About Harmsco Filtration Products
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Harmsco Filtration Products began with John F. Harms, who in 1955 set out to improve the subpar pool filters then available to Florida's rapidly growing hotel and resort industry, officially establishing the company in 1958. Working out of his home while holding down a commercial fishing job, Harms crafted early filter housings by hand, laying the groundwork for a business built on solving a real performance gap in pool filtration.
In 1968, Harms patented and introduced the Harmsco Hurricane Filter, and he went on to pioneer pleated polyester filter cartridges that outperformed conventional filter media by lowering overall filtration costs, a breakthrough that helped establish filtration standards still used across the industry today. The company later formed its Harmsco Industrial Filters branch to diversify beyond pool filtration and into industrial and municipal water treatment markets.
Now led by third-generation family members James Harms, who joined in 2006, and Tommy Harms, who joined in 2007, following Harold (Hank) Harms II's election as president in 1991, Harmsco remains a family-owned business manufacturing across three divisions in the United States. ChatMRO connects facility and water treatment buyers directly to Harmsco's filter cartridges and housings, matching exact micron rating and housing size against verified stock.
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Frequently asked questions
Who founded Harmsco Filtration Products?
Harmsco was founded by John F. Harms, who began developing improved pool filters for Florida hotels and resorts in 1955 and officially established the company in 1958. He crafted early filter housings at home while also working a commercial fishing job.
What is the Harmsco Hurricane Filter?
The Harmsco Hurricane Filter was patented and introduced in 1968, becoming one of the company's signature filtration products. It was followed by John Harms' development of pleated polyester filter cartridges, which lowered filtration costs compared to conventional cartridge media.
Does Harmsco serve markets beyond pool filtration?
Yes, the company formed its Harmsco Industrial Filters branch to diversify beyond the pool filter market into industrial and municipal applications. This expansion broadened Harmsco's customer base well past its original hospitality-industry roots.
Is Harmsco still a family-owned company?
Yes, Harmsco remains family-owned, with third-generation family members James Harms and Tommy Harms joining the business in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Harold (Hank) Harms II was elected president in 1991 and led the company's expansion into industrial and municipal markets.
Are Harmsco filtration products made in the United States?
Yes, Harmsco is a family-owned business with three divisions that is dedicated to producing its products domestically in America. This domestic manufacturing commitment spans its pool, industrial, and municipal filtration product lines.