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Title: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: hottubdan on August 14, 2018, 11:45:43 am
https://news.poolandspa.com/jacuzzi-plant-explodes-into-flames/

No one was hurt.
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Spatech_tuo on August 14, 2018, 01:18:44 pm
https://news.poolandspa.com/jacuzzi-plant-explodes-into-flames/

No one was hurt.

It really is lucky that no one got hurt considering the story mentions an explosion, concrete walls collapsing and the fire still burning 2 days later!
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Hottubguy on August 14, 2018, 02:52:03 pm
Saw that yesterday. Crazy. Product can be replaced but people can’t so luckily nobody was hurt. That’s some thick black smoke
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on August 15, 2018, 07:25:18 pm
  Really surprising no one was injured.   With Fair season upon us, that is going to hurt them a bit getting spa's built depending on the Damage. 
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Hottubguy on August 15, 2018, 08:21:25 pm
Yes it wil Jim. I’ve heard from some sources it did a number on mainly Sundance molds. Not sure if that’s accurate or not. They only have the one facility down there don’t they?
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on August 15, 2018, 10:09:58 pm
  As far as I know.  If they have two other lines available, suppose they could mix Sundance in.  That said if the actual molds are damaged, they are not so easily replaced or made in short notice..
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Sam on August 16, 2018, 01:37:36 pm
Not that I believe it but the article in Aqua magazine quoted one of their big whigs as saying it should have a negligible effect on lead times.
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Hottubguy on August 16, 2018, 10:40:58 pm
Not that I believe it but the article in Aqua magazine quoted one of their big whigs as saying it should have a negligible effect on lead times.


No way. Pictures and videos I saw they will be down for a bit
Title: Re: Jacuzzi factory fire
Post by: Forum Admin on August 17, 2018, 08:17:18 am
Jacuzzi provided WhatsTheBest-HotTub.com with a statement regarding recent events in Mexico.
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Statement from Jacuzzi on the Tijuana factory fire
A fire occurred in the rear of the company's Tijuana factory on Saturday, August 11 at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time. Thankfully, no injuries were reported on-site. Three employees conducting routine maintenance were present, evacuated and alerted first responders. The fire was contained by Saturday at approximately 6:00 p.m. Jacuzzi is working with outside experts to determine the cause of the fire. Some manufacturing equipment and supplies were damaged. The majority of the company's production capabilities remain intact. The front portion of the factory was inspected, granted a license to operate by the Tijuana Fire Department and was up and running again within two business days. Jacuzzi is grateful for the rapid action of the first responders and for the health and wellbeing of our local team.

About Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi is a manufacturer and distributor of bath and hot tub products, based in Chino Hills, CA. It operates factories in Europe, South America, Canada, the United States and Mexico.