Manufacturers & Brands
The brands pool & spa owners actually recognize — equipment and chemical — and the parent & umbrella companies behind them. 103 brands across 10 tracked parent groups.
Brands people know
| Brand | Category | Known for | Parent / owner | Ownership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&B Brush | Accessory | Family-owned maker of professional pool/spa brushes, pads, and handles since 1949. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Aiper | Cleaner | Fast-growing maker of cordless robotic pool cleaners (Seagull, Scuba lines), launched 2019. | Shenzhen Aiper Intelligent Co. | Private | China |
| Air Supply of the Future | Equipment | Manufacturer of spa/hot-tub air blowers and aeration systems (Ultra 9000, Galaxy, Max Air). | Independent | Private | United States |
| Aladdin Equipment Company | Fittings/Plumbing | Maker of replacement pool/spa parts (O-rings, gaskets, baskets) and Magic Lube sealant since 1950. | Independent | Private | United States |
| American Granby | Fittings/Plumbing | Distributor of pool/spa, pump & well, irrigation, and plumbing fittings since 1962. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Anderson Manufacturing | Testing | Pool leak-detection and pressure-testing tools (Leakalyzer, Leakmaster, LeakTrac). | Independent | Private | United States |
| API Water Care Products | Chemical | Maker of E-Z POOL and EZ SPA once-a-week water-care programs and specialty chemicals. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Applied Biochemists | Chemical | Professional pool/spa algaecides, clarifiers, and water-treatment chemicals. | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Aqua Creek Products | Safety | Family-owned maker of ADA-compliant pool lifts and aquatic-access equipment since 2002. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Aqua Silk | Chemical | Chlorine-free pool sanitizer system; a GLB/Sigura chemical line. | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| AquaChek | Testing | Leading consumer pool/spa test-strip brand (7-way, TruTest); a Hach product line. | Hach Company | Subsidiary | United States |
| AquaFinesse | Chemical | Biofilm-removing water-care chemistry for spas and pools. | Clearon Corporation | Subsidiary | Netherlands |
| AquaPill | Chemical | Single-dose pool/spa treatment pills (WinterPill, SpringPill, clarifiers). | Bio-Lab (KIK Consumer Products) | Subsidiary | United States |
| AquaPro Systems | Equipment | Pool pumps, filters, heaters, and air blowers; now under Intermatic. | Intermatic | Subsidiary | United States |
| AquaStar Pool Products | Safety | VGB-compliant anti-entrapment main-drain/suction covers and fittings. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Baquacil | Chemical | Chlorine-free biguanide (PHMB) pool sanitizer system, marketed as gentler on skin, hair, and swimsuits than chlorine; sister spa line BaquaSpa applies the same chemistry to hot tubs. | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Beatbot | Cleaner | Premium cordless robotic pool cleaners (AquaSense line); VC-backed startup. | Independent | Private | China |
| Bel-Aqua Pool Supply | Other | Northeast US wholesale pool/spa equipment and chemical distributor (est. 1955). | Heritage Pool Supply Group | Subsidiary | United States |
| Betta | Cleaner | Solar-powered robotic pool surface skimmers (Betta SE, Betta SE Plus) that float on the water and collect floating debris on solar-charged battery power. | Instapark | Private | United States |
| Bio-Dex Laboratories | Chemical | Professional-grade pool/spa specialty chemicals (stain/scale removers, enzymes, clarifiers). | HASA | Subsidiary | United States |
| BioGuard | Chemical | Flagship dealer-exclusive residential pool chemical brand, known for its 3-Step pool care program and ALEX water-analysis software used by certified dealers. | Bio-Lab (KIK Consumer Products) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Blue-White Industries | Equipment | Chemical metering/dosing pumps and flowmeters; family-owned since 1957. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Boxer Adhesives | Accessory | Vinyl adhesives for pool-liner/raft repair (including underwater) since 1950. | Union Laboratories | Private | United States |
| Cargill Salt | Salt | Pool salt (Diamond Crystal); the salt division of Cargill. | Cargill, Incorporated | Subsidiary | United States |
| Celatom | Other | Diatomaceous earth (DE) filter aid for pool DE filters. | U.S. Silica (EP Minerals) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Century | Motor | Electric motors for pool pumps, HVAC, and industrial use; formerly an A.O. Smith brand. | Regal Rexnord | Subsidiary | United States |
