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Taylor Technologies, Inc.

$78 Million 11/03/2021 Power & Industrial Technology Complete
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Transaction Details

  • On November 3, 2021, Fluidra announced it has acquired Taylor Technologies, Inc. (“Taylor”), a leading US-based manufacturer of water-testing solutions.
  • The addition of Taylor’s highly trusted water-testing kits, strips, and instruments in North America not only broadens Fluidra’s rapidly growing portfolio of pool and spa products and solutions, but also provides an established foundation in water testing from which the company can build upon with future innovations.
  • “It’s exciting to become a part of Fluidra,” said Stephen Heard, chief executive officer of Taylor. “We each bring unique expertise as part of the large, multi-segment pool market and are focused on combining those building blocks to provide best-in-class solutions for our customers.”
  • “This is an important acquisition for Fluidra and will greatly enhance our offering,” said Bruce Brooks, chief executive officer of Fluidra. “Taylor is the most trusted name in water testing within North America, and their expertise, coupled with Fluidra’s track record of delivering new equipment and IoT solutions, will pave the way for future innovations that make managing watercare easier for both pool professionals and pool owners.”

About the company

Taylor Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1930 and based out of Sparks, Maryland, Taylor is the recognized leader in water-testing kits and reagents in the residential and commercial pool segments. With a catalog of nearly 600 test-kit configurations, their products are carried by over 400 distributors throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico with growing positions outside of North America.

Fluidra (BME:FDR)
Fluidra is a worldwide leader in the pool and wellness industry and a global manufacturer of equipment and connected solutions.

Sources: Transaction Press Release
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