Hartman invented the pool noodle three decades ago when he first went into business with his dad in Toronto, Canada. “We’re going to make backer rod,” his dad said. Steve’s follow-up ...

There are reportedly two men credited with the invention of the pool noodle. The first is Canadian Steve Hartman, the CEO and president of Industrial Thermal Polymers. More than 30 years ago ...

Next time you're picking up some pool noodles for an outing to the pool ... CEO and President Steve Hartman said he originally set out to start a business with his father, David Hartman when ...

Rick Koster and Steve Hartman each insist they invented the pool noodle. And neither will budge from their bid for posterity.