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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 pool-heating market at a moment when innovation was limited and competition was sparse. Today, the company continues to expand under

19 December, 2025

Companies·Company Profiles·Interviews·People·Products·Tech

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 manufacturers, PPG is a European player in the

17 November, 2025

Companies·Company News·Interviews·Latest·Opinion

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 the pool industry, took some time to answer

5 November, 2025

Events·Interviews·Markets

“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

Interviews·Leadership Portraits·People

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 is evolving rapidly, balancing eco-responsibility with effortless enjoyment.

22 October, 2025

Interviews·People

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 1986. Known for his visionary approach, Bert shares

22 October, 2025

Interviews·People

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

Leadership Portraits·People

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

Leadership Portraits·People

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

Leadership Portraits·People

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 Czech Republic by her father, the company has

22 October, 2025

Interviews·People