Watkins Announces Acquisition

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Watkins Manufacturing has announced the acquisition of Endless Pools, manufacturer of counter-current swim machines and underwater treadmills. The acquisition allows Watkins to expand its line of personal well-being products into the aquatic fitness category, opening new channels of distribution and access to a new customer base. Watkins Manufacturing will maintain the Endless Pools brand and Endless Pools’ headquarters will remain in Aston, Pa. 

“Endless Pools is a perfect fit within our long-term strategic plan,” stated Steve Hammock, President of Watkins Manufacturing. “The Endless Pools management team has done an outstanding job of innovating, developing differentiated solutions, and building and managing a leading consumer brand.” 

The Endless Pools customer base is extensive, including commercial enterprises, numerous colleges and universities, and consumers. “The addition of Endless Pools to the Watkins family adds a premium, complementary brand to an already superior product mix,” stated James Murdock, founder and President of Endless Pools. “The two organizations are certain to benefit from a shared vision of the important health and fitness benefits we want to promote and the consumer experience we want to provide.” 

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. 

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