Tracy Hall’s sales career began in the publishing industry, but a ski accident and back surgery altered her course. Not only was she prescribed hot water therapy for her back, but while recuperating she also helped a friend sell hot tubs at a few events in 1995. The industry drew her in. In the ’90s…
Hydropool Hot Tubs in Mississauga, Ontario, hired Crystal Lengua, then just 19, as a receptionist in 2003. Lengua’s heart, however, was set on a marketing position, she says. She spent the next five years in evening college courses for business-related certifications. During that time, she was promoted to marketing coordinator. During the 2008 recession, Lengua…
In May, SMP Specialty Metal Products Inc., released its new and improved cover lifter, the Visionlift Boomerang. The lifter removes the need to drill a secondary location into the spa; instead, it slides into the company’s current Vision mounting bracket, and provides a combined 220 pounds of hydraulic assistance. It also brings the cover all…
I was about halfway done writing this column when I got the news that Jacuzzi had purchased Hydropool. That changes things a bit, doesn’t it? I had been planning to write about living in community — your business, your customers and your employees — working to help one another. There’s an interesting synergy and responsibility…
ON JUNE 29, Chino Hills, California-based Jacuzzi Brands LLC announced it had purchased Mississauga, Ontario-based Hydropool Hot Tubs and Swim Spas. Bob Rowan, CEO of Jacuzzi, says his company was specifically looking to grow its swim spa business. “[Swim spas] are something we’ve been watching for a number of years,” Rowan says. “A very tiny…