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Spas
Arctic Spas consequently boasts a range of ‘ firsts ,’ having pioneered several innovations that ensure owners of hot tubs can maximize the fun and relaxation they reap from the products . It comes as no surprise that the company ’ s innovations have led to numerous awards , including EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019 .
Dennis Kellner , President and co-owner , sits down with Manufacturing Today to discuss the evolution of Arctic Spas and why
its people are to thank for the company ’ s success . “ My partners , Darcy Amendt and Brent Macklin , and I took over operations in 1997 , just three years after the foundation of Arctic Spas ,” Dennis opens . “ We had an existing relationship with the previous owner as we had backgrounds in the retail industry and had already been buying and selling Arctic Spas products .
“ Although we didn ’ t have direct manufacturing experience , we were asked
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