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All About Alkalinity

What exactly is total alkalinity? How does it affect water balance? APSP’s Recreational Water Quality Committee offers answers.

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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.

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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Time-Saving Cartridge Cleaning Tips

By speeding up your cartridge cleanings, you make more room for other jobs — which can help boost your bottom line.

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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

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.

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.

4 Keys To A Solid Heater Choice

What to consider for your next heater application.

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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