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Zodiac announces training program schedule

November 24, 2016

Zodiac Pool Systems Inc., has announced the dates for its technical training program, called ‘Zodiac Academy,’ which is designed to provide industry professionals with knowledge on product installation, operation, service, repair, and troubleshooting.

Small custom pool installation fits the bill

November 15, 2016

When this author first visited this project site in Richmond Hill, Ont., he was perplexed with respect to where exactly the pool would be installed. The estate was quite wide; however, it was not very deep and the property lines were irregular. Further, there were significant elevation changes throughout and the homeowner had already hired a landscaping firm to design the backyard which originally did not include a pool.

Today’s hot tubs are no longer just a box of hot water

November 15, 2016

Hot tubs have come a long way over the past 30 years. From being constructed of brown marble fibreglass with only five or six jets for hydrotherapy, today’s hot tubs have morphed into new, sophisticated designs with an array of internal components and colours meant to bring hot water therapy to a whole new level. While hot tubs have changed, the desire for a complete backyard retreat is still at the forefront of every consumer who purchases one. Their interest has since waned from the old-style gazebos or wooden surrounds with wine racks which required staining and meticulous care. The consumer is not happy with a wood gazebo or just a cheap, plastic step; they are looking for a complete transformation of their backyard.

Centralized purchasing: Taking business operations to a new level of efficiency

November 15, 2016

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, centralized purchasing has become integral to business success. It eliminates redundant and duplicated efforts and creates opportunities for combining departmental purchases to qualify for volume discounts and decreased/eliminated shipping costs. Centralized purchasing also makes it easier to create and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers. Volume purchasing means better prices, greater discounts, and more agreeable terms can be obtained. Further, volume deliveries also help to cut down on staffing costs involved to move and store goods. Fortunately, the technology incorporated into today’s business software allows pool and hot tub retailers to automate much of this work as well as integrate these purchasing systems with accounting and stock control, making centralized purchasing key for specialized retailers to compete against big-box stores.

Making pool water maintenance easier for service professionals

November 15, 2016

Enzymes have evolved over the years to a point where there are now specific products based upon the needs of each and every body of water. Today, there are two different types of enzyme products available for use in the pool and spa/hot tub industry—broad spectrum produced through a fermentation process is one, while limited capacity commercially manufactured then blended enzymes are another. Both will provide visible results, but they work differently based upon how they are made.

Take the 2016 Salary Survey

November 15, 2016

For eight years running, Pool & Spa Marketing has conducted a survey of the country’s aquatics industry to provide an analysis of Canada’s builders, designers, service professionals, retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and the community in which they work. We’d love your input and insight. All entries must be received by Monday, December 19, 2016. We’ll use your completely anonymous answers to not only provide a state of the industry, but also see how things might have changed over the last few years. A full report will be published in the April issue and also be made available online.

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Zodiac announces training program schedule

Small custom pool installation fits the bill

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