Chemical manufacturer Haviland Pool and Spa has acquired Blue Excess of Chandler, Ariz. The manufacturing and warehouse facility will become Haviland Pool & Spa Southwest (HSW).
Blue Excess has been contracting chemical blends for regional and national pool and spa customers since 2013. HSW will be utilizing its tableting, blending and packaging capabilities to strengthen the processes and products of Haviland’s existing business groups. Blaine Mills, Blue Excess’ founder, will continue managing operations at the Chandler facility.
In addition to the acquisition, Haviland has named Rick Rupert as Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager, responsible for the region’s distribution network and product sales and service support.
