What Hayward Flow Control does

Hayward Flow Control is a US-based manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic valves and process control products, operating as a division of privately-held Hayward Industries, Inc. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of flow control equipment — including ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, three-way valves, solenoid valves, electric and pneumatic actuators, filtration and strainers, UV sanitizers, pressure/flow control valves, corrosion-resistant pumps, instrumentation, and bulkhead fittings — built primarily from PVC, CPVC, PP, GFPP, and PVDF thermoplastics. These materials address applications where metal systems cannot perform, including corrosive chemical processing, mining, water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas, shipbuilding, surface finishing, power generation, data centers, and aquatic life support systems such as aquariums, zoos, and aquaculture facilities. Proprietary technical assets include True Union Ball Valves (TB, TWH/TNH/TPH Series), the HRS Series electric actuators for hazardous locations (ATEX and Class Zone rated), the LifeStar XE ultra-high efficiency variable-speed aquatic pumps, the CCS Series calibration cylinders, the UVH Series UV sanitizer, and the HMC300 web-enabled multi-parameter controller, supported by a CAD/BIM Project Center containing over 35,000 technical drawings and submittal documents.

The business model is hardware sales of specialty flow control equipment through direct B2B channels. The company maintains engineering, manufacturing, customer support, and tech services under one roof in the United States, and distributes through a regional sales footprint covering US, Canada, and International markets via a Sales Locator tool, the Pipeline customer portal, and distributor/rep relationships. Pricing is transactional at the unit level (e.g., list prices of approximately $440-$928 for representative SKUs). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 (ANAB), NSF/ANSI 61-G listing for PVC/CPVC valves, and Build America, Buy America Act of 2021 compliance. It targets ten primary use-case verticals with chemical processing, mining, water/wastewater, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and aquatics as the core served markets; no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are disclosed.

Name

Hayward Flow Control

Legal name

Hayward Industries, Inc.

Website

https://haywardflowcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hayward Flow Control, a division of Hayward Industries, Inc., is a US manufacturer of thermoplastic valves, pumps, filtration, actuators, and instrumentation for corrosive-environment industrial and aquatic applications across chemical processing, mining, water treatment, and aquatics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial thermoplastic flow control equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic flow control
• Industrial valves
• Corrosion resistant pumps
• Filtration and strainers
• Electric actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Clemmons

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Flow Control Products: Manufacture and sale of thermoplastic valves, pumps, filtration equipment, actuators, and instrumentation for industrial and commercial applications. Revenue generated through product sales via direct B2B channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hayward Flow Control designs, manufactures, and sells industrial thermoplastic fluid-handling products — including ball, butterfly, check, three-way, solenoid, pressure, and flow control valves; electric and pneumatic actuators; Y-strainers, basket strainers, bag, cartridge, and aquatic sand filters; UV sanitizers; aquatic, vertical seal-less, magnetic drive, and metering pumps; flowmeters, level sensors, and web-enabled multi-parameter controllers; and bulkhead fittings, HDPE transition fittings, and calibration cylinders. The portfolio targets corrosive-environment applications across aquatics, aquaculture, chemical processing, mining, water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas, ship building, surface finishing, power generation, and data centers, with products specified for PVC, CPVC, PE, PP, GFPP, and PVDF piping systems.

Product overview

Hayward Flow Control is a manufacturer of flow control products offering a comprehensive portfolio of thermoplastic valves, pumps, filtration equipment, and instrumentation for industrial applications. The product line includes ball valves (TB Series in PVDF, PVC, CPVC, GFPP), three-way true union ball valves (TWH/TNH/TPH Series), butterfly valves, check valves, automated valves, and solenoid valves under the Thermoplastic Valves category. The Hayward Filtration® and Strainers line encompasses Y-strainers, basket strainers, bag filters, cartridge filters, and aquatic sand filters. The company also produces electric and pneumatic actuators (EAU, EAU1, ECP, HRS, PC, PS Series) for valve automation, UVH Series UV sanitizers for water treatment, pressure and flow control valves, corrosion resistant pumps including LifeStar Series aquatic pumps and variable speed models, R series magnetic drive pumps, Z series metering pumps, and vertical seal-less immersible pumps. Instrumentation products include HEX800 insertion magnetic flowmeters, level sensors (HLS, HLST200), HMC300 web-enabled multi-channel controllers, and GG Series pressure gauges. Supporting products include bulkhead fittings, HDPE transition fittings, and calibration cylinders (CCS Series). All products are designed for use in PVC, CPVC, PE, PP, GFPP, and PVDF piping systems across markets including aquatics, chemical processing, mining, water treatment, oil and gas, and data centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LifeStar: Aquatic pumps product line including LifeStar XE, LifeStar A-Series, and LifeStar MV Variable Speed Medium Head Aquatic Pumps.
• Pipeline

