Aquatic Leisure Technologies establishes fiberglass pool factory in US sunbelt

Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group (ALT) has announced the establishment of its first US manufacturing facility in Opp, Alabama.

The facility spans 5200 square metres on nine hectares, marking a significant milestone in ALT’s continued expansion across the United States.

Commissioning is now underway, with initial production targeted for early 2026.

The site will serve as the US manufacturing home of ALT’s flagship brand Aqua Technics Pools which will be promoted across the North American market.

Since entering the US market in 2018, ALT has experienced sustained growth, previously supplying distributors and dealers directly from its Australian operations. The Opp facility will now localise production, improve delivery times, and support the company’s expanding dealer and distributor network across the country.

Aqua Technics Pools has earned global recognition for design, technology, and performance, and was recently awarded 2025 SPASA Australian Business of the Year.

“Establishing a manufacturing presence in the United States is a natural progression for our business,” says president Lynley Papineau. “After two years of searching for the right property and the right community to call home, Opp, Alabama provides the ideal location – offering a strong local workforce, supportive community and excellent infrastructure that will help to facilitate our long-term vision for growth.”

She says the project will create new local employment opportunities as ALT builds and trains a US-based manufacturing team. In the short term, key Australian specialists will support the facility setup and technology transfer to ensure that operations in the United States meet the company’s strict global manufacturing standards.

Papineau also acknowledges the significant support received throughout this process from the State of Alabama, the Department of Commerce, AIDT, the City of Opp and the Covington County Economic Development Commission, adding that ALT is committed to contributing to the region’s economic development.

IMAGE: The ALT Alabama team (supplied)