The National Plasterers Council 31st annual conference held February 12-14, 2020, in Houston is another event providing value-adding educational opportunities for pool companies. Register at npconline.org Why you should attend the NPC Conference “I attend the NPC conferences for the educational opportunities. They’ve been the most valuable for me.”Patty ConeOwner, Oregon Pool PlasteringBeaverton, Oregon “I…
Swimming pools are not one-size-fits-all when it comes to design, and most certainly not when it comes to their care. The structure, mechanisms and sanitizing systems all contribute to determining the best water care method, and many industry veterans agree the care of a pool hinges on one crucial stage: The startup. “Proper pool startups…
*Sponsored Content*by PoolPro on behalf of the NPC QEP Co., Inc. has been a corporate member of the National Plasterers Council for more than 15 years. “They support the industry with education, act as a watchdog for industry and political issues, support education charities for the next generation — all while working for the betterment…
The National Plasterers Council recently released a brand new consumer-focused website: NationalPlasterersCouncil.com. This new site is designed to show various pool finishes; teach pool owners the proper start up, care and maintenance of their pool; and create a path for them to find an NPC member for their next project. NPC will continue to maintain…
The National Plasterers Council announced today that industry leader, Greg Garrett, died on August 20. “The entire NPC family mourns the loss of this larger-than-life man who dedicated his career to the swimming pool industry, was a true industry unifier and leaves behind a magnificent legacy,” the NPC press release said. “We extend our deepest sympathies to…
I recently read a quote that I can’t stop thinking about, from the book Widgets by Rodd Wagner: “Your people are not your greatest asset. They’re not yours, and they’re not assets.” That’s probably something many of us have said, in all sincerity, to point toward how much employees mean to our organization. But, wow,…