: Wedding Cake step introduced, allowing in-pool, vinyl-over elegance
2005: TruTile / Ceramic Tile Mount combines the beauty of tile with the low maintenance of a vinyl liner
2010: U tube Polymer Deck Support
2011: SureFit Bead and Coping System
2011: Thermoplastic Modular Step System
