We have a long, rich history that began over a century ago when we operated under the Zodiac® name. In 2018, we merged with Fluidra to become a global leader in the pool and spa industry.
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July 2018
Fluidra and Zodiac merge, becoming the global leader in the pool sector.
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November 2017
The merger with Fluidra is announced.
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September 2010
Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. (USA) merges with and into Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. (formerly known as Jandy Pool Products, Inc.).
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February 2008
Jandy Pool Products, Inc., acquisition of Cover-Pools Incorporated (Utah), a company manufacturing automatic pool covers.
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April 2006
Common acquisition with Carlyle Group of Jandy Pool Products, Inc., (pumps, filters, pressure controls, pool heaters).
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2006
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc. (USA), changes its name to Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
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2003
Acquisition of P.S.A., the French manufacturer of pool heating systems and dehumidification units for swimming pools.
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2001
Acquisition of CLEARWATER, salt-chlorination water treatment solutions (Australia).
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December 1996
Zodiac celebrates its first century anniversary on December 22, 1996.
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1996
Acquisition of Baracuda, a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of suction pool cleaners.
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1995
Debes & Wunder, a German company joins Zodiac in March.
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1994
Acquisition of Sweepy International, manufacturing electric pool cleaners. Polaris Pool Systems, Inc. (USA) incorporates. Over time, it becomes the leading manufacturer of automatic pool cleaners.
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1987
Purchase of B. Kern (Germany) and Europool (Italy); constitution of a European business segment for above-ground pools. Purchase of shares of Zodiac Hurricane-Marine (Canada).
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1985
The pool market expands, Zodiac creates the Winky inflatable pool in 1986 (Zodiac Original).
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1983
Incorporation of Zodiac Inflatable Technologies Inc. in Canada.
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1978
Opening of Zodiac Italia.
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1970
Incorporation of Zodiac of North America, Inc.
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1969
Zodiac is the world leader in inflatable boats, and number one in France in the recreational boating industry.
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1965
The company changes its name to simply "Zodiac".
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1964
Opening of the first Zodiac subsidiary: Zodiac Española.
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1952
Dr Alain Bombard crosses the Atlantic on a Zodiac boat.
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1934 – 1937
Developed the first inflatable boats, including a 2-seat inflatable kayak prototype, a catamaran equipped with a sail and inflatable bomb and torpedo carriers.
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February 1909
The Zodiac brand was registered on February 2, 1909.