Polaris
Brand · part of Fluidra
Polaris is a U.S.-origin pool-cleaner brand that debuted its Vac-Sweep automatic cleaner in 1973 in Anaheim, California. It became part of the Zodiac group (Polaris Pool Systems was renamed Zodiac Pool Care in 2006) and came under Fluidra through the 2018 Fluidra–Zodiac merger.
| Website | www.polarispool.com ↗ |
|---|---|
| Category | Cleaner |
| Parent / owner | Fluidra |
| Acquired / merged | 2018-07-02 — Came under current parent Fluidra via the July 2018 Fluidra–Zodiac merger. Polaris had previously been part of the Zodiac group (Polaris Pool Systems was renamed Zodiac Pool Care in 2006). [source] |
| Ownership | pending |
| Country | Spain (Fluidra) |
| Known for | Automatic pool cleaners |
| Product categories | Automatic/robotic pool cleaners, Pressure-side cleaners, Suction-side cleaners |
| Made in USA | unknown — product origins vary by line (Unknown) |
| Marketplaces | Amazon: Official store Walmart: Third-party listings only Official Amazon Brand Store (amazon.com/stores/Polaris); Walmart via marketplace/curated pages. [source] |
| Does well | Pioneering and marketing automatic pool cleaners. |
Company Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Polaris Vac-Sweep automatic pool cleaner debuts in Anaheim, California |
| 2006 | Polaris Pool Systems renamed Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. (under the Zodiac group) |
| 2018-07-02 | Comes under Fluidra via the Fluidra–Zodiac merger |
Sources
- https://www.poolmagazine.com/equipment-supplies/polaris-celebrates-50th-anniversary/
- https://www.fluidrausa.com/company/history
- https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2018/07/02/1532541/0/en/Fluidra-and-Zodiac-close-merger-creating-a-global-leader-in-the-pool-industry.html
Last updated 2026-06-24 · Next review 2026-07-24