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Italian swimming’s lifeline is worth €180 million

New public funding to offset soaring energy costs: Minister Abodi announces the disbursement of a second €5 million tranche for sports clubs managing swimming facilities, as the support plan already looks ahead to 2027. Minister

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

Summer heat: what rules govern private swimming pools?

Between persistent myths, a boom in mini-pools and a maze of local municipal ordinances, here is what pool owners risk

Crowd of professional visitors passing through entrance gates at Koelnmesse during Aquanale pool and spa trade show

Pool and Spa Market: The Global Calendar of Must-Attend Trade Shows

The pool and spa industry is going through a profound transformation that is reshuffling the deck among established players and

PISCIMAD 2026: Driving Innovation in Pool Water Filtration and Treatment Technologies

A key meeting point for innovation in pools and water installations PISCIMAD has established itself as one of the most

Blurred swimming pool with clear blue water illustrating sustainable pool maintenance and refurbished pool equipment

Refurbished Pool Equipment: A Business Opportunity or Legal Risk for Pool Builders?

The pool sector is facing a dual economic and environmental pressure. On one hand, the prices

Carlos Franquesa appointed President of Piscina Barcelona

The international trade fair Piscina Barcelona is entering a new leadership phase ahead of its 2027

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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

SPECK Expands Strategic Footprint in France with Antoine Liber

SPECK Pumpen Verkaufsgesellschaft GmbH is reinforcing its position in the French market with the appointment of Antoine Liber to the newly created role of

Shared Vision

In an exclusive interview with poolbiz.eu, Jürgen Koenig, President of the bsw, Federal Association of Swimming Pool and Wellness in Germany, explains how the

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BEHNCKE Combines Control and Water Treatment

With the aquavision SMART featuring the BEHNCKE Control 1.3 DOS, BEHNCKE offers a compact solution that combines pool control, measurement technology and automated water

The Renovation Opportunity

The new-build pool market gets most of the attention. But for installers who know where to look, the renovation segment represents a significant and

Complete diagram of a Poolex Nexus smart pool technical room featuring a heat pump and filtration system.

Poolex Nexus: when the technical room becomes the brain of the smart pool

The connected pool market is taking a new step forward. Professionals in the sector know it better than anyone, managing multiple jobsites, monitoring dozens

Schwimmbadservice Amigo Kaufmann Celebrates 35 Years of Success

Schwimmbadservice Amigo Kaufmann marked its 35th anniversary with a festive event attended by approximately 180 guests at the AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda. Customers, suppliers, industry

Growing demand for swimming pool renovation

The swimming pool market is evolving. While new construction was the standard for many years, there is now a clear shift toward renovation. Pool

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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

Two women smiling and relaxing in a modern hot tub outdoors.

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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

A Glass Cube of Wellness

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL “Heat + Style” is an apt description of the sauna cabin that SHS Schmierer integrated into the exclusive indoor

A Sanctuary of Heat and Light

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL Saunavita designed and realised this bespoke infrared wellness cabin in a beautiful single-family residence near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, tailoring every detail

Tailored to the Roofline

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL In the attic of a single-family residence in Germany’s Rhine-Neckar region, a bespoke sauna was created and precisely tailored

The Best of Both Worlds

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL Steam bath or sauna – why choose when you can have both? The basement of a residence in Bietigheim-Bissingen

A Study in Contrast

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL Pumpen Veit equipped the wellness area of a private residence in Saxony with an exclusive sauna duo consisting of

A Sauna at the Heart of the Home

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL Located within the cubic extension of a comprehensively renovated residence in Bad Salzuflen, this designer sauna was deliberately conceived

Above the Dolomites

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL In Castelrotto, South Tyrol, a former barn was transformed into an extraordinary residence that combines Alpine building traditions with

A Lakeside Retreat

WHAT MAKES THIS SAUNA SPECIAL Nestled within the vast forests of Canada’s Eastern Townships, this residence sits high above the steep eastern shoreline of

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

David Lloyd Leisure eyes Aspria acquisition to boost European and Italian presence

Hertfordshire-based David Lloyd Leisure is in discussions regarding a potential deal for high-end European wellness club operator Aspria, which runs ten facilities

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

Italian swimming’s lifeline is worth €180 million

Lighting Innovation in Sauna Design

Summer heat: what rules govern private swimming pools?

Pool and Spa Market: The Global Calendar of Must-Attend Trade Shows

PISCIMAD 2026: Driving Innovation in Pool Water Filtration and Treatment Technologies

Refurbished Pool Equipment: A Business Opportunity or Legal Risk for Pool Builders?

Carlos Franquesa appointed President of Piscina Barcelona

People

Angela Herrmann on global trends with BEHNCKE EXPORT

Dorian Davies: A New Vision for the BSPF

SPECK Expands Strategic Footprint in France with Antoine Liber

Shared Vision

COMPANIES

BEHNCKE Combines Control and Water Treatment

The Renovation Opportunity

Poolex Nexus: when the technical room becomes the brain of the smart pool

Schwimmbadservice Amigo Kaufmann Celebrates 35 Years of Success

Growing demand for swimming pool renovation

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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A Glass Cube of Wellness

A Sanctuary of Heat and Light

Tailored to the Roofline

The Best of Both Worlds

A Study in Contrast

A Sauna at the Heart of the Home

Above the Dolomites

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