Australian swimming pool manufacturer building first U.S. facility in Alabama
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One of Australia’s largest and most innovative fiberglass swimming pool manufacturers is getting ready to set up shop in Alabama.
The Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group (ALT) recently announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in the U.S., selecting the city of Opp as its new home.
A new 56,000-square-foot facility will be located on a 22-acre site in Opp, serving as the U.S. manufacturing home for Aqua Technics Pools — ALT’s flagship brand.
“Establishing a manufacturing presence in the United States is a natural progression for our business. 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.”
Lynley Papineau, ALT President
Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group
Since entering the U.S. market in 2018, ALT has supplied American distributors and dealers directly from its Australian facilities. The Opp location is expected to allow the company to localize production, shorten delivery timelines and support its rapidly expanding network across the country.
The facility will produce ALT’s premium Aqua Technics Pools using the company’s patented PoolColourGuard® and Graphene Nano-Tech® technologies. These innovations deliver exceptional durability, color retention and structural performance — key differentiators that have positioned Aqua Technics Pools among the world’s top fiberglass pool products.
“We are thrilled to welcome Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Opp, Alabama. Their decision to build here underscores the strength of our state’s pro-business climate, our talented workforce and our commitment to fostering world-class manufacturing. This facility will not only create quality jobs, but it will also help boost the local economy in Covington County. That’s what ‘Made in Alabama’ is all about — innovation, investment and opportunity for all.”
Gov. Kay Ivey
The project will create new employment opportunities as ALT builds and trains a U.S.-based manufacturing team. In the near term, specialists from Australia will support commissioning, facility setup, and technology transfer to ensure the operation meets ALT’s global standards.
Initial production is expected to begin in early 2026.
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