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Watkins Acquires Roto Spa Line

Watkins Manufacturing, a leading maker of hot tubs, announces the acquisition of the assets of American Hydrotherapy Systems (AHS). With the purchase of the Ontario, California-based AHS, Watkins adds roto-molded Freeflow Spas to its portfolio of Watkins spa brands that includes Caldera Spas and Hot Spring Spas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

Retailing In The New Age

It's no secret that the staggering economy has caused customers to spend money more carefully. But there are other forces affecting the buying habits of pool and ...

APSP's Top Five Reasons To Buy A Hot Tub This Holiday

Just in time for the holidays, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) has released a list of the top five reasons to buy a hot tub for that special person on your gift list. Post them in your store. Maybe you'll snare an impulsive customer or two.

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POOLCORP Settles Federal Charges

A settlement has been reached with POOLCORP, the largest distributor of swimming pool products in the United States, which prohibits the company from using threats and coercion to stop manufacturers from selling products to competitors, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Watkins Sells Millionth Hot Tub

Watkins Manufacturing, a Masco company, recently manufactured its millionth hot tub, a milestone it claims to be the first to reach. The company used the occasion to recognize its employees’ “significant and ongoing commitment to excellence” with celebrations at its manufacturing plants in California and Mexico. The company is also making a donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which is honoring four Californian first responders at its national commemoration later this month.

Spa Enclosure A Key Component In Today's Better Backyards

The relationship between spas and the structures that surround them dates back to ancient societies. Today spa enclosures remain a key component in providing ...

World's 10 Coolest Hotel Pools

The pools were selected for their outstanding visual appeal and the imagination used in their creation.

October 2011 Portable Spa Product Focus

Check out these fabulous soakers. Whether your customers are looking for a high-end spa with seating for eight, or just a little hot tub for two, the wide selection of great spa models that follows will give you plenty from which to choose.

New Pool And Spa Products For October 2011

AQUA takes a look at some new and updated spa and pool products from industry suppliers.

October 2011 Spotlight: Brenda Murr, Vice President, Mermaid Pool, Spa & Patio, Muncie, Ind.

Mermaid does a good job of pulling the community into its charity events, principally to benefit BioGuard Splash for CF, a nationwide fundraiser in support of ...

Succeed In Spa Sales By Doing What Costco Can't Do

The dedicated, brick-and-mortar spa retailer faces tough adversaries in warehouse stores and internet sites, both of which offer low prices for equipment and chemicals. That's ...

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