Manufacturer News: Page 29

Natural Chemistry Acquires SeaKlear

Natural Chemistry L.P. has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of the SeaKlear business, a division of HaloSource, Inc., in a deal expected to close this month. SeaKlear is a well-known brand to the pool and spa industry, having first introduced its products in the mid 1980’s.

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Pool and Spa Industry Leaders Sponsor Kids Day Out

Pool and spa industry professionals created a wonderful experience recently for some very deserving children in the Houston area.

Horizon Spa & Pool Parts Purchases Select Optimus Assets

Horizon Spa & Pool Parts is joining forces with Optimus Pool & Spa Parts of Memphis, Tenn., to provide its service, repair, construction and retail store clients with a greater diversity of products.

Caldera Announces Dealer of the Year

The Caldera Spas Dealer of the Year Award was presented to La Costa Pool and Spa and owners Ian and Michelle Milligan at Thrive, the Caldera Dealer Summit held in Coronado, Calif.

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Pentair Wins Energy Star Partner Of The Year

The EPA has recognized Pentair Aquatic Systems with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award.

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Business Briefs: March 2016

Jacuzzi promotes a longtime employee to the executive team, Zodiac holds a golf tournament to support veterans and more.

Navy Vet Wins ASP Franchise

America’s Swimming Pool Company is honoring those who served in a big way. Last year, the company announced its veterans program, a contest that would thank a veteran for his or her service by awarding them a free pool maintenance franchise. The first winner was officially announced last week: Miguel Macias, who will open is franchise in Reno, Nevada, in April. “We are excited to have our first winner, and welcome Macias to the franchising family,” says Stewart Vernon, founder and CEO of ASP. “We are thankful for the service he has given to our country and know that the skills he learned in the course of that service will prove beneficial in his new endeavor as an ASP owner.”Macias served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, 13 of which were spent serving as an HR officer. After being stationed all over the world, Macias retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 2015. When deciding what to do after retirement, he discussed the ASP opportunity with a friend and former ASP employee, and was impressed by the comprehensive program they provide. From his military experience, Macias learned leadership, responsibility and resourcefulness; skills that will directly translate to his work as an ASP pool service franchise owner. According to Macias, his most remembered military moment was when America was attacked on September 11, 2001. At the time, he was working on a Navy destroyer pierside in Norfolk, VA. After watching the news coverage of the event on TV, the crew was told to get the ship ready to deploy with no further instructions about where they were going or for how long. The crew busily prepared the ship and ended up patrolling in the New York/Boston area. Before his military service, Macias earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston in management information systems and Italian studies. He also attended the university again while in the service and earned his MBA in Human Resources. Navy service is second nature to the Macias family as his wife is a retired Navy nurse and their oldest daughter is currently serving in the Navy.

Why Caves and Grottos are Easy, Profitable Pool Add-Ons

Artificial rock offers an easy way to create that natural stone look without breaking the bank.

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CPSA Announces Bevy of Agreements

The CPSA has announced a slew of new affiliation agreements, including deals with APSP, NSPF, FPSIE and the Western Pool and Spa Show.

Watkins Announces New Name, Wellness Focus

Watkins, the leading portable spa manufacturer, is rebranding itself with a new name, logo and tagline that underscores its wellness mission.

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Sales Surge

What if selling automatic pool cleaners was like selling the hot toy of the Christmas season? This dealer found out.

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Mid America Show Will Stay in Indy

Organizers of the Mid America Show have decided to retain their Indianapolis location for next year's show.

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