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: Anthony & Sylvan, Dover Vinyl, American Granby, Hasa and DeltaUV• Pool building giant Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corporation announced that it is opening a new division in San Antonio, Texas.February 7, 2012HomeWatkins Manufacturing President Steve Hammock Talks About The Hot Tub IndustryLate in 2011, Watkins Manufacturing acquired the assets of American Hydrotherapy Systems (AHS), maker of FreeFlow portable spas. With the purchase Watkins added a new price point to its line of spa brands, which includes Caldera and Hot Spring Spas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.February 6, 2012ServiceThe Four Habits Of Highly Effective Water AnalystsWhen a homeowner or service tech gets a wonky reading on a water test, it's easy to assume one of two things: the water chemistry has gotten way out of whack or the equipment is faulty. While these things do happen, it's more likely the tester that's to blame.January 24, 2012SpasInternational Hot Tub Association Elects Officers And DirectorsThe International Hot Tub Association held its annual meeting on Jan. 10 and elected its officers and directors for 2012. Bob Lauter, from Master Spas, is the new president ...January 19, 2012HomeOn The Waterfront: NESPA's Atlantic City Show Jan. 25-27As the first month of 2012 draws to a close, a resilient spa and pool industry will make its way to Atlantic City to view new products, learn new skills, make new acquaintances (and cement old ones) and ink business deals with the hope that products will finally start flying out of retail showrooms and homeowners will once again begin buying pools at levels we all recall fondly.Tuesday, Jan. 24 11-5Check the www.nespapool.org/acshow for more information, including cost and availability.January 18, 2012HomeNSPF Appoints Dr. Becker To New PostThe National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) board of directors has appointed Bruce Erhart Becker, MD, MS, as Director of Aquatic Health Benefit Research, a newly created position for the nonprofit organization. The foundation will rely on Dr. Becker’s expertise and experience to identify key research topics and researchers and to focus NSPF grant funding.January 12, 2012PoolsMerlin Buys Factory Direct Liners PlantMerlin Industries has purchased the assets of the Chamblee, Ga., manufacturing plant of Factory Direct Liners. Merlin, headquartered in Hamilton, N.J., currently manufactures vinyl liners, safety covers, spa covers, removable safety fence and rotationally molded aboveground drop-in steps.January 12, 2012RetailAPi, Plastimayd, Zodiac and DeltaUV Announce PromotionsJupiter, Fla.-based APi has promoted Michael Moore to president/COO, effective immediately. A 17 year veteran of the swimming pool and spa industry, Moore ...January 10, 2012RetailWatkins Acquires Roto Spa LineWatkins Manufacturing, a leading maker of hot tubs, announces the acquisition of the assets of American Hydrotherapy Systems (AHS). With the purchase of the Ontario, California-based AHS, Watkins adds roto-molded Freeflow Spas to its portfolio of Watkins spa brands that includes Caldera Spas and Hot Spring Spas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.December 20, 2011SpasWAVES' Publisher Talks About The Indian Hot Tub IndustryChristopher Castillo is president of Media One Group, publisher of WAVES magazine and one of the organizers of India's WAVES Expo, which held its first show this year. AQUA reached him recently and talked about India's booming middle class and the potential he and his business partners see for the emerging world power.December 15, 2011Previous PagePage 11 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+
