Hayward buys Poolvergnuegen

Global pool equipment manufacturer Hayward Industries has acquired Poolvergnuegen, a leading manufacturer and marketer of pool cleaners, including The PoolCleaner brand.

Hayward CEO Robert Davis says they are delighted to acquire Poolvergnuegen.

“The company has developed a wonderful business with a strong presence in the Western US and certain international markets,” he says. “Outstanding technology, robust and reliable products, together with a clear customer focus has enabled Poolvergnuegen to grow into a leading company in the pool cleaner category. The addition of Poolvergnuegen products is highly complementary and synergistic to Hayward’s product portfolio and global footprint, offering our customers greater choice and value.”

Davis says the transaction supports Hayward’s long term strategic development plan for expanding globally while strengthening its product line, especially in its core space of automatic pool cleaners.

“Poolvergnuegen and its brand The PoolCleaner are recognised for their technology, quality and innovation. We believe that by combining resources, expertise and technology we will see further strengthening of the brand and accelerated growth with our joint customer base.”

Poolvergnuegen President and CEO Dieter Rief says he is excited to see Poolvergnuegen enter its next phase of growth within the Hayward family.

“We have respected Hayward for many years and expect that our products will grow even faster as part of this global business.”

The PoolCleaner comes as a two-wheel or four-wheel suction cleaner, as well as a four-wheel pressure cleaner.

Poolvergnuegen is pronounced pool-fair-gnyoo-gen and means "pool pleasure" according to their website.

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