Episode 224: Raypak - 70 Years of Heating Innovation with Justin Reyes & Gavin Chaze

Episode Summary:  Today, we sit down with Justin Reyes and Gavin Chaze of Raypak Pool & Spa, the world’s leading manufacturer of copper finned boilers and heaters and, since 1953, the industry standard for pool heating technology. Justin is the company’s Associate Marketing Manager while Gavin serves as Regional Sales Manager for California.  Raypak’s state-of- the-art Oxnard facility prepares the company to meet ever-increasing demands as the company continues to grow. They seek not just to provide innovative and intuitive products, but also to serve as an educational resource to pool professionals and even homeowners.  Listen in as Justin and Gavin dive deep into the multifaceted products and services offered by Raypak. They speak of the company’s early beginnings since its founding in 1947 as purely a manufacturer of boilers and space heaters, before penetrating the pool industry six years later.  They also discuss how Raypak is leading the industry via its collaboration with innovation insiders on the best way to design products that improve the quality of life of both pool owners and servicers.  Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:  01:19 - Justin and Gavin’s journey in the pool industry  10:53 - How Raypak got started  18:32 - Discussion on boilers and space heaters  30:26 - Raypak moves into the swimming pool space  32:58 - The AVIA  43:04