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The Hayward Story

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ayward Flow Control Systems, a division of Hayward Industrial Products, Inc., has been manufacturing industrial thermoplastic valves and process control products since the inception of the thermoplastic valve industry.For more than 40years we have remained committed to producing the highest quality products while providing outstanding service that exceeds customer expectations.Hayward has earned an unsurpassed reputation for product design, manufacturing precision, quality assurance, experience and know-how, and total commitment to customer satisfaction and support.HaywardIndustries was formed in 1923 by Irving M.Hayward.It was a small company, located in Brooklyn, NY, making specialtymetal valves and industrial flow control products.When Mr.Hayward retired in 1964 the company was acquired by its present management.With that, a new period of growth and diversification began, one that continues to this day.Management realized an opportunity existed for plastic, rather than metal swimming pool filters and accessories, and diversified into the swimming pool market.Rapid growth in the pool business resulted in the creation of Hayward Pool Products, Inc.At the same time, through a combination of acquisitions, modernization of the manufacturing facilities and product innovations, the industrial plastic valve andpipeline strainer business grew as well – and became Hayward Flow Control Systems.When selecting plastic valves and process control products, consider the following:

Reliable by Design

Hayward valves are designed using thelatest state-of-the-art equipment.Our Computer Aided Design (CAD) system, linked to finite element software, provides accurate and essential stress analysis. Hayward valves are designed to be strong – with material where it counts. Pressure and prolonged operation will not fatigue Hayward valves.Thus, Hayward products provide years of maintenance-free service.
Millions of swimming pool filterssuch as this havebeen sold

Commitment

Hayward remains committed to new product developments and innovative process technology that produces high quality, reliable products and to total customer satisfaction.We will continue to advance fluid process technology as the leading American manufacturer of industrial plastic valves and process control products.

Dependability

Valve parts twist and turn in operation, and must fit precisely with a perfect seal.At Hayward, valve components are precision molded.However, when required, critical dimension valve parts are precision machined in areas such as o-ring grooves, seats, and ball surfaces. In either case, fine tolerances are maintained and, as a result, Hayward valves seal bubble tight and provide years of dependable service.

Hayward Pool Products

Hayward Pool Products, Inc.forms themajor component of Hayward Industries. As the largest manufacturer of swimming pool equipment in the world it manufac- tures and distributes products that move, clean, heat, light, and control the flow of water in commercial and residential swimming pools throughout the world.The swimming pool equipment manufactured includes pool filters used to continuously clean the pool water, pumps which circulate the water and fittings such as skimmers, automatic vacuum cleaners, chlorinators, heaters, and underwater lights – which also include fiber optic systems.Hayward Pool Products is headquar-tered in Elizabeth, NJ and can be contacted by phone at (908) 351-5400 or by fax at (908) 351-5675.

Quality

As an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, Hayward adheres to the strictest guidelines relative to component manufacture, assembly, and testing.Hayward valves are 100% tested with thelatest state-of-the-art testing equipment. Every Hayward product must pass pneumatic/hydrostatic tests before it is released for shipment.Our reputation for quality and reliability is unsurpassed. Hayward has been manufacturing thermoplastic valves since the beginning of the industry.Our commitment to, and support of, the industry is strong.In addition to a tradition of experience and know-how, Hayward also has a highly qualified field sales organization that provides customer assistance, training, and field support.