Bird on a Wire: How Pool and Spa Pros Can Get Found on Twitter
Pool and spa professionals will find using Twitter simple with this exclusive two-part how-to tutorial. Read more
REFLECTIONS
What Customers Want
Whether a customer is buying a puppy or a pool, certain sound business practices will go a long way toward ensuring a company's success. Read more
NSPF Taps Sawyer
The National Swimming Pool Foundation, based in Colorado Spring, Colo., has Christopher Sawyer as mission development specialist to help foster its education efforts. Read more
Nordic Hot Tubs Adds Directors
Nordic Hot Tubs, manufacturer of spas based in Grand Rapids, Mich., has appointed Kristin Woiteshek as director of operations and Charlie Strong as director of sales and marketing. Read more
Karen Andrus-Hughes Sets Aquatic Records
Karen Andrus-Hughes, marketing manager at S.R. Smith, is a U.S. Masters Swimmer who loves to compete. In 2012, she had the greatest number of No. 1 times in her age group, and all 11 top U.S. times stayed No. 1 in the World Rankings for 2012. Read more
Delta UV Hires Tillman
Delta UV, a manufacturer of UV technology based in Gardena, Calif., has hired Dan Tillman as eastern regional sales manager. Read more
Lawsuit for Overseas Entrapment to be Heard in U.S.
A Florida judge has decided to hear a case involving an entrapment that occurred out of the country. Read more
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
Selecting the Right Pool Pump
Choosing the right pump will help eliminate dead zones in pools while cutting energy use. Read more
Namco Filing Names Management Issues
Namco, a retailer of swimming pools, supplies and accessories with 37 stores throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, has filed for bankruptcy. Read more
Hachik Distributors Reaches Milestone Anniversary
This year marks Hachik Distributors’ 90th year in business. To celebrate, the company, based in Aston, Penn., has begun to commemorate the occasion with a series of special events. Read more
ADA Lawsuits Filed
The first pool-and-spa-related Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits have been filed. Read more
Automatic Pool Cleaner Sales Begin to Pop
As pool sales climb, more buyers are having cleaning systems installed. Here, a look at the different types of automatic pool cleaners. Read more
IPSSA Turning Around Membership Slide
After months of falling membership, IPSSA has seen its numbers increase after a change in requirements Read more
Lewinsky attorney William Ginsburg has died. Before taking on more visible clients, he represented the pool industry in several cases. Read more
Pool Management Companies Achieve J-1 Ruling
J-1 visa regulations clarified for pool management companies Read more
Distributors Speak
Top pool and spa distributors discuss the state of the industry economy. Read more