HOUSTON, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With an estimated 10.4 million residential pools in the U.S.—more than half of which are above-ground setups—backyard recreation has become a staple of family life. As above-ground pools become increasingly popular, the sheer time and physical effort required for water upkeep has emerged as a widespread frustration. Between hauling heavy bags of silica sand and agonizing over cloudy water, pool maintenance often drains the joy out of summer. Addressing this common pain point, global home improvement brand VEVOR today announced the launch of its new FlashPure Sand Filter Pump. Engineered to eliminate the friction of pool maintenance, the new system features up to 6X* faster filtration than ever before, delivering pro-level performance without the pro-level price.
FlashPure Technology: Not Just Faster, But Cleaner
Traditionally, achieving a crystal-clear, hygienic backyard oasis meant either spending hours on manual labor or overpaying for complex, professional-grade equipment. VEVOR's FlashPure Technology bridges this gap by fundamentally reimagining how filtration works. The technology integrates a new generation of high-performance filter media with a seamless design, driven by a robust and efficient motor tailored to the unit's dimensions. All these elements contribute to instantly clear water—ensuring it is not just filtered faster, but comprehensively purified, so families can enjoy both speed and healthy water.
"At VEVOR, we believe a backyard pool should be a source of relaxation, not a second job," said Gavin, Brand Director at VEVOR. "The FlashPure system was engineered to completely remove the anxiety of water maintenance. By combining professional-grade filtration with an intuitive, hassle-free design, we are fulfilling our core promise: giving families their summer weekends back and making premium home ecosystems accessible to everyone."
Transforming Maintenance into Instant Gratification
Rather than delivering a complex machine that requires a manual to decipher, VEVOR translated its technical innovations into immediate, tangible benefits for the everyday user:
- Saving the Spontaneous Pool Party (Up to 6X Faster Filtration): The panic of waking up to a murky pool on the morning of a summer gathering is a thing of the past. Capable of clarifying water up to 6X* faster than conventional silica sand systems under identical lab conditions, FlashPure Technology leverages its advanced filter balls and powerful motor to rapidly restore pristine water. Delivering faster and more thorough filtration than standard pumps, these new-generation filter balls keep the pool crystal clear by efficiently trapping finer particles. Beyond superior performance, they are significantly lighter and far easier to replace than traditional silica sand—eliminating the heavy lifting and ensuring a premium, hassle-free swimming experience.
- Skipping the Tedious DIY Assembly (Effortless Out-of-the-Box Setup): Opening new pool equipment shouldn't feel like a daunting construction project. The VEVOR unit arrives completely pre-assembled and pre-installed with the filter balls. Users bypass the tedious steps of pouring heavy sand or deciphering complex instructions. Even for parents who aren't naturally handy—or those trying to set up while keeping an eye on eager kids—it takes only a few simple connections to the above-ground pool to instantly start the system.
- A Worry-Free Season (Seamless & Leak-Proof): Leaks and pressure drops can cause long-term anxiety, often leaving muddy puddles that ruin the backyard aesthetic. By utilizing a seamless, one-piece molded structure, the FlashPure pump eliminates the vulnerable connection points that plague traditional multi-piece designs. This keeps the yard dry and the pool running flawlessly all season long.
Available in 12-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch models to accommodate different above-ground pool sizes, the new VEVOR FlashPure Sand Filter Pump is a highly anticipated upgrade for both pool-maintenance beginners and seasoned owners looking to make upkeep a breeze. The new VEVOR FlashPure Sand Filter Pump is now available through vevor.com, Amazon, and Walmart.
*data based on internal testing
About VEVOR
VEVOR is a home improvement brand that empowers Home Creators to upgrade spaces with pro-level products at exceptional value. From backyard makeovers to apartment innovations, we deliver superior performance through practical technological innovation that combines purposeful technology with the hands-on joy of creation. Today, VEVOR operates in over 50 countries, supported by a network of 200+ global warehouses and a catalog of more than 15,000 SKUs spanning tools, outdoor equipment, and home improvement solutions. VEVOR has supported over 30 million Home Creators worldwide, bringing performance, inspiration, and value to their home improvement projects. For more information, visit www.vevor.com or search "vevor" on Amazon.
