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Deckorators Pro Summit Recognizes Top Certified Pros

Deckorators, a leading brand of Universal Forest Products, Inc., recently held its second annual Deckorators Pro Summit. The Pro Summit is an all-inclusive trip for top point-earning members of the Deckorators Certified Pro program, a leading deck contractor partnership and rewards program.

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CPSC Announces $2 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing a 90-day solicitation seeking applications for a special Pool Safely Grant Program offered to state and local governments. CPSC will award up to $2 million dollars in two-year grants to assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. The Pool Safely grant program is a part of CPSC's national campaign to make drowning and drain entrapment prevention a critical public safety priority.

2019 AQUA 100 Winner: All Seasons Pools & Spas

When it comes to retail excellence — both in the pool and spa industry and beyond — look no further than All Seasons.

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New Guidelines Advise Swim Lessons Begin at Age 1

With drowning the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. for children ages one through four, the AAP released new guidelines recommending kids should start swimming lessons at the age of one.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids should start swimming lessons at the age of one.

Olympic Hot Tub Announces Annual 'Honoring Heroes' Fundraising Event

Olympic Hot Tub launches its annual “Honoring Heroes” event, which will run from April 2-30. This year’s efforts will honor and support the Water for a Warrior organization. Olympic Hot Tub will donate a portion of each Hot Spring Spa, Freeflow Spa and Covana Automated Gazebo sold in April to this worthy cause.

RB Software Hires Alexander Barrick as Training Specialist

RB Retail & Service Solutions software, supplier of business software designed specifically for the pool and spa industry, has hired Alexander (Alex) Barrick as its newest Training Specialist. Alex will be responsible for training customers both remotely and in person to help them set up and learn about the many business features included in the RB Pool & Spa Business Software. Alex has a strong background in teaching and instruction and is excited to provide pool and spa professionals with a positive experience during every RB software training session.

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NLB Corp. Opens New Branch

NLB Corporation has announced the opening of a new rental and service office in Sulphur, La. The branch facility, located at 3473 South Beglis Parkway in Sulphur, offers water jetting customers a second Louisiana location to meet the needs of NLB’s growing customer base in the Southwest Louisiana area.

Intermatic Safety Transformers Bring Value to Pool and Spa Applications

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CMAHC Launches New Study on Air Quality at Public Pools

The goal of the study is to determine how aquatic facility operators can better prevent the buildup of disinfection byproducts and support swimmer health.

Innovation as a Strategy

Pentair's new innovation center will focus on delivering efficient water treatment solutions for swimming pools and other applications that help conserve resources.

Pentair’s grand opening ribbon-cutters from left to right: John Stauch, president and CEO; Steven Risner, senior engineering director, Aquatic Systems; Phil Rolchigo, chief technology officer.

BWT Acquires AQUATRON

On Jan. 31, the European Commission confirmed the acquisition of AQUATRON by BWT Group, a leading water technology company.

Jimmie Meece Promoted to Senior Vice President of ASP Franchising

ASP Franchising, the corporate headquarters of the America’s Swimming Pool Company family of franchises, is proud to announce the promotion of Jimmie Meece to senior vice president. In this role, Meece will oversee the day-to-day operations of the franchising system. He will work closely with the company’s c-level executives to ensure values, policies, processes and systems are implemented and followed. Meece will also work closely with the company’s operational support team to ensure franchise owners have the resources needed to execute the ASP business model.

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