LO CHLOR LIMITED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Pharmacist
- Founder of Lo - Chlor
Andrew Simons the founder of Lo-Chlor chemicals (1946 - 2006) graduated as a pharmacist from Sydney University in the early 1970's.
After graduating Andrew was quick to establish successful businesses in both Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and later in his career in Sydney's lower north shore.
During his tenure as a pharmacist Andrew worked closely with several hospitals and rehab centres and it was here (unbeknown to anyone) that Lo-Chlor Chemicals would be born.
Through his extensive work on assisting hospitals treat and maintain their hydrotherapy and rehabilitation pools Andrew was quick to discover copper sulphate and its role as the most effective form of algaecide (which is still the case today).
Still working as a pharmacist Andrew developed a low dose organo copper complex known as Lo-Chlor Pool Conditioner that was designed to kill and control algae and fungal infestations for an extended period of time. The main benefits of such a formulation were; it was low in concentration, it was not affected by the addition of chlorine compounds and was guaranteed not to stain pool surface
Andrew manufactured the algaecide from the garage of his home in Sydney's east and sold box after box at his pharmacy in Castlecrag, NSW.
The success that the product was met with was npt something that he could ignore and in 1979 Andrew sold up his pharmacies and rented a small factory in Marrickville, Sydney where he started producing the algaecide and what would ultimately become the largest range of specialised pool and spa chemicals seen around the globe.
Andrew was globally recognised as being one of the most knowledgeable and influential individuals in the field of pool chemistry. However, far more important than this, was the wonderful chemistry that he himself had with all those that he came in contact with
He only looked for the good in people and invariably found it. His warmth, sincerity, and ever smiling face captivated all who met him.