The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has hired longtime director of the Northeast Spa & Pool Association, Lawrence Caniglia, as its president and CEO. Caniglia in August announced his semiretirement from NESPA, where he served for 14 years. APSP’s current leader, Rich Gottwald, will stay at the association for several months to assist with…
Two new members have been added to The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals board of directors, Scott Frost, senior vice president of Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. and Jon Viner, president of Bio-Lab, Inc. Viner the president of the global pool chemical division of KIK Custom Products, has been with the company since 2009. He…
Zodiac has merged with Fluidra, a multinational residential and commercial pool group based in Spain. Fluidra will keep its headquarters in Barcelona, and its executive president Eloi Planes will serve as executive chairman of the board of directors. The North American headquarters will remain in Vista, California, and Zodiac CEO Bruce Brooks will serve as…
Paul Oliver and Roberta Prygon have been named the Perfect PoolGuy and PoolGal for 2017. Co-sponsored by GENESIS and the National Swimming Pool Foundation, the annual award honors men and women in the pool service industry. Winners receive a trip for two to the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo to receive their awards,…
Finding the value in trade show networking to benefit your business By Michelle L. Cramer In 1996, Tom Landi and his wife, Jennifer, purchased what would become Landi Pools & Games out of Vineland, New Jersey. Tom Landi recalls that, at the time, they lacked knowledge of the products and equipment available to the industry….
By Evan Dawson Marketing to your ideal customer in 2017 We all know the worst thing you can do in marketing is, well, nothing. But wishing for results without a strategic plan in place is almost as bad. Some retailers sit back and hope a customer will walk into their brick-and-mortar location or wind up…
By Stacy Fender More than 20 years after Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Department of Justice expanded the law’s scope with new standards governing accessibility for public pools. The rule was scheduled take effect in 2012, but implementation was extended to January 31, 2013, to avoid closure of pools around the country…
Jennifer Clements Pla-Mor Pools Mechanicsville, Virginia What do you love, or hate, about industry trade shows? I have always enjoyed attending industry trade shows. It’s exciting walking the showroom floor looking for the latest, greatest innovation to make our work easier, or our customer’s pool more fun. It is also a valuable opportunity to have…
Pleatco has hired Scott Gleason as the company’s vice president of business development. Gleason was the national sales manager for 16 years at Unicel. “We are very excited to welcome Scott to Pleatco,” says Howard Smith, CEO at Pleatco. “Not only will he bring a wealth of experience to our sales team, but also be…
In 1997 Haviland Enterprises began its employee stock ownership program. “Our company is one of the best examples of an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) business,” says Terry Schoen, chief financial officer. “We have strong evidence that points to the fact that because of our ESOP participation, our employee morale and productivity has improved and…
Pool equipment manufacturer Zodiac Pool Systems has purchased Grand Effects, maker of custom outdoor fire and water combination features. “Grand Effects enhances our premium product offering to Zodiac customers and gives them added options to create an incredible backyard experience for pool owners,” says Troy Franzen, managing director at Zodiac. “It’s a great fit because…
Custom Molded Products, a supplier of pool, spa and bath products, has acquired DEL Ozone Holding Company, a manufacturer of ozone and UV sanitization solutions for pools and hot tubs. “This will be a great benefit for both CMP and DEL Ozone customers,” says William Drury, CEO and president of CMP. “CMP is well-positioned to…