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Hammering it Home: COVID-19 Fails to Derail Renovation Plans

Seventy-three percent of homeowners are planning to renovate this year, according to a May 2020 LightStream home improvement pulse survey conducted by Wakefield Research. This is down slightly from 77% when the survey was initially fielded in January 2020. In fact, those individuals are moving forward or expanding projects (57%) at more than twice the rate of those who are cutting back or cancelling (23%).

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NDPA Joins Aquatics Coalition

About 20 aquatics organizations have formed a new alliance to serve as an information resource and federal influence. The NDPA is happy to announce that they are part of the founding member group.

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HASA Announces Further Nevada Expansion Through Partnership

HASA, Inc., a leading producer and distributor of high quality water treatment products used to sanitize and maintain water systems, announced a significant expansion into the greater Las Vegas region through a strategic partnership with the Thatcher Group, a diversified chemical manufacturer and distributor.

Hammer-Head’s “Shark Girl” Earns Silver at Telly Awards

Hammer-Head announced that its video, "Shark Girl", earned a silver award for General Promotional Video in the 41st Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies including Dow Jones, Duplass Brothers Productions, Complex Networks, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, ESPN Films, RYOT, Vice+ and Vimeo.

Stepping Up Safety With PHTA Standard

Everything you need to know about the revised VGBA federal law.

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President Signs Payment Protection Program Flexibility Act Into Law

The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance continues to inform industry professionals on updates around COVID-19. This week, they sent out a press release on the Payment Protection Flexibility Act, which was signed into law this week. Read the organization's statement below:

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RB Retail & Service Software Acquired by Fullsteam

RB Retail & Service Solutions is pleased to announce it has been acquired and is now a part of Fullsteam, a leading software and technology company that owns several specialty software companies across a diverse range of industries.

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ASP Expands With New Gwinnett-Hall Location

America's Swimming Pool Company announced the opening of a new location in Gwinnett-Hall, Ga., under the ownership of Dave Binnix and Lance Liggin. The Georgia duo will provide swimming pool maintenance and cleaning programs, pool equipment diagnostics, pool repairs, pool supplies, pool resurfacing and pool renovations to Buford, Lawrenceville, Gainesville, Cumming, Grayson, Lilburn, Snellville, Dawsonville, Dacula, Flowery Branch and Oakwood, starting this month.

CPSA Board of Directors Approves Affiliation With PHTA

In an effort to build upon the value it provides the industry and ensure its sustainability, the California Pool and Spa Association Board of Directors voted to affiliate with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.

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CMAHC Certifies StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Program

StarGuard ELITE and the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code together announce the CMAHC certification of the StarGuard Lifeguard Program – the first ever CMAHC certification of a lifeguard training program. This achievement promotes the health, safety and wellness of the lifeguards who complete SGE training and the aquatic facilities they serve.

Hayward Earns 2020 Energy Star Partner Award for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year running, Hayward Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and global brand of residential and commercial pool equipment was awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Join the US National Water Safety Action Plan

Putting together a National Water Safety Plan actionable within the U.S. is no easy feat, but all who are part of the NDPA's endeavor are ready for the challenge. Uniting their resources and knowledge will allow the organization to create a comprehensive, realistic and executable plan that they trust will render the desired results: reduce the number of drowning incidents in the country.

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