| CMP (Custom Molded Products) | Fittings/Plumbing | Pool and spa fittings, jets, returns, and water features; Georgia-based manufacturer. | Fluidra | Subsidiary | United States |
| Confer Plastics | Accessory | Above-ground pool ladders, steps, and entry systems; family-owned since 1973. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Coral Seas | Chemical | Pool algaecides; maker of Yellow Out and Green to Clean. | Bio-Lab (KIK Consumer Products) | Subsidiary | United States |
| CuLator | Chemical | Metal eliminator / stain preventer using Chelok polymer to remove metals from pool water. | Periodic Products | Private | United States |
| DEL Ozone | Equipment | Ozone and UV/AOP sanitization systems for pools and spas (via CMP). | Fluidra | Subsidiary | United States |
| DuraChlor | Chemical | Stabilized granular/tablet chlorine and balancers; a Haviland Pool & Spa brand. | Haviland Enterprises | Subsidiary | United States |
| Fight Fire First | Safety | FireFighter1 hose kits that convert a pool pump into a fire-defense water source. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Filbur | Accessory | Replacement pool/spa filter cartridges and DE grids; aftermarket filtration brand. | Independent | Private | United States |
| First Choice | Chemical | Pro-only private-label line of pool chemicals, equipment, and supplies. | United Aqua Group | Private | United States |
| FROG (King Technology) | Chemical | Mineral-based pool and spa sanitizing systems (Pool FROG, Spa FROG, FROG @ease) that use prefilled cartridges of minerals plus low chlorine to reduce chemical use. | King Technology | Private | United States |
| Gladon Company | Liner | Pool wall foam, vinyl liner accessories, and the original pool cove; since 1971. | Independent | Private | United States |
| GLB | Chemical | Pool water-care chemicals (clarifiers, balancers, algaecides), in market since 1956. | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| GLI Pool Products | Liner | Custom inground vinyl pool liners, safety covers, and accessories. | Latham Group | Subsidiary | United States |
| Global Pool Products | Accessory | US-made ADA-compliant pool lifts, slides, ladders, rails, and diving boards. | Independent | Private | United States |
| H2Flow Controls | Equipment | Flow measurement and control gear; maker of the FlowVis flow meter. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Halco Lighting Technologies | Lighting | Specialty pool/spa/landscape lighting (ColorSplash, J&J Electronics); pool line acquired by Hayward in 2022. | Hayward | Subsidiary | United States |
| Hammerhead | Cleaner | Portable battery-powered professional pool vacuums. | Independent | Private | United States |
| HASA | Chemical | Liquid chlorine / bulk sodium hypochlorite (Sani-Clor) for pool, spa, recreational, industrial, and municipal water treatment. | Independent | Private (Wind Point Partners) | United States |
| Hayward | Equipment | Residential and commercial pool equipment — pumps, filters, heaters and heat pumps, robotic cleaners, salt chlorine generators (Aqua Rite), automation, and LED lighting. | Independent | Public (NYSE: HAYW) | United States |
| HPI (Hinspergers Poly Industries) | Safety | Family-owned maker of polyethylene safety/winter pool covers (Yard Guard, Polar-Guard). | Independent | Private | Canada |
| HTH | Chemical | Major retail pool-chemical brand built on calcium hypochlorite ('High Test Hypochlorite') shock and chlorine, plus test strips, sold through big-box and mass retail. | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| inSPAration | Accessory | Leading spa/hot-tub liquid aromatherapy and fragrance products. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Intex Recreation | Accessory | Above-ground inflatable/frame pools, inflatable spas, and floats; US/Canada distribution arm. | Intex (global group) | Private | United States |
| IPS Corporation | Fittings/Plumbing | Maker of Weld-On solvent cements and PVC plumbing adhesives; acquired by Centerbridge in 2021. | Centerbridge Partners | Subsidiary | United States |
| J Plus Products | Other | Pool accessory maker listed by retailers (e.g., CoverBlast nozzle); limited public information. | Independent | pending | pending |
| Jack’s Magic | Chemical | Pool/spa stain and scale identification, prevention, and removal products. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Jandy | Equipment | Pool pumps, heaters, and automation | Fluidra | pending | Spain (Fluidra) |
| Kemp USA | Safety | Lifeguard/EMS and water-safety equipment plus pool maintenance accessories. | Independent | Private | United States |