Products and services

• Thermoplastic Ball Valves (TB Series, Commercial and Industrial) True union ball valves in PVDF, PVC, CPVC, and GFPP with various end connections, FPM or EPDM o-rings and PTFE seats, ISO5211 actuator mounting flange, available in sizes 1/4 to 2 inches with threaded or socket fusion connections. Rated up to 250 psi (1/2" - 2") and 235 psi (2-1/2" to 4") at 70°F Non-Shock. NSF/ANSI 61-G Listed. For commercial and industrial flow control applications in corrosive environments.
• Three-Way True Union Ball Valves (TWH/TNH/TPH Series) Multi-port ball valves in TWH, TNH, and TPH series with 90-degree (TNH, TPH) or 180-degree (TWH) ball configurations for diversion and mixing applications. Handle and lock plate design with ISO5211 actuator mounting. For industrial flow diversion in corrosive fluid systems.
• Thermoplastic Butterfly Valves (BYB, BYCN/BYCS, BYV Series) Large diameter and standard butterfly valves including BYB Series large diameter, BYCN/BYCS Series, and BYV Series for industrial applications in corrosive flow control.
• Thermoplastic Check Valves (SLC, SW, TC, WCV, YC Series) Spring-loaded Y-check (SLC), swing check (SW), true union ball check (TC), full pattern wafer check (WCV), and Y-check (YC) valves for preventing backflow in corrosive industrial fluid systems.
• Y-Strainers (YS Series) YS series Y-strainers that protect downstream equipment from debris and particulates in corrosive fluid systems.
• Basket Strainers (DB Duplex and SB Simplex Series) Duplex (DB) and simplex (SB) basket strainers with replacement baskets for high-flow filtration applications in industrial fluid systems.
• Bag Filters (FLV Series) FLV series bag filters in GFPP and PVC/CPVC materials for industrial liquid filtration, along with replacement filter bags.
• Cartridge Filters and Replacement Cartridges (CFLV, FLT Series) CFLV Series cartridge filters, FLT Series single cartridge filters, and replacement filter cartridges for fine particulate removal in industrial fluid systems.
• Aquatic Sand Filters (HCF and LS Series) HCF commercial and LS series aquatic sand filters for water treatment in aquatics and aquaculture applications.
• Electric Actuators (EAU, EAU1, ECP Series) EAU Series, EAU1 Series, and ECP (glass-filled polypropylene) Series electric actuators for automated valve control in corrosive industrial applications.
• HRS Series Electric Actuators for Hazardous Locations Hazardous location rated electric actuators with ATEX and Class/Zone certifications and on/off proportional control options, including fail-safe and local control variants. For automated valve control in explosive and hazardous industrial environments.
• Pneumatic Actuators (PC and PS Series) PC Series and PS Series pneumatic actuators for automated valve control in industrial fluid handling systems requiring pneumatic actuation.
• UVH Series UV Sanitizer Low Pressure High Output Amalgam UV sanitizer for aquatic facilities and animal life support systems requiring advanced water treatment.
• Pressure and Chemfeed Valves (CS, IQ, IV, PBV, PR, RPV, RV Series) CS Series corporation stops, IQ Series injection quills, IV Series injection valves, PBV Series back pressure valves, PR Series pressure regulator valves, RPV Series and RV Series pressure relief valves for precise pressure control and chemical feed injection.
• Flow Control Valves (LC, DAB, NVA, AV Series) LC Series universal stopcocks, DAB Series diaphragm valves, NVA Series needle valves, and AV Series angle valves for precision flow regulation in industrial fluid systems.
• Solenoid Valves (SV Series True Union Solenoid Valves) SV Series true union solenoid valves for automated on/off control in fluid systems in corrosive industrial service.
• LifeStar Series Aquatic Pumps (A-Series, MV Variable Speed Medium Head) Energy-efficient aquatic pumps including LifeStar A-Series variable speed and MV Series medium head pumps for aquariums and aquaculture facilities.
• LifeStar XE Ultra-High Efficiency Aquatic Pumps Ultra-high efficiency variable speed aquatic pumps with up to 6 selectable speeds, GFPP housing, 316SS wetted hardware, silicon carbide shaft seal, dual voltage compatibility, DOE compliance, and self-priming clear basket strainer lid. Designed for sensitive aquatic habitats.
• Vertical Seal-Less Immersible Pumps (D, S, T Series) D, S, and T Series vertical centrifugal pumps with seal-less design for corrosive and hazardous liquid transfer in industrial applications.
• Mag Drive Pumps (R Series) R Series magnetic drive pumps for leak-free handling of corrosive and dangerous chemicals in industrial fluid transfer applications.
• Metering Pumps (Z Series) Z Series analog and digital solenoid diaphragm metering pumps for precise chemical dosing applications.
• HEX800 Series Insertion Magnetic Flowmeter Insertion magnetic flowmeter for measuring flow rates in corrosive fluid applications.
