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LOCAL CALDERA SPAS DEALER RECEIVES RETAIL EXCELLENCE AWARD

MARTINIQUE BY CALDERA NAMED CONSUMERS DIGEST BEST BUY

TRADEWINDS SPAS NOVI SHOWROOM NOW IN CITY CENTER PLAZA

"SPA-CIFICS" What's hot in hot tubs

TRADEWINDS SPAS OPENS NOVI LOCATION

LOCAL CALDERA SPAS DEALER RECEIVES RETAIL EXCELLENCE AWARD
Utica and Novi MI, February 20, 2008 - Tradewinds Spas, a spa and sauna retailer located in Utica and Novi, has been awarded the 2007 National Outstanding Service Department Award. Every year Caldera Spas, one of the world’s most trusted spa brands, selects dealers who excel in retailing. Tradewinds Spas was chosen among Caldera hot tub dealers worldwide.

“It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge Tradewinds as the recipient of the National Outstanding Service Department award. This team of professionals has proven to be outstanding retailers and are most deserving of this prestigious award,” said Mike Dunn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Caldera Spas.

Keith Wingfield, owner of Tradewinds Spas, said that not only are we honored to be recognized for this award, but we are also energized to make 2008, a great year for Caldera Spas. “As a conscientious retailer, we want our customers to take pleasure in owning their Caldera spa, whether it’s for the health benefits or for the pure enjoyment that comes with hot tub use for years to come.”

For more information about Tradewinds Spas, visit the company’s website at www.tradewindsspas.com.

About Caldera Spas
Caldera hot tubs are widely distributed throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Established in 1976, Caldera Spas – one of the world’s most trusted hot tub brands – was acquired by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation in 1999. Watkins is a division of Masco Corporation (MAS=NYSE), a Fortune 500 firm whose quality products include Delta faucets, Merrillat cabinets and Behr paints. More information and Caldera spa dealer locations are available online at www.calderaspas.com or by phone at 800-669-1881, ext. 4379.

MARTINIQUE BY CALDERA NAMED CONSUMERS DIGEST BEST BUY
January 5, 2007 - Exciting News!...Consumers Digest, a highly respected authority on value in the consumer marketplace, recently named the Martinique hot tub a Consumers Digest Best Buy! The Martinique was recognized in the Mid-Range category for its many popular spa features and superior performance at a great value.

See a full line of quality Caldera Spas and Helo saunas at your local Tradewinds Spas and Building Services showroom. Convenient locations include Novi and Utica, Michigan. Tradewinds has served southeast Michigan for over 25 years.

Tradewinds Spas and Building Services is a family owned and operated business offering a wide variety of products and services including Caldera Spas; custom decks, spa gazebos and patio designs; Helo Saunas, basement finishing; landscape design and installation; pool and spa chemicals and supplies; and parts and service.


TRADEWINDS SPAS NOVI SHOWROOM NOW IN CITY CENTER PLAZA
NOVI, Michigan October 1, 2006 – The doors opened today at Tradewinds Spas and Building Services new showroom in Novi, Michigan. The Novi spa and sauna dealership has relocated to the City Center Plaza at 25875 Novi Road just south of Grand River. Other businesses in the plaza include Buy the Bottle, Calico Corners, Panera Bread and Scott Trades.

"We have enjoyed an increased demand for our products and services from customers in the western counties of southeast Michigan. The new Novi showroom allows us to display and even wider array of products than was possible in our old building on Grand River. City Center Plaza offers convenient access and parking. The new showroom is only a 15 to 30 minute drive from surrounding counties via major expressways. We look forward to serving our west side customers with the same high levels of product quality, convenience and service we have been providing out of our Utica location for over 25 years," said Keith Wingfield, owner of Tradewinds.

Tradewinds Spas and Building Services is a family owned and operated business offering a wide variety of products and services including Caldera Spas; custom decks, spa gazebos and patio designs; Helo Saunas, basement finishing; landscape design and installation; pool and spa chemicals and supplies; and parts and service.

"SPA-CIFICS" What's hot in hot tubs
As featured in Home Spotlight, Volume 7, Issuer 13, July 2003
Article reprinted courtesy and with the permission of Specialty Communication and Hometown Communications Network.

Ah, spas ---- relaxing, soothing, romantic, fun. "The home spa is a quiet spot to get away from everyday things," says Keith Wingfield of Tradewinds Spas in Utica and Novi. "It offers the chance to spend a few minutes without a newspaper or TV, It draws couples and families together; it's relationship enhancing.

"And," he adds, "there's a great ambience on a snowy night in December to be sitting in a spa."

A spa can be thought of as an investment in good health. Not only does it provide relief of tension, spa hydrotherapy is recommended for people with arthritis and rheumatism.

"We're not saying it will heal," Wingfield says, "but it offers health benefits as well as fun and enjoyment."

Relaxing in your own spa is definitely a stress-buster. And even though there are many models and options from which to choose, buying a spa shouldn’t be nerve-racking. Simply remember a few guidelines while wading through the choices.

First, Wingfield emphasizes the importance of choosing a product from a manufacturer with established credentials and a reputable dealer.

As for the spa itself, He says, "Full foam filling the inner structure is very vital. Quality insulation means energy efficiency. This makes the spa economical and easy to use year-round."

Before buying a spa, make sure to take the "wet-test." Spend time in the water filled model. (Tradewinds will even stay open after normal business hours to give shy customers more privacy.)

"That's important in making a selection," says Wingfield. "Experiencing the various sizes, shapes, seating arrangements, how the plumbing and jetting locations relate to comfort."

Selected models include lounge seating that allows the user to completely recline. Certain models also come with an "arm chair" containing jets at the hand and wrist, providing a kind of massage for people with carpal tunnel problems.

"Portable" spas are the most popular with Tradewinds customers.

"That doesn't mean you can just pick up and move them around," says Wingfield. "But it does mean that necessary plumbing and electric components are self-contained. So basically they stay in one place and are permanent, but you can take them if your move to a new home."

Tradewinds offers spas ranging in price from $3000 upward to $12,000.

"Spas make a chic hideaway in your own backyard," Wingfield says. "It's like having a year-round vacation, a bit of a tropical retreat."

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TRADEWINDS SPAS OPENS NOVI LOCATION
NOVI, Michigan – October 1, 2002 – The doors opened today at Tradewinds Spas and Building Services newest location in Novi, Michigan. The showroom and warehouse facility is located at
41787 Grand River between Novi and Meadowbrook roads.

"We have enjoyed an increased demand for our products and services from customers in the western counties of southeast Michigan. The new Novi showroom is located in one of the fastest growing areas of the region and easily accessible via major expressways. We look forward to serving our west side customers with the same high levels of product quality, convenience and service we have been providing out of our Utica location for over 25 years," said Keith Wingfield, owner of Tradewinds.

Tradewinds Spas and Building Services is a family owned and operated business offering a wide variety of products and services including Caldera Spas; custom decks, spa gazebos and patio designs; Helo Saunas, basement finishing; landscape design and installation; pool and spa chemicals and supplies; and parts and service.