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Registration Opens for International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo

The PSP Expo will be held November 1-3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Photo courtesy of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo.

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The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

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This second side of the Pyramid explores the overlapping factors that control both sanitation and LSI (The scaling or corrosive nature of your water)

The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

Free Marketing Training Offered at 2-Day Online Conference

The event will feature 18 sessions that cover key aspects of local digital marketing, including email marketing, social media, online advertising and more.

ASP Launches 2017 Veteran Program

ASP Veteran's Program honors military veterans who open new ASP franchise locations.

Hayward Acquired By Investment Firms

Hayward Industries has been acquired by CMP Capital Advisors and MSD Partners.

ISHOF Announces 2017 Paragon Award Recipients

Sponsored by Pentair Aquatic Systems, the International Swimming Hall of Fame recently announced the recipients of the 22nd Annual Paragon Awards. The Paragon Awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to aquatics in six categories. This year’s recipients are Ron Van Pool for Competitive Swimming; Terry Sayring for Water Polo, Linda Paul for Competitive Diving; the National Swimming Pool Foundation for Aquatic Safety; Stefania Tudini (ITA) for Synchronized Swimming and Juliene Hefter for Recreational Swimming. This year’s awards will be presented on Friday evening, August 25 in ceremonies at the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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APSP Approves $1.3 Million Education Revamp

The initiative will focus on upgrading all existing certification courses and developing new courses for both online and the classroom, with an eye on young workers coming into the workforce.

Business Briefs

Mark Your Calendar: World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is This Week

On Thursday, waterparks, pools and other aquatic facilities around the globe will hold swimming lessons and raise awareness of drowning prevention.

Founder of Insulated Pool Kits Passes Away at 74

Richard W. Rowland, founder and former owner of Insulated Pool Kits in Calif, passed away March 31 after a long illness. He served as a military frogman from 1960-61 and is a Master Mason of 40 years. Rowland was 74 when he passed.

NESPA Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners

Two students, one in Penn and one in NJ, receive recognition.

Business Briefs

PoolAndSpa.com Relocates to Florida

After 37 years in the pool and spa industry (15 years of which were in Las Vegas), PoolAndSpa.com relocated all operations to Pensacola, Fla. as of February. The offices, warehouse, call center and shipping facility moved at the same time. All current employees and managers have also moved.

Tara Manufacturing's Ultimate Makeover Contest Now Open

Did you recently work on a backyard restoration project you’re proud of? Send your impressive before-and-after photos to Tara Manufacturing’s Ultimate Makeover Contest.

Photo of 2016 submission from Pool Tenders in Midwest City, Okla.

Pleatco Appoints European Sales Representative

Pleatco welcomes Michael Spurgin as an independent sales representative for the European market. Spurgin will be responsible for sales leadership throughout Europe and will be instrumental in driving the brand and product sales, as well as international strategic planning and implementation for the region.

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