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Professional pool technician working on a heat pump installation beside a modern private swimming pool, illustrating the growing technical complexity and specialization in the pool industry in France and Belgium

The Talent War: Professionalizing the European Pool Sector

The European pool sector is experiencing a paradoxical situation because order books are overflowing while companies struggle to recruit operational technicians. This tension in the labor market does not stem from a

Aerial view of a high-end concrete swimming pool under construction in a typical Flemish residential backyard, Belgium. Brick gable house in background with scaffolding, materials, and blue basin ready for finishing.

Flemish Municipal Taxes for Pool Builders

As a leading professional pool builder operating across Flanders, your reputation is

Binder´s High-Output Turbine Systems Expand Training Options in Residential Pools

Effective swim training depends largely on the quality and consistency of water

The 2026 Pool Night is Coming!

Professionals in the pool, spa, and wellness sector, mark your calendars! The

A medium shot of Christelle Marsot and Manu Martinez smiling together at the Techno Piscine 2025 event, with event banners and a trade show background.

Techno Piscine 2025: The Pro Event

The event held on December 11th and 12th delivered on every single

Pushing Boundaries in Pool Heating: An Inside Look at Polytropic and Its CEO

From Air Conditioning to Pool Heating Founded in 2004, Polytropic entered the

Ibiza rectangular shell pool (Aquaviva 2 compact model) installed with a wooden deck in a small garden.

Capital’s Best Brands 2026: Piscines Ibiza Climbs to the Podium!

The European pool sector is witnessing a real triumph of French service

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Jeroen Van Wauwe, CEO of Pollet Pool Group, professional portrait

Jeroen Van Wauwe (PPG) : “The Future of Swimming pools lies in Innovation, Excellent Service and Renovation.”

Jeroen Van Wauwe, 47, is CEO of the Belgian Pollet Pool Group (PPG). With distribution offices in eight countries and two of its own

Convegno d’Autunno 2025: Paolo Ferrario Aims for a More International Yet Welcoming Event

Just a few days before the start of the Convegno d’Autunno 2025, Paolo Ferrario, who, together with Rossana Prola, organizes this event dedicated to

“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

Sabrina Lebreton on How Pentair is Making Pools Smarter, Greener, and Truly European

From intelligent automation to sustainable innovation, Pentair is shaping the future of swimming pools across Europe. A Smarter, Greener Pool IndustryThe swimming pool industry

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Modern swimming pool equipped with an automatic anti-evaporation cover, symbolizing the commitment of professionals to saving water in the face of drought.

Drought and Swimming Pool The Urgency to Optimize Your Projects for 2026

The swimming pool sector in France and Belgium faces a major and irreversible change. Summer drought episodes are becoming a climatic constant which profoundly

Modern Pool Enclosure Extended Swimming Season Water and Energy Savings

Pool Enclosure: The Eco-Friendly Solution to Swim Longer

As the year draws to a close we all realize that the market is at a historic turning point. Pool owners are more demanding

FPP Pool Awards - Silver Award for L'Esprit Piscine- Angular-shaped family pool less than 40m2

2025 Pool Trophies: Record Submissions for 20th Anniversary

The French pool sector is experiencing great success, and the Trophées de la Piscine et du Spa 2025 are the perfect barometer of this

Outdoor PTZ security camera with AI detecting abnormal movement around a private swimming pool at sunset, sending real-time “ABNORMAL MOTION DETECTED” alert to a tablet.

Smart Pools Safety Maintenance Design AI Redefines Swimming

Artificial Intelligence AI continues to integrate into our daily lives and the swimming pool sector is no exception. In 2025 AI is an essential

Premium rectangular pool 2026 with durable exotic wood decking, recycled natural stone coping, integrated waterfall, and crystal-clear water thanks to eco-friendly filtration—a symbol of the return to quality materials in France.

The New Trend for 2026 will be a focus on Premium Materials and Equipment.

We hear about inflation every day, yet we are observing a reverse phenomenon. A surge in the purchase of ultra-qualitative materials in France and

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Family pool secured with mandatory safety devices including barrier, safety cover, pool alarm and enclosure, with parents supervising children

Market Analysis·Perspectives·Statistics

Family Pool Safety: The Essentials for a Secure Pool by FPP

Family pool safety is truly our absolute priority as sector professionals. More than 35 million private swimming pools bring joy to families every summer

A diverse family (parents and two children wearing life vests) happily swimming in a private pool, surrounded by a transparent glass safety barrier. A rolling pool cover is visible, and a "Tout Baigne !" campaign banner highlights the importance of safety.

Latest·Perspectives·Statistics

How the FBP is Preparing the Aquatic Safety Revolution in 2026

Only four months after its launch in the heart of summer 2025, the national campaign « Tout baigne ! » of the Belgian Federation

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Bert Granderath Shares His Vision for a Smarter Pool Industry

Exclusively for this interview, we spoke with Bert Granderath, 68, Managing Partner of grando GmbH and a true pioneer in the pool industry since

Design Excellence and Well-Being: Katerina Kadlecová on 30 years of USSPA

This year, USSPA celebrates its 30th anniversary—a milestone that reflects not only decades of innovation, but also a remarkable family legacy. Founded in the

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Happy family swimming in a clean, automated pool in Belgium, with the control tablet placed next to it.

