Hayward Holdings, a global leader in pool equipment and outdoor living technology, has announced its acquisition of ChlorKing®, a prominent figure in the U.S. market for commercial pool saline chlorinators and UV disinfection systems. This strategic move by Hayward enhances its technology offerings in commercial swimming pool water treatment, expands its range of commercial products, and reinforces its commitment to advancing sustainable water management and treatment leadership.
ChlorKing is recognized for its expertise in on-site chlorine generation, commercial saline systems, and UV disinfection systems designed for sanitizing swimming pools and other recreational water bodies.
Kevin Holleran, President and CEO of Hayward, expressed enthusiasm about integrating the ChlorKing team, led by Steve Pearce, into Hayward’s operations. Pearce has overseen ChlorKing’s establishment as a frontrunner in commercial pool and recreational water treatment. Holleran highlighted the acquisition as a testament to Hayward’s dedication to adopting technology that delivers sustainable, energy-efficient, and user-friendly solutions for both commercial pool operators and residential homeowners. Hayward looks forward to serving ChlorKing’s loyal customer base and partners, offering them expanded access to Hayward Commercial products as the company continues to expand its presence in the industry.
ChlorKing has achieved significant growth, particularly in commercial UV disinfection systems. Key products include commercial saline chlorinators, NEXGEN™ on-site chlorine generators, and SENTRY UV™ disinfection systems.
Steve Pearce, President and CEO of ChlorKing, emphasized the partnership with Hayward as a transformative opportunity for the company. With over 17,000 installations globally in commercial swimming pools and water parks, ChlorKing aims to leverage this collaboration to broaden its technological reach and provide even safer sanitization systems that reduce operational costs and enhance water safety for customers.
ChlorKing’s innovative NEXGEN chlorine generators, renowned for producing pH-neutral chlorine on-site using pool water, are complemented by the HYPOGEN® line of hypochlorous acid on-site generators, serving industries such as agriculture, food processing, and general surface disinfection.
John Collins, Hayward’s Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, expressed excitement about the acquisition, noting ChlorKing’s track record of innovation since 1999 in the commercial pool sector. Hayward looks forward to merging expertise with ChlorKing, maintaining operations at its Atlanta, Georgia facility, which houses manufacturing, product support, and administrative functions.
