February 2009 Table of Contents

Since the 1960s, the pool industry has relied on the Langelier Saturation Index to achieve balanced water. Read more

No company avoids mistakes. But the good ones distinguish themselves by how they recover Read more

Its initial push for membership complete, the Southwest Pool & Spa Association is looking to the future Read more

The Lawrenceville, Ga.-based chemical manufacturer has revamped its internal structure and ushered in a new management team. Read more

Longtime industry fixture Jonathan Clark has resigned from his post as president of Jacuzzi Spas International Read more

The current economic crisis has forced two major aquatics organizations to cancel upcoming events Read more

As the price of copper goes up, thieves are increasingly looking toward the backyard as a source of quick cash Read more

The mainstream media has begun reporting on the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, and many in the industry aren’t pleased with the tone of the coverage. Read more

When Herbert Budd Jr. decided to pass down the family business, he took his son, Randall, to meetings with distributors and investors Read more

Separating family from business is not an easy task. However, there are ways to do it painlessly Read more

Most bacteria thrive in an aqueous environment Read more

We have a love-hate relationship with insurance. Read more