Founded by research chemist Nat Jonas in 1948, N. Jonas & Company manufactures, packages, and supplies pool and spa care chemicals exclusively for the professional trade. Still family owned and operated, the company has grown from garage production in Philadelphia to three buildings totaling more than 150,000 square feet, with more than 120 employees in peak season. Based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Jonas is known for private-label programs that let pool companies sell chemicals under their own brands, backed by in-house chemistry and same-day shipping.
Baleco International IncFor more than 55 years, Baleco International has manufactured and distributed pool and spa chemicals and supplies for professional retailers, service technicians, and regional mass merchants. Founded in the 1960s and now part of the Haviland family of companies, Baleco has built its name through long-standing relationships and water-care formulations developed for professional use. The company maintains current Safety Data Sheets for its chemical line in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and GHS requirements.CINCINNATI, OH
Buckman's IncFounded in 1965 as a pool construction and service company, family-owned Buckman’s Inc. now manufactures and distributes water-treatment and pool chemicals along with ice-melt products from its Pottstown headquarters. Its sodium hypochlorite plant and delivery operation serve wholesalers across 40 states and Canada, while a 1.288-megawatt solar array helps power the facility.POTTSTOWN, PA
Cardinal Systems IncFounded in 1976 in a 5,000-square-foot garage, Cardinal Systems Inc. is a family-owned American manufacturer of customizable swimming pool and spa products, with custom fabrication capabilities for other industries. Now operated by the Bradley family’s third generation, the company works from a 350,000-square-foot Schuylkill Haven facility and has grown to more than 340 employees across its divisions. Its manufacturing portfolio includes Cardinal and Fox Pool brands, along with Quaker Plastics and Cardinal Fabrication & Manufacturing.SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA