American Granby acquires Wingmaster Plus


Photo courtesy American Granby Inc. (AGI)

American Granby Inc., will continue to offer contractor-grade pool and spa service tools and accessories from Wingmaster® Plus after acquiring the company in late 2011.

American Granby Inc., (AGI), a supplier of pool and spa products in Liverpool, NY, recently acquired Wingmaster® Plus Inc., which specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of specialty tools and accessories for servicing pools and spas.

All Wingmaster assets have been consolidated with AGI's central distribution facility in Liverpool. The specialty tool and accessory line, which includes anchor and shell extractors, universal keys for jets, nozzle and wall fitting installation and removal, templates stencils and deburring tools, have been sold through AGI since 2004.

According to AGI's website, pool service contractors and dealers can purchase these tools and accessories from any AGI wholesaler in North America. The product line can also be referenced through either www.americangranby.com or www.wingmasterplus.com.

 
 

February 9, 2012

Canadian pool show returns to Niagara Falls

Following rave reviews of the 2011 Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo in Niagara Falls, Ont., the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) has signed an agreement that will see the 2012 show return to the Scotiabank Convention Centre (SCCN) Nov. 26-29.

Read more...
 
First edition of ICC pool and spa code gets approval

A new comprehensive swimming pool and spa code to bolster pool safety and meet the requirements of the Virginia Graeme Baker Act will soon be available for adoption after the recent approval of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).

Read more...
 
NSPF instructor training classes available

Professionals looking to learn various teaching methodologies, learning theories, lesson planning, administrative policies and procedures and graded practical teaching exercises may wish to take a National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) 2012 instructor training class.

Read more...
 
Spider Tie signs Canadian distribution deal

Spider Tie, a division of Paladin Industrial, and a manufacturer of a concrete wall forming system for swimming pool construction in Millville, Utah, has signed an exclusive multi-year Canadian distribution agreement with Spider Tie Canada Inc., in Brampton Ont.

Read more...
 
Swimming pools popular in Super Bowl commercials

Commercials during the Super Bowl are almost as good as the game, and this year several advertisers used swimming pools, in one form or another, to help convey their message.

Read more...