News and product introductions in the outdoor recreation category including pools, spas, saunas, hot tubs and more. en-us http://www.casualliving.com/community/Spas/47525.html?nid=3882 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:10:51 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6670618.html?nid=3882 Proven as a key international trade show for a third consecutive year, MAISON&OBJET outdoor_indoor will again bring all the comfort of home into the open air at its Sept. 4-8 showing at Paris Nord Villepinte. An all-new show design and the presence of the cream of the crop in design are expected. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:33:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6655252.html?nid=3882 In 2002, only 15% of new pool installations were salt water. Today, an estimated 70% of all new pools are being built with electrolytic chlorine generators and the nation has more than 1.3 million salt water pools. It’s not surprising, really. Swimmers love the soft, silky feel of salt water, which is gentler on eyes and skin compared with traditionally sanitized pools. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6654386.html?nid=3882 NSF International is reminding owners and operators of seasonal public pools that new legislation, which took effect in December 2008, now requires them to install anti-entrapment devices that meet the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBPSSA) before opening for the season. The Act was adopted to help protect children from life-threatening injuries and deaths from potentially dangerous pool and spa drains. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:48:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6638970.html?nid=3882 Pristiva Inc., a new subsidiary of Compass Minerals, recently launched the Pristiva Advanced Two-Step System for the start-up and maintenance of salt water pools. The products will be sold exclusively through professional trade channels. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:27:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6628928.html?nid=3882 Tarson Pools & Spas built a pool for a home featured on a recent episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:53:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6625111.html?nid=3882 Bullfrog Spas International is ringing in the New Year with new features, enhancing options and upgrades to its line of portable spas powered by JetPak technology. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:12:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6621787.html?nid=3882 Attendees of the recent 2008 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo cast votes for the best new products at the show’s New Product Pavilion. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:56:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6621786.html?nid=3882 Hot Spring Spas has created Limelight hot tubs, a line of modern, innovative and fully featured hot tubs. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:53:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6620172.html?nid=3882 Jacuzzi showcased several new products during the recent International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, including the J-1000 Hot Tub Control System and TuscanStone cabinetry upgrade for its J-400 Collection of hot tubs. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:33:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6617927.html?nid=3882 Cal Spas unveiled several products across various categories during the recent International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Las Vegas. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:11:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6617067.html?nid=3882 With energy-efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly pool/spa maintenance, equipment and construction growing in demand, the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo presented the latest product innovations Nov. 18-20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:06:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6614605.html?nid=3882 Watkins Manufacturing, makers of Hot Spring Spas and Caldera Spas, received the Crystal Workplace Excellence Award in the large company category from the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:30:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6612592.html?nid=3882 Not long ago, the number of grill companies exhibiting at the International Pool and Spa Show could have been counted on one hand. Today, several dozen grill manufacturers will connect with attending dealers at the combined International Pool, Spa & Backyard Expo. The concentration of these companies in the Backyard Expo area of the show makes it convenient for pool retailers to explore the... Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6612593.html?nid=3882 Only 12% of the nearly 14,000 U.S. consumers answering the exclusive Casual Living and HGTV survey currently own a spa, but nearly one-third plan to buy a spa. And the prospective customers are significantly younger than the current owners — 25% of spa owners are under age 45, compared with 37% of those planning to buy one. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6612595.html?nid=3882 On the decline since 2004, hot tub sales have been weathering a downshift long before the recent economic crisis; however, those in the industry are remaining optimistic the category has room to grow. Some retailers, in fact, still are reporting decent numbers as consumers revisit a version of the cocooning trend noted after Sept. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6607815.html?nid=3882 The Coleman Company has signed a licensing agreement with Living Water Products to manufacture hot tubs and spas. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:24:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6607375.html?nid=3882 The Genesis 3 Design Group will offer a series of educational classes and special events in conjunction with the 2008 International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo next month. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:39:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6590809.html?nid=3882 Bullfrog Spas International has partnered with the member-owned buying group with 212 vendors specializing in the swimming pool and spa industry. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:43:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6578450.html?nid=3882 A number of early exhibitor commitments and show enhancements promise to make the 2008 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo a productive market for both buyers and exhibitors. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:29:00 PST http://www.casualliving.com/article/CA6571216.html?nid=3882 Watkins Manufacturing announced it is among the first hot tub manufacturers to meet the current Title 20 energy standards. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:30:00 PST