HAYW

Hayward Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial pool equipment and associated automation systems. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates as one of the largest manufacturers in the global pool equipment industry. Hayward's product lineup includes pumps, filters, heaters, automatic pool cleaners, sanitization systems, water features, lighting, and advanced automation and control systems marketed under brand names including Hayward, AquaRite, ColorLogic, and TigerShark. The company serves customers through multiple channels including specialty distributors, retailers, buying groups, and e-commerce platforms across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Hayward operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, employing approximately 2,300 people worldwide. The company has pursued strategic growth through both organic innovation and acquisitions, having expanded its automation capabilities and smart pool technology offerings to meet increasing consumer demand for energy-efficient and connected pool solutions. In recent years, Hayward has invested significantly in IoT-enabled products and mobile applications that allow remote pool monitoring and control. The company went public in March 2021 and continues to benefit from strong residential pool construction trends and the large installed base of pools requiring equipment replacement and upgrades.