| KoolGrips | Accessory | Soft, zippered neoprene comfort covers that slip over metal pool and spa handrails to shield hands from sun-baked heat or winter cold while adding nonslip grip. | Independent | Private | United States |
| LaMotte Company | Testing | Water-testing reagents and instruments (incl. WaterLink systems); family-owned, founded 1919. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Lasco Fittings | Fittings/Plumbing | PVC/CPVC pipe fittings; acquired by Westlake’s NAPCO Pipe & Fittings in 2021. | Westlake (NAPCO Pipe & Fittings) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Leisure Time | Chemical | Spa/hot-tub water-care chemicals (sanitizers, shock, chlorine-free Free system). | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Little Giant | Motor | Pumps (sump, utility, pool/spa, aquarium); acquired by Franklin Electric in 2006. | Franklin Electric | Subsidiary | United States |
| Main Access | Accessory | Pool floats, loungers, and LED accessory products; Avon, Ohio. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Maytronics (Dolphin) | Cleaner | The Dolphin line of robotic pool cleaners for residential and commercial pools; one of the largest robotic pool-cleaner makers globally. | Maytronics Ltd. | Public (TASE: MTRN) | Israel |
| Natural Chemistry | Chemical | Enzyme/specialty pool & spa water-treatment chemicals; a former NC Brands line. | Bio-Lab (KIK Consumer Products) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Nature2 | Chemical | Mineral (silver/copper) sanitizer system; a Zodiac brand under Fluidra. | Fluidra | Subsidiary | Spain |
| NeuTerra | Lighting | Smart app-controlled LED pool/spa lights; Dallas, Texas. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Ocean Blue Water Products | Accessory | Pool floats, safety float lines, chlorinators, and water-sports products. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Olympic | Other | Swimming-pool and deck paints/coatings (Zeron, Poxolon 2); by Kelley Technical Coatings. | Kelley Technical Coatings | Private | United States |
| Orenda | Chemical | Proactive pool water-chemistry programs and dosing products. | HASA | Subsidiary | United States |
| OREQ | Accessory | Pool/spa maintenance equipment, chemicals (ClearVIEW), and water/fire features; since 1972. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Pentair | Equipment | Pool & spa equipment — especially variable-speed pumps, filters, heaters, and pool automation/control systems — alongside broader water-treatment products. | Independent | Public (NYSE: PNR) | UK (plc); US ops (MN) |
| Perma-Cast | Fittings/Plumbing | Pool ladder/handrail anchor sockets, anchors, and anodes. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Plastiflex | Accessory | Global hose-system maker including swimming-pool cleaner/vacuum hoses. | Independent | Private | Belgium |
| Pleatco | Accessory | Replacement pool/spa filter cartridges; acquired by Pentair in 2021. | Pentair | Subsidiary | United States |
| Polaris | Cleaner | Automatic pool cleaners | Fluidra | pending | Spain (Fluidra) |
| Pool Breeze | Chemical | Pool sanitizers, balancers, and water-care chemical systems. | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Pool Season | Chemical | Private-label pool chemicals (chlorine tablets, shock, balancers); ownership unverified. | Unknown | pending | United States |
| Poolguard | Safety | Pool, door, and gate safety alarms; made in USA since 1982. | PBM Industries, Inc. | Private | United States |
| Poolife | Chemical | Dealer-exclusive professional-grade pool-chemical program built around calcium hypochlorite (Cal Hypo) chlorinating systems and shock, sold only through authorized Poolife dealers. | Sigura (Solenis) | Subsidiary | United States |
| PoolStyle | Accessory | POOLCORP private-label pool accessories, maintenance tools, and chemicals. | Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Rainbow | Chemical | Rainbow 300/320 automatic in-line chlorine/bromine feeders; a Pentair line. | Pentair | Subsidiary | United States |
| Saftron | Safety | Non-corrosive (rust-free, non-conductive) polymer handrails and ladders. | Independent | Private | United States |
| SeaKlear | Chemical | Chitosan-based pool/spa water clarifiers and phosphate removers. | Bio-Lab (KIK Consumer Products) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Skimlite | Accessory | USA-made telescopic pool poles, skimmer nets, and maintenance tools (since 1954). | Independent | Private | United States |
| SmartPool | Accessory | Aftermarket robotic cleaners, solar heating, NiteLighter lights, and safety alarms. | SPQ Brands | Private | United States |
