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HORIZON GROUP USA CONNECTS PEOPLE THROUGH CREATIVITY. Horizon’s rich history in the craft industry dates back to 1912 — and while many things have evolved over the past century, one element remains the same: Creativity. It’s universally human, and we believe creativity is for everyone. As a global leader providing trend-driven D.I.Y. and educational activity kits, our mission is clear: To fuel each generation with the power to explore the world around them and unlock their potential. By supporting each stage of development with thoughtful, hands-on entertainment — Horizon Group USA doesn’t just deliver products with lasting benefits, we inspire the entire creative family to be the best version of themselves — proudly expressive, confident, and unique. Together, we create what’s next!

Intex Recreation Corp. (IRC) is the exclusive sales associate and distributor of INTEX branded products in the United States and Canada. IRC sells to multiple classes of retail including mass market, internet, club, sporting goods, grocery, toy, housewares, department, as well as local distributors. The INTEX product lines include Air Mattresses, Above Ground Pools, Inflatable Pool Floats, Pool Accessories, Inflatable Boats and Kayaks, and after-sale consumer parts. IRC sells direct to the three largest customers and through well-established rep groups managed by Territory Sales Managers for all other customers. IRC’s customer base numbers in the thousands while consumer direct sales are conducted via Intexcorp.com and a fully staffed Consumer Service Call Center with agents in Long Beach, the Philippines and China. Annual sales volume is significant, as well as seasonal in nature, necessitating extensive forecasting, tight controls and detailed execution. IRC has been in business selling consumer products for over 50 years and is a member of the Intex family of companies. The Intex family of companies is comprised of over 50 independently owned companies working together closely to design, manufacture, market and sell INTEX products in 110 countries all over the world. All INTEX products are exclusively manufactured by two facilities in China with in-house quality assurance and control departments. Product safety and compliance is assured via a firewalled full-service test lab as well as independent third-party test labs. INTEX products are a great value and built to last, just like the memories made by the people who use them.

Located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, Aqua Products is an American born, American based consumer product company that revolutionized the U.S. pool cleaning industry by introducing the first robotic pool cleaner in 1982 – the Aquabot®. This same innovative spirit lives on today as we strive to deliver a better pool experience with the latest advances to meet the needs of each and every one of our consumers. With the most comprehensive line of both residential and commercial robotic cleaners on the market we help keep pools of any size or shape clean. Our cleaners remove more debris and finer particulate than any other robotic pool cleaner on the market, substantially reducing the amount chemicals needed, ensuring a safer, cleaner and healthier pool for you, your family and friends. We are passionate about helping you enjoy the purity of your swimming pool. In 2011, Aqua Products was acquired by Fluidra S.A., Fluidra is a multinational, Spanish-listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and Internet of Things solutions for the residential and commercial pool and wellness markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, including Jandy®, AstralPool®, Polaris®, Cepex®, Zodiac®, CTX Professional® and Gre®. To learn more about Fluidra, visit www.fluidra.com