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spnshowpreview 16-18 NOVEMBER, LAS VEGAS, USA
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Vegas show puts focus on ‘entrapment act’ Ideas programme at
The impact that the Virginia Graeme Baker Del Amo, from Pentair.
Expo ‘essential to
Pool and Spa Safety Act has had on the In addition to the products, a three-day
specialist pool trade in the United States series of 30-minute presentations will also
will be very plain to see in Las Vegas. take place in the pavilion. Over the course of
lift trade for 2010
As President Obama’s tough crackdown the show presentations designed to offer the The world’s largest specialist pool and spa
on swimming pools not complying to the latest guidance and support on how to deal trade is putting all its efforts into an
‘entrapment act’ closes pools through the with the entrapment problem will include: education and ideas programme which it
country, the Nevada trade show has Design for VGB Compliance hopes will spark off a recovery of business
allocated a complete section of the Retrofitting for VGB – What You See is in 2010.
exhibition to compliance-related product Not What You Get It is aiming to give industry
lines, such as anti-entrapment drain covers, VGB Compliance… and Energy Savings Too! professionals, builders and designers a
safety devices, fences and more. VGB Product Review by Lawson Aquatics fresh approach to pool design and upkeep
The VGB Education & Product Pavilion will Differential Hold Down Forces (DHDF) which will filter through to consumers and
leave visitors in no doubt of the importance VGB Compliance Verification encourage new 2010 sales.
of the new laws which many pool owners Organisers of the 2009 International
have been struggling to comply with. “The Act is a critical issue in the industry Pool, Spa and Patio Expo in Las Vegas
“The VGB Education & Product Pavilion right now and the pavilion will showcase admit that it has had to do something
is an important addition to the 2009 Expo,” products that can help professionals be sure special to try and give the industry a lift.
said Donna Bellantone, Show Director. “It’s their projects are compliant,” said Bill Expo spokesman Dan Patterson said:
a crucial topic for the trade and the Weber, President and Chief Executive of “The exhibitors and the dialogue that
pavilion should be a must-stop destination Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, takes place in the halls and on the stands
for pool owners, operators and the show’s official sponsor. “Those who have is essential and is the lifeblood of the show
maintenance personnel.” questions on how the VGB Act may impact but that’s an internal issue. We felt that
The VGB pavilion is sponsored by Pentair their businesses should visit the pavilion and after three very tough years for the US
Water Pool and Spa and Waterway Plastics. attend the vendor presentations.” pool trade we had to do something special
“The VGB Education & Product Pavilion This new area is free of charge for all to give the industry some fresh and
is a visionary endeavour that promises to registered attendees and open daily innovative thinking to take out to more
bring the VGB Act into focus,” said Carlos throughout the Expo. cash careful consumers.
“The future of trade shows all lover the
world now is not just how many exhibitors
US CONSUMER BODY TO HOLD HEARINGS
they attract. It is the responsibility to
attract visitors and educate and support
The powerful United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is to conduct public them with commercial lecture
hearings on the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. The news of the programmes which help, pool
investigation came on the eve of the Las Vegas show and comes at the end of four weeks professionals at the time when they most
of intense activity by enforcement officers who have closed swimming pools which have need support.”
failed to comply with the Act. The media storm throughout the country has ended with the Organisers have appointed the
consumer body CPSC conducting a public hearing to receive views from interested parties. internationally known pool design group
The commission has invited public participation in the hearing. Genesis 3 Design Group to a selection of
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