For Immediate Release
November 1, 2001
For More Information Contact:
Scott Ferguson
Marcom Manager
800-227-1442, extension 351
sferguson@jandy.com
Petaluma, CA
Leukhardt Joins Water Pik As New Engineering VP
Alan Leukhardt has accepted the position of Vice President,
Engineering for Water Pik Technologies Pool Products and Heating Systems segment
(Laars® and Jandy® Products).
I am confident that Alans cross-functional product development experience, management expertise, technical competence
and leadership skills will provide the foundation for increasing the effectiveness and output from our new product development
process, said Bob Rasp, Water Piks General Manager of Pool Products and Heating Systems. We are thrilled
to add such a high-caliber individual to our team.
A graduate of Stanford University, Mr. Leukhardt has spent the majority of his career
with two high-end appliance manufacturers (DACOR and Thermador). These manufacturers
are both known for their premium brand position as a result of their high quality,
innovative product designs and their continual stream of new products. Alan was Vice
President, Engineering of BSHs Thermador Division for the past five years where
he formed an Advance Gas Development Group to create and apply new gas technologies.
He also was responsible for Thermadors introduction of their CookSmart® products
with electronic controls and several other innovative, patented products.
For more information, please call 800-227-1442 or send an e-mail message to info@jandy.com.
Jandy, a subsidiary of Water Pik Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PIK), is located in Petaluma
and Moorpark, California. Water Pik Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of pool
and spa products, personal healthcare products and water-heating systems. Jandy® brand
pool and spa productsare sold through an international network of trained and qualified
distributors. Consumers can find Jandy® products by consulting their local pool
builders, retailers and service companies.

Alan Leukhardt
© 2009 Jandy Pool Products, Inc.
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