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Natural Pools: The Trend That Could Reshape the French Market

Clear water, no chlorine smell, surrounded by water lilies and reeds, where you’re more likely to spot a dragonfly than an inflatable ring. Ten years ago, this kind of pool was seen as a quirky

End-of-Summer Pool Care: What to Do Before Closing It

The right moves in the final weeks of use decide what condition a private outdoor pool will be in come

Poolex Plug and Play solar kit with two photovoltaic panels installed on the lawn next to a swimming pool

Poolex Solar Kits: When the Pool Becomes the Driver of Self-Consumption

Between filtration running continuously, the heat pump, and the salt chlorinator, a swimming pool consumes electricity for months, especially during

EPDItaly and the Environmental Impact of Swimming Pools

Italy’s environmental certification programme has introduced specific rules for measuring the impact of pool tanks. Manufacturers can now scientifically quantify

Extend the Swimming Season with Aquadeck Solar Slats

A swimming pool is typically associated with the warm summer months — but falling outdoor temperatures don’t have to mean

Water, Warmth, Wellbeing

From October 26 to 29, 2027, Cologne will become the meeting point for pools, saunas, spas,

The Economic Impact of Hot Water in Italian Swimming Pools

Liters, kWh, and euros: an analysis of the true cost of heating shower water in a

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Angela Herrmann Receives Award

Angela Herrmann, Export Manager at BEHNCKE GmbH, has been honored with the prestigious “European Best Manager & Company 2026” award. The recognition was presented

Lighting Innovation in Sauna Design

At the World Sauna Forum, we spoke with Peter Ruokonen, CEO of Cariitti, about innovation, international growth, and the future of sauna and wellness

Angela Herrmann on global trends with BEHNCKE EXPORT

How international markets, architectural pool design and reduced aesthetics are shaping modern pool technology worldwide The first time I visited a project in Spain

Dorian Davies, BSPF President, at the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards wearing his presidential chain.

Dorian Davies: A New Vision for the BSPF

The British pool and wellness sector is entering a strategic new chapter with the appointment of Dorian Davies as President of the British Swimming

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Innovation Day 2026

Following its successful debut in 2024, SPECK Pumpen invited customers and partners to its second Innovation Day at the company headquarters in Neunkirchen am

Cross-section diagram of a swimming pool with Paramount pop-up nozzles pushing debris toward the active main drain and canister filter.

Paramount by Hayward: Why In-Floor Cleaning Permanently Outperforms Traditional Pool Cleaners

Sixty years of experience versus a few years of marketing success, the battle is more unbalanced than it seems. The Paramount brand was already

NIVEKO Motion Pool

Technology continues to shape the way we live, and modern architecture is no exception. The concept of a swimming pool has evolved far beyond

Darlly: A Complete Range of Pool and Spa Filter Solutions

For swimming pools and spas to deliver clean, safe and crystal-clear water, effective filtration is essential. Darlly offers the most comprehensive range of pool

Fluidra grows in H1: revenue tops €1.25 billion

The Spanish group, currently in the spotlight as a sponsor of the Paris Swimming Europeans, closes the first half of 2026 with stable margins

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Germany Rallies to Save Its Public Pools

Germany’s public swimming pool infrastructure is facing significant challenges. Many facilities have been in operation for more than 60 years, and a growing maintenance

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The WIN Network and its impact on the British Pool and Spa Industry

The pool and hot tub industry is currently reaching a significant turning point in its history. During the month of March 2026, a long-awaited

Indoor stainless steel pool with wooden deck and chrome fixtures by L'Esprit Piscine

Why Stainless Steel Is Becoming the New Star Material for French Swimming Pools

Long confined to ladders, handrails and a handful of technical accessories, stainless steel is now making its way into the very structure of pools.

The Swimming Stadium of the XX Mediterranean Games

Two 50-metre Olympic pools, indoor and outdoor, facing the Mar Grande: laminated timber and steel roofing, a movable bulkhead, LED lighting, and the companies

A New Era for Pool Maintenance in Spain: What Public and Community Pools Need to Know for 2027

Public and shared-use swimming pools in Spain are entering a new phase. From January 2027, the qualifications of the professionals responsible for water treatment

Green Pool Water: A Technical Guide to Algae and Metals

From telling algae blooms apart from metal oxidation, to the chemical and procedural fixes that align with European standards UNI EN 16713-3, UNI 10637,

Drone shot of a large residential property with a long rectangular swimming pool in a green lawn.

2026 French Pool Development Tax: A Game-Changing Drop for Your Client Projects

After several years of steady increases, homeowners planning a pool project can finally catch a breather on the tax front. The French pool development

What’s a Pool Worth in Italian Tourism

Having a pool is proving to be a powerful tourism driver. It shapes both revenue and guest preferences. Here’s a closer look at how

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Undeclared Pools: Why the Tax Office Sees Everything and How to Advise Your Clients

There was a time when a pool built discreetly without prior declaration could fly under the radar of tax authorities for years. That era

Aquavia Spa: More Than 35 Years of Innovation in the World of Spas

Since 1988, Aquavia Spa has evolved alongside the wellness industry to become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers specialising in spas and swimspas. What began

Natural Pools: The Trend That Could Reshape the French Market

Clear water, no chlorine smell, surrounded by water lilies and reeds, where you’re more likely to spot a dragonfly than an inflatable

End-of-Summer Pool Care: What to Do Before Closing It

The right moves in the final weeks of use decide what condition a private outdoor pool will be in come next spring.

Poolex Solar Kits: When the Pool Becomes the Driver of Self-Consumption

Between filtration running continuously, the heat pump, and the salt chlorinator, a swimming pool consumes electricity for months, especially during peak sunshine

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Angela and Michael dive into the world of high-quality European spa design – what makes a spa truly well-designed, who the key manufacturers are, and what you should look for when choosing a spa for your home.

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Natural Pools: The Trend That Could Reshape the French Market

End-of-Summer Pool Care: What to Do Before Closing It

Poolex Solar Kits: When the Pool Becomes the Driver of Self-Consumption

EPDItaly and the Environmental Impact of Swimming Pools

Extend the Swimming Season with Aquadeck Solar Slats

Water, Warmth, Wellbeing

The Economic Impact of Hot Water in Italian Swimming Pools

People

Angela Herrmann Receives Award

Lighting Innovation in Sauna Design

Angela Herrmann on global trends with BEHNCKE EXPORT

Dorian Davies: A New Vision for the BSPF

COMPANIES

Innovation Day 2026

Paramount by Hayward: Why In-Floor Cleaning Permanently Outperforms Traditional Pool Cleaners

NIVEKO Motion Pool

Darlly: A Complete Range of Pool and Spa Filter Solutions

Fluidra grows in H1: revenue tops €1.25 billion

Opinion

Germany Rallies to Save Its Public Pools

The WIN Network and its impact on the British Pool and Spa Industry

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Why Stainless Steel Is Becoming the New Star Material for French Swimming Pools

The Swimming Stadium of the XX Mediterranean Games

A New Era for Pool Maintenance in Spain: What Public and Community Pools Need to Know for 2027

Green Pool Water: A Technical Guide to Algae and Metals

2026 French Pool Development Tax: A Game-Changing Drop for Your Client Projects

What’s a Pool Worth in Italian Tourism

Undeclared Pools: Why the Tax Office Sees Everything and How to Advise Your Clients

Aquavia Spa: More Than 35 Years of Innovation in the World of Spas

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