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The Cardinal Story

Cardinal, the first division established within Cardinal Systems, Inc. was founded in 1976 by Warren “Mickey” Bradley as a small, simple business with a passion for manufacturing. The operation started in a modest 5,000 square foot garage with only one shear, a press brake, a punch press, and 2 employees. With advancements in manufacturing technology, an increasing demand, product innovation and acquisition, and continuous business development, Cardinal is now one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced manufacturers in the swimming pool industry. For almost 50 years and three generations of family ownership, Cardinal has remained committed to seeking out and applying the most efficient manufacturing processes to provide Builders, Contractors, and Architects with products to enhance any outdoor living space. What was once a small garage and a dream is now a 360,000 square foot manufacturing facility with plans to continue growing and expanding its operations.

Advanced Technology, Customizable Products

The combination of skilled design and engineering, high-tech machinery, and hand-crafted precision all come into play within the processes of creating Cardinal products. Our facility allows space for our operations to work efficiently to meet high demand. Our highly skilled teams work safely and thoughtfully to ensure every product that leaves our doors is of top Cardinal-quality. Almost all of our manufactured products can be customized, altered, and tailored to suit personal customer style or necessary landscape requirements. No dream is too big, and Cardinal welcomes the challenge of creating a completely custom piece that’s never been explored.

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Advanced Technology, Customizable Products

Steel

The heart of our business, and the product that started it all. Explore our steel pool products in addition to our custom steel/sheet metal fabrication.

Coping & Liner Track

Custom extrusion processes lend well to creating the finest quality coping products on the market.

Luxury Spas

The extension of elegance and relaxation from a Cardinal pool begins with the addition of a Luxury Spa to any backyard oasis.

Quaker Plastics

A brand within Cardinal, Quaker Plastics provides a wide range of products to the swimming pool and construction industries: thermoplastic steps, deck and paver drains, liner locks, and more.

Modern Moulding

A brand in partnership with Cardinal, Modern Moulding offers a variety of styrofoam coping profile designs and installation capabilities for vinyl, fiberglass, and concrete/gunite pools.