ASIA 1ST KICK OFF MEETING: SUSTAINABLE PROFITABLE GROWTH

Fluidra is the global leader in Pools and Wellness industry with strong presence in EMEA, North America, Australia and of course Asia. The growth opportunities in Asia are huge for Fluidra. Despite the issues faced by us in the world today, we continue to expect Asia to contribute to 2/3 of the global growth. The growth is supported by inflows of investment, increasing tourisms into the region and urbanization trends within Asian countries. Fluidra’s optimism for the Asia market is also fuelled by the more educated users of pools and wellness facilities in Asia, demanding for Smarter, Healthier and more Sustainable solutions. At Fluidra, we have clearly been the leader in innovations of technologies that delivers such solutions.

Fluidra Asia leadership team gathered in Bangkok, Thailand to kick-off our business year 2024. Through the presentations by the country leaders, one can truly appreciate the diversity of Asia market while also experience the sense of a common purpose. We all believe in giving our best to be worthy of trust from regulatory bodies, our customers, our suppliers and our employees, through quality in products and everything we do.

A lot of sharing both formally and informally between the leaders and across the countries. As a result, more cross-country functional teams will be formed to help serve our customers better and improve our operational efficiency. All the programs and initiatives discussed will support Team Asia in our growth trajectory towards 2027.

LET’S GO ASIA!

THE FASTEST OF AQUATIC DEVELOPMENT WITH LESS THAN 5 MONTHS AND INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED

Located at the Ragunan PPOP Athlete School which was inaugurated in 1977 by the Governor of DKI Jakarta that time, Mr. Ali Sadikin. Made especially for young people who excel in the field of sports.

This area has gone through several stages of total renovation, where the Aquatic pool itself has the fastest construction time of only 5 months.

All facilities contained in the building are currently open to the public but are prioritized for student athletes. One of the existing facilities, is the Aquatic Pool which has 3 pools, consisting of:

•	Competition Pool	50 m × 25 m × 2.5 m
•	Diving Pool	25 m × 21 m × 5 m
•	Warm up Pool	25 m × 21 m × 1.35 m

The swimming pool structure that was built known as ”Skypool” is a technological solution patented by Fluidra, which basically consists of prefabricated stainless steel panels mounted on concrete blocks or the ground floor to then be covered with a PVC Liner which functions as a finishing and water proofing. This technology guarantees the level of precision of the pool dimensions, practical in installation and resistance to leakage and structural failure caused by earthquakes at a certain scale that has been calculated.

The most interesting thing about this project is the very short completion time of work. Starting from the planning and construction stage of the swimming pool, to the process of obtaining certification from the Federation Internationale de Nation (FINA) as the parent of the international swimming sports federation, it can be completed in less than 5 (five) months. This success cannot be separated from Fluidra's active role as a global leader in the swimming pool industry from the start under the coordination of the main contractor PT. Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk.

HISTORY OF FLUIDRA ENGINEERING SERVICE

Fluidra Engineering is Fluidra’s projects department. Its team has long-standing experience in coming up with ideas for designing and executing water and wellness projects all over the world.

Fluidra Engineering is involved at every stage of a project for a water facility, from the first sketches to its start-up.

We work alongside our customers and contributors, as well as with architects, public authorities, real estate developers, etc. in the following areas of:

• Olympic Pool

Photo: Olympics Pools - World Aquatics Championship run by FINA, Manchester 2008

More than 45 years of experience in designing and equipping competition and training pools is the best possible endorsement of compliance with international standards.

Fluidra is a big player at major sports events. It has taken part in the design, planning and execution of many facilities used for World Aquatics Championships run by FINA, such as Barcelona 2003, Shanghai 2006, Melbourne 2007 and Manchester 2008, in addition to the 2018 Mediterranean Games.

Fluidra has also taken an active involvement in the development of other major Olympic and competition events such as the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, the 29th Summer Universiade in Taipei, the 18th Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, the 19th Sukma Games, the 20th Sukma Games, and the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla.

 

Sports Pools

Photo: Sport Pools - Barceloneta Swimming Club, 2016

Sports clubs that have pools are able to put on a wide range of activities that bring about customer loyalty. Pools even become one of the main attractions of sports clubs.

Fluidra Engineering adapts to the requirements of each project by building sports pools in which activities from swimming lessons to leisure swimming can be run, through to more technical ones such as Pilates, tabata training and water aerobics, amongst others.

Our experience on big projects endorses our work. Fluidra Engineering’s portfolio includes the development of pool projects for major swimming clubs such as Club Natación Sabadell and Club Natación Barceloneta. It has also participated in the design, manufacture and installation of pools for gyms such as the Metropolitan Gym (Barcelona, Spain), David Lloyd Bad Homburg (Frankfurt, Germany) and several Virgin Active Fitness Clubs in Thailand, Singapore and South Africa.

