The printing policy goes more environnemental-friendly

This year, CF Group France has decided to review the printing methods of most of our communication materials as we go along. We have made some major changes, which are in line with the CSR policy activated within CF Group!

The French 2022 General Catalogue  will be printed on 100% PEFC certified-paper and will no longer have a plastic coating. We are switching to a biodegradable coating for the cover, which is more respectful, while maintaining a good quality of protection and printing.

For Les outils du piscinier (order forms), we also print on 100% PEFC certified-paper. No more plastic coating but a water-based acrylic varnish, completely recyclable in the traditional paper recycling channels.

For brochures, we are eliminating the soft touch plastic coating (really a lot of plastic! ), and will now print on a slightly heavier 100% PEFC certified-paper with a water-based acrylic varnish, soft touch effect, 100% recyclable. Nice effect and no plastic !

For example, on the 35,000 brochures we will be printing for Scandinavia, we will go from a cost of more than 12,000€ to about 7,000€ by changing our printing methods. This is thus a significant saving, especially as the price of paper is currently rising sharply (as many other raw materials), with shortages of certain types of paper, which is creating printing difficulties for many companies!

The PEFC logo will now be used on all our brochures and communication materials (this logo is generally added by the printer)! This is just the beginning for all our communication materials in the future 😉 Indeed, we can be more environmentally friendly while rationalising printing costs.

New Welding machine for DEL site of Pia (Perpignan)

Del increases its liner production capacity with this new bottom welding machine. Thanks to Aqualux’s feedback on this new technology deployed last year for bar covers, the Pia site has validated and invested in this welding technology, in particular for manufacturing the serial liners consumed and sold by the group.  A good example of the group synergy from industry to sales. Congrats 🙂

AquaCat SMART Intensive Test

The platform “Technik zu Hause” took dinotec´s AquaCat SMART for an intensive product test on site. Unboxing, commissioning, usage, maintenance etc. all aspects were tested. The result was absolutely perfect 🙂

Please follow the link to read the complete test:
https://www.technikzuhause.de/testbericht/einfach-voll-automatisch-und-zuverlaessig-sauberer-pool-mit-dem-aquacat-smart-easy-von-dinotec/

Green Technology

First use of biological saltwater pools at Balena

After one and a half years of development and laboratory work and more than 500 analyses and measurements, Balena GmbH puts its prototype biological saltwater pool into operation. This is not to be compared with the classic saltwater electrolysis, which is conventionally disinfected with chlorine. The salt water content of the “seawater” has a significantly higher concentration of salt than in classic salt water electrolysis. A salt concentration of 2.5-3% salt is used.

The filtration system is very compact and can be placed inside or outside the pool, just like the classic Balena filters. The whole pool (Balena Sol) is controlled and managed by the Balena Touch. The Balena Touch is a development within the CF Group and is equipped with the latest technology for saltwater measurement.

Aqualux becomes certified

At the end of the season Aqualux was certified according to ISO 9001 after a 6-day audit by 2 TÜV auditors. Congratulations to all who contributed to this!

ISO 9001:2015 is a management system that enables companies to align their products and services with customer needs and offer consistently reliable performance to your clientele by defining clear business processes. The standard pursues the goal of bringing companies lasting and sustainable success.

the bridge 2021

The event autumn continues. On October 12 and 13, 2021, the management, site and country managers, and division heads met for the annual “the bridge” of the CF Group at the headquarters in Wendlingen.

Together, the past season was analyzed and the course was set for a successful future. It was a great time for all – especially after only video meetings were possible for a long time due to the pandemic.
Many thanks also to the organizers for this great event!

Fully in his element

CF Group is delighted to be part of the new german #hypovereinsbank business customer campaign #dasistmirwichtig. Exciting facts and refreshing insights: When you are fully in your element, no goal is unrealistic.

https://www.hypovereinsbank.de/hvb/nachhaltigkeit/insights/erfolgsstories/cfgroup-nachhaltigkeit-braucht-mut

The campaign includes publications in major newspapers such as Stuttgarter Zeitung and business titles but also on large billboards and LED walls at airports. Of course, there will also be some social media campaigns to go with it.
Therefore: If you discover the advertisement somewhere, please take a picture and send it to ic@cf.group. Thanks a lot!

Autumn Time = Fair Time

With aquanale, the first major industry get-together in a long time is just around the corner. From 26 – 29.10.2021, the Cologne trade fair will once again open its doors and invite visitors to immerse themselves in the wide range of topics related to water and wellness.

Of course, CF Group will also be present with a booth and we cordially invite you all to visit us.

You will find us in Hall 7.1, Booth B10/C11.

Update on new site in Switzerland

Now it’s getting real! The permission to build has been granted and the groundbreaking ceremony has taken place – with small and large equipment and Paolo – who looks good with both 👍😉

We are happy with all involved and will keep you up to date.