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Fox Pool Corporation Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Fox Pool Corporation celebrated its 60th anniversary this month by bringing 138 pool builders to Key Largo, Fla. The event included a presentation of new product innovations, socializing and an awards banquet.

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Valley Pool & Spa Expands into Pittsburgh’s North Hills Suburb

Valley Pool & Spa is happy to announce their expansion into North Hills, Penn., a suburb of Pittsburgh.

Furniture Store Sees Booming Success with Artificial Intelligence

The software, called Albert, uses algorithms to generate more effective marketing — and leads are flooding in.

Atlantic City's Got it All

A look at what to expect at The Pool & Spa Show in A.C.

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Remembering Paul Birkbeck

Inventor and advocate for alternative sanitizing technology, Paul Birkbeck passed away Dec. 30 after a brief battle with cancer at his home in Houston. He was 55. An industry veteran with more than 25 years experience, Paul is responsible for a number of inventions including bromine generators manufactured and sold by a number of companies.

WAHC 2018 Dates Announced

WAHC organizers invite you to attend this year's conference in Charleston, S.C.

Focus Industries Welcomes New Product Manager

Focus Industries welcomes Gianni Vidal as its Product Manager. In his new role, Gianni is responsible for all product line development with the support of Focus Industries CEO and Sales Director Stan Shibata. He officially assumed the role in mid-December.

POOLCORP Acquires Chem Quip

POOLCORP announces its acquisition of the assets of Chem Quip as of December 29, 2017.

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APSP’s International Partners Host APSP University Courses Abroad

APSP expanded its educational offerings with international partners by conducting two training programs in Mexico and the United Kingdom this past November.

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NSPF Honors Top Instructors for 2017

NSPF honored its instructors for their performance over the past year with an award ceremony at the 14th Annual World Aquatic Health Conference in Denver, Colo. Representatives from NSPF presented the awards during the International Instructor Update Meeting.

RB Control Systems Honors Fallen Warriors

RB Control Systems was a sponsor of the National Wreaths Across America Day on December 16. Members of the RB staff placed wreaths on graves as part of the ceremonies held at Union Cemetery and Immaculate Concept Cemetery in North Huntingdon, Penn.

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APSP's 2017 In Review: An Aggressive Agenda

From fighting regulation to revamping its education, APSP continues to bolster member benefits.

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