| Solaxx | Equipment | Saltron salt chlorine generators and Resilience-series salt chlorinators. | AquaComfort Solutions | Private | United States |
| Southern Grouts & Mortars | Other | Maker of Diamond Brite exposed-aggregate pool finishes (SGM, Inc., since 1978). | Independent | Private | United States |
| SpaGuard | Chemical | Dealer-distributed spa and hot tub water-care chemical brand engineered for high spa temperatures, including bromine, chlorine, and Soft Soak care systems. | Bio-Lab (KIK Consumer Products) | Subsidiary | United States |
| SR Smith | Accessory | Pool rails, ladders, slides, diving boards, and deck equipment | Fluidra | pending | United States (Fluidra) |
| Stenner | Equipment | Peristaltic metering/dosing pumps for chemical feed; Jacksonville, FL, since 1957. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Super-Pro | Fittings/Plumbing | Aftermarket pool/spa replacement parts and fittings; a POOLCORP private-label line. | Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Superior Pump | Motor | Maker of utility, sump, and automatic pool-cover pumps; Saint Paul, MN. | Pedrollo Group | Subsidiary | United States |
| Swimline | Accessory | Family-owned maker of pool floats, inflatables, and toys (HydroTools). | Independent | Private | United States |
| Taylor Technologies | Testing | Professional pool/spa water-testing kits and reagents (industry-standard K-2006). | Fluidra | Subsidiary | United States |
| The VacDaddy | Cleaner | Corded handheld portable pool vacuum with vacuum-to-waste. | Advanced Pool Technologies LLC | Private | United States |
| U.S. Motors | Motor | Electric motor brand including pool/spa pump motors; made by Nidec. | Nidec Motor Corporation | Subsidiary | United States |
| U.S. Seal Mfg | Motor | Major US supplier of replacement mechanical pump seals, including pool/spa pump seals. | John Crane (Smiths Group) | Subsidiary | United States |
| Ultimate Pool Tools | Accessory | Maker of HyperPole carbon-fiber telescopic pool maintenance poles; San Diego. | Independent | Private | United States |
| Unicel | Accessory | Leading maker of aftermarket replacement filter cartridges and D.E. grids. | Meissner Mfg. Co. | Private | United States |
| United Chemical | Chemical | Specialty pool algaecides/chemicals (No Mor Problems, Poly 60, Yellow Treat). | Independent | Private | United States |
| US Salt | Salt | High-purity evaporated salt producer supplying water-softener and pool salt. | ContextLogic Holdings | Subsidiary | United States |
| Vinyl Works Canada | Accessory | Maker of resin above-ground pool accessories: ladders, steps, entry systems, fence kits. | Independent | Private | Canada |
| Waterway | Fittings/Plumbing | Family-owned (since 1973) maker of pool/spa pumps, filters, jets, skimmers, and fittings. | Independent | Private | United States |
| WYBOT | Cleaner | Fast-growing maker of cordless robotic pool cleaners; reported as a leading brand globally in cordless pool-cleaning robots. | Tianjin WYBOTICS Intelligent Technology | Private | China |
| Zodiac | Cleaner | Pool cleaners and water sanitization | Fluidra | pending | Spain (Fluidra) |
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Parent & Umbrella Companies
The corporate groups behind the brands above — chemical umbrellas (Sigura/Solenis, Bio-Lab/KIK, HASA) and equipment families (Fluidra, Pentair, Hayward, Latham), plus the distributor POOLCORP.
| Company | Focus | Ownership | Stock | Brands owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Lab (KIK Consumer Products) | Chemical | Private (KIK Consumer Products / Centerbridge Partners) | — | BioGuard, SpaGuard, Natural Chemistry, SeaKlear, AquaPill, Coral Seas |
| Fluidra | Equipment | Public | BME (Madrid): FDR | Polaris, Jandy, Zodiac, SR Smith, Nature2, CMP (Custom Molded Products), DEL Ozone, Taylor Technologies |
| Hach Company | Water testing | Subsidiary of Veralto | — | AquaChek |
| HASA | Chemical | Private (Wind Point Partners) | — | Bio-Dex Laboratories, Orenda |
| Hayward | Equipment | Public | NYSE: HAYW | Halco Lighting Technologies |
| Latham Group | Equipment (pools, liners, covers) | Public | NASDAQ: SWIM | GLI Pool Products |
| Pentair | Equipment | Public | NYSE: PNR | Rainbow, Pleatco |
| Pool Corporation (POOLCORP) | Distribution / private label | Public | NASDAQ: POOL | PoolStyle, Super-Pro, Pinch A Penny |
| Sigura (Solenis) | Chemical | Private (Platinum Equity) | — | HTH, GLB, Leisure Time, Aqua Silk, Pool Breeze, Applied Biochemists, Poolife, Baquacil |
| Veralto | Water quality / testing | Public | NYSE: VLTO | Hach Company |