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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Bio-pool, a long-established French manufacturer specializing in salt electrolysis and water treatment, is expanding its portfolio of compatible electrolysis cells for the 2025 season. The company, part of the ACWA Group alongside ACIS and WA-conception, has built a reputation over three decades for producing high-quality, cost-effective alternatives to original pool chlorination components — a market segment increasingly focused on performance, sustainability, and total lifecycle value.

Reliable, Affordable Alternatives to OEM Pool Cells

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Finnish sauna manufacturer Mondex is redefining electric sauna heating with the launch of the new Rakka Mondex, a premium heater inspired by Lapland’s rugged landscapes and designed to deliver the authentic, gentle warmth of a traditional wood-burning sauna. Set to debut at aquanale 2025 (Hall 8.1, Booth D20), the Rakka combines timeless sauna aesthetics with digital convenience, marking a new phase in Finland’s most iconic wellness tradition.

A Sauna Heater That Bridges Tradition and Technology

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Leisurecraft Europe is set to showcase its premium line of Canadian Red Cedar outdoor wellness products at Aquanale 2025 in Cologne, Germany, emphasizing sustainable craftsmanship, natural aesthetics, and luxury wellness design for residential and commercial environments. The company’s presence at Hall 8, Stand B24/C25, will highlight how Canadian wood artistry meets European wellness innovation.

Sustainable Craftsmanship Meets Modern Wellness Design

At the core of Leisurecraft Europe’s collection is Canadian Red Cedar, a naturally durable and aromatic wood known for its resilience, thermal efficiency, and timeless beauty. Every sauna and hot tub on display is hand-built from sustainably sourced cedar, merging traditional woodworking with modern ergonomics and outdoor durability.

Key products at Aquanale 2025 include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Finnish sauna manufacturer SAWO is preparing to showcase its latest advancements in sauna heater and control technologies at Aquanale 2025 in Cologne, Germany, underscoring more than three decades of expertise in creating authentic, high-quality wellness solutions for both residential and commercial markets.

Reinventing the Sauna Experience Through Innovation
For over 30 years, SAWO has built its reputation on combining craftsmanship, engineering precision, and the Finnish sauna tradition. The company’s latest line of products—set to debut at Aquanale—focuses on advanced control systems and reimagined heater designs aimed at delivering enhanced performance and personalization.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Europool is reshaping the European premium pool market with its fully customizable polypropylene pool systems, offering design freedom, robust performance, and a scalable business model for distributors and installation partners. The company’s exhibit at Aquanale 2025 in Cologne (Hall 7.1, G69/E68) highlights how this technology is driving value across the residential and hospitality sectors through precision engineering and reliable delivery.

Tailor-Made Pools Designed from Scratch
Europool’s polypropylene pools are built to order, allowing architects, contractors, and private clients to define every element of the project. Each pool is developed from a technical drawing and 3D model, providing complete control over:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Finnish wellness innovator EGOA is redefining the global sauna experience with a new generation of mobile Finnish sauna and accommodation units that combine mobility, craftsmanship, and scalability. The company will showcase its ready-to-use wellness cabins at Aquanale 2025, held from October 28–31 in Cologne, Germany, targeting international hospitality operators and distributors.

Mobile Wellness Solutions for Hotels, Resorts, and Spas
EGOA’s premium sauna and cabin units are built entirely on wheels, offering transportable, fully assembled wellness environments that can be deployed anywhere—from alpine resorts to coastal retreats. Each unit is designed to withstand diverse climates while maintaining authentic Finnish sauna quality and user comfort.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – German swimwear and leisure specialist BECO Beermann GmbH & Co. KG has introduced “SCAN AND COLLECT,” a fully digital sales solution for swimming pools and leisure facilities designed to eliminate the need for a traditional retail counter. The system enables guests to scan a QR code, browse products on their smartphones, pay instantly, and collect their items within minutes — all without physical checkout interaction.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Europool Spa is redefining premium wellness experiences with the launch of its new spa tub collection at Aquanale 2025 in Cologne. The company’s latest line blends cutting-edge engineering, modern aesthetics, and advanced comfort features to deliver durable, high-performance solutions for professional wellness operators and luxury homeowners alike.

Precision Engineering Meets Premium Performance

Europool Spa’s new collection underscores its commitment to technical excellence and longevity. Each spa tub integrates high-quality components from the renowned Canadian manufacturer Gecko, ensuring reliable operation and efficient energy performance. The shell, crafted from American acrylic and reinforced with fiberglass laminate, delivers superior durability against wear, scratches, and discoloration—maintaining its pristine look even after years of intensive use.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – DIATRON, a brand within the Diamond Control Systems portfolio, has unveiled the OSU-400 safety module — a breakthrough in sauna safety technology designed to prevent fire hazards caused by misplaced objects on sauna heaters. The innovation marks a new benchmark for automated fire prevention in both private and commercial sauna environments.

Next-Generation Optical Scanning for Safer Sauna Operations

The OSU-400 introduces a fully optical safety approach, scanning the heater surface across 100 measurement points to build a precise, topographical map of safe operating conditions. When a towel, bucket, or any foreign object disturbs this learned surface profile, the system automatically shuts off the heater’s electrical power, preventing ignition and overheating.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – ASEKO has unveiled its next-generation ASIN AQUA Salt systems, a reengineered family of saltwater electrolysers that elevate pool water treatment to new standards of efficiency, durability, and adaptability. Designed for professional and commercial applications, the new series—ASIN AQUA Salt Pro, ASIN AQUA Salt, and ASIN AQUA Salt eOX—introduces major performance gains and modular scalability for modern facility management.

