ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS CANADA, INC. LAUNCHES BARACUDA MX 8 FOR 2011 SEASON

ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC. LAUNCHES BARACUDA MX 8 POOL CLEANER FOR 2011 SEASON
Consumer Rebates and Increased Durability Support Advanced Technologies to Make Pool Owners' Jobs Easier

OAKVILLE,– May 17, 2011 – Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc. is launching the Baracuda® MX® 8 for the 2011 summer pool season. According to Tony Prudhomme, president of Zodiac, the innovative Zodiac cleaner offers choice, agility and efficiency to pool dealers and consumers.

According to Tony Prudhomme, president of Zodiac, the innovative Zodiac cleaners offer choice, agility and efficiency to pool dealers and consumers.

“Built like a tank, the MX 8 is battle ready for the toughest of pools! The MX 8's double cyclonic suction and Flex Power Turbine technology make it the most maneuverable mechanical suction cleaner on the market. With a highly competitive price point, it's easy for both dealers and consumers to see how it surpasses its competition,” said Prudhomme. "As an option or for those looking for a slightly lower entry point, our T5 Duo is easy-to-use and is a dependable workhorse. It's an efficient and incredibly quiet cleaner with absolutely no hammer noise. We think consumers are going to love either of these products in their pool."

MX 8 features:

• Double Cyclonic Suction creates a wider cleaning path and larger debris consumption
• X-Drive technology offers intelligent navigation and aggressive floor and wall cleaning
• Sealed gearbox prevents debris from fouling components
• Heavier-weight construction increases durability and robustness

Zodiac’s Baracuda pool cleaners are the global leader in disc-style pool cleaning solutions. Pioneer of the revolutionary diaphragm technology, Zodiac’s Baracuda cleaners are founded in quality and design ingenuity, delivering unsurpassed reliability and value through simplicity.

Zodiac Pool Systems Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of Zodiac Marine & Pool, S.A.S., is a global leader in swimming pool and spa products and services. The company’s comprehensive product lines are marketed under the leading brand names of Zodiac®, Polaris®, Jandy®, Baracuda®, Nature2®, and Cover-Pools®. Zodiac is the leading provider of premium, innovative pool and spa products and is committed to designing and producing the most energy efficient, earth-friendly pool products and systems available.