INDUSTRY NEWS approach to using resources across all markets. Rowan notes, “Peter’s emphasis on the growth of our European spa business has resulted in outstanding results in an extremely difficult economic environment. His strong commercial background in dealing with all types of retailers and distribution in a variety of industries—combined with his experience in product development and branded consumer products—makes him the ideal person to fill this critical role.” Prior to joining Jacuzzi, Munk was president and general manager for ACCO Brands for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and he was vice president of consumer products at Black & Decker Europe. Munk started his career with Colgate Palmolive in Scandinavia after studying business and economics in Denmark and the United Kingdom. He is a Danish national who speaks several European languages, and he has worked in Denmark, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Firetainment Appoints Sales Representation in North America Firetainment, Inc., producer of highquality fire tables and supplier of
fire-table cooking accessories, has announced that the company has expanded its network of sales representation throughout North America. Firetainment will be reaching retailers and dealers in the commercial out-
door markets by partnering with qualified sales representation. Firetainment has appointed Pinnacle Sales Group, a 24-person sales/marketing team known for high-end product lines and customer service. It also has appointed three expert manufacturers’ representatives: Gary Freeland & Company; Home & Hearth, Inc.; and Kaeco L.L.C. All of the sales representation was chosen with industry experience and highquality customer service in mind. With the new sales teams in place, Firetainment will be focusing on growing the brand and expanding sales. Since the launch of the all-season fire table, Firetainment has been seeing an increased interest in its products. With more versatility and convenience than traditional woodburning firepits, Firetainment tables offer the benefits of a firepit, but also many other features to complete the outdoor-living space. The tables are full sized, functioning as regular dining tables and offering a cooking mount and complete cooking package for preparing meals. The idea behind the fire table is that it has three functions in one: fire, table, and cooking (thus providing the ultimate entertainment experience). This concept continues to be the reason for consumer interest and for new marketing programs implemented by Firetainment.
Cal Flame in Pomona, California is Hiring a PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: Provides the BBQ Grills/Hardware Division with engineering and other technical support for the development of new products and overall quality improvement.
Selkirk Builds New Test Lab at Michigan Headquarters Construction is now complete on the 1,300–squarefoot test lab at the Selkirk Corp. headquarters in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. For many decades, contractors, engineers, and architects have come to trust Selkirk to engineer and manufacture products to the highest standards. The new lab is one additional way that Selkirk continues to build on this trust. This new, three-story addition was designed to make testing possible on test chimneys, vents, ducts, and accessories (for compliance, design spec- Selkirk Corp.’s new test lab in Grand Rapids, Michigan ifications, industry requirements, and standards). Having the lab in-house allows timely, cost-effective testing to ensure that every product meets all quality requirements and has the highest safety and performance ratings. Products used in the construction of the lab include a Milcor brand roof hatch and a damper and exhaust fan from Selkirk’s sister company, PennBarry. Since 1920, Selkirk has been a leading manufacturer of chimney, venting, and air-distribution products for the commercial and residential HVAC and hearth industries. Selkirk manufactures products in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For more information, visit www.selkirkcorp.com.
Cal Spas Announces New Operations Manager Cal Spas has hired Ted Helgert as the organization’s new operations manager. Helgert will be responsible for
optimizing the manufacturing operations and quality-assurance results of Cal Spas. With more than 20 years of spa-manufacturing experience from his tenure with Sundance Spas and L.A. Spas, Helgert joins Cal Spas with a
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY: • Provide timely support to manufacturing, distribution, vendors, dealers and product end-users to diagnose problems and implement solutions to resolve complaints and production problems. • Release Engineering Change Order to release new products, feature, components, sub-assemblies and assemblies. Also release test data, BOM, drawings, process sheets and owner’s manuals. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES • Must have BBQ Grills Gas Experience • BS in engineering field, BSME preferred • Must possess an above average proficiency in Solid Works, Auto Cad, and all MS Office applications. Detail oriented. • SOME INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package to include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) If interested email resume to: mvalenzuela@calspas.com
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background in senior- and executivelevel operations, manufacturing, and quality-assurance management. Helgert has a proven business record in the spa industry and has been critical to the success of many key
initiatives, including the launch of the ISO 9001 quality manufacturing process for Sundance Spas. His experience was successfully applied, over the past 7 years, in his role as vice president of operations for Therm Products. Helgert’s educational background is fundamentally rooted in manufacturing engineering. Helgert climbed into the ranks of management leadership with McDonnell Douglas in 1988. He entered into spa business management in 1993. His postgraduate technical training covers quality management, lean manufacturing, and compliance with government manufacturing standards. “I am excited about this role with Cal Spas,” Helgert says. “I look forward to working with and leading my team of peers into the already bright and positive future of Cal Spas. Together, we will focus on setting the bar for the development of our products and processes, while providing a rich and fulfilling work environment for our Cal Spas family of employees and dealer base.”