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 Alan’s 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 Pik’s 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 BSH’s 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 Thermador’s 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

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