Garry Goncalves — 30 Under 40 2025
Garry Goncalves began his career at Viking Spas in 2017 in production. Within a year, his skills and attention to detail earned him a move into the purchasing and inventory management department as an assistant.
Industry Grapples with Tariff Unknowns
Weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has announced and enacted a variety of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The original tariffs — 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on imports from China — have been delayed or modified, creating more uncertainty for the hot tub industry.
Tyler Waters — 30 Under 40 2024
Tyler Waters’ name seems almost destined for the hot tub industry, and he joined it at a pivotal moment — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Rethinking the Sales Role
I recently had a flashback to when I started my sales career in the pool and spa industry in the early ’80s, and I noticed how much the industry has evolved.
Coast Spas: Into the Current
In the late 1980s, Coast Spas started as a retailer in the hot tub industry. However, in 1997, the company pivoted into manufacturing, a decision that laid the foundation for its trajectory of innovation and growth.
Core Covers Acquires Prestige Spa Covers
Core Covers has announced the acquisition of Prestige Spa Covers, allowing the company to provide a more comprehensive range of high-quality spa covers and related outdoor solutions.
Episode #51, Design with a Purpose, with Vic Walker and Allen Kalkomey from CMP
Allen Kalkomey We’ve all become keenly aware of supply chains in 2020 — from toilet paper, to groceries, to all the…
Jacuzzi’s Tijuana Factory Suffers Fire Damage
On August 11, a fire started in the rear material storage area of Jacuzzi’s Tijuana, Mexico manufacturing facility. While an…
Sunbelt Spas Evolves Again
The spa gods tried their very best to kill Sunbelt Hot Tubs. The company’s four-decade evolution from local retailer to…