Paddock Pool Equipment Company, Inc.

What Paddock Pool Equipment Company, Inc. does

Paddock Pool Equipment Company, Inc. is a U.S.-based, 100% employee-owned manufacturer of commercial swimming pool equipment, founded in 1922 and headquartered at 555 Paddock Parkway, Rock Hill, South Carolina. The company designs and fabricates stainless steel filtration systems (including the Regenerator regenerative media filter, horizontal and vertical pressure sand filters, fiberglass filters, and Compak vacuum sand filters), perimeter gutter systems (R-Series, M-Series, and the C100/C300 competition gutters), and specialty equipment such as the Evacuator® source-capture chloramine removal system, movable bulkheads, main drains, and deck equipment (ladders, rails, lifeguard chairs, starting platforms). All filter models are IAPMO-certified to NSF/ANSI/SCC50, and competition products are engineered to meet NCAA, USA Swimming, and FINA requirements.

The business model is direct B2B sales of project-specified, custom-engineered hardware to commercial aquatic facilities in North America — primarily YMCAs, municipal and community pools, schools and universities, competition venues, resorts, and casinos — with go-to-market executed through specification relationships with architects, pool designers, and pool builders (e.g., Miracle Pools, ALSC Architects, Schemata Workshop, Pease & Sons, Trident Installation). Revenue is generated via custom-quoted, multi-year hardware contracts that bundle engineering, fabrication, and installation support for new construction and renovation projects; no public pricing is available. The company has stated a global installation footprint, though documented distribution is concentrated in U.S. regions including the Southeast, Pacific Northwest, and East Coast. Paddock is a private, employee-owned firm with no institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company.

Name

Paddock Pool Equipment Company, Inc.

Legal name

Paddock Pool Equipment Company LLC

Website

https://paddockpoolequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Paddock Pool Equipment Company, founded in 1922 and 100% employee-owned, manufactures commercial swimming pool equipment — filtration, gutter systems, bulkheads, and the Evacuator air quality system — for YMCAs, municipalities, schools, competition venues, and resorts in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Pool Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair (HSAIALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial pool equipment
• Pool filtration systems
• Stainless steel gutters
• Aquatic facility equipment
• Natatorium air quality

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Pool Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial swimming pool equipment including filters, gutter systems, main drains, bulkheads, deck equipment, and air quality systems to aquatic facilities.
2. Custom Engineering & Fabrication: Custom-engineered stainless steel gutter systems and specialized equipment for specific facility requirements and renovation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paddock Pool Equipment Company manufactures commercial swimming pool equipment and systems for aquatic facilities, with a focus on filtration, recirculation, and indoor air quality. Its product portfolio includes regenerative media filters, stainless steel and fiberglass pressure sand filters, perimeter gutter systems (R-Series, M-Series, and C-Series competition variants), movable bulkheads, main drains, deck equipment, and the Evacuator® indoor air quality system. Equipment is custom-engineered and fabricated primarily in stainless steel (Type 304L/316L) and sold directly to commercial facility owners, architects, and pool builders.

Product overview

Paddock Pool Equipment Company manufactures commercial swimming pool equipment with a focus on three main product areas: filtration systems (including Regenerator regenerative media filters, stainless steel and fiberglass horizontal/vertical pressure sand filters, and Compak vacuum sand filters), perimeter gutter systems (R-Series, M-Series, and C-Series for various pool types including competition and custom applications), and specialty equipment including the Evacuator air quality system, movable bulkheads, main drains, and deck equipment. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio with all products manufactured in the United States and certified to IAPMO NSF/ANSI/SCC50 Standard. Founded in 1922, the company is 100% employee owned and serves professional pool designers, builders, and pool owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Regenerator: Regenerative Media Filter product line - one of the first regenerative media filters in the industry, providing water filtration down to one micron
• Evacuator
• R-Series Gutter Systems
• M-Series Gutter Systems
• C-Series Gutter Systems

