BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 21, 2022–
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward”), a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of swimming pool equipment and technology, has opened a new manufacturing facility in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. Hayward will manufacture advanced IoT-enabled water sanitation automation and control systems at the new plant. This key investment both increases production capacity and serves as an engineering and innovation center for future new products.
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Hayward CEO Kevin Holleran, left, shakes hands with Fernando Blasco, Vice President and General Manager for Europe and Rest of the World, during a ceremony celebrating the opening of the company’s new factory in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: BusinessWire)
Hayward CEO Kevin Holleran recently visited the plant to greet employees ahead of its official opening.
“Our company is successful thanks to the hard work and dedication of our employees around the world, from Barcelona; in North Kingstown, Rhode Island; and in Clemmons, North Carolina. It’s so exciting to see our team in Spain grow and develop,” said Holleran. “The opening of this facility is an important milestone for us. This new facility will help position Hayward as the leader in connected products and water care. Our team is dedicated to designing and developing new innovative technologies to enhance our global offerings. I look forward to this state-of-the-art facility becoming fully operational in the coming months. »
The facility spans over 43,000 square feet including assembly operations, quality control and a distribution center. It also houses engineering, product management, technical and customer service groups as well as a state-of-the-art showroom and training center.
The majority of the products that will be developed and manufactured at the new facility are essential to Hayward’s SmartPad™ system, which allows pool owners to access and control their pool and backyard features over the internet through their devices. intelligent and, in some cases, providing the voice. orders.
The opening of the Barcelona factory is the latest development in a series of strategic moves to expand Hayward’s position in providing advanced, easy-to-use internet-connected products.
In January, the company announced a series of strategic acquisitions including Water Works Technologies Group LLC, a water feature and LED lighting company; SmartPower™, an exclusive LED lighting communication and control technology; and SmartValve, an IP-rich fluid control and valve technology.
Consumer preferences are shifting towards the types of internet-connected systems to develop and produce in the facility as more millennials become homebuyers. According to 2021 data from the National Association of Realtors Research Group in the United States, 37% of home buyers in the United States are millennials. They are driving an evolution in the demand for app-controlled devices in the home. US data collected by Statista indicates that if only 40% of homes in 2020 had a smart home system, an estimated 60% will include them by 2025.
About Hayward Holdings, Inc.
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HAYW) is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of pool equipment and technology, all essential to the SmartPad™ conversion strategy designed to deliver a superior outdoor living experience. Hayward offers a full line of innovative, energy efficient and sustainable residential and commercial pool equipment, including a full line of pumps, filters, heaters, automatic pool cleaners, LED lighting, Internet of Things (IoT) enabled controls, alternative sanitizers and water characteristics.
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PUBLISHED: 03/21/2022 1:00 PM / DISK: 03/21/2022 1:02 PM
