When most in the industry think of swim spas, they picture the acrylic, portable units that took off in the early 2000s. But alongside that story — sometimes intersecting, sometimes running parallel — is another: the rise of swim machines.
When a new product takes off, it often inspires others to design accessories that enhance it even further. Take swim spas. Their rise in popularity has boosted sales opportunities not just for manufacturers but also for retailers. Still, their height — typically 53 inches or more — creates a challenge: How do buyers get in?
It’s been a long time since I’ve gone down a deep reporting rabbit hole, but I could not stop digging up nuggets while working on this story about the history of swim spas (to the detriment of all my other work).
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-6 2013 American National Standard for Residential Portable Spas and Swim Spas and is calling for participation in the new PHTA-6 standard writing committee.
May Manufacturing, a leading U.S. producer of hot tubs and swim spas, announced the appointment of Josh Cowley as CEO. The company produces Artesian Spas, Marquis Spas, Nordic Hot Tubs, TidalFit Swim Spas and Tropic Seas Spas.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-13 2017 American National Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas and calls for subject matter expert participation in the new PHTA-13 standard writing committee.
The committee will revise the standard, which addresses the efficient use and conservation of water for residential and public pools, spas, portable spas and swim spas. It is also intended to assist local jurisdictions and other regulatory bodies, where necessary, in their water conservation efforts during drought and impending drought conditions. The anticipated timeline for this project is a year.
All stakeholders, including pool builders, manufacturers, pool service companies, testing laboratories, certifying bodies, pool designers, public health and building code officials, local municipalities, pool and spa operators and the general public are invited to apply for the committee. Read more about how to participate in the process or apply for the committee here.
Interested parties who may not be subject matter experts or active users of the standard are encouraged to attend meetings as observers.
Stakeholders are also invited to submit change requests to the existing standard for inclusion in the revised standard. Change requests can be submitted here and must be submitted by May 14 to be considered.
Committee application forms must be submitted to the PHTA by May 14. For more information, visit the Participate in the Process page or phta.org/standards, or contact April Nowicki, PHTA manager of publications and standards development, at anowicki@phta.org.
Ohio Hot Tub & Sauna, formerly known as Ohio Pools & Spas, has announced the grand opening of its new Avon location and its official rebranding.
Jacuzzi is taking the health benefits of its swim spas a step further by introducing infrared and red light therapy technology.
Despite once being outliers, swim spas and cold tubs — also called ice baths or cold plunges — are emerging as popular products in the hot tub industry.
The sizzle of burgers on the grill, the aroma of hickory-sauced ribs from the smoker and cold drinks at the ready are all part of the typical backyard barbecue experience, but there’s a twist to this familiar scene.
MAAX Spas, a hot tub manufacturer in Chandler, Arizona, launched a new swim spa factory in Ottumwa, Iowa.