Barrett KilmerBarrett Kilmer, has been on the editorial staff of AQUA magazine since 2000. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and currently lives in Madison, Wisc.HomeBusiness Briefs: NDPA, Filbur Manufacturing, Beachcomber, Columbia Spas• The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) announced Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation as the recipient of the 2012 Community Lifesaver Award. The award recognizes work done toward the advancement of water safety and drowning prevention at the community level and was presented March 9 at the annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium in San Diego.March 20, 2012HomeBusiness Briefs: Hayward, Filbur, Inter-Fab, POOLCORP• Inter-Fab, manufacturers of slides, diving boards and rail goods, recently named Lee Santos Landscaping as the winner of the fall/winter 2011 Inter-Fab photo contest.March 8, 2012PoolsS.R. Smith's John Caden Addresses The ADA DeadlineIn mid-March, new provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding public pools and spas become law. Simply put, all public pools must be equipped with ...March 6, 2012HomeAtlantic City RoundtableOn the last day of the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show, I sat down with three executives from Viking Spas to talk about the show, the industry and Viking's plans for the new year and beyond. Joining Director of Marketing Tom Kneeshaw in the discussion were A.J. Gallagher, corporate sales manager; and Jean Gosselin, Canadian sales manager.February 28, 2012HomeMerger Talks Between Hayward And Maytronics Break DownHayward Industries, a global leader in swimming pool products, confirmed reports that discussions to acquire Maytronics Ltd., have been discontinued.February 23, 2012HomeBusiness Briefs: Inter-Fab, Hayward Commercial, FSPAInter-Fab, a leading manufacturer of swimming pool slides, diving board and pool accessories, pedaled for local charities in the 29th annual El Tour de Tucson bike ...February 21, 2012HomeSafety Advocates To Gather For Drowning Prevention SymposiumTop aquatics safety experts and advocates will gather in San Diego March 8-9 for the 11th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium. The event, organized by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and sponsored by the Swim For Life Foundation, D&D Technologies and the United States Swim School Association, will take place at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in San Diego.February 16, 2012HomeIPSSA And Others Demonstrate Strong Support for SPECThe Independent Pool Spa Services Association (IPSSA) and its various California chapters demonstrated strong support for SPEC at the association’s Annual Leadership Meeting in Newport Beach. Representatives of IPSSA and its various chapters presented contributions totaling $40,000 to John A. Norwood, President of SPEC.February 14, 2012HomeInter-Fab's Keith Monk On The ADA Deadline For Commercial PoolsCommercial pool operators and lift installers are racing to comply with ADA by the March 15 deadline. We ask several industry insiders how prepared the industry is for the changes. This is the second in a series.February 14, 2012BuilderThe ADA Deadline Is Looming. Is The Industry Prepared?Commercial pool operators and lift installers are racing to comply with ADA by the March 15 deadline. We ask several industry insiders how prepared the industry is for the changes. This is the first in a series.February 9, 2012Previous PagePage 10 of 28Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersThe 2025 Awards of Excellence Silver winners are here! These stunning projects shine a spotlight on what’s possible when creativity meets craftsmanship.BuilderSmall Business With a Big ImpactBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold WinnersLegislationPump Motors, Heaters, and Controls Face Legislative ChangeSponsored ContentStay Ahead With Heritage Pool+
