Global pool equipment maker acquires W.A. engineer

Spanish, multi-billion Euro major pool equipment maker Fluidra has acquired West Australian commercial pool manufacturer Chadson Engineering.

Chadson has operated for more than 50 years and claims to be the country’s leading manufacturer of commercial filtration systems for swimming pools, water theme parks, marine parks, and aquaculture.

It claims to be Australia’s only manufacturer of contact moulded fibreglass and grade 316 stainless steel commercial filtration systems.

Fluidra is a Spanish pool manufacturer specialising in technology such as filtration, pumping, disinfection and water treatment, and has a market cap of $6.72 billion.

Valentina Tripp, Managing Director APAC of Fluidra, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Chadson to the Fluidra team. Their impressive range of products and their track record of innovation and excellence will significantly enhance our ability to serve our customers throughout the Asia Pacific region.”

Peter Hobson, founder and CEO of Chadson Engineering said, “Joining forces with Fluidra represents a new chapter of growth and opportunity for Chadson. We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to achieve greater success in the APAC region.”

The acquisition is expected to close at the end of the year.

Picture: Chadson Engineering