1980

Water Soft, Inc. was founded by brothers Jim and Bill Chandler of Ashland, Ohio.
On February 29, 1980, Water Soft purchased the entire water treatment division of the F.E. Myers Pump Company.Included in the purchase was a license for Water Soft to use the “Myers” name for a period of three years. If ever you see a product or literature in the field with both names present, it was manufactured prior to 1983.
Jim & Bill reinvested a large portion of the company’s income to research and development. The result was the creation of several patented/proprietary products including the WATER SPRITE/SINK TANK Water Filter and the PROVECTR Water Treatment System. These are all innovative in that they solve tough water problems without the use of costly chemicals. Another special product was the SOFT’N FILTER system that combines the filtration and softening process into one complete unit.

1988

On March 2, 1988, Water Soft was purchased by Amtrol Inc. Over 30 years prior to the purchase of Water Soft, Amtrol introduced the first pre-pressurized diaphragm expansion tank to the water systems industry. At that time Amtrol was the leading manufacturer of water systems tanks in the world and was looking to enter into water treatment.
Eventually both Jim and Bill Chandler moved on to pursue other opportunities and Amtrol moved Water Soft out of the Ashland facility.

1993

In 1993 Bill Chandler founded Chandler Systems Inc., a new venture focusing on the manufacture of electrical control systems for the water & wastewater markets.

1995

On September 1, 1995, Bill Chandler formally began CSI Water Treatment Systems, a division of Chandler Systems Inc. As one of the co-founders of Water Soft Inc., Bill brought his experience and innovation to CSI that built one of the most successful water treatment companies in the industry.
In 1995 CSI introduced their first propriety product, the ReactR™, an advanced innovation in the treatment of water using a natural aeration process.

2003

In 2003 the Signature Series™, Chandler Systems first proprietary control valve, was introduced to the market. CSI pioneered the first use of DC motors to position their valve for the electronic era.

2008

In January of 2008 Bill sold the controls division of Chandler Systems Inc. to SJE Rhombus, a leader in the wastewater controls industry.
Almost 20 years later, in June of 2008, Bill Chandler acquired the WaterSoft division back from Amtrol and moved production back to Ashland.

2012

In 2012 innovation continues as the Signature Series 2™ and Isobar II™ control valves are introduced.

2013

In 2013 the Nitro™ and Centuri™ single tank aeration filters are released with patented air injection technology.

2015

In 2015 the Sidekick™ Single Tank Aeration Filter with Ozone Complete featuring the industry’s first single tank aeration filter with the control valve separated from the filter tank is added to our line. Along with other benefits this patented technology eliminates the accumulation of iron in the control valve.

2016

In 2016 the NEW Legacy View Bluetooth Control Valves will begin production at Chandler Systems. Using Android and Apple apps with Bluetooth communication drastically simplifies system setup and control.

2017

November of 2017 the Signature Series 3™ and Isobar III™ control valves are introduced with a new high flow body and improved plumbing connections.
July 25th of 2017 the first of over 20 DROP related patents issues.

2018

February of 2018 the first DROP water softener is installed to begin field trials.
From 2018 to today there has been a steady release of products into the DROP ecosystem now consisting of the DROP Hub, residential water softeners, backwashing filters, cartridge filters, aeration filters, leak detectors, home protection valves, well pump controllers, the remote, as well as commercial softeners, backwashing filters, and protection valves.
With a full team of dedicated R&D software, electronic, and mechanical engineers there is always more to come.

Model 6682 -Air Injection Assembly for Nitro Or Centuri