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Portrait of Philippe Weber, the new Commercial Director for Western Europe at Hayward.

Hayward strengthens its European organization with the appointment of Philippe Weber

The swimming pool market is going through an exciting period of transformation where technological innovation and energy performance are redefining customer expectations. It is within this context of renewal that the Hayward

18 March, 2026

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Šimon Janča: Carrying the Niveko Family Legacy into the Future of Premium Pools

For Šimon Janča, the pool industry is more than a profession. It is a legacy shaped across three generations. As General Manager of NIVEKO, a position he holds after more than three

26 February, 2026

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“Creating Happiness Through Water” – An Interview with Sebastian Rengers

Since 2009, Sebastian Rengers, Marketing Director at Riviera Pool, has been shaping the image and communication of one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of premium swimming pools and wellness installations. Riviera Pool is

28 October, 2025

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T&A Group on the Green Pool Revolution: Insights from CEO Joeri Dils

Joeri Dils, CEO of T&A Group (T&A + Walter Piscine), is unapologetically ambitious. At 46, this engineer, who entered the pool industry “by accident” in 2005, has set his sights on making

22 October, 2025

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Markus Weber: Balancing Tradition and Innovation with Behncke

Markus Weber, 54, Managing Director of Behncke GmbH in Hohenbrunn near Munich, has spent more than three decades in the pool industry. His journey began almost by accident. “My girlfriend’s father had

7 November, 2025

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Shaping the Future of Wellness: Insights from Hannah Thormann

Hannah Thormann, 32, Managing Partner at Rollo Solar Melichar GmbH in Munich, has been connected to the pool and sauna industry her entire life. “Actually, from birth. I grew up in the

22 October, 2025

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