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The original Jacuzzi brothers with the J-300 - the first hydrotherapy pump

Innovation Has Always Been at Our Core

The first name in hot tub and bath technology is a family name: Jacuzzi®. Ours is a legacy born of passion for invention. We innovated the first generation of home hydrotherapy - and now we're moving on to the next. From our originals to new experiences. From Jacuzzi® - a legacy of creating transformational experiences with water.

The original Jacuzzi brothers with the
J-300 - the first hydrotherapy pump.


History Highlights

The Early 1900s

Early 1900s

Around the turn of the century, seven Jacuzzi brothers immigrated to California from Italy. Working together, they made strides in aviation by inventing the first enclosed cabin monoplane. An accomplishment that led to the airplane that carried mail for the U.S. Postal Service, and passengers from the San Francisco Bay Area to Yosemite National Park.
1950s

1950s

In 1956, an idea was born. Why not treat a family member's arthritis symptoms with a hydrotherapy pump. The Jacuzzi brothers invented a pump and a small niche business was born. The J-300, a portable pump, was sold to hospitals and schools.
1960s

1960s

This innovative spirit was captured by Roy Jacuzzi, a third-generation family member who had begun learning the business as a teenager. Sensing the American consumer's interest in health, fitness and leisure activities, Roy invented and marketed the first self-contained, fully integrated whirlpool bath in 1968. By incorporating jets into the sides of the tub, it became the bath that almost single-handedly created an industry.
1970s

1970s

As larger units were designed to accommodate several people, Jacuzzi incorporated heating and filtration systems to keep the water warm and clean, thus creating the first spa in 1970. In 1979, the family sold to New York-based Kidde Inc. All the family members left the business or retired, except for Roy, who stayed on to run the Jacuzzi operations.
1980s

1980s

The 80s were a decade of new designs for Jacuzzi. The Avanza was introduced - a whirlpool bath / hot tub product that could be installed inside or outside a house. Other new designs included the Illusion - a large whirlpool bath that look like a volcano coming up out of the ground - and the Fiore Corner bath, the first corner to have built-in faucets and a recirculation water rainbow delivering a sheet of water down the back of the unit.
1990s

1990s

In the early 90s, Roy Jacuzzi was inducted into the National Kitchen & bath Hall of Fame, recognizing him for his many contributions in the innovation of hydrotherapy for home use.
Today

Today

Jacuzzi has become the world's most recognized and largest selling brand of jetted/whirlpool baths and spas. In addition to the first whirlpool bath patent, Jacuzzi has 250 worldwide patents for advancements in pump systems, jet technology, air controls and product design. This ongoing commitment to innovative product development ensures Jacuzzi's leadership position in the industry, and sets standards the world over.