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Updated Oct. 30, 2002
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Olympic Hot Tub Co. Adds New Store
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 The Olympic Hot Tub Co. based in Seattle, opened the doors of its newest retail showroom recently in Issaquah, Wash. The 3,000-square-foot showroom is the company’s first on the east side and the first to feature a mood room for customer testing.
“Our 25th anniversary year has been a record year for us, so we seized the opportunity to expand our business,” said Alice Cunningham, the company’s co-owner. Cunningham attributes sales to several factors: an increase in home investment; the embrace of hot tubs as an asset to health-oriented, family-centered lifestyles; the company’s Web site; its years in business; and its referral base.
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L.A. Spas Conducts Dealer Meeting
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 L.A. Spas, a manufacturer of gazebos and hot tubs in Anaheim, Calif., conducted its first dealer council meeting in September. Dealers and representatives from across the United States were invited to discuss and vote on new products for 2003.
“The meeting was extremely productive,” said Greg Crowley, national sales manager. “We introduced innovations, POP materials and a new spa model for 2003. We finished the meeting with a roundtable discussion to address and resolve all concerns that the dealers may have had.” The dealer council will be an annual event.
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Advantis Earns Environmental Award
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 Advantis Technologies Inc., a pool and spa chemical manufacturer in Alpharetta, Ga., has earned the Governor’s Award for Pollution Prevention for the third year. The award is given to companies, government agencies and academic institutions that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to Georgia’s environment through innovative pollution-prevention efforts.
“An important part of our corporate culture and mission at Advantis is to exceed all environmental standards and do everything possible to affect the environment in positive ways,” said Steve D’Onfro, president.
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Pentair Announces New Training Series
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 Pentair Pool Products, a Sanford, N.C.-based manufacturer of pool equipment, has announced its Equipment Training Seminar Series for 2002/2003.
The technical seminars will focus on the MiniMax NT Series heaters. Additional training topics may include hydraulics, automation and lighting. Attendance is by registration only and space is limited. Call toll free 888-755-7946 or send e-mails to pentairseminars@d2fi.com.
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