Heritage Pool Supply Group (“Heritage”) has announced that it has acquired Island Pool & Spa Supply (“IPS” or the “Company”), a wholesale distributor of pool and spa products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Founded over 40 years ago, IPS is currently run by longtime Owner, Jim Frierson, and his dedicated team. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, with three additional branches in Maui, Kona, and Kauai. Frierson will remain with IPS to oversee the company’s transition, while Robert Edge will remain in his role as general manager and lead the next chapter of growth for IPS.
Matt McDermott, president of Heritage, comments, “We are honored to partner with Jim, Robert, and their amazing team as we enter our 36th state, Hawaii. IPS brings several decades of pool industry knowledge and expertise to the Heritage family as the premier distribution platform in the state of Hawaii. We are incredibly excited to begin working together as long-term partners and further build on IPS’ excellent reputation with customer and supplier partners.”
Jim Frierson, owner and president of IPS, comments, “This is an exciting new chapter in the history of Island Pool & Spa Supply. Heritage’s people focus and familial environment is a successful model through which the delivery of exceptional service to customer partners is at the heart of everything they do. I believe Heritage is the best home going forward for our dedicated team and business, and we are excited to see what the future holds for our two great companies working together.”