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VEVOR Launches New FlashPure Sand Filter Pump, Featuring Up to 6X* Faster Filtration to Rescue Summer Weekends
VEVOR Launches New FlashPure Sand Filter Pump, Featuring Up to 6X* Faster Filtration to Rescue Summer Weekends
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Supreme Court dismisses Young Poong's final appeal, with all three court levels confirming the legality of Korea Zinc's voting rights restrictions
Final judgment clears Korea Zinc management of all allegations concerning breach of trust and violations of the Fair Trade Act
Ruling secures the stability of Korea Zinc's governance reforms and strengthens its defense against hostile takeover attempts
SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of Korea has delivered a final victory to Korea Zinc (KRX:010130), dismissing the final appeal for an injunction to suspend the effectiveness of the resolutions from last year's regular general meeting of shareholders filed by Young Poong. The Supreme Court ruled on April 2 to uphold the original decision made by the Seoul High Court on June 24 last year.
This ruling re-confirms that Korea Zinc's action to restrict Young Poong's voting rights at the regular general meeting of shareholders held on March 28, 2025, was lawful. The measure was based on Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act, following the formation of cross-shareholdings after Korea Zinc's Australian subsidiary, Sun Metals Holdings (SMH), acquired more than 10% of Young Poong's shares. All three court levels, including the Supreme Court, have now recognized Korea Zinc's actions as lawful.
In particular, the court found the lower court's judgment to be correct in not recognizing charges such as breach of trust or violations of the Fair Trade Act by Korea Zinc's management. The court ruled as justified the lower court's determination that "it is difficult to see that Korea Zinc management committed breach of trust or violated the 'Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (Fair Trade Act)' by acquiring the creditor's shares using SMH and Sun Metal Corporation (SMC) for personal purposes during the management dispute, or that SMC violated the 'Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (Capital Markets Act)' in the process of distributing the creditor's shares as a dividend in kind to SMH".
Furthermore, the Supreme Court rejected all of Young Poong's claims, including the argument that 'the term "subsidiary" in Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act refers only to domestic companies, and SMH is not a joint-stock company'.
According to Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act regarding cross-shareholdings, if a company, its parent, and subsidiary—or a subsidiary alone—holds more than one-tenth of the total issued shares of another company, the shares of the company or parent company held by that other company have no voting rights.
The Supreme Court stated, "Looking at the relevant legal principles and records, the judgment of the lower court is just, and there is no error in misunderstanding legal principles regarding the restriction of voting rights of cross-held shares and abuse of rights, or omitting judgment, which influenced the ruling".
It further specified, "The lower court interpreted 'subsidiary' in Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act to include SMH, a foreign company established under foreign law". The court added, "The lower court's judgment, based on the premise that the debtor's subsidiary SMH is functionally equivalent to a joint-stock company under our Commercial Act, is just and contains no legal misunderstanding".
As a result, Korea Zinc can proceed without setbacks with its governance improvements and measures to increase shareholder value, such as 'setting a cap on the number of directors (19 or fewer)' and 'appointing an outside director as chairman of the board,' which were resolved at last year's regular general meeting.
Moreover, it was confirmed once again that the decisions of Korea Zinc's management and the board to block the hostile takeover attempts by Young Poong and the private equity fund MBK Partners were measures taken within the legal framework.
Following the regular general meeting in March last year, Korea Zinc succeeded in preventing Young Poong and MBK from seizing control of the board at this year's regular general meeting, backed by recommendations for approval from various domestic and international proxy advisory firms and overwhelming support from major North American pension funds and general shareholders.
