In 2008, Mr. J.V.P, a key figure in Spain's pool industry, saw an opportunity to bring a new lighting solution to the market. He decided to set up a factory in China to design and produce LED underwater pool lights. At the time, many pools in Europe were still using outdated halogen bulbs, and the market needed a more energy-efficient and eco-friendly solution. We’re incredibly grateful to Mr. V.P. for trusting us with this exciting business opportunity. That same year, our founders—Mr. Ma, Allen, and David—teamed up with Mr. V.P. and his investment group to create a joint venture. This is when Maxillum was born. We became one of the first factories in China to design and manufacture pool lighting, and we were also pioneers in using ultrasonic fusion technology to create fully waterproof ABS housings for our LED PAR56 lights. This was a significant improvement over the older glass halogen PAR56 bulbs, which were prone to damage. trip to Los Angeles, he visited several pool product stores and noticed that many of them were selling Pentair niche lights and related parts. However, he quickly learned that store owners were dealing with a common issue: the bulbs used in these lights had a short lifespan, often needing replacement after just a year. On top of that, many of these lights were prone to leaks due to the traditional waterproofing methods, like silicone and wire rings, which deteriorated over time. Mr. Ma took the faulty lights back to China, where he, Allen, and David spent months analyzing the issue and coming up with a solution. After months of hard work, they combined Pentair’s original hook design with Maxillum’s innovative, fully waterproof IP68 technology. The result was the W4012 model—an upgraded light that not only replaced the old Pentair niche lights but could also fit the bulbs of other brands like Hayward and Jandy. The W4012 was ETL certified and quickly became a hit in the U.S. market. At Maxillum, we believe that growth comes from identifying challenges, creating solutions, and continuously pushing the envelope. Every problem we face is an opportunity to innovate.