Balena Partner (TeichMeister) Grün+Stein Wins Gold at the bsw Awards

At the 2026 bsw Annual Conference in Berlin, the “bsw Awards” recognized outstanding projects in swimming pool and natural pool construction.

Balena dealer Grün+Stein Garten- und Landschaftsbau from the TeichMeister network took Gold in the category “Private Outdoor Swimming Area – Standard” with a stunning natural pool, equipped with Balena products and technology.

Congratulations to the team on this achievement!

AI Knowledge for the Workplace

The “WISSENSWELLE – Understanding and Using AI” is our internal training series on digital skills at CF Group Germany. In these 30-minute sessions, we establish AI applications in the company in a structured way and  we demonstrate how modern tools and artificial intelligence can make everyday work more efficient. The content ranges from creating summaries and writing challenging emails to practical tips and tricks for working more effectively.

The presentations are led by Manuel Schiegl, while Steffan Schmid-Denzinger moderates the Teams chat and answers participants’ questions.

The sessions combine knowledge building, hands-on application, and exchange. Employees from different departments learn from each other, apply what they’ve learned directly in their daily work, and collectively strengthen digital skills across the company.

Through the “WISSENSWELLE”, we improve workflows, foster collaboration, and create a space for knowledge sharing that benefits both employees and the company as a whole.

Similar efforts take place in some other subsidiaries of CF group. International teams work together to optimize and streamline the process of a safe and efficient implementation of AI in our working environment.

Successful Technical Days of CF Group Germany at Starline

Numerous pool specialists attended the Technical Days 2026 at the Starline Group headquarters in Valkenswaard.

The event offered in-depth insights into our product lines and production facilities:

🏊‍♂️ Tours of the production sites in Pelt and Valkenswaard showcased fiberglass (Starline) and polypropylene (Sterck) pools live.
🏊‍♀️ Roldeck covers and the brand-new Wybotics pool robot were presented in the display pools.
💡 The innovative Yellow Poolcontrol system from dinotec was also highlighted.
💧 Additionally, the DELPHIN water care range for trade professionals was introduced.

Beyond the professional program, a joint bowling evening at Center Parcs de Vossemeeren provided entertainment and informal networking.

Feedback from the specialists was overwhelmingly positive, and we expect the event to have a positive impact on our sales. A heartfelt thank you to the Starline Group team for perfectly organizing and supporting this event!

New Summer Fun Online Shop Is Live!

The LiGaLo team and central DACH marketing worked closely together to completely redesign the somewhat outdated website of our well-known in-house brand Summer Fun – and successfully transformed it into a modern online shop for consumers.

The product range and the new design closely follow the Summer Fun Catalog 2026. Brand-savvy customers can now buy a wide selection of DIY pools for every budget in the new online shop and have them delivered straight to their home. The range is complemented by matching pool accessories and the proven Summer Fun water care products. Many helpful guides also provide tips on everything related to pools.

👉 Check out the new shop here: www.summer-fun.info

Take your time browsing – we’re excited to hear your feedback!

CF Group Ski Event 2026 – Sport, Ideas, and Team Spirit

Our annual ski event took place from February 1 to 3 this year. We spent three days at the new VAYA Lechtal Hotel in Elbigenalp, in the Tyrol region. Colleagues from various branches and subsidiaries of the CF Group joined the event.

Whether on the slopes of the Warth Schröcken ski area, on a winter hike, or in the wellness area, Ski Event 2026 combined sports, exchange, and relaxation. It marked a successful start to the new year.

On the second evening, we came together for a workshop. In internationally mixed groups, participants shared experiences and developed forward looking ideas.

This combination of activity, exchange, and creative impulses is what makes our event special every year.

Purity: The Pool of the Future starts here

If we had to pick one product that represents CF Group’s innovative spirit, it’s **Purity**.

Purity is our future smart membrane filtration system. It perfectly reflects what we stand for: the “pool of the future.” A pool that uses less water and chemicals while delivering crystal-clear, healthy water.

This breakthrough comes from the expertise and talent of our R&D teams at the Technology Center. Huge thanks to everyone involved in this exciting project!

Another reminder that a house with a pool can be more environmentally friendly than one without.

We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Continuing Our Partnership with Eva André!

We are extending our partnership with freediver Eva André for another year.

Eva finds freedom and balance in the water. At CF Group, we share this philosophy: we create pools that bring joy, promote health, and are environmentally responsible.

In 2025, Eva showed what resilience truly means: on September 2, she broke the French freediving record with 85 m in 5:05 min – and the next day, she improved it to 85 m in 5:02 min. Remarkable, especially considering she has only been practicing this discipline for a short time.

This ability to reinvent herself is what connects us. We harness the same energy to make pools more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable.

Our shared journey continues.
With one clear goal: use water responsibly and preserve resources

MISSION: THE BRIDGE 2026

From January 7 to 9, the annual strategy conference “The Bridge” of the international CF Group Management took place at the company headquarters in Wendlingen.

The focus was on how the CF Group can best position itself for the future. In a time of change, marked by economic challenges and new technologies such as artificial intelligence, approaches must be questioned, even if they have proven themselves in the past.

The CF Group has also changed over the years, growing strongly and making acquisitions. During The Bridge, a detailed analysis was carried out to determine whether the CF Group is optimally positioned in this dynamic environment to achieve its long-term goals and visions.

One key element of the Bridge was “10X-thinking“. Means, where can small measurements reduce complexity & noise significantly? Where can simple synergies bring big positive effects for the group? Where and how can AI make processes more effient? Taking “10X” into account we started the process to identify projects and measurements that can make CF group even stronger, more efficient ans future-proof.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dear colleagues,

The Christmas season is just around the corner. Many of you are wrapping up your last workdays before the holidays or finishing preparations before heading off on vacation. We are also taking a break for the Christmas holidays and will be back in calendar week three 2026 to share news, innovations, and important updates from within the group.

We wish you a relaxing and joyful Christmas season with your family and friends. Enjoy the time together, the special moments, and have a great start to the new year 2026.

Warm regards,
Your IC-Hub Team