 

 

• Leisure Pool

Photo: Leisure Pools - Park Hyatt Hotel (Chennai, India)

There are as many types of leisure pools as there are ways of having fun in water. That is why it is crucial to know about the target audience and the activities that are to take place in the water during the conceptual design phase of a project.

Leisure pools lie at the heart of big hotel projects and Fluidra Engineering has the best solutions for creating exciting leisure features that generate value, both for guests and hotel establishments.

Among the leisure pool projects developed by Fluidra Engineering it is worth highlighting the pools in Okada Manila (Manila, Philippines), Los Veneros Luxury Resort (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico), Melià Hotel Sol Nieve (Granada, Spain), Conrad Koh Samui (Koh Samui, Thailand), Avalon Resort & Spa (Miskolc, Hungary), Anantara Palm Resort (Dubai, UAE), Park Hyatt Hotel (Chennai, India), Shangri-la Boracay Resort (Boracay, Philippines).

 

 

• Fountains

Photo: Fountain Pools – Astana Expo Fountain (Astana, Kazhakstan)

Ornamental fountains contribute to customizing and enriching landscapes. In line with Fluidra’s philosophy, fountains and respect for the environment go hand in hand. All projects incorporate sustainable development in their design: the fountains are energy-saving and recycle all the water used in them.

Fluidra Engineering has been designing fountains since 1997 and has worked on projects designed by internationally renowned architects: La Pedrera Park (San Luis, Argentina), the fountains in Plaça Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), Astana Expo Fountain (Astana, Kazakhstan), Slavyansky Shopping Mall (Moscow, Russia), the fountains in The Style Outlets (Barcelona, Spain), the water sculpture for the Great Exhibition of the North 2018 (Newcastle, United Kingdom), and the water curtain in the Yeni Hayat Business Center (Baku, Azerbaijan).

 

 

• Spa & Wellness

Photo: Spa & Wellness – Calldea Inuú (Caldea, Andorra)

Well-being has become firmly entrenched in western society and it can now be said that there is a global wellness industry. Wellness tourism has become one of the main commercial factors in the sector. Thus, Fluidra Engineering uses its best resources so that hotels and tourist complexes have wellness areas that enable them to stand out above their competitors.

Some of the centers that have had a wellness area fitted out by Fluidra are Chairama Spa (Bogotá, Colombia), Conrad Koh Samui (Koh Samui, Thailand), Avalon Resort & Spa (Miskolc, Hungary), Caldea Inuú (Caldea, Andorra), Thraki Palace Hotel (Thessalonica, Greece), Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa (Soldeu, Andorra), Hotel Royal Spa (Sofia, Bulgaria), and Spa Temptation (Cancún, Mexico).

 

 

• Lagoons

Photo: Lagoon – Vallparadís Park (Terrassa, España)

Lagoons make it possible to create pools with idyllic beaches that adapt to their surroundings and the size of the land they are built on, as well as delivering added value to any property development.

The innovative design of these lagoons, adaptable to both new and already existing complexes, is a factor that increases the value of a property. The wide range of activities they are able to accommodate together with their cutting-edge design boost sales.

Among Fluidra Engineering’s most noteworthy projects are Lagos Martianez (Canary Islands, Spain), Lagunas César Manrique (Canary Islands, Spain) and Anantara Palm Resort (Dubai, UAE).

 

Services

Fluidra Engineering has consultancy, advisory and design development services, for which it conducts preliminary feasibility studies, as well as giving advice about the general distribution of spaces and circuits for users.

Our role as consultants is backed up by our expertise in the architectural design and engineering of water and wellness facilities, and by our work as project managers. Fluidra Engineering also manages projects on-site during the execution phase.

 

Why choose Fluidra Engineering?

WE ARE AN ALL-ROUND POOL & WELLNESS PARTNER

A top team of specialists as the only point of contact throughout the design and execution stage of a project is a sure guarantee of success.

EXPERTISE
There are more than 1.5 million public and private water facilities with Fluidra's products and solutions around the world. Our experience speaks for itself.

PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS
The Fluidra Engineering team selects the most suitable applications, units and products from Fluidra’s portfolio for each specific requirement in any given project.

BIM
We contact designers, engineers and architects who work using the latest BIM technology available to come up with projects in the shape of 3D models so that the best solution for a facility can be found.

FLUIDRA : PON PAPUA XX

Fluidra as a market leader in the swimming pool and water recreation industry, participates in the aquatic development arena that will be used for the XX Papua National Sports Week (PON) 2021, located in the sports area of Kampung Harapan, East Sentani District.

In this project, Fluidra played an active role from the beginning, from the design stage of the swimming pool system to the stage of equipment procurement and installation, under the coordination of the main contractor PT. Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk. The swimming pool structure that is built known as ”Skypool” is a technology solution patented by Fluidra, which basically consists of prefabricated stainless steel panels mounted on concrete blocks or the ground floor be covered with a PVC Liner which serves as a finishing as well as water proofing. This technology guarantees the level of precision of the pool dimensions, practical in installation and is resistant to errors or failures that occur at certain calculated scale.

