From some of the most significant mergers and acquisitions in recent times to industry forecasting and aquatic standards, Waterlines has delivered an abundance of breaking news in 2017. Many feature articles in Pool & Spa Marketing also captivated readers ranging from retail sales techniques and technical case studies to design/build techniques and service technician best practices.
Here are the year’s top trending news stories and feature articles:
Top 10 news stories
- More Ontario hydro utilities join PHTCC Poolsaver variable-speed pump rebate program
- Pool pump motors recalled due to electrical shock hazard
- Investment group acquires Hayward Industries
- Jacuzzi acquires Hydropool Hot Tubs
- Small changes in swimming culture can help reduce urine in pools
- Fluidra, Zodiac merge to create global aquatics business
- Last year’s surge in pool installations expected to spill over into 2017
- Montreal municipality prohibits diving board use
- Acapulco Pools achieves IHSA certification
- Outdoor pools in Niagara Falls in dire straits
Top 10 feature articles
- Increasing showroom sales by creating the ultimate customer experience
- Slatted pool covers eliminate the confines of symmetrical designs
- Two naturally based ways to remove grease from pool water
- Building the UBC aquatic centre
- Advice for service pros dealing with pesky vinyl liner stains
- Stainless steel pools makes their mark in the Canadian aquatics sector
- A look into the effectiveness of below-ground solar heating systems
- The benefits of building homes and pools concurrently
- Leveraging technology in the outdoor design process
- Indoor living goes outdoors
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