Underfunded SPEC Makes Plea For Survival

Barrett Kilmer
John Norwood, president of the California Spa and Pool Industry Education Council (SPEC), says the organization’s fundraising goals have fallen short in recent years and threaten the survival of... [More]

G3 Sells Out IPSPE Design School

Scott Webb
There has been a great deal of industry speculation about the potential strength of the upcoming IPSPE show in Vegas, but one indicator has turned positive. Registration for the Genesis 3 Design Group... [More]

Editorial: The CPSC's Stunning Vote

Scott Webb
Why? That was my first thought when I heard that the CPSC would reverse its decision, making previously unblockable drains blockable again. Nothing happened between the time the CPSC saw these drains ... [More]

CPSC Changes VGB Rule

Scott Webb
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to reverse its earlier ruling on unblockable drains under VGB. Before the vote yesterday, an approved ...

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Reminder: VGB Vote Tomorrow

Barrett Kilmer
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28, to reevaluate its current position that a pool with an unblockable drain cover does not require an additional... [More]

Update: VGB Vote Postponed One Week

Barrett Kilmer
The CPSC meeting and vote on the interpretation of an unblockable drain scheduled for Sept. 21 has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, Sept. 28. Carvin DiGiovanni, Senior Director, Technical & St... [More]

Crucial VGB Vote Wednesday

Scott Webb
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss and vote on a proposal to change VGB’s current definition of an unblockable drain. Currently, VGB defines a... [More]

Swimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation Funds Swim Lessons

Barrett Kilmer
The Swimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation funded swimming lessons at two Boys & Girls Clubs in Florida this summer.  Each club was given $1,000 to provide swimming lessons to elementa... [More]

APSP Builders Institute To Highlight IPSPE

Barrett Kilmer
In an effort to meet the specific needs of advanced pool/spa builders, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) will offer its flagship educational programs prior to the 2011 Int’l... [More]

Sunrise Purchases Dream Maker Sales Assets

Scott Webb
Sunrise Leisure Group (SLG) has announced the purchase of the Dream Maker branded sales organization and all associated assets. Several months after purchasing production assets from Leisure Bay Indus... [More]

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