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Vance Gillette Retiring from Zodiac

Vice President of Business Development Vance Gillette, both an industry icon and friend of many in the pool industry, will be retiring from Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. effective April 1, 2013 after 36 years with the company and more than 47 years in the pool industry. He began his career with Arneson in 1966, selling pool cleaners over the phone for $3/hour.

Gillette has made endless contributions to the pool industry, to Zodiac, and most importantly, to those he has mentored throughout his years in this business. Known throughout the country as the number one advocate for the “positive pool experience,” Gillette is often asked to do speaking engagements for pool companies and industry associations with hopes that his attitude and drive will rub off on sales teams. His most recent speaking engagement was as the keynote at the MidAmerica Pool and Spa Show in January 2013 in the Chicago area. In 2012, Gillette was the recipient of the GAVA Inspire Award.

“Vance’s unbridled enthusiasm and contagious passion for supporting customers is second to none. We have been honored to have him as a senior leader of our company for so long. We have asked him to still stay on as a trusted advisor and friend to our company as he is irreplaceable,” says Bruce Brooks, CEO, Global Pool Care for Zodiac. “We ask everyone in the industry to join us at Zodiac in both thanking and congratulating Vance for all that he has accomplished and all that he has done for our industry, pool professionals and pool owners. We wish him nothing but the best for the future!”

Over the last couple of years Gillette has directly managed Zodiac’s buying group and Master Pools Guild relationships and has been very involved in several industry boards and associations. He intends to stay active in the industry part-time in an advisory role, but with retirement will gain the time to travel where he wants to go, starting with a cruise through the Panama Canal and a trip to Alaska.

About Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.

Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Zodiac Marine & Pool, S.A.S., is a global leader in swimming pool and spa products and services. The company’s comprehensive product lines are marketed under the leading brand names of Zodiac®, Polaris®, Jandy® Pro Series, Nature, and Cover-Pools®. Zodiac is the leading provider of premium, innovative pool and spa products and is committed to designing and producing the most energy efficient, earth-friendly pool products and systems available.

Learn more: www.zodiacpoolsystems.com or call 800-822-7933.

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760-230-2424
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AquatiCare™: Proactive Pool Maintenance You Can Count On

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AquatiCare™ is Landmark Aquatic’s newly enhanced preventative-maintenance program, built to keep your water safe, your systems reliable, and your downtime low. Customized service plans align with each facility’s unique needs, covering equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and precise chemical care. Water is your business; staying on top of it is ours. We get ahead of issues before they surface, so your water is ready for anyone, anytime.

With AquatiCare™ facilities get technicians that are factory trained, Certified Pool Operators (CPOs) that also receive continuous, certified training so technicians stay current on industry standards, safety protocols, and the latest technological advancements. AquatiCare™ also offers in-depth maintenance of chemical, deck and mechanical items to help extends equipment life, optimize water consumption, and create a more sustainable operation. AquatiCare™ packages are fully customizable, with maintenance visits scheduled to align with a facility’s specific needs.

Landmark Aquatic is a premier provider of commercial aquatic facility design, construction, and maintenance, with more than six decades of industry leadership. Serving clients nationwide, Landmark delivers construction-led solutions supported by its CPO-certified AquatiCare maintenance team, ensuring excellence “for the life of your pool.” Committed to the full lifecycle of every facility, Landmark prioritizes long-term partnerships while adapting to client needs through exceptional service, operational excellence, and forward-thinking solutions.

For more about Landmark Aquatic visit www.landmarkaquatic.com

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1-888-871-2887

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RB Retail & Service Solutions adds DocuSign to Software

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RB Retail & Service Solutions now offers DocuSign as an integrated feature in their pool and spa industry business software. This electronic signature and agreement platform lets you send, sign, and manage documents securely online, instead of using paper contracts. Integrated directly within the RB system so staff can work with contracts and request signatures without exiting the POS software. Allows users to send contracts (e.g., sales agreements, financing forms, service waivers), track status, send reminders and easily pull signed contracts attached directly to the customer. Provides security and compliance with encrypted documents and detailed audit trail.

RB Retail & Service Solutions provides point of sale and business management solutions for pool & spa and chimney & hearth retailers. The software was specifically designed with those industries in mind, taking into consideration the features that would be of most importance to those business owners. RB is a highly experienced and trusted authority in the industry and its software boosts profitability, competitiveness, work/life balance of owners and employees, efficiency, and the ability to make more informed, data-driven decisions about their business.

RB Retail & Service Solutions software was created over 20 years ago by a pool and spa professional to handle the diversity and complexity of the pool and spa retail, service, and construction business. Our software is continually enhanced, and further developed with suggestions and input from hundreds of pool and spa dealers throughout the United States and Canada. Call to schedule a demo.

To learn more or to schedule an online demo, call or visit their website:

(866) 933-9099

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BSquared offers New Free Standing Sunledge

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BSquared Pools offers a new freestanding sunledge that can be added to any outdoor living space! The new Free Standing Sunledge is a patent-pending product that gives consumers the benefits of a sunledge without the need for having a pool! Manufactured from the same pool-strength polypropylene panels used in its pool kits, this ‘plug-n-play’ solution can be used independent-of or in-combination-with a pool. Interior measures 72” x 82” with 235 gallons of water. Gentle overflow waterfall. Accommodates various pool loungers. Made in USA.

www.BSquaredPools.com

419-708-9631

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