This aquatic arena consists of 3 pools; competition pool (main pool), diving pool and warm-up pool (practice pool). The competition pool has installed a bulkhead system that can be moved electrically with the aim of dividing the long side of the pool so that it can be used for short distance swimming competitions of 25 m (short courses). All pools are equipped with equipment and matches that meet standards and have been certified by the Federation Internationale de Nation (FINA) as the first international swimming sports federation. The level of precision of swimming pool geometry that difficult to achieve with conventional systems is that Skypool technology that comply with FINA regulations. Another interesting thing to note is that this swimming pool is equipped with a very sophisticated air circulation and purification system, using an automatic dosing device and Ultra Violet to kill germs while reducing the use of chlorine, as well as automatic control technology that regulates supply of chemicals automatically precisely. and accurate with minimal human involvement. Automatic Robot Cleaner and IoT device ”Blueconnect” are complements that make it easier for technicians or aquatic management to maintain and monitor parameter conditions in online or real time.

HALF A DECADE OF AQUATIC CENTER GBK RENOVATION

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) was first built in 1960 and became the venue for the 4th Asian Games sports event in 1962. -Palembang. One of the place in Gelora Bung Karno area, is Aquatic Stadium. After 2018 Asian Games, the GBK Aquatic Stadium has always been used as a sports facility for national and international sports.

Fluidra as a global leader in the swimming pool industry has been involved and has an active role in the GBK Aquatic Stadium construction project, from the design stage of the swimming pool system to the stage of equipment procurement and installation, under the coordination of the main contractor PT. Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk.

The swimming pool structure that is built known as ”Skypool” is a technology solution patented by Fluidra, which basically consists of prefabricated stainless steel panels mounted on concrete blocks or the ground floor to then be covered with a PVC Liner which serves as a finishing as well as water proofing. This technology guarantees the level of precision of pool dimensions, practical in installation and resistance to errors and failures that occur at a certain calculated scale.

GBK Aquatic Stadium consists of 4 pools, namely:

•	Main Pool or Competition Pool	50 m X 25 m with a depth of 3 m and has 10 tracks.
•	Water Polo Pool	50 m X 25 m with a depth of 3 m
•	Diving Pool	50 m X 25 m with a depth of 5 m
•	Warm Up Pool	50 m X 25 m with a depth of 1.5 ~ 2 m

The competition pool has installed a bulkhead system that can be moved electrically with the aim of dividing the length of the pool so that it can be used for short distance swimming competitions of 25 m (short courses). All pools are equipped with equipment and matches that meet standards and have been certified by the Federation Internationale de Nation (FINA) as the parent of the international swimming sports federation. The level of precision of swimming pool geometry that is difficult to achieve with conventional systems is that Skypool technology has succeeded in meeting the main requirements stated in the FINA facility rules.

It was proven at the 2018 Asian Games, a female swimmer from Japan, Ikee Rikako managed to set a new record for the women's 50 meter number, and this record can be recognized by the world, because the GBK Aquatic Stadium has been certified by FINA. Other highlights also need to be addressed to the beautiful female athlete from Uzbekistan, Fotimakhon Amilova at the Asian Para Games 1 month after the 2018 Asian Games, successfully breaking two world records in the para-swimming sport. Amilova set new best times of the 200m medley SM13 and 100m breaststroke SB13.

APAC LEADERSHIP FORUM 2021

Even though the pandemic is still around us, at the end of June 2021, Fluidra held an online APAC Leadership Forum 2021 for the Asia Pacific region, with the host from regional head office in Australia which was attended by several countries namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, China and South Africa. This activity, was attended by representatives of the leaders of each branch country, was held for the first time, apart from the General Management Meeting agenda which is regularly held in Barcelona, but this time sadly forced held by online.

Each country delivered a brief presentation with the main topics surrounding the business conditions and situation for the year 2020 until now, along with the strategies and positive achievements, including the obstacles experienced, especially those related to the shifting market demand due to the Covid 19 pandemic. This presentation was then discussed together so that they can share strategies, initiatives and experiences (best practice sharing), which can be used as references and directions for other countries to be applied in the future. In addition, this event also aims to increase harmony and cooperation between branch countries and regional headquarters also between branch countries.

The interesting and astonishing thing discussed at the event which took place for two consecutive days (22 and 23 June 2021), was the increase of global sales of Fluidra due to the cocooning effect by more than 30% in 2020 compared to 2019, and more than 60% increase in the first quarter of 2021 when compared to the first quarter of 2020. Hopefully this fact can provide motivation and learning for branch countries in the Asia Pacific region, so that they can succeed through this difficult time brilliantly and grow exponentially in the future in order to maintain their position as global market leader in the swimming pool and water recreation industry.