PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Coleman Spas to be Manufactured by LMS, Inc., Corporate Parent
of Cal Spas
Pomona, Calif.,
October 9, 2009 — LMS, Inc., the corporation that manages Cal
Spas, OC Hot Tubs, Cal Flame, Cal Heat, Cal Designs and Cal
Patio, announced today that it will begin manufacturing and
distributing spas under the Coleman Spas brand, marking the
beginning of a new chapter in Coleman history. Plans are already
underway to launch an all new 2010 lineup and an interactive
website for Coleman Spas. The addition of the Coleman Spa line
to LMS’ already strong collection of home resort product brands
secures LMS’ position as the manufacturing leader in spas and
hot tubs.
“Coleman is the
number one brand in outdoor recreation with more than an 85
percent brand awareness among all consumers,” said Casey Loyd,
LMS President. “Coleman is a brand that consumers know and
trust. We are proud to carry on that legacy with an all new
Coleman Spas lineup that is quality built and backed by our
national service network.”
“Coleman and LMS
are a natural fit,” said Sam A. Solomon, Coleman President and
CEO. “We each make it easy and fun for people to enjoy each
other in the great outdoors. LMS is a natural choice for Coleman
Spas. They are the number one brand in home resort products and
our preferred partner.”
The new Coleman
Spa line will be manufactured in Pomona, Calif. at LMS’
state-of-the-art 1 million square foot manufacturing
headquarters. Coleman hot tubs will be produced to order and
will ship within 5 days of order receipt—the fastest
manufacturing turnaround in the industry. Coleman Spas will be
backed by a national service network and the new lineup will
feature a variety of models to fit any home, including 8’ and 7’
spas in bench and lounger configurations plus specialty spas.
The 2010 line of Coleman Spas will officially become available
this November.
ABOUT LMS, INC.
LMS, Inc., is the
corporate parent of Cal Spas®, OC Hottubs®, Cal Flame®, Cal
Heat®, Cal Designs®, Cal Patio® and now Coleman Spas®. LMS
started nearly 30 years ago as a material handling and
manufacturing component supplier. In 1995, LMS purchased Cal
Spas with a greater vision of creating a family of outdoor
products that would transform any backyard or garden into a
destination for relaxation, enjoyment and entertainment. The
resulting brands, collectively known as the Cal Spas brand
family, have earned worldwide recognition and have transformed
LMS into the #1 Global Manufacturer of Home Resort Products. LMS
is a privately held company with holdings in real estate,
intellectual property, manufacturing and aviation.
ABOUT COLEMAN
As an
international leader in the innovation and marketing of outdoor
products, The Coleman Company Inc. helps people have fun and
make memories by providing the gear integral to their favorite
outdoor experiences. The company’s products include its
legendary lanterns and stoves, as well as coolers, tents,
sleeping bags, airbeds, backpacks, furniture, and grills under
its Coleman® and Exponent® brands. Additionally, the company
provides flotation devices, towables, rainwear, waders, hunting
and fishing gear as well as safety and survival equipment under
its Stearns®, Sevylor®, Sospenders®, Hodgman®, Mad Dog Gear®,
Nevin® and Helium® brands. Founded in 1900 and based in Wichita,
Kan., Coleman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jarden
Corporation.
Contact: Anamaria
Bearden |
abearden@calspas.com
| (909) 623-8781
ext. 582