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Catching Up with Alex Spounias: A Look Inside Haws® Safety
Our very own Safety Specialist, Alex, shares what’s new, where we’re headed next, and what keeps her passionate about safety every day. We had a chance to talk with Alex Spounias, our Safety Specialist, to see how Haws has grown this past year, what’s on the horizon, and get to know Alex a little better. […]
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Business Updates
11/5/25 Acquisition of Haws Corporation Watts Water Technologies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Haws Corporation, a leading global brand providing emergency safety and hydration solutions for use in industrial, institutional and non-residential end markets for more than 120 years. The addition of Haws’ innovative, specified products will enable us to offer our customers […]
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🕸️ Safety Can Be Spooky, But It Doesn’t Have To Be: A Fright-Free Guide to Emergency Equipment Compliance 👻
When it comes to emergency equipment, few things are scarier than non-compliance. A neglected eyewash station or a forgotten safety shower can turn a real emergency into a horror story. But staying compliant with ANSI Z358.1-2014 doesn’t have to send shivers down your spine. ANSI Z358.1-2014 sets the gold standard for emergency eyewash and shower […]
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Safety
Safety Tip: How to Create a Culture of Safety Leadership
To sustain an injury-free workplace is a goal that safety managers actively work to reach. A safe environment to work in can be attributed to having a safety leader with valuable leadership characteristics. For safety to be properly executed in the work environment, there must be a leader who has engaging power with his or her […]
Hydration
PHA Motivates Fans of Water to Drink Up!
Since the inception of the PHA’s Drink Up campaign, fans of water have eagerly posted their favorite photos with hashtag #spreadthewater. We love the participation and entertaining photos and we are thrilled at the multitude of people that Drink Up! Water is the immense resource that proves to be the best sidekick throughout the day. We […]
Hydration
How to Improve Water Intake During Fall in 5 Easy Steps
It’s officially time to pull out the parkas! Summer is over and fall is on the way. Your body may not be telling you that it’s thirsty with the colder weather, but hydration should still be a priority in the coming months. Below we’ve included some helpful tipson how to keep hydrated during the fall/winter months. 1. Bring […]
News and Events
Haws® Receives Corporate Citizen Large Award
We are pleased to announce that Haws was recognized by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) at their Existing Industry Awards this past Monday and was presented with the Corporate Citizen Large award. This category is for companies which have made a significant philanthropic contribution in money, employee volunteer hours or free goods […]
Hydration
Brita® Hydration Station® Spotted at SUNY
We love seeing our products displayed with art and creativity! At the State University of New York, Delhi, CADI (The College Association of Delhi, Inc.) put an art display around the Brita® Hydration Station® located on their campus. The art piece is a mural photo of deep blue water along with the CADI logo. (CADI) […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Safety Tip: Product Suitability
Is your facility in need for new emergency equipment? Before investing the time and money in buying new equipment, it is critical that the correct product is sought after. Perhaps you work at a chemical plant and the risk of hazardous chemicals to be splashed in the facial area is high. The best solution in this case is an […]
Hydration
The Most Incredible Drinking Fountain Photos You’ll Ever See
Gorgeous mosaic featuring a drinking fountain titled “Resurrection and the Life” by Sarah Campbell located at the children’s playground at Faith Lutheran Church in Chico, CA Drinking fountain spotted at Busch Gardens in FL! Mural painted by a 19 year old artist at an Elementary School in Reno, NV A baby blue dual drinking fountain captured […]
Safety
6 Ways to Winterize Your Plant
Most manufacturers do a great job at mitigating hazards and risks from the work environment, but what happens when the seasons change? OSHA has issued more than 2,500 citations from October 2012 to September 2013 due to manufacturing plants having potential hazards due to the change in season, particularly during winter. Below are various ways to “winterize” […]
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AXION Advantage™: New Product of the Year
2013 and 2014 have been great years as we launched various products including the Model 1900 Bottle Filler, the 9400 Steam Water Heat Exchanger, and the AXION Advantage™ System which have all received strong recognition within the industry. The AXION Advantage™ system offers health and safety professionals a medically superior response for upgrading existing emergency eyewash and shower […]
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Throwback Thursday: Our Early Beginnings
Since the invention of the drinking fountain in 1906, Haws® has aimed to re-define expectations. Having been around for over 100 years, Haws has a rich history filled with eminent events that have shaped who we are as a company today. We have included some of our favorite photos of yesteryear to give a glimpse of Haws‘ […]
Safety
Make October Your Home Eye Safety Awareness Month
When working around the house, it can be a common mistake to not wear proper eye protective gear while working with welding or manual tools. Last year in the United States, 94,000 adults and children were treated for eye-related injuries resulting in activities from home. Prevent Blindness® has published a list of the top most common […]
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#FBF: Haws® Drinking Fountain Filmed and Featured On How It’s Made
Back in 2011, the Discovery Channel sent a film crew to Haws to record a segment for their How It’s Made documentary television series on the making of a Drinking Fountain. The episode featured the Haws concrete pedestal Drinking Fountain, model 3060, and several talented Haws employees. The segment on Haws Drinking Fountains aired on […]