1. SELLING COMPLIANT PUMPS IS BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CONSUMERS. When selling ultra-high efficiency pump models that comply with the new DOE standards, everybody wins. You benefit from the higher price point; consumers benefit from energy savings and quieter performance. And with new XE Series ultra-high efficiency pumps from Hayward, consumers benefit from…
Scott Petty had used every car metaphor he could think of to describe the benefits of variable-speed pumps. But when new Department of Energy WEF ratings for pool pumps take effect in July, he’ll need some new ways to explain. “With the DOE terminology and metrics, I hope the benefits are clear to the pool…
Oscar Davis, former chairman and owner of Hayward, died Feb. 25, 2021, not long after celebrating his 95th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters Fran and Carol; and his son and Hayward’s former president and CEO, Robert Davis. In his personal life, Oscar was a family man who loved to travel the…
This morning Hayward Holdings began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company announced its intention to be listed Feb. 17 and CEO Kevin Holleran rang the closing bell this afternoon. “This is like a dream come true to be able to lead a great company that’s been doing what we’ve been doing for…
1. What is Weighted Energy Factor (WEF)? Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, WEF is a new standard for evaluating the energy efficiency of pool pumps. Similar to the miles-per-gallon metric for cars, a higher WEF rating indicates a more efficient pump. 2. Why was WEF created? WEF is part of a broader set…
As part of Hayward’s 2021 Big Bang of New Product introductions, the company is hosting a series of “Driving Innovation” events for SCP customers, including webinars and regional meetings, between Feb 17th – May 31st. Dealers who attend these events qualify for automatic entry to the sweepstakes for a chance to win a Ford F150…
The pool pump market is about to undergo a seismic shift. Starting July 19, 2021, all pump manufacturers will be required to comply with efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy that apply to all new pumps. The standards are largely based on requirements for weighted energy factor (WEF), a new metric used to…
The August fire at the BioLab plant in Westlake, Louisiana, did not cause the current chlorine shortage in the industry, but it certainly contributed to it. Since the beginning of the pandemic and subsequent shutdown, the pool industry has been grappling with shortages of all kinds, including building materials, supplies and labor. With many consumers…
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Hayward Industries, Inc., global manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial pool equipment, announced that Kevin P. Holleran has been named president and CEO, effective immediately. Holleran succeeds Clark Hale, who departs after a seven-year tenure with the company. Holleran will also join Hayward’s board of directors. “Hayward is a global market leader with an…
The Hayward TriVac 700 pressure cleaner provides clean on a new level, skimming debris from the surface of the water and thoroughly vacuuming the pool floor, walls and coves. TriVac 700 is equipped with Hayward’s patented jet-propelled AquaDrive technology and protective wheels for a faster, gentler, more efficient clean. The 40% wider suction inlet and…
In a groundbreaking move, Hayward Pool Products is shifting how its products go to market. It’s moving more than 900 SKUs into the company’s Expert Line, making them unavailable for online sale and increasing their warranty. The prices for the 20% of products not moved to the Expert Line, staying in what Hayward calls its…