Anthony Sylvan Accepts Reality, Does a 180 and Decides to Embrace Fiberglass Pools

Anthony Sylvan Accepts Reality, Does a 180 and Decides to Embrace Fiberglass Pools

Ahhhh, isn't it funny how a bad economy forces businesses to be honest with every component of their company? Such was the case recently as Anthony Sylvan Pools, the second largest installer of inground concrete pools in the United States, decided to integrate fiberglass swimming pool construction into their business model. Obviously, I don't fault Sylvan for doing this. In fact, I'm just surprised they were living in denial for these past 10 years. But as I've already mentioned, slower sales will certainly cause a business to accept the reality and trends within the marketplace. In their new fiberglass pool website, Sylvan states:

  "Anthony & Sylvan Pools has built quality in-ground swimming pools and spas throughout the United States for over 60 years. Not only do we offer concrete pools, but many of our markets can also take advantage of beautiful fiberglass pools.

Fiberglass pools are durable, long-lasting and typically are installed much faster than concrete swimming pools. Fiberglass pools come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Anthony & Sylvan Pools builds inground fiberglass pools in the following areas: Virginia Beach, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Atlanta Georgia and Charlotte North Carolina."

What makes me snicker about Sylvan's sudden appreciation for fiberglass is that for many years they have, or at least their sales people have, talked rather poorly of fiberglass swimming pools. After having gone head to head with an Anthony Sylvan salesperson at least 100 times in the past 9 years, I've heard some hilarious statements, with the top 3 being:

• 1. You don't want fiberglass, it will pop out of the ground! (still my all time favorite)
• 2. You don't really have a pool unless it's concrete.
• 3. Fiberglass pools aren't really pools. (huh????)

So, considering Anthony Sylvan subscribes to this blog(Hi guys!), I have an open question and invitation for them:

Will you now admit that fiberglass pools are the wave of the future for the residential pool industry in the United States(as they already are in Australia)? And what took you so long?? Please feel free to leave your comments below..........

As always, happy swimming everyone!!

Marcus Sheridan, http://www.poolschool.us/