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Haviland Acquires Baleco International

Haviland Pool and Spa Products has acquired Baleco International Inc. of North Bend, Ohio. Baleco International offers a wide variety of pool water treatment products, including Aquamate and Maintain Pool Pro, and also provides private labeling services. Baleco began as Cincinnati Soap Center in 1958 before adding pool chemistry in 1962. Baleco moved to its current 100,000 square foot facility at North Bend, Ohio, in 1979.

From left to right: Art Harre, Haviland chief sales officer; David O’Brien, Haviland national sales manager; Jeff Hammersmith, Baleco general manager; Carmine Domenicone, Baleco sales manager.

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Borates: Once Per Year

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Once per year, Haviland reminds you that borates help maintain ideal water quality – and only need to be tested and reapplied once per year.

Borates: Once Per Year

Wanted: Business Savvy For the Next Generation

We need to instill solid business skills in he younger generation to ensure a strong future.

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Is "Virtual" The New Reality of Spa Sales?

Bullfrog Spas debuts a new virtual reality system it hopes will drive traffic to its dealers.

An attendee at the 2016 PSP Expo in New Orleans tries out Bullfrog’s virtual reality system.

February 2017 New Spa and Pool Products

A steel swim spa, a phosphate remover, an artificial rock jumping stone/waterfall combo and a sauna are just a few of the new items we're profiling this month.

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Conserve and Protect: A Close Look at the APSP-13 Standard

A new standard is designed to help conserve water and protect the industry from overregulation.

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Tracking the Elusive Business Loan

Thanks to a strong real estate market and rising interest rates, banks are more eager to lend than at any time in recent memory.

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Taylor Technologies Partners with Blake Sales Associates

Taylor Technologies, an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of water test kits, reagents and test strips, is teaming up with Blake Sales Associates, Inc. Located in Vista, Calif., Blake Sales Associates will be serving as Taylor’s sales representative to resellers in the Western region of the United States. Until now, Taylor staff handled distributor and retail sales in the West internally. However, the realization of potential in this area has prompted the test-kit giant to dive headfirst into product distribution in the region.

Sauna Troops Win The Battle To Stay Warm

An army cannot go to war without rifles and ammunition, tanks and artillery. If it's the Estonian army, it will need its saunas, too.

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Spec Chem Direct Expands to Larger Facility

Spec Chem Direct, a specialty chemical manufacturer that sells exclusively direct to brick & mortar dealers and service professionals, continues to growth at a rapid pace and has just moved into a new 15,000 square foot facility to accommodate its growth. This marks the third move for the Seattle-based manufacturing company.

A look inside Spec Chem's new facility.

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North American Sauna Society Accepting New Members

The North American Sauna Society, a nonprofit organization designed to promote the traditional Nordic sauna experience in the U.S. and Canada, is now accepting new retail members.Members can enjoy access to tools to help increase visibility, including store signage and blog posts for marketing purposes, as well as aid with lead generation. The first year membership is only $100. To learn more, visit the NASS website.

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The Winning Ways of Atlantic City's Pool & Spa Show

Senior Editor Eric Herman offers his take on this year's Pool & Spa Show.

Attendees check out The Wall.

Clean, Balanced, and Ready: Pool and Spa Chemical Roundup

Looking to add some new pool and spa chemicals to your shelves? We take a look at more than 20 options.

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