• Level Sensors and Displays (HLS, HLST200 Series) HLS indicating level sensors and HLST200 multi-parameter level transmitter displays for tank monitoring in industrial fluid systems.
• HMC300 Web-Enabled Multi-Channel Multi-Parameter Controller Web-enabled multi-channel multi-parameter controller for monitoring and controlling fluid system parameters in industrial applications.
• GG Series Gauges and Gauge Guards Thermoplastic pressure gauges and gauge guards for monitoring system pressure in corrosive applications.
• Bulkhead Fittings and Tank Accessories (BFA, SF, AR Series) BFA Series bulkhead fittings, SF Series self-aligning bulkhead fittings, and AR Series air release valves for tank and vessel connections in corrosive industrial service.
• High-Density Polyethylene Transition Fittings (HDPE End Connectors and BVX Ready Flanges) HDPE end connectors and BVX Series ready flanges for connecting dissimilar piping materials in industrial fluid systems.
• CCS Series Calibration Cylinders Sealed calibration columns for chemical feed systems providing direct mL and GPH readout with sealed top, overflow connection, and pressure rated to 15 psi at 70°F. Constructed of PVC Cell Class 12454 per ASTM D1784.
• Automated Valves (Ball and Butterfly with Actuators) Automated ball and butterfly valves assembled with electric or pneumatic actuators for industrial automated flow control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products NSF/ANSI 61-G Listed for PVC and CPVC valves
• +1 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asahi/America: Asahi/America manufactures thermoplastic valves, piping, and flow control products in PP, PVDF, ECTFE, and other corrosion-resistant materials. It is a direct competitor to Hayward Flow Control in chemical processing, water treatment, and mining, with overlapping product families (ball valves, butterfly valves, actuators).
• IPEX (Aliaxis): IPEX is a leading North American manufacturer of PVC, CPVC, PP, and PVDF piping systems, valves, and fittings serving industrial, municipal, and process applications. It directly competes with Hayward Flow Control in thermoplastic valves and process flow control, particularly in water treatment and chemical processing.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): GF Piping Systems is a global leader in plastic piping systems for the safe transport of liquids, gases, and chemicals. It is a direct peer of Hayward Flow Control in thermoplastic valves, actuation, and instrumentation, with comparable product depth and a similar corrosive-environment value proposition.
• Spears Manufacturing: Spears Manufacturing is a US-based manufacturer of PVC, CPVC, PP, and PVDF piping products, valves, and fittings. It is a direct competitor to Hayward Flow Control in thermoplastic valves and fittings, particularly in industrial, pool/spa, and water-treatment markets.
• NIBCO (Chemtrol): NIBCO's Chemtrol product line offers a broad range of thermoplastic valves, fittings, and piping products in PVC, CPVC, PP, and PVDF. It is a direct competitor to Hayward Flow Control in industrial flow control applications, particularly in chemical processing and water treatment.
• Plast-O-Matic Valves: Plast-O-Matic designs and manufactures thermoplastic valves, pressure regulators, and instrumentation for corrosive and ultrapure fluid handling. It is a direct peer of Hayward Flow Control in chemical-resistant valves, instrumentation, and pressure/flow control, with overlap in chemical processing and water treatment customers.
• Banjo Corporation: Banjo Corporation specializes in thermoplastic valves, fittings, and pumps for agriculture, industrial, and chemical applications. It is a direct peer of Hayward Flow Control in thermoplastic valves and pumps, with overlap in chemical handling and liquid transfer markets.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Pentair is a global water solutions company offering flow, filtration, and treatment technologies across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. It is a broad incumbent peer of Hayward Flow Control, with overlap in water treatment, aquatic pumping, and industrial flow control, though Pentair's portfolio extends well beyond thermoplastic valves.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation for the process industries. It is a broad incumbent peer of Hayward Flow Control in industrial flow control, particularly serving oil & gas, chemical, and power customers, though Flowserve is metal-valve focused rather than thermoplastic.
• KSB: KSB is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related service for industrial applications including water, chemical, mining, and power. It is a broad incumbent peer of Hayward Flow Control in industrial fluid handling, with overlap in pumps, valves, and actuators for corrosive and abrasive service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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