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Master Spas Founder Inducted into the Greater Fort Wayne Business Hall of Fame

Bob Lauter, CEO of Master Spas, was inducted into the Greater Fort Wayne Business Hall of Fame at the Junior Achievement Business Education Leadership Awards. Established by Junior Achievement in 1984, the hall of fame recognizes entrepreneurs for their contribution to their industry, business and community.

Master Spas Executives from left to right: Mike Rees, VP of Manufacturing; Nathan Coelho, VP of Engineering; Sam Badiac, Vice President; Bob Lauter, CEO; Terry Valmassoi, President; and Kevin Richards, VP of Marketing & Sales.

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Laticrete CEO Named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Finalist

David Rothberg, chairman and CEO of Laticrete, has been selected as a finalist for an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Award in the New York region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs excelling in innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their business and community.

NESPA Foundation Announces Grant Awards

The NESPA Foundation recently awarded grants to two educational programs that provide children with life-saving water skills. Both grantees are long-time partners with The Foundation and have a proven track records of results.

Aspen Spas Day in St. Louis

The city of St. Louis awards a special honor to a local hot tub manufacturer.

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Pentair an Energy Star Partner for Fifth Consecutive Year

Pentair has been named a 2018 Energy Star Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the fifth year Pentair has earned this recognition.

ASP Ranked as a 2018 Fastest-Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

America’s Swimming Pool Company was recently ranked No. 85 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This list is based on each company’s net franchise-unit growth in the U.S. and Canada from July 31, 2016 to July 31, 2017.

ASP Announces Ranking in Military Times Best for Vets: Franchises 2018

America’s Swimming Pool Company announces its inclusion in the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Franchises 2018 rankings. ASP was ranked 6th of the top 10 franchises for veterans and military-connected franchisees.

Cover Care Celebrates Installation Milestones for Technicians

Cover Care celebrated those who have installed as many as 3,000 automatic covers in a recent awards ceremony.

Laticrete Recognizes Exemplary Salespeople

Laticrete has honored the following employees with the President’s Cup Award in recognition of their exemplary sales efforts throughout 2017: • Lori Carriello, associate director of the Strategic Account Group  • Phil Canto, technical sales representative  • Adam Marks, technical sales representative  • Adam Shutt, technical sales representative

Laticrete Employee Recognized for Excellence in R&D

Laticrete awarded company scientist Lindsey Lempicki with the Dr. Henry M. Rothberg R&D Innovation Award. Named after the company’s founder and former chemical engineer, this award recognizes a member of the research and development team who has significantly impacted business performance and sales through innovative new technologies.

Pulliam Pools Recognized as Volunteer Business of the Year

Pulliam Pools was recognized as the Careity Foundation Volunteer Business of the Year at the 2017 Celebrity Cutting Event in Fort Worth, Texas.

Lonza Awards $25,000 for Retail Makeovers

More than 100 retailers from across the country entered Lonza's Store Makeover Contest — read on to see who won.

(L to R) John Updike II, vice president, John’s Pool Supply; Barbi Brown, retail manager, John’s Pool Supplies; and Jim Kadar, Lonza.

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