LOOP-LOC
LOOP-LOC is a family-owned manufacturer of UL-certified safety pool covers, luxury vinyl liners, and removable pool fencing for residential and commercial inground pools, sold exclusively through a network of certified dealers across North America and select international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersHauppauge, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LOOP-LOC does
LOOP-LOC (legal entity Pool Cover Corp.) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of inground pool safety equipment founded in 1978 by Bill Donaton and headquartered in a 200,000 square foot facility in Hauppauge, New York, with approximately 300 employees. The company designs and produces safety pool covers (Super Dense Mesh, Aqua-Xtreme virtually solid mesh, ULTRA-LOC III solid, and on-ground and commercial variants), luxury vinyl pool liners, and the BABY-LOC line of removable pool fencing. Core technology includes patented child safety intrusion barriers (CABLE-LOC and GAPGUARD), proprietary mesh weaves that block up to 99% of sunlight while draining up to 80 gallons per minute, and UL-certified safety construction that exceeds ASTM F1346-91 standards.
LOOP-LOC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LOOP-LOC
- Legal name
- Pool Cover Corp.
- Website
- https://looploc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- LOOP-LOC is a family-owned manufacturer of UL-certified safety pool covers, luxury vinyl liners, and removable pool fencing for residential and commercial inground pools, sold exclusively through a network of certified dealers across North America and select international markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LOOP-LOC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pool Safety Covers and Equipment
- NAICS
- Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)
- SIC
- Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)
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Where LOOP-LOC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hauppauge
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
LOOP-LOC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pool Safety Covers: Custom-manufactured safety pool covers sold as one-time purchases through certified pool dealers. Includes mesh, solid, and virtually solid mesh options with 15-year pro-rated warranty.
- Luxury Vinyl Pool Liners: Custom-designed vinyl liners for inground pools sold through dealer network. Available in 20 mil or 28 mil thickness with 20-year pro-rated warranty.
- BABY-LOC Removable Fencing: Removable pool safety fencing with 5-year pro-rated warranty, sold through pool professionals.
- Replacement Parts and Accessories: Self-adhesive patch kits, cover pumps, and other accessories available for purchase through dealers or buy-parts section.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Pool Safety Covers - Quote-based pricing |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Luxury Pool Liners - Quote-based pricing |
| Other | Multi-year contract | 15-Year Pro-Rated Warranty |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
LOOP-LOC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LOOP-LOC manufactures custom safety pool covers (mesh, virtually solid mesh, and solid variants), luxury vinyl inground pool liners in over 40 exclusive patterns, and BABY-LOC removable pool fencing. All products are made in the USA at the company's 200,000 sq ft Hauppauge, New York facility and are sold exclusively through a network of certified pool dealers and swimming pool professionals who handle measurement, installation, and service.
Product overview
LOOP-LOC is a pool safety equipment manufacturer offering a portfolio of interconnected products centered on pool safety, pool aesthetics, and pool maintenance. The core offering consists of four safety pool cover types — Super Dense Mesh, Aqua-Xtreme Virtually Solid Mesh, ULTRA-LOC III Solid, and On-Ground and Commercial variants — all UL-certified and exceeding ASTM standards, featuring patented child safety intrusion barriers (CABLE-LOC, GAPGUARD) and a range of cover treatments (Deck-Loc, Protect-A-Gap, Aqua-Loc, Logo-Loc). Complementary safety products include BABY-LOC removable pool fencing with self-latching magnetic gates. The luxury pool liner line provides over 40 exclusive vinyl liner patterns in 20/28 mil thicknesses, CFFA-certified and backed by a 20-year pro-rated warranty, supported by the MIRAGE interactive pool visualizer tool. Accessories include self-adhesive patch kits and automatic cover pumps. All products are manufactured in the company's 200,000 sq ft facility in Hauppauge, New York.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sea Melody: Luxury pool liner pattern from The Siren's Whisper Collection
- Tidalmyst
- Pearl Eclipse
- Aqua-Xtreme
- Super Dense Mesh
- The Elephant Cover
Products and services
- Super Dense Mesh Safety Pool Cover Mesh safety pool cover that blocks virtually all sunlight while allowing rain and melting snow to drain through. Available with patented CABLE-LOC and GAPGUARD child safety intrusion barriers; offered in green, black, gray, tan, or blue. For residential inground pool owners seeking certified safety covers.
- Aqua-Xtreme Virtually Solid Mesh Safety Cover Light-blocking mesh safety cover that deters algae growth and drains up to 80 gallons of water per minute without clogging; 50% lighter than solid covers. Available in hunter green, sapphire navy, mojave brown, or steel gray. For residential inground pool owners who want light-blocking benefits with mesh drainage.
- ULTRA-LOC III Solid Safety Pool Cover Solid safety pool cover that blocks 100% of sunlight, available with optional mesh drainage panels. Manufactured with premium coated vinyl and enhanced 100% polyester rip-stop scrim. Available in green, designer blue, mocha, or gray. For residential pool owners wanting maximum light blockage.
- On-Ground Safety Pool Cover Safety pool cover designed for on-ground pools, offering the same safety, strength, and protection as the in-ground pool cover variants.
- Commercial Safety Pool Covers Safety pool covers designed for commercial pools to prevent unsupervised access during the off-season and reduce liability risks. For hotels, resorts, community centers, fitness facilities, and commercial aquatic centers.
