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ISPSC Mandatory in 8 States

By 2017, the adoption of the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code will be mandatory in eight states.

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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

2016 Award Winners Announced

APSP has announced the winners of its 2016 APSP Awards Program.

Why I Love This Industry

We don't claim it's perfect, but overall the pool and spa industry is a great place to make a living.

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Chemours Oxone Acquired by International Firm

After more than 50 years with DuPont and a short 14 months with Chemours, the Oxone business is now part of Lanxess Corporation. Lanxess paid around 210 million euros for the Clean and Disinfect business, which comprises various active ingredients and specialty chemicals especially for disinfection and hygiene solutions. The company has financed this first post-realignment acquisition from existing liquidity.“The acquisition is the first milestone on our path of growth and a further step toward strengthening our business in North America,” says Matthias Zachert, chairman of the board of management of Lanxess AG. “The successful integration of the new business now has absolute priority so we can quickly benefit from this expansion of our specialty chemicals portfolio.”The Lanxess Material Protection Products business unit currently has a workforce of around 350, with production sites in Krefeld-Uerdingen and Dormagen (Germany), Pittsburgh, Jhagadia (India), Changzhou (China) and Singapore. It is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which posted 2015 sales of around 2.1 billion (euros).

Why Automation is Not Optional

For today's consumers, the ability to automate water chemistry, pumps, features, etc., is an expectation.

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Healthy Hot Water

A look at the hot tub makers and dealers leading the wellness movement.

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APSP Offers Broad Education Lineup

APSP will offer more than 27 live virtual and online self-paced courses this fall and winter.

The Mystery of the Burned Spa Cover

Some hot tub owners report seeing small burn holes in their hot tub covers — where do they come from?

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Post-Seaklear Acquisition, NC Brands Announces Company Changes

Following the acquisition of SeaKlear and a company name change at the end of May, NC Brands L.P. (formerly Natural Chemistry) announces the following new hires and changes in representation:NC Brands New Hires

Evosus Promotes 2 Staffers to Client Onboarding Positions

Evosus Business Management Software has promoted both Emily Schmitt and Ranny Petkovits to the position of client onboarding specialist. In their new roles, Schmitt and Petkovits will manage software implementation projects for clients from inception to completion.

Using Air and Acid to Quickly Get Perfect pH/Alkalinity

You really can nail down pH and alkalinity using just air and muriatic acid.

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8 Years Later: A Look Back at Virginia Graeme Baker

Is VGB working? We look at the statistics.

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