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Bullfrog Announces New Hire, Promotion

Bullfrog Spas is pleased to announce the hire of Todd Shannon to the position of vice president of business development, as well as the promotion of Dan Sjoblom to vice president of marketing.An industry veteran, Shannon will oversee Bullfrog Spas sales innovations and strategic business development. His responsibilities will include advancing customer attraction and retention efforts while directing the international sales efforts outside of North America. Shannon joins Bullfrog Spas with more than 20 years’ experience in the hot tub industry, including 14 years with Jacuzzi Hot Tubs and Sundance Spas. By endlessly driving continued improvement in quality, innovation, and customer experience, he excels in growing business on the foundation of mutually beneficial partnerships with his dealers and associates.

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NSPF Introduces New Service Training Course

NSPF is pleased to introduce a new comprehensive training program to the aquatic industry.

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CMP Gains New Investment Partner

After three years with investment firm PNC Riverarch Capital and co-investors Florida Capital Partners, Custom Molded Products embarks on a new journey with Tenex Capital Management, a private equity firm that invests in established, growing companies.

What Can the Industry Expect from a Trump Administration?

An industry that sits back and waits for changes to happen puts itself at risk. That’s why APSP is actively lobbying through its government relations program.

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Would You Try a Hot-Tub Theme Park?

Japan’s Beppu City, known for having the most natural hot springs in the world, is taking its passion for hot water to the next level by opening a hot tub theme park.

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Demand for Fiberglass Doubles — Experts Explain Why

Thanks to thriving consumer demand, fiberglass sales have doubled since 2006. Here, pros explain why the product is growing in popularity.

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Embracing the Deep End

Two thirds of U.S. adults fear deep water. Is this bad news for swimming pools and aquatics?

IPSSA Expands East

The Independent Pool & Spa Service Association is growing — and has its eyes set on the East coast.

Ray Arouesty (center), John Oldfield (right of center) and guests at the IPSSA booth at the 2017 Pool & Spa Show.

NESPA Announces 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners

More than four dozen companies submitted more than 200 entries in this year’s competition. Take a look at the winners.

The 2016 Judge’s Choice Best of Competition award winner: Cipriano Landscape Design (Ridgewood, N.J).

45 Years in the Sunshine State

The Everything Under the Sun Expo celebrates a big anniversary by nodding to its '70s roots.

Finding Hope

A pool builder brings hope and faith to prison inmates.

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Watch Your Step in the Cold: Tips for Avoiding Icy Hazards

As winter's chill tightens its grip over much of the nation, many intrepid pool and spa industry professionals continue to work outdoors. As they clear and repair safety covers, effect other types of emergency service and in some cases even continue building pools and spas, it's inevitable: some are going to slip and fall on ice and snow.

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