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Aristech: AVONITE Flexes on the Competition

Aristech Surfaces LLC has been manufacturing plastics and materials used in the creation of hot tubs for decades, since its initial launch of its AVONITE acrylic, 25 years ago. Today, the company is touting its latest innovation in surface material, the AVONITE Flex.

Marketing Current Issue

Drip It Like It’s Hot Tubs

A drip campaign is a series of automated emails sent to potential and current customers. Each message shares information that might be useful or interesting to the audience, based on a particular topic or customer activity.

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Accessories Current Issue

A&B Accessories: The New Guy

In May 2021 when Ryan Landwehr left Watkins Wellness, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hot tubs and aquatic fitness products, there was no game plan for what would come next.

Features Retail Stars

Patio Galaxy | The One Stop Shop

It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.

Backyard Living

Play it Again

Hot tubs and pools weren’t the only products to see a huge spike in sales. According to market research company NPD Group, sales of outdoor and sports toys saw a 53% increase in 2020, and while that spike may have died down, the demand seems to still be going strong.

Hot Tubs

InnovaSpa: The People’s Spa

While the French may be known for their high standards in everything from cuisine to luxury automobiles, they also have an adage: “Le meilleur est toujours le moins cher,” which roughly translates to “The best is always that which is affordable.” French Canadian hot tub manufacturer InnovaSpa is banking on this being a universal concept.

Coronavirus Stores

Galaxy Quest

It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.

Operations

Like Gas on a Fire

Annis tracks KPIs regularly through the company’s Evosus (business management and POP software made for the hot tub and pool industries) database, which it uses to run sales reports and manage accounting.