A spokesperson from Korea Zinc stated, "Korea Zinc will continue to improve governance and enhance shareholder value to increase corporate value". They added, "Based on this, we will continue to defend against hostile takeover attempt with the support of many shareholders and contribute to the national economy, security, and strengthening the U.S.-Korea alliance as a core company in the global critical minerals supply chain".
Supreme Court dismisses Young Poong's final appeal, with all three court levels confirming the legality of Korea Zinc's voting rights restrictions
Final judgment clears Korea Zinc management of all allegations concerning breach of trust and violations of the Fair Trade Act
Ruling secures the stability of Korea Zinc's governance reforms and strengthens its defense against hostile takeover attempts
SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of Korea has delivered a final victory to Korea Zinc (KRX:010130), dismissing the final appeal for an injunction to suspend the effectiveness of the resolutions from last year's regular general meeting of shareholders filed by Young Poong. The Supreme Court ruled on April 2 to uphold the original decision made by the Seoul High Court on June 24 last year.
This ruling re-confirms that Korea Zinc's action to restrict Young Poong's voting rights at the regular general meeting of shareholders held on March 28, 2025, was lawful. The measure was based on Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act, following the formation of cross-shareholdings after Korea Zinc's Australian subsidiary, Sun Metals Holdings (SMH), acquired more than 10% of Young Poong's shares. All three court levels, including the Supreme Court, have now recognized Korea Zinc's actions as lawful.
In particular, the court found the lower court's judgment to be correct in not recognizing charges such as breach of trust or violations of the Fair Trade Act by Korea Zinc's management. The court ruled as justified the lower court's determination that "it is difficult to see that Korea Zinc management committed breach of trust or violated the 'Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (Fair Trade Act)' by acquiring the creditor's shares using SMH and Sun Metal Corporation (SMC) for personal purposes during the management dispute, or that SMC violated the 'Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (Capital Markets Act)' in the process of distributing the creditor's shares as a dividend in kind to SMH".
Furthermore, the Supreme Court rejected all of Young Poong's claims, including the argument that 'the term "subsidiary" in Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act refers only to domestic companies, and SMH is not a joint-stock company'.
According to Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act regarding cross-shareholdings, if a company, its parent, and subsidiary—or a subsidiary alone—holds more than one-tenth of the total issued shares of another company, the shares of the company or parent company held by that other company have no voting rights.
The Supreme Court stated, "Looking at the relevant legal principles and records, the judgment of the lower court is just, and there is no error in misunderstanding legal principles regarding the restriction of voting rights of cross-held shares and abuse of rights, or omitting judgment, which influenced the ruling".
It further specified, "The lower court interpreted 'subsidiary' in Article 369, Paragraph 3 of the Commercial Act to include SMH, a foreign company established under foreign law". The court added, "The lower court's judgment, based on the premise that the debtor's subsidiary SMH is functionally equivalent to a joint-stock company under our Commercial Act, is just and contains no legal misunderstanding".
As a result, Korea Zinc can proceed without setbacks with its governance improvements and measures to increase shareholder value, such as 'setting a cap on the number of directors (19 or fewer)' and 'appointing an outside director as chairman of the board,' which were resolved at last year's regular general meeting.
Moreover, it was confirmed once again that the decisions of Korea Zinc's management and the board to block the hostile takeover attempts by Young Poong and the private equity fund MBK Partners were measures taken within the legal framework.
Following the regular general meeting in March last year, Korea Zinc succeeded in preventing Young Poong and MBK from seizing control of the board at this year's regular general meeting, backed by recommendations for approval from various domestic and international proxy advisory firms and overwhelming support from major North American pension funds and general shareholders.
A spokesperson from Korea Zinc stated, "Korea Zinc will continue to improve governance and enhance shareholder value to increase corporate value". They added, "Based on this, we will continue to defend against hostile takeover attempt with the support of many shareholders and contribute to the national economy, security, and strengthening the U.S.-Korea alliance as a core company in the global critical minerals supply chain".
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Korea's Supreme Court Upholds Korea Zinc's Voting Restriction, Rebuffing Young Poong's Legal Challenge
