#12: The Lighthouse Journey-velocity swim jet and much more with.
Theme of the episode 12: The Lighthouse Journey-velocity swim jet and much more with. We dive into the story behind Lighthouse, one of the UK’s leading independent distributors in the swimming pool industry. Dan Phillips, owner and managing director, shares how the company grew from a family-run installer to a standout brand known for innovation—like their flagship Velocity Swim Jet.
Dan tells Angela and Michael what makes Lighthouse unique: its strong focus on innovation and marketing. Alongside hands-on training for installers and retailers, Lighthouse supports its customers with product demos, onboarding, and practical guidance. And do you know about the burger truck? We explore the Velocity Swim Jet and gain insight into Lighthouse’s thoughtful, patient approach to growth and innovation. Enjoy.
26 Nov 2025
#14: Underwater windows and movable swimming pool floors and its applications
SWIMMINGPOOL INTERNATIONAL – WE CLARIFY! THE PODCAST FROM POOL EXPERTS FOR EVERYONE.
Dive into the world of luxury pool design with Robert van der Maat, International account manager from Holland Aqua Sight. Discover how movable pool floors and underwater windows transform swimming pools into multifunctional attractions — spaces where you can play games, host gatherings, or simply enjoy a swim. From elegant private villas to zoos and resorts, Holland Aqua Sight blends Dutch innovation, safety, and design to make every pool a breathtaking experience. In this episode, Robert takes us behind the scenes of how these 100% waterproof acrylic panels, designed to handle tons of water pressure, bring both safety and stunning design to your home. Enjoy!
2 Oct 2025
#13: Pools and wellness in football clubs in the UK
Today, Angela and Michael are in Witney, UK, with Steve Nelson, Commercial & International Director at Certikin. Together they dive into a fascinating topic: how football clubs in the UK are embracing pools and wellness to boost recovery, performance, and player wellbeing. From the very first installations to today’s cutting-edge facilities, Steve takes us inside the journey of bringing wellness into football — sharing stories from real projects, how the designs come together, and why this has become such a game-changer for clubs. If you have ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to keep footballers at the top of their game, this episode is one you do not want to miss. Enjoy.
3 Jul 2025
#12: The Lighthouse Journey-velocity swim jet and much more
Dan Phillips discusses Lighthouse's evolution into a leading swimming pool distributor through innovation and customer support, including the Velocity Swim Jet, in an interview with Angela and Michael.
9 Apr 2025
#11: Chalets Hidden Wellness – Champions of High-End Luxury
Welcome to another inspiring episode of our International Swimming Pool Podcast.
Today, we step into a world where luxury, nature, and wellness merge into something almost too extraordinary to imagine. Our special guest, Allan from Aqua Dream, is a true creator of hidden wellness retreats, crafting exclusive, high-end wellness locations in breathtaking mountain sites - think of chalets escapes near Mont Blanc, where behind rustic doors lie world-class swimming pools, Jacuzzis, hammams, steam baths, snow and emotional showers, and more. Open that door and listen!
20 Feb 2025
#10: Black Diamant Line Meets a Revolution
Live from Spatex in Coventry, Angela and Michael turn the mic on themselves for a revealing interview. What exactly is the Black Diamant Line? What makes
it truly groundbreaking? And what sparked the creation of the new Revolution line? It’s an episode where they challenge each other with questions, share surprising insights, and take listeners behind the scenes of their innovation process. Tune in and find
out.
29 Oct 2024
#9: Super yachts and swimming pools
Join us for an exciting insight with Pieter Hazeleger, Project Manager Yachts at Hellebrekers. Hellebrekers specializes in the technical realization of swimming and wellness facilities on board of luxury vessels. In this episode of our podcast, discover how Pieter creates unique, next-level swimming pools, Jacuzzi’s and spas on superyachts, turning imagination into reality. Learn about Hellebrekers' innovative approach to pool engineering and design, an approach which is based on deep knowledge of water treatment and control technology. Dive into a world of bespoke aquatic experiences that most of us can only dream of. Whether you're a yachting enthusiast, interested in swimming pool technology or simply curious about cutting-edge luxury – this episode is sure to captivate and inspire.
29 Aug 2024
#8: We Group: From vision to concept to turnkey pool solutions - all under one roof - unique
SWIMMINGPOOL INTERNATIONAL – WE CLARIFY! THE PODCAST FROM POOL EXPERTS FOR EVERYONE.
Theme of the episode 8: We Group: From Vision to Concept to Turnkey Swimming Pool Solutions – All Under One Roof-Unique! In today's episode, the two pool professionals Angela and Michael talk about project implementation, from idea to reality in Sweden.
Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1999, We Group focuses exclusively on swimming and wellness facilities within the framework of architecture and engineering design. We spoke with CEO Mille Örnmark, who has managed more than 100 bathhouse projects and contributed to European standards, and COO August Örnmark, who specializes in installation, project management and code development. They gave us insights into the realization of projects from concept to completion, market analysis, design and construction, and talked about the Swedish swimming culture and the architecture of bathhouses.