Products and services

• Regenerator Regenerative Media Filter Regenerative media filter with a user-friendly touch screen controller and innovative flexible filter elements providing particulate removal down to one micron without backwashing. Approved for Perlite or Diatomaceous Earth (D.E), backed by a 15-year warranty with a 40-year expected life. Used in commercial aquatic facilities for water filtration.
• Stainless Steel Horizontal Pressure Sand Filter Durable and versatile stainless steel horizontal pressure sand filter, ranging from 36" to 96" in diameter with 48" to 144" body length. Standard of the industry for over 40 years. Dual-cell models allow individual cells to backwash one at a time, reducing flow by 50%. Used in commercial swimming pool facilities.
• Stainless Steel Vertical & High Flow Pressure Sand Filter Vertically oriented pressure sand filters in single, dual, or three cell designs providing efficient pressure filtration with limited floor space. Ranges from 36" to 120" in diameter with Type 316L stainless steel construction. Used in commercial aquatic facilities where floor space is constrained.
• Fiberglass Horizontal Pressure Sand Filter Durable and versatile fiberglass horizontal pressure sand filter designed to meet the same performance specifications as the stainless steel line. Sizes range from 32" to 60" diameter, 72" to 172" overall length. Used in commercial swimming pool facilities as an alternative material option.
• Compak Vacuum Sand Filter Unique vacuum sand filter combining highest quality filtration with unmatched efficiency. Features Type 316L stainless steel construction, air scour that reduces backwashing, and capability to eliminate or reduce surge requirements. Available in 30 to 240 square feet of filter area. Used in commercial aquatic facilities.
• R-Series Gutter System Unique perimeter gutter system providing superior performance without restricting creative possibilities. Features free-form design with true radius for inverse corners, rounded stairs, zero-depth areas, and spas. Available in Type 304L or Type 316L Stainless Steel with HDPE grate. Used by commercial aquatic facilities for new construction and renovation.
• M-Series Gutter System Gutter system featuring jet wash fittings, HDPE grating with slip-resistant surface, nylon inlet nozzles, and multiple depth-to-water options. Fabricated from Type 304L or 316L stainless steel with surge weirs and integral deck drain. Used in commercial swimming pool facilities.
• C-Series Competition Gutter System (C100 and C300) Competition gutter systems engineered to eliminate random point flooding. The C100 introduces a dual-channel perimeter, while the C300 adds a three-channel perimeter with an integrated Auxiliary Surge Recovery (ASR) chamber to control dynamic surge and maintain water level at the rim. Used in NCAA, USA Swimming, and FINA regulation competition pools.
• Evacuator Indoor Air Quality System Chloramine removal system that captures chloramines at deck level (source capture) while improving air quality throughout the facility. May earn points toward LEED certification. Used in indoor commercial aquatic facilities, particularly natatoriums at YMCAs, schools, and competition venues.
• Movable Pool Bulkheads Movable bulkheads designed and manufactured to meet NCAA, USA Swimming, and FINA requirements, providing a simple and cost-effective way to maximize efficient use of any aquatic facility by subdividing competition pools. Used in commercial and competition aquatic facilities.
• Stainless Steel Main Drains Stainless steel main drain sumps and covers for commercial pools, designed for installation efficiency, long-term durability, and reduced maintenance cost. Used in commercial aquatic facilities as a primary drainage component.
• HDPE Gutter Grating High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) gutter grating with slip-resistant surface for pool gutter systems. Used as a replacement or original component on commercial pool gutter systems.
• Starting Platforms Stainless steel starting platforms for competitive swimming, designed to meet NCAA, USA Swimming, and FINA regulatory standards. Used at competition aquatic venues.
• Stainless Steel Lifeguard Chairs Stainless steel lifeguard chairs designed for commercial pool facilities, providing durable elevated seating for lifeguard supervision. Used in commercial aquatic facilities.
• Stainless Steel Pool Ladders Stainless steel tread ladders for pool access, available in various tread configurations for residential and commercial pool entry and exit. Used in commercial swimming pool facilities.
• Stainless Steel Grab Rails Stainless steel grab rails for pool safety and accessibility, supporting patron entry, exit, and ADA compliance. Used in commercial swimming pool facilities.
