What Hayward Industries does

Hayward Industries is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial swimming pool equipment founded in 1925 and headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker HAYW and operates in over 100 countries with more than 2,000 employees across 10 production sites. Hayward's product portfolio spans pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, lighting, water quality systems, water features, and pool parts and accessories, organized across residential and commercial segments. The company holds 554 active patents supporting its innovation in pool technology, including the OmniX all-in-one wireless automation platform and the OmniLogic mobile-app-enabled automation system, which integrate multiple equipment categories into a connected control hub. Sub-brands include TriStar (high-performance pumps), OmniX, OmniLogic, and Hayward Rewards (loyalty program), with adjacent offerings under Hayward Flow Control and Paramount.

Hayward generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of pool equipment via a multi-channel distribution model. Products are sold through authorized dealer networks of certified pool builders, maintenance and service providers, and regional dealers, with Pool Corporation serving as the largest distributor channel partner. The company operates regional e-commerce websites for the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain/Portugal, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, plus the Hayward IMG export division servicing Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Hayward does not publicly disclose consumer pricing, instead relying on dealer quotes based on specifications and installation requirements. The commercial segment serves hotels, resorts, municipal facilities, and fitness centers, while the residential segment serves homeowners with new construction, renovation, and replacement demand. FY2025 net sales reached $1,122.2 million, up 7% year-over-year, with Q1 fiscal 2026 net sales of $255.2 million up 12% year-over-year, record quarterly gross margins of 48.5%, and approximately $200 million in free cash flow. Recent strategic actions include the acquisition of ChlorKing in 2024-2025 to expand commercial sanitization capabilities and the 2025 launch of the OmniX automation platform.

Name

Hayward Industries

Legal name

Hayward Industries, Inc.

Website

https://hayward-pool.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hayward Industries is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial swimming pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, automation systems, and water quality products. The company serves pool professionals, builders, service companies, and homeowners across 100+ countries through its dealer and distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pool Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair (HSAIALAC), Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB), Pool Cleaning Robots (CRACARAC)

Keywords

• Pool equipment manufacturing
• Swimming pool pumps
• Pool automation systems
• Pool water filtration
• Commercial pool heaters

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pool Equipment Sales: Hayward generates revenue primarily through the sale of swimming pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, automation systems, lighting, and water quality products to residential and commercial customers through dealer and distributor channels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hayward Industries designs, manufactures, and sells residential and commercial swimming pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, robotic cleaners, LED lighting, water quality/sanitization systems, water features, automation platforms, and replacement parts. Its OmniX wireless automation platform and connected monitoring technologies integrate the equipment portfolio into a remotely controllable pool management system sold through dealers, distributors, and direct e-commerce channels globally.

Product overview

Hayward Industries is a global leader in residential and commercial pool equipment and automation systems. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pool products organized into distinct categories including Pool Automation (centered on the OmniX and OmniLogic platforms), Pool Pumps (including the TriStar Duo with built-in automation), Pool Filters, Pool Heaters, Pool Cleaners, Pool & Spa Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Pool Water Quality, Pool Water Features, Pool Parts & Accessories, Pool White Goods, and Pool Health & Wellness products. The product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules approach where the OmniX automation system serves as the central connected hub that integrates with various pool equipment categories. Products are segmented by application into Commercial and Residential offerings, with the company also maintaining a connected product ecosystem enabling remote monitoring and control through mobile applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OmniX: All-in-one wireless automation system for pool and spa control
• OmniLogic
• TriStar
• Hayward Rewards

