HASA Acquires Salt-to-Bleach Manufacturer Chem Eleven
HASA, Inc., a top water treatment provider, acquires Chem Eleven Products, Inc. and related assets from FSTI, Inc.
Gold Medal Pools Dives into National Expansion with Atlanta Acquisition
Gold Medal Pools, a Texas-based pool builder, announced its largest acquisition, purchasing Atlanta-based Andy’s Pool Service.
Gold Medal Pools Expands Westward With Acquisition of Klapprodt Pools
Gold Medal Pools announced the acquisition of Klapprodt Pools.
Clear Comfort Announces Acquisition of Silver Bullet Water Treatment
Clear Comfort, a leading advanced oxidation process solutions company for recreational water, announced the acquisition of Silver Bullet Water Treatment, which provides AOP-driven solutions for agricultural, livestock drinking water and cooling tower applications. “By combining the strengths of Silver Bullet and Clear Comfort, we have created the world’s leading provider of AOP solutions for water…
Norwest Acquires Poolwerx
Poolwerx, has been acquired by U.S. investment firm, Norwest Venture Partners.
Fluidra acquires Taylor Water Technologies LLC
Fluidra, a worldwide leader in the pool and wellness industry and global manufacturer of equipment and connected solutions, today announced it has acquired Taylor Water Technologies LLC, a leading US-based manufacturer of water-testing solutions. Taylor joins Fluidra’s family of already distinguished brands, including Jandy, Polaris, iAquaLink, and SR Smith. Founded in 1930 and based out…
Pleatco Filtration being sold to Pentair
Align Capital Partners, the company that currently owns Pleatco Filtration, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Pleatco to Pentair plc. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Pleatco is a leading aftermarket-focused manufacturer of highly engineered clean air and pool and spa water filtration technologies that helps protect people, processes and the environment. ACP acquired Pleatco…
Fluidra Acquires CMP
In March, Fluidra, manufacturer of pool and wellness equipment brands like Jandy and Zodiac, announced its acquisition of Georgia-based Custom Molded Products (CMP), manufacturer of pool and spa components. CMP brands include SpaMaster, DEL, Bobé and Brilliant Wonders. With manufacturing and distribution facilities in multiple U.S. and Chinese locations, CMP products are supported by distributors…
Clearon Acquires AquaFinesse
Clearon Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of trichloroisocyanuric acid and sodium dichloroisocyanurate, has acquired AquaFinesse LLC, the manufacturer of water treatment chemistry that loosens biofilm and prevents its regrowth. AquaFinesse was founded and developed by Jan de Rijk in the Netherlands. His company has sold AquaFinesse in Europe since 2006 and the United…
Hayward Industries Acquires Paramount Pool & Spa Systems
Hayward Industries signed a purchase agreement for Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc. (known more readily within the industry as Paramount Pool & Spa Systems), which is set to close in August. Paramount, established in 1964 by George Ghiz, has spent more than 50 years working toward a reputation synonymous with service, quality and innovation. While known…
Building a Name for Namco Again
Dominic Radocchia had a vision when he opened Connecticut-based Namco in 1962 — a vision that spanned more than four-decades. His family-run pool and spa retail business grew to more than 30 stores and a loyal customer base by 2005 when Radocchia sold the company to a private equity firm, staying on as CEO and…
Hayward Buys pHin
[The pHin product has been discontinued by Hayward as of December 20, 2021] Hayward Industries, Inc. acquired ConnectedYard, Inc., the company behind the pHin Smart Water Care solution. “The pHin Water Care solution is an innovative, breakthrough technology created to make the management of pool and spa water chemistry easier and more accurate using smart…