The swim spa market has seen a shift in consumer trends. “[Consumers] don’t need a big pool,” says Rob Santos, product development manager at Pomona, California–based Cal Spas. “They want something smaller, and we’re a perfect fit.” After suffering through an economy that triggered widespread resizing and re-evaluating, spa buyers are ready to explore swim…
The Legend Series line of hot tubs from Master Spas has been around for many years, but this high-end line of premium products recently got a boost from the company’s relationship with Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps. With the economy rebounding and consumer increasingly aware of healthcare and wellness issues, Bob Lauter, CEO of Master…
Twenty-five years ago, Angie Pettro wanted to make her hot tub smell nice — but a lack of options and an abundance of chemicals stood in her way. Today, Spazazz has become a go-to brand for spa aromatherapy. Pettro, president of the Lindon, Utah–based company, recalls those early days and the industry’s reaction to her ideas…
Memphis Wood Fire Grills, with its standalone and built-in models designed to deliver flavor without the fuss, can help fuel the at-home cooking trend. The Bloomington, Minnesota–based company is a division of long-time OEM manufacturer Dalsin Industries. In 2009, Dalsin developed its own consumer product and launched an early foray into wood pellet stoves. Sharla…