- BABY-LOC Removable Pool Fencing Removable pool fencing with premium aluminum poles, poly-coated open-weave mesh fabric, and double-ended latches; self-latching magnetic gate available as an option. Meets all ASTM standards in 4-foot and 5-foot heights. Backed by a 5-year pro-rated warranty. For homeowners with young children seeking an additional layer of pool access deterrence.
- Luxury Pool Liners Designer in-ground vinyl pool liners manufactured from 100% virgin vinyl in 20 mil or 28 mil thicknesses; available in over 40 exclusive patterns including Sea Melody, Tidalmyst, Pearl Eclipse, and more. CFFA-P-101 certified and backed by a 20-year pro-rated warranty. For inground pool owners seeking premium aesthetic liners.
- Self-Adhesive Vinyl Patch Kits Self-adhesive vinyl patch kits (4" x 8", 3 per pack) for repairing small holes up to 3 inches in LOOP-LOC covers. Available through dealers or the buy-parts section of the website.
- Automatic Cover Pump Automatic self-priming cover pump (Superior Pump model #92395 or Little Giant Pump model # APCP-1700) required for ULTRA-LOC solid covers without mesh drainage panels to remove accumulated water and maintain safety cover performance standards.
Quantifiable outcome
- Drains up to 80 gallons of water per minute without clogging (Aqua-Xtreme)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use LOOP-LOC
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
LOOP-LOC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
LOOP-LOC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Pool Professionals/Dealers NetworkcoreLOOP-LOC products are sold exclusively through a network of certified swimming pool professionals. Dealers provide measurement, installation, and ongoing service for custom safety covers, liners, and fencing. The company maintains an extensive dealer locator on its website to connect customers with local professionals across the United States, Canada, and internationally.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
LOOP-LOC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Latham Pool Products: Latham is a major manufacturer of in-ground vinyl pool liners with extensive pattern catalogues and dealer distribution—directly comparable to LOOP-LOC's luxury liners product line.
- Merlin Industries: Merlin Industries manufactures mesh and solid safety pool covers with comparable UL/ASTM certifications and a similar dealer-distribution model; both companies directly compete for the same installer channel.
- Cover-Pools: Cover-Pools manufactures automatic and manual safety pool covers and distributes through professional pool builders and dealers—overlapping channel and customer base with LOOP-LOC.
- Anchor Industries: Anchor Industries produces mesh and solid safety pool covers and related specialty fabric products for residential and commercial pools—closest comparable in terms of fabric-based safety cover manufacturing.
- Meyco Products: Meyco is one of the original safety pool cover manufacturers (predating LOOP-LOC's entrance) and offers mesh and solid safety covers through pro-dealer distribution—peer-comparable product and go-to-market.
- GLI Pool Products: GLI manufactures vinyl pool liners and winter pool cover products for inground pools via pool dealer channels—directly comparable product offering.
- Life Saver Pool Fence: Life Saver is a leading manufacturer of removable mesh pool safety fencing sold through installers—directly comparable to LOOP-LOC's BABY-LOC product line.
Others
- POOLCORP: PoolCorp is the largest distributor of pool supplies and related products through its SCP and other distribution networks—LOOP-LOC's products flow through these distributors and adjacent dealers, making PoolCorp a key channel partner.
Broad incumbents
- Pentair Pool Products: Pentair is a global incumbent in residential pool equipment and water treatment, operating with a broader product portfolio but overlapping in pool professional distribution.
- Hayward Pool Products: Hayward is a broad incumbent manufacturer of pool equipment (pumps, filters, heaters, automation) serving the same installer channel and residential pool market—provides a comparable scale and channel benchmark.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LOOP-LOC social profiles
Digital presenceLOOP-LOC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
LOOP-LOC financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
LOOP-LOC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
LOOP-LOC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
LOOP-LOC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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LOOP-LOC M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LOOP-LOC
What does LOOP-LOC do?
LOOP-LOC manufactures custom safety pool covers (mesh, virtually solid mesh, and solid variants), luxury vinyl inground pool liners in over 40 exclusive patterns, and BABY-LOC removable pool fencing. All products are made in the USA at the company's 200,000 sq ft Hauppauge, New York facility and are sold exclusively through a network of certified pool dealers and swimming pool professionals who handle measurement, installation, and service.
Is LOOP-LOC a public or private company?
LOOP-LOC is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was LOOP-LOC founded?
LOOP-LOC was founded in 1978. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is LOOP-LOC based?
LOOP-LOC is headquartered in Hauppauge, United States, in the North America region.
How does LOOP-LOC make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Pool Safety Covers are the primary driver. The others are luxury Vinyl Pool Liners, BABY-LOC Removable Fencing and replacement Parts and Accessories.
Who are LOOP-LOC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Latham Pool Products, Merlin Industries, Cover-Pools, Anchor Industries, Meyco Products, GLI Pool Products and Life Saver Pool Fence. POOLCORP is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Pentair Pool Products and Hayward Pool Products.
Does LOOP-LOC have an API?
No public API is recorded for LOOP-LOC.
What industry is LOOP-LOC in?
LOOP-LOC's product category is Pool Safety Covers and Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAIALAJ, Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers). Its NAICS code is 326112 and its SIC code is 3081.