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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.

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One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

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Growing pool and spa businesses are trading disconnected software and manual processes for one cloud-based system that keeps teams, data and operations connected.

One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

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.

Business Briefs

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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Business Briefs

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.

Business Briefs

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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APSP: Expo Exposed!

APSP takes a fond look back at the 2016 PSP Expo.

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Manufacturer News

From Pools to Schools

The founder and CEO of America’s Swimming Pool Company takes his business experience to the classroom.

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