• R300 Radiused Stainless Steel Gutter Radiused stainless steel gutter from the R-Series, featuring slip-resistant HDPE grate surface and nylon inlet nozzles for increased laminar flow and mixing. Used in commercial pools requiring curved perimeter geometry.
• Custom Engineering & Fabrication Services Custom-engineered stainless steel gutter systems and specialized equipment built for specific facility requirements and renovation projects. Engaged by aquatic facility owners, architects, and pool builders for unique pool geometry and replacement scenarios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Particulate removal down to 1 micron
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pease & SonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for Stewart Heights Pool renovation project in Tacoma, Washington. Worked alongside Paddock Pool Equipment on the installation of 328 linear feet of custom-engineered 316L stainless steel gutter system.
• Schemata WorkshopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign firm for Stewart Heights Pool renovation project in Tacoma, Washington. Responsible for the design that specified Paddock's custom gutter system.
• Miracle PoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool construction partner on multiple projects including New River YMCA ($21.5M expansion) and Riverhouse Amenity Center. Installing Paddock equipment on state-of-the-art aquatic facilities.
• ALSC ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partner for Wenatchee Valley YMCA indoor pools project. Collaborated on design featuring Paddock's Evacuator technology and stainless steel gutter systems.
• Trident InstallationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner for Wenatchee Valley YMCA project. Completed stainless steel gutter installation working through challenging 90-100 degree temperatures.
• Schultz Engineering GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for Riverhouse Amenity Center project in Wilmington, NC featuring Paddock's main drains.
• The Pool CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPool construction partner on Wenatchee Valley YMCA project. Provided excellent pool construction and preparation that allowed Trident Installation to complete the gutter installation smoothly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: Aqua-Aerobic Systems manufactures water and wastewater treatment equipment including filtration technologies. Comparable in stainless steel fabrication and commercial filtration, though more weighted toward municipal water/wastewater than pools.
• Neptune Benson (now part of Evoqua): Neptune Benson manufactures commercial pool filtration, UV water treatment, and aquatic facility systems. Most directly comparable niche peer in commercial aquatic filtration and water treatment for institutional pools.
• Meyco Products (Aquatic Group): Meyco manufactures commercial pool covers and competitive swimming equipment. Comparable as a long-tenured specialty manufacturer of commercial aquatic equipment, though narrower in scope than Paddock.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Pentair is a global water treatment and pool equipment giant with commercial filtration, pumps, and automation. Highly comparable as a competing manufacturer of commercial pool filtration and recirculation equipment, though much larger and broader in residential/commercial water markets.
• Fluidra:
• Hayward Industries: Hayward manufactures pumps, filters, heaters, and automation for residential and commercial pools. Comparable product overlap in commercial filtration and pool equipment, though Hayward spans residential as well as commercial.

Others

• Pool Corporation: Pool Corporation is the largest distributor of pool equipment and supplies. Comparable channel relationship as a downstream buyer/specifier for commercial pool equipment like Paddock's, though primarily a distributor rather than manufacturer.
• Sta-Rite (Pentair brand): Sta-Rite commercial pool pumps and filtration systems, distributed under Pentair. Comparable commercial-grade pool pumps and filtration, serving overlapping B2B channel through pool builders.

Regional players

• Culligan Water: Culligan provides commercial and residential water treatment solutions. Adjacent comparable as a water treatment equipment brand with commercial presence, though focused on softening/filtration rather than pool-specific equipment.
• WhiteWater West Industries: WhiteWater manufactures water park features, slides, and aquatic play equipment. Comparable as a commercial aquatic equipment manufacturer serving municipal and recreational facilities, though primarily focused on water parks rather than competition/YMCA pools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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