Meyco: A History of Innovation
Fred J. Meyer, Jr. invented the safety pool cover in 1957 and created the Meyco Pool Cover division in 1959. For 60 years, Meyco’s skilled craftsmen have followed his Path to Quality so that Meyco covers exceed all ASTM standards for safety as well as many local safety requirements. With decades of expertise and four U.S. patents under our belts, Meyco incorporates state-of-the-art technology ensuring the principles of innovation and integrity live on in every Meyco pool cover. All MeycoLite™, RuggedMesh™, and PermaGuard™ covers are crafted to exacting specifications ensuring that each Meyco cover fits like a glove the first time, every time.
Why Meyco?
The Original Safety Pool Cover — Invented by Meyco
While others may claim it, the truth remains: in 1957, Fred J. Meyer, Jr., founder of Meyco Pool Covers, invented the ORIGINAL safety pool cover. Just three years later, in 1960, he received a U.S. patent for his groundbreaking invention — the first true winter pool cover designed to protect families and pools during the off-season.
From day one, Mr. Meyer was driven by a clear purpose: to improve pool safety and save lives. This commitment led to the development of the first mesh safety pool cover, offering a reliable way to keep children, pets, and debris out of the pool between swim seasons.
Since then, Meyco has led the industry in innovation. With decades of enhancements and four U.S. patents, we continue to deliver the highest-performing mesh winter pool covers on the market. Our covers are trusted not only for their durability but also for their compliance — and often, their surpassing — of ASTM safety standards and local regulations.
Furthermore, every Meyco safety pool cover is engineered for strength. When secured correctly to your pool deck, the crisscrossed webbing remains taut, providing a solid barrier across the water’s surface. Meyco covers can’t blow off in windstorms and feature heavy-duty straps rated to withstand over 4,500 pounds of tension.
After more than 60 years of innovation and quality craftsmanship, Meyco continues to set the standard in both winter pool cover and safety pool cover performance. Whether you’re preparing your pool for the off-season or ensuring year-round protection, you can trust Meyco to safeguard your loved ones and your investment.
1957, Fred J. Meyer, Jr., the founder of Meyco Pool Covers, INVENTED the ORIGINAL safety pool cover. In 1960, he was awarded a U.S. patent for his groundbreaking design.
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