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International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo Elevates Industry Interaction Through Increased Education and Engaging Experiences
Las Vegas, NV (December 12, 2023) – The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo, (PSP/Deck Expo) successfully concluded the three-day annual event on November 15. Organized by Informa Markets, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA®), PSP/Deck Expo utilized 141,500 NSF of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The energy on the show floor was palpable, bringing together more than 9,900 registered professionals, connecting established and emerging brands with thousands of buyers and engaging in a full range of education led by renowned industry experts. More than 440 companies displayed the latest products, services and technology for the pool, spa, patio, outdoor living and decking industries, including prominent suppliers Pentair, Trex, AquaStar Pool Products and BioLab.
“PSP/Deck Expo stands as the industry’s largest meeting place, fostering collaboration through the wide range of exhibiting brands and extensive learning opportunities,” remarks Kris Osterbusch, Show Director. “Year after year, the event serves as the nexus where suppliers and attendees converge to forge new deals, partnerships and gain valuable connections. The expo floor resonated with vibrant energy, providing a platform where buyers delved into cutting-edge products and technologies for all pool, spa, patio, deck needs and beyond.”
PSP/Deck Expo introduced new pathways for engagement through the return of the interactive Power Panels, held in conjunction with conference programming and covering four important topics: Builder, Service, Retail and Decking. Esteemed experts shared insights on emerging technologies, economic trends and the current state of the industry. The Decking Power Panel took place at the all-new Outdoor Living Stage and featured decking professionals discussing trends, current challenges and future solutions.
“Deck Expo is not just an event—it’s the lively heartbeat of our industry,” shares John Lea, NADRA member and speaker for four education sessions, including the Decking Power Panel. “It is where decking pros come together to create not just partnerships, but lasting friendships.”
New introductions to the 2023 edition of PSP/Deck Expo included Blossom & Lead, a curated show floor education area focusing on the advancement of women in the pool and hot tub industry, and the Retail Innovation Zone, an immersive experience demonstrating the power of a customer-first retail store.
“The conference rooms were abuzz as professionals actively sought solutions to contemporary challenges,” notes Sabeena Hickman, CAE, President & CEO of PHTA. “This edition of the Expo uniquely elevated the experience, offering exceptional networking opportunities and enriching educational sessions.”
A highlight of the event, the Innovative Product Showcase, recognized new and noteworthy technologies. Over 30 products were submitted to the showcase, and the winning products were chosen through an onsite and online vote.
Winners include:
- Most Innovative Products for Pool and Backyard Construction Professionals: The Shelf Lounger, GPM Manufacturing
- Most Innovative Products for Retailers: Chill Springs All-In-One Cold Plunge, GPM Manufacturing
- Most Innovative Products for Service Professionals: Filter Preaux System, Filter Preaux
- Most Innovative Deck or Patio Products: Color Grey, Accoya
PSP/Deck Expo 2024 will return to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, November 9-14, 2024. For more information, visit www.poolspapatio.com.
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AquatiCare™: Proactive Pool Maintenance You Can Count On
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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RB Retail & Service Solutions adds DocuSign to Software
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
Monroeville, PA
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BSquared offers New Free Standing Sunledge
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.
419-708-9631
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