InnovaPlas, a manufacturer of above-ground pool entry systems based in Sherbrooke, Que., has entered the roto-moulded, 'plug-and-play' hot tub category with the acquisition of Lumi-O International.

Kawartha Home & Property, a longtime Marquis Spas® dealer in Peterborough, Ont., was recently named the hot tub manufacturer's top Canadian vendor during its annual recognition of dealers and distributors.

The Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) has announced its 2010 affinity program, which covers a broad range of services offered at special member rates.

Current economic challenges and a greater focus on risks have spurred an increase in worldwide demand for pool- and spa-based educational programs, according to the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF).

Latham Splash Canada in Ajax, Ont., has named industry veteran Tim Golden as the company's new president.