David von Broembsen, a visionary chemical engineer, set out to revolutionize chlorine production and its application in pool management. With a clear goal in mind, he spent years in a modest workshop refining a membrane prototype for an innovative electrolytic chlorine production process. His relentless dedication paid off when he finally developed a groundbreaking product. David’s chlorine-producing machines were designed as onsite “mini-factories,” disrupting the traditional reliance on shipping highly concentrated chemicals. In an industry dominated by these conventional methods, his innovative machines found their place in diverse applications, including mining operations, large-scale pools, and even a dolphinarium. Today, the very first prototype chlorinator, a symbol of David’s ingenuity and determination, is proudly displayed at the ChlorKing manufacturing facility—a tribute to the dream that reshaped an industry.

In 1999, David partnered with fellow South African Steve Pearce to launch ChlorKing® Inc. U.S.A., and they moved manufacturing and distribution to Atlanta, GA. This enabled them to take advantage of the untapped U.S commercial swimming pool market, where on-site chlorine generation and salt chlorination were starting to make gains against traditional granular or liquid chlorine to sanitize water.

In 2009 ChlorKing® launched its NEXGEN line of chlorine generators, which are the first of its kind to produce pH neutral chlorine on-site, using the swimming pool as the source water for the product. An acquisition in 2009 also launched ChlorKing® into Ultraviolet light technology. Together with the founding partners of Sentry UV, ChlorKing® now offers a cost-effective, low-maintenance ultraviolet light systems for commercial swimming pools and spas that are NSF/ANSI-50 certified. By combining ultraviolet light technology with primary sanitization technologies, such as onsite chlorine generation and salt chlorination, ChlorKing® continues to grow not only with current products but with new and exciting emerging technologies as well. We have more than 15,000 commercial swimming pool and water park installations worldwide.

In 2019 ChlorKing® launched our line of hypochlorous acid generators, “HYPOGEN” for on-site production of HOCl in many different industries, including agriculture, food processing and general disinfection of hard surfaces.

2024 is a big step forward for ChlorKing. ChlorKing is acquired by Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the “Company”), a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and outdoor living technology. This strategic acquisition advances Hayward's technology for commercial swimming pool water treatment, broadens its commercial product offering, and underscores its commitment to enhancing leadership in sustainable water management and treatment.