Fluidra Acquires Built Right (Punta Gorda Heat Pump Manufacturer)

Pentair Acquires G&F Manufacturing (Gulfstream Heat Pumps)

December 3, 2024

HVAC & Mechanical

Pentair plc acquired Florida-based G&F Manufacturing, LLC (maker of Gulfstream pool heat pumps) for approximately $108 million in cash. The deal expands Pentair’s pool equipment offerings in Florida and the Southeast U.S., adding heat-pump capabilities that align with the company’s sustainability and regional product strategy.

Fluidra Acquires Swim & Fun Scandinavia ApS

July 29, 2022

Consumer Products

Fluidra S.A., the Barcelona-based global leader in pool and wellness equipment, has acquired 100% of Danish Swim & Fun Scandinavia ApS, a market-leading Nordic distributor of pools, water-treatment and maintenance products. The deal included an upfront payment of ~€21 million plus performance-based earn-outs tied to 2023–2025 results; Swim & Fun's management will remain with the business to continue its growth in the Nordics.

Fluidra S.A. Acquires Custom Molded Products (CMP) from Tenex Capital Management

March 10, 2021

Manufacturing

Fluidra S.A. (BME: FDR) agreed to acquire Custom Molded Products ("CMP"), a Newnan, Georgia-based manufacturer of pool and spa components, from Tenex Capital Management for $245 million. The acquisition expands Fluidra’s product portfolio (sanitizers, white goods, dedicated spa equipment, LED and water/fire features), strengthens its North American operations and was funded with existing cash and debt facilities; Fluidra expects the deal to be accretive to cash EPS from day one.

Fluidra Acquires Pooltrackr and Takes 27% Stake in Aiper

May 7, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Fluidra has acquired 100% of Pooltrackr, an Australia-based SaaS platform for pool professionals, to accelerate its digital transformation and expand software capabilities globally. The company also took a 27% stake in Aiper, a cordless robotic pool-cleaner maker, broadening Fluidra's product portfolio and direct-to-consumer presence.

Bradford White Corporation Acquires Heat-flo

July 6, 2024

Building Products

Bradford White Corporation has acquired Heat-flo, a manufacturer of stainless steel indirect water-heating and hydronic storage tanks, expanding Bradford White's portfolio of indirect water-heating solutions. Heat-flo will continue operating from its Uxbridge, Massachusetts facility and will be supported by Bradford White’s Laars Heating Systems subsidiary to accelerate product and market growth.

Hidden Harbor-backed Rapid Pump Acquires AC Furia Electric Motor, Inc.

April 16, 2024

Industrial Services

Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners (together with Machinery Services Co.), acquired AC Furia Electric Motor, Inc., a White Plains, New York-based provider of electrical repair, maintenance and distribution services for motors and pumps. The deal expands Rapid Pump's service capabilities and northeast footprint; AC Furia's president, Marc Salvati, will join Rapid Pump as Vice President of Business Development and the AC Furia management team will remain in place.