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“Family has always been a number one priority of mine. Coming from a family of six, I appreciate the importance of togetherness and the enjoyment it brings. In understanding that my customers share these values with me, I strive to make the purchasing and maintenance of a hot tub as worry-free as possible. The easier a hot tub is to operate, the more time there is to spend relaxing and taking pleasure in from those around you.  It is imperative to me that my products are built with the best quality components worldwide, have competitive warranties, and guarantee the lowest operating costs on the market. “

It is very easy for Chris Shaw to be this optimistic, considering the success Polar Spas has seen in the Canadian marketplace. In March of 2005, when Shaw became the President of Polar Spas in Edmonton, the business had just celebrated its 27th year as a major competitor in the hot tub industry.

Shaw’s vision for Polar Spas has always been to keep the family business feel started by the original owners back in 1978. “I have employed both my sister and brother to help keep this vision alive. Working with family helps to keep the store running smoothly and allows me to focus more of my efforts on customers.”

Shaw’s concerns for quality lead him to recently re-brand the Polar Spas’ name. He introduced many new products including; far-infrared saunas, custom made-to-order billiard tables, and industry leading tanning beds.

As his company flourishes, Shaw hopes to open more stores across the country. “Community involvement is very important to me. I take pride in giving to both local charities and the bigger ones. In return, I just want to be able to share my products with these communities and eventually the rest of Canada.”

With the store open seven days a week, Chris Shaw tries to make himself and the Polar Spas staff readily available to their consumer market. He encourages everyone to stop by the showroom, and get in some hot water with a Polar Spa!