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LPI Announces Major Expansion

LPI, Inc. announced additional expansion plans heading into the 2020 season. The company said it recently closed on a 126,000 sq. ft. facility in Johnson City, Tenn., to serve as its sole distribution and warehousing headquarters.

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PHTA Announces New President/CEO

Sabeena Hickman, a former CEO of the National Association of Landscape Professionals with 20 years of association experience, has been named president and CEO of PHTA.

Announcing Our $50 Visa Gift Card Winner

On July 18, AQUA launched a survey to research our readers’ podcast habits. Survey takers were entered to win a $50 Visa gift card. Congratulations to Tim Walborn of Clear Pool Products in San Bernardino, Calif., who was randomly selected as our winner after the survey closed on Aug. 2. Thank you to all who participated!

Focus Industries Celebrates 30 Years

Focus Industries, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of landscape and architectural lighting, celebrates 30 years. Focus Industries was first established on Sept. 28, 1989, manufacturing 12 volt power supplies and accessories, from 100-600 watts, for the landscape lighting industry.

Industry Leader Don Aston Passes Away

Northern California industry leader, Don Aston passed away at his home in Sacramento, Calif., from complications of heart disease on Aug. 3. He was 85.

Influential California Builder Gene Wells Passes Away

Gene Wells, an award-winning builder and industry leader, passed away on July 17 in Roseville, Calif., succumbing to a long battle with pancreatic cancer, heart disease and other ailments. He was 79.

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Ledge Lounger Sets Sights on Reaching More Pool Builders

Ledge Lounger partners with six manufacture representative firms to expand accessibility of their products.

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Pool Corporation Announces Sales Center Enhancements, New Openings

Pool Corporation announced new customer-focused sales center enhancements and the opening of additional SCP Distributors and Superior Pool Products locations to better serve swimming pool professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

9-Year-Old Girl Dies from Pool Electrocution

A girl in Citrus Heights, Calif., died after coming into contact with a loose wire from a pool light that was under repair.

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Industry Technical Journal Returns

After a 15-year hiatus, the Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry is returning as an online publication.

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Dundalk Leisure and Saunas Hires BHG Sales

BHG Sales, a premier sales rep group on the West Coast, is proud to have been chosen to represent Dundalk Leisure and Saunas.

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Deckorators Announces Site of 2020 Pro Summit

Deckorators, a leading brand of Universal Forest Products, Inc., has announced that Tampa, Florida, will be the location of the third annual Deckorators Pro Summit. The all-inclusive trip for the top 10 point-earning members of the Deckorators Certified Pro program — a leading deck contractor partnership and rewards program — will take place Feb. 25 through Feb. 28, 2020, at Tampa Marriott Westshore.

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