FeherGuard
Brand · part of Midwest Canvas
FeherGuard Products Ltd. is a Milton, Ontario manufacturer of solar-blanket reel systems, founded in 1977 by Wayne Guard, who is credited with building the first solar cover reel in the pool industry. It supplies above-ground and in-ground (telescoping/glide-style) reel systems and related pool and spa products across North America, Europe, and Australia. Since 2007 it has operated as part of Chicago-based Midwest Canvas Corporation.
| Website | www.feherguard.com ↗ |
|---|---|
| Category | Accessory |
| Parent / owner | Midwest Canvas |
| Ownership | Subsidiary |
| Country | Canada |
| Known for | The pool industry's original solar-cover reel system, from a Canadian maker. |
| Product categories | Solar-blanket reel systems (above-ground & in-ground), Solar covers & rollers, Pool & spa accessories |
| Made in USA | Marketed as "Made in Canada" / North American made, with materials sourced primarily from Canada and the U.S. (Claimed (Canada, not USA)) |
| Marketplaces | Amazon: Third-party listings only Walmart: None found No FeherGuard-owned marketplace storefront found; sold through pool distributors (The Pool Factory, Pool Supplies Canada, ProPools) and third-party Amazon listings. [source] |
| Does well | Heritage first-mover credibility as the original solar reel maker, premium telescoping/glide-style reel systems, and broad international distribution across North America, Europe, and Australia. |
Company Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Founded by Wayne Guard, who develops the pool industry's first solar-blanket reel system |
| 2007 | Acquired by Midwest Canvas Corporation of Chicago |
Sources
- https://www.feherguard.com/
- https://www.pierethsales.com/feherguard-horizon
- https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/brands/feherguard/
- https://www.propools.com/manufacturer/feherguard-products-ltd/78
Last updated 2026-07-01 · Next review 2026-08-01