Products and services

• OmniX Pool and Spa Automation System All-in-one wireless pool and spa automation platform that provides remote access for programming and monitoring pool equipment from anywhere, integrating pumps, lighting, water quality, and other equipment into a single connected hub.
• TriStar Duo Pool Pump (True 4.0 HP) High-performance variable-speed pool pump delivering True 4.0 HP with built-in automation and remote access, designed for feature-rich residential pools that demand high flow rates.
• Pool Pumps Variable-speed and single-speed pool pumps for residential and commercial circulation and filtration, including the TriStar Duo high-performance line and OmniX-integrated models.
• Pool Filters Pool filtration systems including sand, cartridge, and DE (diatomaceous earth) filters for residential and commercial swimming pools.
• Pool Heaters Pool heating solutions including heat pumps, gas heaters, and solar heating systems for residential and commercial pools and spas.
• Pool Cleaners Robotic and automated pool cleaning equipment for residential and commercial pools.
• Pool and Spa Lighting LED and traditional lighting solutions designed for swimming pools and spas in residential and commercial settings.
• Landscape Lighting Outdoor landscape lighting products for residential and commercial properties, extending Hayward's lighting portfolio beyond pool and spa environments.
• Pool Automation (OmniLogic) Automation systems for residential and commercial pools, including the OmniLogic platform with mobile app control, enabling remote management of pool equipment.
• Pool Water Quality Systems Water quality management products including sanitization systems, chemical controllers, and monitoring systems for residential and commercial pools, including the ChlorKing commercial sanitization line acquired in 2025.
• Pool Water Features Decorative and functional water features including fountains, waterfalls, and bubblers for residential and commercial pools.
• Pool White Goods Pool white goods including pool vacuums, brushes, and manual cleaning equipment for residential and commercial pool maintenance.
• Pool Health and Wellness Products focused on pool health, safety, and wellness including sanitization systems for residential and commercial pools.
• Pool Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and accessories for pool equipment maintenance and repair across Hayward's installed base.
• Commercial Pool Products Commercial-grade pool equipment designed for public pools, hotels, resorts, recreational facilities, and other high-use commercial aquatic operations.
• Residential Pool Products Pool equipment and products designed for residential swimming pools and spas, covering pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, automation, lighting, water quality, and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 revenue growth of 12% year-over-year to $255 million
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pool CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 April 2026Pool Corporation is Hayward's largest distributor channel partner. Stifel validates end-market trends through Pool Corporation's 7% equipment sell-out growth in Q1 fiscal 2026, confirming strong underlying demand for Hayward pool equipment.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pentair: Pentair's Pool segment is a directly comparable global manufacturer of residential and commercial pool equipment (pumps, filters, heaters, automation) and one of the four players sharing ~60% of the U.S. robotic pool cleaner market alongside Hayward.
• Fluidra: Fluidra is a global pool and wellness equipment manufacturer (owner of the Jandy and Zodiac brands), directly competing with Hayward across pumps, filters, cleaners, and automation, and is one of the four core players in U.S. robotic pool cleaners.
• Maytronics: Maytronics is the category leader in robotic pool cleaners (Dolphin brand) and one of the four players with Hayward in the ~60% consolidated U.S. robotic cleaner share; it is the most direct competitive threat to Hayward's pool cleaner line.
• CMP (Custom Molded Products): CMP is a manufacturer of pool and spa components (jets, fittings, sanitization, lighting) sold through the same professional dealer channel as Hayward, providing overlap in commercial and residential pool parts categories.
• Speck Pumps: Speck Pumps is a specialized manufacturer of high-performance pool and spa pumps sold primarily through commercial and residential dealers, directly competing with Hayward's TriStar and variable-speed pump lines.
• Polaris (part of Fluidra): Polaris is a leading robotic and pressure-side pool cleaner brand now owned by Fluidra; it directly competes with Hayward's pool cleaner portfolio and is sold through the same professional dealer network.

Emerging players

• Waterco: Waterco manufactures pool pumps, filters, and water-treatment equipment with strong Asia-Pacific presence; it is a smaller-scale direct competitor that overlaps Hayward's filtration and pump categories.
• Aiper: Aiper is a fast-growing challenger in wireless/cordless robotic pool cleaners, taking share from incumbents like Hayward and Maytronics in the residential robotic cleaner category through aggressive D2C positioning.
• Beatbot: Beatbot is a newer entrant in AI-driven robotic pool cleaners targeting premium smart-pool consumers, competing with Hayward's connected cleaner roadmap and OmniX ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Intex Recreation: Intex is a broadline above-ground pool and inflatable products manufacturer. While not a direct competitor in installed in-ground equipment, it competes for discretionary backyard pool spend and adjacent pool-adjacent consumer purchases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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