Press Release – Thursday Pools’ Executives Attending Mid America Pool & Spa Show – 1/19/13
Thursday Pools at the Mid America Pool and Spa Show Thursday Pools US and Canadian executives will be attending the Mid America Pool & Spa Show January 21-24, 2013. The show will be held at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg Illinois. The objective is to participate in seminars, review exhibits and meet with current and potential Thursday Pools dealers. Mike Vokey, Director of Thursday Pools Canada says, “given the close proximity to our Canadian customers, many of our Canadian dealers will be attending and we will be comparing notes from the seminars.”  Continuous improvement and learning is part of the culture at Thursday Pools so we can provide the best quality and service to our dealer network. Ed Vondell
Read MoreThursday Fiberglass Pools and Dogs
What do Thursday Fiberglass Pools and dogs have in common? They both love water. Thursday Fiberglass Pools and dogs go well together. Dogs can swim in the pool without worry, not like your neighbors vinyl liner pool. Strong and durable fiberglass is harder than a dogs nail, so if your dog takes a dip it won’t poke a hole through the wall or steps. Have fun with your kids and pets this summer with a Thursday Fiberglass Pool in your backyard. Ed Vondell – Thursday Pools LLC – 1/14/13
Read MoreThursday Pools Press Release – Best Diving Rectangular Pool 2013
Thursday Pools is honored to have our Monolith model named Best Diving Rectangular Pool for 2013 by Marcus Sheridan of River Pools and Spas. Connect to his blog to read more… Thursday Pools strongly recommends that diving boards and slides not be installed or used with its pools, given the inherent dangers associated with diving boards and slides in residential pools. If despite this warning and recommendation, the owner decides to install or use a diving board or slide, Thursday Pools further warns that diving boards and slides require minimum depths and distances and must be installed and used in strict compliance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications and ANS I/NSPI, ANS I/APSP, and ANS I/APSP/ ICC standards. The owner is responsible for making sure the pool is appropriate for diving boards and slides and otherwise meets all standards for diving pools.
Read MorePress Release – Thursday Pools Implements Owens Corning Fiberglass 12/19/12
Press Release – Thursday Pools Implements Owens Corning Fiberglass 12/19/12 Thursday Pools has recently implemented the use of 100% Owens Corning® OVC™ Reinforcements  – Advantex® Fiberglass in their pool manufacturing. This is a major improvement in quality and environmental stewardship says Bill Khamis. Advantex® is both an E-Glass and a Boron Free Corrosion-Resistant E-CR Glass. It provides: Increased mechanical properties compared to an E-Glass Has the corrosion resistance of an E-CR Glass Made in North America Thursday Pools implemented the new Corrosion Resistant fiberglass, which adds another layer of protection against osmotic blisters. In addition to using Vinyl Ester Barrier Coat, Thursday Pools uses Advantex® Boron Free E-CR Glass instead of the industry standard E Glass. It may cost more but we know the advantages outweigh the additional cost says Gene Foster.  E-CR Glass is corrosion resistant and therefore is used in a variety of extreme applications such as environmental tanks with acid or caustic solutions
Read MoreThursday Pools Press Release – CMEP and Bradbury’s Waterin’ Hole Visit
Thursday Pools Press Release – Key Employees Visit Cummins MidRange Engine Plant (CMEP) in Columbus Indiana 12/15/12 Key employees from Thursday Pools visited Cummins MidRange Engine Plant as a part of our benchmarking activities. The employees looked for best practices in the areas of safety, quality and productivity. Several items were observed which will be applied to the Thursday Pools Operating System (TPOS). Operator cross-training was discussed as a way of continuous improvement in the area of quality. Principal Bill Khamis was impressed with the plant floor organization examples which mimic current stations in the Thursday Pools production area. An additional stop was made in Columbus at Bradbury’s Waterin’ Hole, one of Thursday Pools dealers. Ray Bradbury and Roy West received the group and welcomed us with open arms. The Waterin’ Hole is an impressive dealership, with a broad array of spas, outdoor furniture, grills, fireplaces and models of the Thursday Pools product line. Our thanks to Ray and Roy for their hospitality and we look forward to a great pool season in 2013.
Read MoreThursday Pools LLC and Backyard Leisure Team Up
Backyard Leisure of Terre Haute, Indiana and Thursday Pools teamed up on Friday September 21 and 22 at the Vigo County Fairgrounds. The Pool and Spa Sale was a slam-dunk during the two-day event. Many people interested in a swimming pool from around Central Indiana and Illinois showed up to learn and look at the beautiful pool models offered by Thursday Pools. Earl Michels ,Owner, and his team at Backyard Leisure along with Gene and Kathy Foster and Ed Vondell answered questions, gave cost estimates and educated people about the advantages of one-piece fiberglass pools. This event not only generated leads, educated customers, and provided budgetary quotes but it also help build our relationship with a valued Thursday Pool dealer. Gene Foster, Sales Director, said, “we strive to make our Thursday Pool dealers successful, giving them support at local sales events is one small way we help”. Ed Vondell, Co-Owner, was very pleased with the quality of potential customers and the professionalism of the Backyard Leisure staff. “They did a wonderful job of explaining their process and set up dates to survey the potential customers yards in order to refine the quote”. This is one example of Thursday Pools commitment […]
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