Smarter Design, Higher Efficiency

Developed through intensive R&D, the ASIN AQUA Salt line achieves up to 30% higher energy efficiency than previous generations. The optimized design minimizes heat loss, reducing operational costs and supporting sustainability goals for hotels, wellness centers, and public pools. These performance enhancements make the systems especially attractive for facilities seeking to modernize while meeting energy-saving targets.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – ASEKO has unveiled an innovative solution for modern pool infrastructure: the ASEKO Pool Box system. Designed to replace traditional underground installations, these thermally insulated, above-ground technology boxes provide an energy-efficient, low-maintenance alternative that simplifies installation, enhances accessibility, and preserves the aesthetic harmony of outdoor environments.

Smart Design Meets Functional Innovation

The ASEKO Pool Box eliminates the long-standing challenges associated with underground pool technology shafts—such as difficult access, water ingress, and costly maintenance. Each box is fully insulated, weatherproof, and engineered for quick setup with no excavation required. Constructed from durable HDPL panels in sleek anthracite grey, the units are both visually refined and technically robust, offering a balance between modern design and functional reliability.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The international trade fair for Sauna.Pool.Ambiente, aquanale 2025, is set to open its doors in Cologne with a strong focus on the digitalization of pool and wellness technologies. Exhibitors will highlight how artificial intelligence, smart controls, and energy-efficient systems are redefining both pool management and home wellness integration — a transformation that is reshaping the global spa and leisure market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The international pool, sauna, and wellness industry is preparing for an extraordinary showcase at aquanale 2025 – International Trade Fair for Sauna.Pool.Ambience, taking place from October 28–31 at the Cologne Exhibition Centre. With more than 280 exhibitors from 36 countries already confirmed, the event is positioned as a key business platform for sustainable technologies, digital water management, and architectural innovation in aquatic and spa environments.

A growing international hub for sustainable pool and spa innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The upcoming FSB 2025, the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports, and Leisure Facilities, is set to highlight the latest innovations in playground and activity area design from October 28–31, 2025, in Cologne. Hall 9 will once again serve as a central hub for exhibitors and planners focusing on inclusive, sustainable, and future-oriented playground solutions.

A Platform for Sustainable and Inclusive Public Spaces
This year’s edition of FSB emphasizes two key themes shaping public space and recreation facility design: ecological sustainability and inclusion. Both will be strongly reflected in the exhibition concepts, product showcases, and professional programs. From sensory play to carbon footprint reduction, exhibitors aim to demonstrate how playground design can promote environmental responsibility while ensuring accessibility for all.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The global sports, leisure, and public space industries are preparing for a major milestone event as FSB 2025, the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports, and Leisure Facilities, opens its doors in Cologne from October 28 to 31, 2025. Poised to be the world’s largest gathering in its sector, this year’s edition underscores the industry’s rebound and innovation drive, highlighting sustainable urban planning, digital infrastructure, and inclusive design across more than 70,000 square meters of exhibition space.

A Record-Breaking Year for Exhibitor Participation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a global technology leader in connected commerce for banking and retail, has announced two key executive appointments aimed at unifying commercial operations and strengthening administrative efficiency worldwide. Joe Myers will become Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) starting January 1, 2026, while Elizabeth (Lisa) Radigan will assume the newly created role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective December 1, 2025.

Both appointments reflect Diebold Nixdorf’s continued focus on integrated growth strategies, cross-segment collaboration, and scalable operational models designed to support banks and retailers adapting to rapid digital transformation.

Unifying Sales to Drive Customer-Centric Growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – SIPA is charting the future of refillable PET packaging with the debut of its XTRA 8 rotary blowmolder at Drinktec 2025, introducing an advanced, digitally intelligent platform that blends speed, sustainability, and precision engineering. Designed for the next generation of returnable bottle systems, the XTRA 8 positions SIPA as a frontrunner in the race toward smarter and greener beverage production.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – SIPA, a global leader in PET packaging and bottling technology, has introduced its new XLABL RF rotary roll-fed labeller — a breakthrough that completes the company’s fully integrated Sincro Tribloc System. This new machine enables a unified production flow from blowing and filling to labelling, achieving record-setting speeds of up to 90,000 bottles per hour.

A Fully Integrated Bottling Workflow for Modern Production Lines
The addition of the XLABL RF transforms SIPA’s Sincro Tribloc into a fully synchronized, closed-loop solution that minimizes complexity, reduces downtime, and elevates output efficiency. By integrating the labelling phase directly into the production sequence, manufacturers can streamline their operations without sacrificing precision or consistency.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – SIPA has unveiled the XFORM PRO, a next-generation PET preform system that merges mechanical innovation with digital intelligence. Building on the success of the XFORM Gen 4, the new platform delivers faster cycles, lower energy use, and seamless integration with the company’s new XBrain telemetric mold management system—marking a major leap forward in high-cavitation PET preform manufacturing.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – Italian packaging technology leader SIPA has introduced the new XFORM 160, a smart and scalable preform production system that targets low- to mid-volume bottlers and converters seeking high performance without high complexity. Positioned as the entry-level model in SIPA’s now fully integrated XFORM lineup—which includes the 160, 250, 350, and 500 systems—the machine marks a strategic move to make advanced preform manufacturing accessible to a broader range of producers.

Smart, Sustainable, and Scalable Performance
The XFORM 160 is designed to meet the shifting needs of a dynamic packaging market where sustainability, agility, and modular growth are key. With a compact footprint and plug-and-play setup, the system enables rapid installation and adaptability for small-scale bottlers, specialty converters, and new entrants to the PET packaging segment.