A new, accredited continuing-education course offered by Napoleon aims to give industry professionals a deeper understanding of gas hearth appliances, which have been outselling traditional wood-burning fireplaces in the marketplace, in recent years. The online course, Gas Hearth Appliances: Enhancing Living Environments, can now be found at AEC Daily’s online…

The 2011 International Pool/Spa/Patio Expo, the annual trade show and conference for the pool, spa, and backyard industry, exceeded the expectations of both attendees and exhibitors. Total attendance was 9,717, a 5% increase over the 2010 show. Attendees represented all segments of the industry, including pool/spa builders, retailers, service companies,…