Kreepy Krauly's unique vortex cleaning action was pioneered by Ferdinand Chauvier, a South African hydraulics engineer. This first Mark I cleaner, although revolutionary in its solution to pool cleaning, was heavy and inefficient and did not withstand harsh pool conditions. Terry Jackson, managing director of Sherwood Overseas Company, a Western Australian manufacturer and exporter of above-ground pools, brought the product to Australia and set about refining the Mark I cleaner for the Australian market. Every single component was completely redesigned and new materials were selected to enable the machine to be totally manufactured from durable injected moulded or extruded plastics. The Kreepy Krauly “Mark II” was launched in Australia in 1976 and was an immediate success. Sherwood was soon exporting the Australian-made Kreepy Krauly to over 19 countries.
Kreepy Krauly is a strong advocate for local innovation and jobs with the Western Australian-owned and operated business, conducting all operations from design to manufacturing at its head office in Perth.
In 2018, Kreepy Krauly was honoured at the prestigious Family Business Australia (FBA) Awards and was one of only two Western Australian inductees into the FBA Hall of Fame.
