World Drowning Prevention Day

Today, on July 25th, is the Wold Drowning Prevention Day. This serves as a reminder of the importance of raising awareness about the tragic consequences of drowning and promoting life-saving measures.

Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death. According to the Word Health Organisation (WHO),

“at least 20.000 people die form drowning every year in Europe“.

CF Group is dedicated to mitigating this calamity through established and effective strategies:

• Aquatic Education: It is never too late to learn to swim. Swimming lessons are available for people of all ages and can save lives.
• Companion Swimming: Never swim alone, especially in open waters such as lakes or the seas. A swimming partner can go for help in case of an emergency.
• Child Supervision: Children should never be left unattended near water.
• Emergency Preparedness: First aid knowledge is crucial. Learn how to perfom cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to react in the event of drowning.

Did you know that CF Group Deutschland has been working with Köngen primary school  for 12 years to ensure that no child leaves primary school without swimming skills? True to the motto “CF Group provides safety”, many children learn to swim with our support every year. Together, we can take precautions and prevent the tragedy of drowning.

CF Group expands its Group Accounting Team

In July 2024, the new Group Accounting team started at the Wendlingen site, consisting of Christian Schott (left), Jasmin Wieczorrek (center), and Jean-Claude Roussel (right).

Christian Schott most recently worked as a Consultant at RSM Ebner Stolz for five years. During this period, he gained valuable experience in preparing consolidated financial statements using LucaNet and honed his skills with the software.

Jasmin Wieczorrek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Freiburg. She then worked in auditing at NEXT10 for just over three years, most recently serving as an Audit Manager for large and medium-sized groups across various sectors, including manufacturing, private equity, and services.

Jean-Claude Roussel worked in France until 2016, where he was responsible for the operational implementation of IFRS consolidation for global subsidiaries. His role involved collaborating on budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning, developing reporting tools, and working on projects with auditors, controllers, and treasury, including deferred tax reconciliation under IAS 12. Since 2017, he has been based in Germany, acting as the contact person for auditors on consolidation and financial statement issues, supporting subsidiaries with accounting matters, and contributing to significant projects such as IFRS 16 Leasing and Trans Border Merger.

A warm welcome to all 3 new members of the CF Group family!

Victory for Comtoyou Racing in the 24h of Spa 2024

CF Group Benelux is proud to inform you that Comtoyou Racing has won the 24 Hours in Spa 2024, driving the Aston Martin Vantage GT3. This outstanding accomplishement highlights not only the skill and determination of the Belgian team but also the commitment of CF Group Benelux as a reliable partner.

” All the ingredients were there for a successful centenary of the 24 Hours of Spa. Tight gaps, challenging weather conditions, a massive crowd, and in the end, the victory of a Belgian team, in this case the Comtoyou Racing ” stated DH Sport magazine.

Congratulations to the drivers and everyone who contributed in any way in this victorious adventure.

CF Group France sets 2025 goals in Lyon

From June 25 to 27, the directors of CF Group France met in Lyon for their annual seminar. During this event, the strategy and orientations for the year 2025 were presented. Each manager also had the opportunity to present his or her department’s roadmap for the coming year.

The motto of the seminar was “Underpromise, Overdeliver“. This slogan emphasizes the Group’s commitment to exceeding expectations in the delivery of announced objectives. In other words, what is promised is not only met, but exceeded.

The seminar was also marked by the presence of Eva André, vice-champion of France in apnea and ambassador of the CF brand. She shared her experience of energy efficiency in her discipline. The teams were thus able to draw parallels between her sporting activities in a constrained environment and the challenges facing CF Group in the swimming pool market.

Welcome to our new member: Yessica Kanz

We are delighted to annouce that Yessica Kanz has joined our Internal Sales Department at CF Group Deutschland in Wendlingen as of July 1st. Yessica brings a wealth of experience and enthusiams to our team, and we are excited to have her on board.

Yessica completed her training as an Industrial Clerk in 2020. Over the past nearly four years, she gained valuable experience working in Customer Service for a wholesaler of medical devices, where she also served as a Medidal Device Consultant. Her background in customer service and consulting will be a great asset to our Internal Sales Team.

In her new role, Yessica will be an integral part of our Internal Sales Team, contributing to our efforts in managing client accounts, developing sales strategiesn and ensuring exceptional service delivery. She is eager to learn about our products and take on new colleagues.

Please join us in giving Yessica Kanz a warm welcome to our team. We are confident that her skills and positive attitude will make a significant impact on our department.

Get ready for the “CF Group Spirit Colour Party”!

Don’t forget – Friday 12 July 2024 is the day – we’re celebrating the CF Group Spirit! Here is the most important information at a glance:

Dress Code: Come in BLUE (CF Group colour) or PINK (FUN colour)!

Let your imagination run wild: disguises, mismatched outfits, clothes that are oversized or undersized… as long as it’s blue or pink, anything goes!

The challenge (optional): Take selfies and team photos! Send your photos to ic@cf.group

We will share your fabulous looks on social media and the public will vote on the funniest CF Group team. So, be creative and show us who can blow the public away!

This is how we celebrate at Headquarter in Wendlingen:

• 12:30-13:30: Enjoy a delicious aperitif with a variety of snacks and refresing non-alcoholic drinks. We will meet on the terrace of the canteen on the 2nd floor.
• 12:30: Don’t miss the group photo! Let’s capture the spirit of the day together!

We are looking foward to it! And importantly, bring interesting outfits and a good mood!

CF 200 CL tested by Heimwerker Praxis

According to Heimwerker Praxis, the CF 200 CL impresses with its “good performance” and “easy handling“. The thorough cleaning of corners and the waterline was particularly praised. With a price of around 700 euros, the pool robot offers excellent value for money and is a valuable addition to our range.

Quote: “Overall, the CF Group CF 200 CL pool robot is a reliable solution for efficient and thorough pool cleaning. Invest in the future of your pool and experience the benefits of a high-quality pool robot.”

• Read the full article here (only available in German)
• Read the full test here (only available in German)

Social Media at CF Group Deutschland

Today, social media have become an essential communication channel.

My name is Emilie Marques and, as Community Management Project Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, I am determined to boost our digital visibility, energize our community and ensure that every interaction with CF Group Deutschland is rewarding. Find out more about the social media we use in Germany/DACH as per today (to come more in the future) below:

LinkedIn: This professional network, is essential for building business relationship and disseminating relevant information abour CF Group Deutschland, including the latest news, events and innovations.

Facebook: We renewed out Facebook page during te last weeks and since last week we are LIVE again and will talk regularly about our innovations in terms of products and services.

Youtube: Our international CF Group Youtube channel reflects our expertise through tutorials, product presentation and interviews with our staff. All videos are available in several languages, providing a rich and immersive experience for our viewers.

IC.Hub: This internal network for the complete CF group, previously managed by Manuel Schiegl, is now under my responsibilty. Thus, as well as keeping you informed on our various social plattforms, I will be sharing all CF Group news on the IC.Hub with you. If you have any ideas or topics to share, I invite you to submit them directly here: https://ic.cf.group/new-content