The Revolution of Automated Swimming Pools in Belgium

In Belgium, owning a swimming pool long went hand-in-hand with demanding maintenance, involving long hours spent checking the PH and cleaning the filters. Things

Large Aquanale 2025 advertising billboard featuring a swimmer and the slogan “Wie Pool ist das denn!” in the middle of the exhibition stands.

Aquanale 2025 Review: Key Pool & Wellness Trends

The 2025 edition of the Aquanale trade fair took place in Cologne from October 28 to 31. This event clearly confirmed its position as

Luxury French modular swimming pool with matte anthracite-grey panels, integrated underwater roller shutter, gently sloping immersed sand-coloured beach, subtle LED lighting and sleek minimalist coping, photographed at golden hour in a contemporary garden. Symbol of 2025 French pool trends – fast installation, high-end design and total adaptability.

The French Modular Swimming Pool

The concept of the modular swimming pool is simple and revolutionary. It is based on modules prefabricated in the factory (structure, liner, filtration, coping)

Participants in the FPP press conference

FPP: Pool Market Rebounds and Autumn’s Prime for Construction!

The French Federation of Pool and Spa Professionals (FPP) spoke on November 4, 2025, during its annual press conference. We unveiled the latest pool

Renovated high-end modern pool, stone-effect coating, submerged beach, porcelain stoneware coping, and integrated LED lighting for a wellness area.

Pool renovation 2026: transform an Old Pool into a Connected, Modern Swimming Pool

Imagine an old pool, with its yellowed liner and noisy pump, completely transformed into a true, modern haven of peace with a refined design.

Panoramic view of Piscina Barcelona 2025 at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via: nearly 400 exhibitors showcase their innovations in a doubled exhibition space, featuring swimming pools, landscaping, and sustainable technologies. An unmissable event from November 17 to 20, 2025.

Piscina Barcelona 2025, The Edition Redefining the Future of Pools and Wellness

From November 17 to 20, 2025, Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, will become the global epicenter of this transformation. Get ready to dive into

A conference helds at the 2025 Convegno d'Autunno

The Convegno d’Autunno 2025 closes with further growth in attendance

On November 4 and 5, the 2025 the Convegno d’Autunno took place, an exhibition and conference event reserved for swimming pool professionals organized annually

Stainless steel pool is on the rise in Belgium and the Netherlands

The evolution of the Belgian market, between the post-covid slowdown and the shift towards sustainability

As in many countries in Europe, the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 created exceptional sales booms. But today, the Belgian pool market has been

Jeroen Van Wauwe (PPG) : “The Future of Swimming pools lies in Innovation, Excellent Service and Renovation.”

Jeroen Van Wauwe, 47, is CEO of the Belgian Pollet Pool Group (PPG). With distribution offices in eight countries and two of

The evolution of the Belgian market, between the post-covid slowdown and the shift towards sustainability

As in many countries in Europe, the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 created exceptional sales booms. But today, the Belgian pool market

Uniting 12 Nations: How EUSA Supports the European Pool and Spa Sector

The European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA) is the umbrella organisation representing the professional swimming pool and spa industry

FOUNDING PARTNERS

Founding Partner: Behncke

Always one idea ahead BEHNCKE GmbH, headquartered in Hohenbrunn near Munich, has stood for advanced swimming pool technology “Made in Germany” for several decades.

Founding Partner: Binder

The power of nature in your pool BINDER GmbH & Co. KG is a family owned company based in Hameln, Germany, and one of

Founding Partner: Bluedrops

Together we create the pool of tomorrow Bluedrops is a specialised pool wholesaler and partner for professional pool builders across Europe. Based in Drongen,

Founding Partner: CF Group

Dreams, health & care with water CF group is one of Europe’s leading multi-specialists for swimming pool and water treatment equipment. As the only

Founding Partner: Grando

Pool-Covers since 1963 grando GmbH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automatic pool covers. The company develops and produces high-quality slatted covers

Founding Partner: T&A Group

We’ve got you covered Technics & Applications (T&A) is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of automatic pool covers. Founded in 1995 by Ludo Vervoort

Founding Partner: SPECK Pumps

We move water SPECK is an internationally active, medium-sized family business that has been synonymous with high-quality pump technology since 1909. With more than

Founding Partner: RivieraPool

Design, Quality, Functionality RivieraPool is one of the leading German manufacturers of prefabricated swimming pools, garden pools and whirlpools, with a history dating back

Founding Partner: Pollet Pool Group

Supporting Pool Builders Pollet Pool Group is a European multi-specialist dedicated to supporting professional pool builders with a complete range of swimming pool components