19 Jun 2024
#7: Exploring Stainless Steel in a pool
SWIMMINGPOOL INTERNATIONAL – WE CLARIFY! THE PODCAST FROM POOL EXPERTS FOR EVERYONE. Theme of the episode 7: Exploring Stainless Steel in a pool.
Join us as we explore the versatility and elegance of stainless steel, a material that adds both durability and opulence to pool environments. From discussing the risks of corrosion to delving into the different grades suitable for varying salt concentrations, we cover it all. In this episode, we're joined by Angela and Michael, each sharing their expertise and products to help you create your dream pool. Discover the advantages of stainless steel, from its durability to its customizable nature, and learn how to properly care for it both underwater and around the pool perimeter. But our exploration doesn't stop there. We introduce something new: the Black Line or Black Diamond Line! Whether you're a pool enthusiast or a design aficionado, this episode is sure to inspire your next pool project with stainless steel.
17 Apr 2024
#6: Stainless steel pool - a class of its own
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Theme of the episode 6: Stainless steel pool - a class of its own.
High-quality stainless steel pools are becoming increasingly popular. This is not only due to the modern, timeless look of the material and its simple elegance, but also to the unique features of stainless steel, such as frost, heat and UV resistance. However, its greatest advantage is its durability, and a new trend are Mini- stainless steel pools- pure luxury in a small space. We find out more about this from Martin Bednar, Managing Director Sales at Diamant Unipool, s. r. o. in Czech Republic.
10 Jan 2024
#5: The wonderful world of liners
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Theme of the episode 5: The wonderful world of liners. CGT Alkor is part of the Canadian CGT Group, which was founded in 1869. The company has developed into one of the world's leading producers of coated textiles and foils. CGT Alkor in Liancourt, France, has more than 50 years of experience in the production of PVC films, in particular surface materials for swimming pools. Angela and Michael talk to the General Manager for Europe about the benefits of liners, the latest trends and what else you need to know about foil-lined swimming pools.
14 Dec 2023
#4: Piscina & Wellness Barcelona
Angela and Michael visited the Piscina&Wellness swimming pool fair in Barcelona, one of the largest swimming pool fairs in Europe. Fifty-six per cent of the visitors came from abroad. The motto was, among others - "Dive into innvovation". This year the focus was on innovations that save water and energy in our industry, but we also noticed very modern designs that also mean a change in the technical area. Old, run-down systems are out; straight-lined, elegant, digital and organised is in. We had a look.
25 Oct 2023
#3: BLACKLINE
Theme of the episode 3: "BLACKLINE". A new trend from Italy is emerging, such as bathroom fittings in black- timeless design. The companies BEHNCKE and Fluvo Schmalenberger follow this trend with the new BLACKLINE series. This extravagant pool design offers pool owners the possibility to install their pool inbuilt parts and attractions in black. This BLACKLINE Special Edition combines the quality of the manufacturer with individual design. In the podcast, you can find out what products are available, what is the manufacturing process and when you can start to embellish your pool with it.
19 Apr 2023
#2: SCP - A success story - Interview with Jean-Louis Albouy and Karine Ravaux
SWIMMINGPOOL INTERNATIONAL – WE CLARIFY! THE PODCAST FROM POOL EXPERTS FOR EVERYONE.
Theme of the episode 2: „SCP - A success story - Interview with Jean-Louis Albouy and Karine Ravaux “. Here we are again and have the pleasure of talking to representatives of the largest Swimming pool company in the world. How did this big enterprise come across the Ocean? What makes this sector so interesting? How does SCP work and of course what are the trends and innovations? What can be expected in the swimming pool market at this time? All these questions were answered. Just listen to it.
23 Nov 2022
#1: Visiting the biggest trade fair for pools and spa in the world
Today Angela and Michael are visiting Piscine Global in Lyon/France, the world's largest pool and spa trade fair.
They will have short interviews with Jiri Zemek from Niveco, Juri Katz from Maytronics, Korcan Kortoglu from Sankurt and Dominik Graf from Dryden Aqua about products from the swimming pool industry and their innovations, differences in some countries and impressions of the fair. But most of all, they will talk about water treatment in general, water features, the different types of pools and energy savings.
21 Nov 2022
#0: SWIMMINGPOOL INTERNATIONAL - The podcast from pool experts for everyone
You dream of having your own swimming pool. You have your own garden or are planning to move. We, Angela Herrmann and Michael Visser, are two old hands in the swimming pool industry and would like to help you make your dream come true. What do I actually need for my own swimming pool? We will try to answer this and many other questions based on our experience with wit and charm. We will clear up myths and fairy tales of the industry, have friends from the industry visit us, open the technology box and tell you what we have learned with every single podcast production.
We would be happy if you subscribe to us and listen to us. Info and channels at: https://swimmingpool-podcast.com/
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