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Cloudy water, algae problems worse than expected
Aqua Magazine
Based on the many curative products and services in the market, likely no one will be surprised to hear pool owners continue to experience a significant number of problems with their water. But could that have the potential to aggravate consumers to the point of creating ill will and hindering new pool growth? Until now, it's been difficult to quantify the problem.
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Throwing shade in outdoor spaces
Aqua Magazine
With consumer confidence high, backed by a strong economy and a growing outdoor market, homeowners have turned their focus on their outdoor spaces.
The backyard oasis has become an extension of the home, as outdoor kitchens, furniture and other alfresco elements grow increasingly popular — a bottom-line benefit for pool contractors and retailers alike.
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AOP producer enters into 2 new collaborations
Pool and Spa News
Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) is making inroads into other product categories.
Clear Comfort, a manufacturer whose AOP systems incorporate hydroxyl radicals for sanitizing pools and spas, has recently entered into two collaborations.
Last week, Jacuzzi Hot Tubs announced that Clear Comfort AOP systems would be made available on some of its models.
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Google's shopping comparison draws justice department scrutiny
Bloomberg
U.S. antitrust enforcers are examining Google’s conduct in the online shopping comparison market as they continue their probe of the search giant.
Richard Stables, chief executive officer of the shopping comparison site Kelkoo Group, said he spent more than an hour with Justice Department officials on Thursday to discuss how Alphabet Inc. allegedly hurt his European-based business.
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How to keep your top talent from heading out the door
Entrepreneur
Talented employees are like wine — their value increases with age. Repeatedly losing them to other companies is a bad sign with all sorts of unpleasant implications. It may be that they're simply ready to move on, but if you wait till they leave to discover the particulars, you've robbed yourself of two things.
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The importance of email marketing and digital marketing strategy for your brand
Business 2 Community
Have you ever opened a marketing email and not immediately recognized what company it's from or the purpose of the email? It has no sales pitch or story or maybe it doesn’t even match their website? Sometimes it’s not their fault, they test their emails on desktops but don't realize their emails don't render correctly on mobile, the device that the majority of people now open emails on. Believe it or not, some companies don't even use email marketing and have no idea of the opportunity they are missing out on.
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Waterco’s award winning MultiCyclone is a brilliant revolutionary filtration device that works on the basis of centrifugal water filtration. It captures 80% of the dirt load before it ever reaches the media filter and is designed with no moving parts and no filter media to clean or replace.
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Fibre Tech provides a non-abrasive surface that reduces chemical and maintenance costs throughout its lifetime. Over thirty years of resurfacing throughout the nation. 25 Year Limited Warranty.
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4 changes CEO's must make to fully exploit the digitization of manufacturing
The Manufacturer
Digitization is transforming the very DNA of manufacturing, and business leaders must implement significant changes if they are to maximize the benefits and retain and grow market share.
Today, digitally smart manufacturers are gaining a competitive advantage by exploiting emerging technologies and trends such as digital twinning, predictive maintenance, track-and-trace, and modular design.
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An architect's dream: A swimming pool on the Astrodome
Houston Chronicle
The designers behind one of the proposals to strip the skin off the Astrodome, exposing the steel structure beneath it, were in town recently to stir up support for their admittedly ambitious plan.
Their vision, called A-Dome Park, would convert the Dome into a public space that would be programmed with activities and have a two-mile track for walking, jogging and cycling that would gradually spiral from the ground level to the top of the structure.
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Chlorine margins are shrinking. With Card On Guard you can earn $50 on every unit sold. Combined with the 50% of chlorine the pool owner still purchases from you, you earn more than selling chlorine alone.
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Pool Tiger benefits both Pool Builders and Owners:
Greatly Reduces Plaster Dust and Scaling
Protects Finishes & Reduces Warranty Callbacks
Lower Chemical Costs and Less Time Brushing
Works Well for Chlorine and Salt Systems
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PHTA Government Relations Update Dec. 4- Dec. 18, 2019
 This is PHTA's final Government Relations alert before the New Year! When we come back in the month of January, 37 states will convene for their legislative session. We encourage you to view all of the legislative, regulatory and local updates here. If you have any questions, comments or want to get more involved, please contact PHTA's Government Relations Associate, Brendan Scanland at bscanland@phta.org.
Here is what you need to know:
Alerts:
Legislation:
- A number of Florida pool and spa related bills have seen movement or have been prefiled. Check our spreadsheet to see those, and other important bills here.
Regulations:
- NV 53990:
The Nevada State Contractors' Board is discussing provisions related to disciplinary actions for contractor licensing, including pool and spa contractors.
- UT 53897:
The Utah Department of Health has proposed a rule related to the design, construction and operation of public pools throughout the state. Comments are due 1/14/2020 and stakeholders may request a public hearing. See the summary and bill link on our spreadsheet for more information
Local:
- See a number of new ordinances and other issues throughout localities in AZ, CA, DE, FL, MA, MN, and OH. Click here to check and see if your locality is being monitored!.
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PHTA Leadership Continues to Grow with Addition of Vice President of Marketing
PHTA
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announces the appointment of Janay Rickwalder, CAE as the new Vice President of Marketing, effective Jan. 2, 2020. She is the first person to hold this position under the unified organization. Rickwalder brings extensive strategic development and experience in association marketing and communication.
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PHTA Welcomes 23 Newly Certified Individuals
PHTA
Congratulations to the 23 individuals that earned their PHTA University certification this November! Earning your PHTA University certification is a great way to build your career. Check out PHTA University's winter training schedule that includes in person courses across the country, instructor led courses and 24/7/365 online self-paced courses. Several of our online courses give students the option to customize their training using modular learning. For more information, email PHTA University at phtauniversity@phta.org or call PHTA Education Coordinator, Ana Hernandez at 703.838.0083 ext. 127.
CBP Certified Pool & Spa Builder:
Christopher Dockery, CLE Outdoors, LLC; Denis Gauthier, K & C Land Design; Jerry Hammerschmidt, High-Tech Pools, Inc. and Mickey Smith, Sunpools
CST Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician:
Gabriel Blanchette; Charlie Bruan, Cricket's Pool & Spa World, Inc.; Steve Branz, Valley Aquatic Solutions; Homer Wixson, Pool Professionals of the Carolinas;
CMS Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist:
Ricky Barrett, Top-Notch Pool Management; Elijah Coleman, Top-Notch Pool Management; Thom Hodkiewics, Valley Aquatic Solutions; Michael Lyon, Top-Notch Pool Management; Bo Nicholson, Bonick Landscaping; John Terry, Yellowstone Club
CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician:
Don Blankenstein, F.R. Blankenstein; Jesse Burnett, Quick-N-Ez Concrete Creations; Marcus Diffley, Aquatic Life Pool & Spa; Jeffrey Ei, Allspacare; Corben Fournet, CorBeau Custom Pools; Jason Hartson, Odyssey Spas; Dylan Mize, Midwest Custom Pools; Alan Rohan, CorBeau Custom Pools and Gary Shemanski, Diamond Pool & Spa, Inc.
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