Promotion Highlights Hayward’s Record Year for Category Leading Product Innovations
Arvidson Pools & Spas wins 2022 Ford F-150 XLT Pickup

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. – September 6, 2021 – Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the “Company”), a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and associated automation systems, today announced the winner of Hayward’s Driving Innovation Big Bang new product launch dealer promotion. Dan Arvidson, of Arvidson Pools & Spas in Crystal Lake, Illinois won the Ford F-150 XLT pickup truck.

Dealers could enter the giveaway by participating in one of Hayward’s Driving Innovation Big Bang webinars over the Spring and Summer. In those Covid-safe webinars dealers were able to learn about and experience Hayward’s dramatic new product introductions for 2021.

Category leading new product introductions included:

• Ultra-High Efficiency Pumps including the new XE Series (#1 in efficiency according to the Dept of Energy*).
• New Universal HC Series heaters - The industry’s smallest footprint (and zero clearance) gas heater.
• AquaRite® S3 Salt Chlorination System - The next generation from the world’s #1 brand in salt water pools.
• OmniPL® Smart Pool & Spa Control – Right-sized automation for mid-range pools.
• HydraPure™ UV and Ozone AOP System – All-in-one design destroys up to 99.9%* of bacteria and viruses.

All products in Hayward’s trade-exclusive Expert Line® are only available from pool professionals. For more information, speak with your Hayward Sales Representative or visit hayward.com.

Dan Arvidson took the keys to the F-150, along with his wife, son and father. Asked if he’d won anything before Dan replied, “The most I ever won was a 5-gallon shop vac! Man, does this ever change that!”

*Based on TriStar® VS 900 among in-ground pool pump ratings, per U.S. Department of Energy efficiency metrics as of September 1, 2021. Visit hayward.com/regulations for details.
* Destroys 99.9% of chlorine resistant microorganisms up to 80 GPM, with a reduced level above 80 GPM.

About Hayward Holdings, Inc.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and associated automation systems many of which form part of the SmartPad™ platform of advanced IoT enabled products. Hayward designs, manufactures and markets a full line of innovative, energy-efficient pool and spa equipment, with brands including AquaVac®, AquaRite®, ColorLogic®, Navigator®, OmniLogic®, OmniHub™, TriStar®, Super Pump®, TurboCell®, pHin™, CAT Controllers®, HCP Pumps and Saline C® Series.

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