The industry association, IPPCA, met in Orlando in November to elect officers, attend seminars and meet with manufacturers at the large tradeshow held in conjunction with the IA. It was a four-day event and filled to the brim. See who was selected as the 5-Star Contractor of the Year and much more.
Read MoreThe Product of the Year 2012 competition yielded two outstanding winners, one in each major category – Pond Equipment and Pond Product. Each is a new and unique addition to the industry. See who won here.
Read MoreFire and Water Fountain, new trend in the pond and water feature industry. Take a look at one we found in New Orleans.
Read MoreKoromo is a beautiful combination of two other koi varieties – Asagi and Kohaku. There are three major types of Koromo, which are Ai Goromo, Sumi Goromo and Budo Goromo. The reticulation on the scales is key to this variety. Take a quick look at what you should look for in Goromo and details to share with your customers.
Read MoreWe are fortunate to have many great industry experts who share their knowledge with the rest of us freely. In the last issue of POND Trade, Rick Smith talked about “Networking Your Way to New Customers.” Another avenue of networking is by using “Meet-Up,” the Online group-building site. Getting together with your peers provides a chance to exchange ideas, discuss construction problems, new products, marketing, -– virtually any challenges or joys we share while running our businesses. Help strengthen this industry either by creating and attending Meet-Ups or participating in other industry events.
Read MoreWe were lucky to be able to attend this year’s Water Garden Expo, a popular distributor show ‘n tell. See what you missed, and enjoy the photos.
Read MoreNothing stimulates sales like new products. See the dozens of new products recently released by our industry’s leading manufactures. The product challenge winners and all entries, including contact information are listed here. Congratulations to Fielding Pump Company for taking the Overall Winner Award for their new ShinMaywa Norus XP Pump.
Read MoreBanners to increase your business – how to use them and tips on how to make them ie your message, location, colors, fonts and graphics.
Read MoreThere are not a lot of people working in this industry who, for the past 20 or so years, have been at it longer or had a greater impact on all of our businesses then Fred Bell. Fred recently announced his retirement as an independent sales rep from Firestone Specialty Products. The road he has taken to get here is loaded with milestones…
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