BioLab, Lawrenceville, Ga., recently announced two promotions within its North America Pool & Spa Pro Division. Scott Newton, who has served as Brand Manager for the past 16 years, is now Director-Pro Business Development. He will focus on the growth of the company's dealer network and identify new growth opportunities. Also, Joe Defuria, previously Marketing Manager-Pro, has been promoted to Brand Manager and will assume responsibilities for domestic marketing for BioLab's Pro Brands (BioGuard, Omni, Sun and Pro Guard).
Filbur Manufacturing, Buena Park, Calif., has added Dave Nicastro to the sales and marketing team in the position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager for its Pool and Spa Division. Nicastro brings with him more than 25 years of industry experience including executive-level responsibilities with some of the industryβs leading inground pool manufacturers and distributors. He most recently served as national sales manager for Namco Wholesale LLC, a repackager of liquid chemicals.