M&A Deal Summary

PlayCore Acquires AquaWorx

On November 8, 2021, PlayCore acquired consumer products company AquaWorx

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is PlayCore’s 10th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is PlayCore’s 20th transaction in the United States.
  • This is PlayCore’s 2nd transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-11-08
Target AquaWorx
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) PlayCore
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

AquaWorx

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
AquaWorx is a packaged filtration manufacturer for both the recreational and commercial aquatics industries. AquaWorx's product line includes collector tanks, pool gutters, waterslides, interactive water play systems, and features, splash pads, decorative fountains, and accessories. AquaWorx was founded in 2009 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Buyer

PlayCore

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Consumer Products
Employees1,062
DESCRIPTION

PlayCore is a provider of consumer equipment and backyard products. It specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of commercial and consumer outdoor playground equipment. The consumer division manufactures kits for wooden swing sets and climbing units, plastic slides and related products. PlayCore was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 20
Sector (Consumer Products) 10 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 20 of 20
State (Florida) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 20 of 20
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-10 Superior Recreational Products

Carrollton, Georgia, United States

Superior Recreational Products is a provider of commercial playground equipment, recreational products, shade structures and site amenities. The Company offers one of the most extensive collections of outdoor and indoor play lines in the industry, including steel structures, recycled post and deck structures, education-based play environments, indoor modular playgrounds and play components, as well as shade and shelter structures. Superior serves multiple market segments, including municipalities, schools, daycare facilities, restaurants, hotels / resorts, housing authorities and OEMs.

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