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Right Angles

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Clearwater Spas releases a plastic-framed swim spaBy Michelle L. Cramer When Clearwater Spas in Woodinville, Washington, moved into the swim spa sector, its chief engineer had never designed or built a swim spa. Wayne Bart had to learn about the spas’ function, and what people like and don’t like about

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Swim Spas Acrylobond, Clearwater Spas, Isotec International, Swim Spa 1200

One-Stop Shop

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

With the acquisition of Spa Parts Plus, Allied Innovations seeks to be preferred distributorBy Hannah Brashers Allied Innovations began in 1974 in San Fernando, California, when Len Gordon, creator of the first in-ground fiberglass spa, invented the air switch control. With this innovation, Gordon founded the Len Gordon Company. In

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Meet the 2020 SR Panel

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

David Isaacs Owner, Isaacs Pools & Spas; Bullfrog Spas of Tri-Cities Johnson City, Tennessee David Isaacs grew up in the pool and spa industry, eventually taking ownership of the family business, Isaacs Pools & Spas (founded in 1978), in 2016. Isaacs began working full time at the company in 2004

Posted in Current Issue, Insiders 21st Century Pools Spas, Angela Barta, Bullfrog Spas of Tri-Cities, David Ghiz, David Isaacs, Imagine Backyard Living, industry experts, Isaacs Pools & Spas, Michael Lahay, Scott Clark, Spas and More, SR Panel, The Spa and Sauna Co

Expansion Stars: Aqua Pros

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Working With What’s AvailableBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Ryan Feister Owner: Bob DavisVirginia: Bedford, Salem, Madison Heights and LynchburgAquaPros.comFacebookInstagramTwitterHot Tubs: MarquisSwim Spas: MarquisChemicals: BioGuardBackyard Living: Grills, wood stoves, fireplaces, fire pits Bob Davis hung up his spurs in 1982 to marry, settle down in Bedford, Virginia, and work for a

Posted in Current Issue, Features, Retail Stars Aqua Pros, BioGuard, expansion, Marquis, retail expansion, Retail Stars

Expansion Stars: LeisureTime Warehouse

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Back in the retail gameBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Kaitlin Walsh Owner: Ted DellasWickliffe, OhioLeisureTimeWarehouse.comFacebookInstagramHot Tubs: Master SpasSwim Spas: Master SpasChemicals: LeisureTime Warehouse (by N. Jonas)Accessories: Confer Plastics Ted Dellas started in the hot tub industry in 1988 with his first retail store in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. By 2007,

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