AQUA EditorsCommunity NewsRAMUC Taps Rakowski for West Coast SalesRAMUC Specialty Pool Coatings is pleased to announce that Regina Rakowski (RMR Consulting) has joined RAMUC to represent its products in the western states. Ms. Rakowski is a veteran to the specialty pool coating industry, having worked previously with Nelsonite Pool and Deck coatings in California for over 10 years.April 9, 2019Community NewsCMP Announces Leadership TransitionCustom Molded Products announces a transition in company leadership — the appointments of current Executive Vice President Tom Moore to president, and Co-Founder Dr. William Drury to chairman of the board. Both appointments are effective immediately.April 9, 2019Business BriefsRegistration Open for 2019 World Aquatic Health ConferenceOpening Registration (April 1–May 31) $445Early Registration (June 1–July 30) $495Regular Registration (August 1–October 18) $595Presenting the industry’s leading educational conference on aquatics: Celebrating its 16th year, the 2019 World Aquatic Health Conference will continue the tradition of disseminating cutting edge science relevant to all segments of the pool and spa market.April 2, 2019Business BriefsDeckorators Pro Summit Recognizes Top Certified ProsDeckorators, a leading brand of Universal Forest Products, Inc., recently held its second annual Deckorators Pro Summit. The Pro Summit is an all-inclusive trip for top point-earning members of the Deckorators Certified Pro program, a leading deck contractor partnership and rewards program.April 2, 2019Business BriefsCPSC Announces $2 Million Available in Pool Safely GrantsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing a 90-day solicitation seeking applications for a special Pool Safely Grant Program offered to state and local governments. CPSC will award up to $2 million dollars in two-year grants to assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. The Pool Safely grant program is a part of CPSC's national campaign to make drowning and drain entrapment prevention a critical public safety priority.April 2, 2019ProductsApril 2019 New Spa and Pool ProductsFamiliarize yourself with these new products just in time for the upcoming pool season.April 2, 2019NewsNew Guidelines Advise Swim Lessons Begin at Age 1With drowning the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. for children ages one through four, the AAP released new guidelines recommending kids should start swimming lessons at the age of one.March 28, 2019PhilanthropyOlympic Hot Tub Announces Annual 'Honoring Heroes' Fundraising EventOlympic Hot Tub launches its annual “Honoring Heroes” event, which will run from April 2-30. This year’s efforts will honor and support the Water for a Warrior organization. Olympic Hot Tub will donate a portion of each Hot Spring Spa, Freeflow Spa and Covana Automated Gazebo sold in April to this worthy cause.March 26, 2019Community NewsRB Software Hires Alexander Barrick as Training SpecialistRB Retail & Service Solutions software, supplier of business software designed specifically for the pool and spa industry, has hired Alexander (Alex) Barrick as its newest Training Specialist. Alex will be responsible for training customers both remotely and in person to help them set up and learn about the many business features included in the RB Pool & Spa Business Software. Alex has a strong background in teaching and instruction and is excited to provide pool and spa professionals with a positive experience during every RB software training session.March 26, 2019Business BriefsNLB Corp. Opens New BranchNLB Corporation has announced the opening of a new rental and service office in Sulphur, La. The branch facility, located at 3473 South Beglis Parkway in Sulphur, offers water jetting customers a second Louisiana location to meet the needs of NLB’s growing customer base in the Southwest Louisiana area.March 26, 2019Previous PagePage 68 of 233Next PageTop StoriesEducationReading the Room Without Losing YourselfAhead of her Women of Water workshop at the PSP Expo in New Orleans, executive coach Dale Wilsher talks authentic leadership, confidence and knowing when to adapt — without becoming what everyone else wants you to be.Builder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersChemicalsPool Power PyramidBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 2)Sponsored ContentOne System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud
