April 2009 Table of Contents

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Uncharted Edge Uncharted Edge

It’s a confident builder who doesn’t get a bit nervous when faced with a perimeter-overflow pool. Read more

Uncharted Edge:Two Uncharted Edge:Two

Brown used jacks to slightly raise the pool, and jetted sand underneath to make it level. Read more

Uncharted Edge:Three Uncharted Edge:Three

The Martins, chose a similar scheme to Brown’s, but selected a stainless steel “capping” to fit with the contemporary dark-colored pool. Read more

Uncharted Edge:Four Uncharted Edge:Four

Knight found a similar solution, except he poured the coping using manufactured cantilever-coping forms. Read more

Looking Back Looking Back

II am old enough to remember a few economic downturns. Read more

Canadian Market Bolstered by Sales, Incentives Industry News Canadian Market Bolstered by Sales, Incentives

Despite the U.S. building slump, much of the Canadian market has held strong and may even be poised for growth. Read more

Industry Reacts to Chemtura Filing Industry News Industry Reacts to Chemtura Filing

In the wake of downward spiraling sales and reduced liquidity, Chemtura Corp. Read more

Automatic Cleaner Rebates Considered in California Industry News Automatic Cleaner Rebates Considered in California

Pacific Gas and Electric may begin offering rebates for certain automatic cleaners. Read more

Fiberglass Pool Company Sues Competitor Industry News Fiberglass Pool Company Sues Competitor

A leading fiberglass pool manufacturer is suing a competitor, claiming illegal poaching of its staff and dealer base Read more

Residential Portion of VGB Act Set in Motion Industry News Residential Portion of VGB Act Set in Motion

With the passage of a new spending bill, the Consumer Product Safety Commission will receive funding for the residential portion of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Read more

Vinyl Manufacturer Ceases Production Industry News Vinyl Manufacturer Ceases Production

After filing for Chapter 11 reorganization earlier this year, one of the only manufacturers of vinyl for the pool industry has halted production as it continues to seek potential buyers Read more

Spread the Word Spread the Word

Any retailer worth his salt chlorine generator knows that current customers can create future business. Read more

Referral Resource List

Active outreach and promotional swaps are among the techniques these companies use to find and keep happy customers Read more

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