What uwe JetStream does

uwe JetStream GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer, founded in 1948 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, that designs and builds electric pumps, countercurrent swimming systems, water massage systems, and water attractions for residential and public swimming pools. The company originated as a specialist in submersible motor pumps and in 1967 invented the world's first countercurrent swimming system, naming it "JetStream" after the high-altitude weather phenomenon; this product category remains the core of its identity and the basis for its "Das Original" brand positioning. Its current portfolio spans nine countercurrent units (TriVA, AQ, PURO COMPACT, PURO/PURO 2, BAMBO 2, JUNO, VISA, GOIA, MIRO), five massage systems (LIDOBLOC, LIDO, LIBRA, VIVA, PERLA), four water attractions (CASCADA, LARGO, PUNTO, AQUELLO), special products targeting public pools and spas (GAUDI, FloatingLounge, Kombisysteme), and accessories including the patented WAVE safety suction grille and PIEZO illuminated control button. The TriVA flagship moves up to 225 m³ of water per hour and the WAVE grille is certified to EN 13451 standards.

The company operates a B2B-focused channel model in which products are sold to authorized swimming pool builders, wholesalers, and regional distributors across more than 50 countries, with end customers reached through installer relationships rather than direct retail. A wholly-owned subsidiary, uwe France S.A.R.L., manages the French market, while formalized partner networks (Topras, sopra) and multi-country distributors (SCP Europe, Poolcomplex) cover the rest of Europe, with additional reach into the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Africa. uwe JetStream supports the channel with a company-owned showpool in Schwäbisch Gmünd where end consumers can trial systems before purchase, alongside trade fair presence and multilingual digital content. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of equipment and accessories at prices set by current price lists; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and standard B2B terms apply (ex-works pricing per §14 BGB). The company is led by Managing Directors Dr. Thomas Faisst and Annette Faisst, and operates with 11–50 employees from a single production facility.

Name

uwe JetStream

Legal name

uwe JetStream GmbH

Website

https://uwe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

uwe JetStream GmbH, founded 1948 in Germany, manufactures and globally distributes countercurrent swimming systems, water massage systems, and water attractions for residential and public swimming pools, selling through authorized pool builders, wholesalers, and a French subsidiary across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming Pool Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Swimming pool equipment
• Countercurrent swimming systems
• Pool massage systems
• Pool water attractions
• Submersible motor pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwäbisch Gmünd

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Swimming Pool Equipment Sales: Sale of countercurrent systems, massage systems, water attractions, pumps, and accessories for swimming pools. Products are sold through authorized resellers and directly from the manufacturer. The AGB indicates B2B sales terms (only to businesses per §14 BGB).
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of complementary accessories including control boxes, pneumatic switches, massage hoses, handles, support systems, and stainless steel wall fittings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

uwe JetStream designs, develops, and manufactures swimming pool technology including countercurrent swimming systems, massage systems, water attractions, electric pumps, and accessories for both domestic and public pools. Products are sold under the JetStream brand through an authorized network of pool builders, installers, and wholesalers in over 50 countries. The portfolio enables pool builders to deliver integrated fitness, wellness, and entertainment experiences to end customers.

Product overview

uwe JetStream is a manufacturer of swimming pool technology offering integrated system solutions primarily for domestic and public pools. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: countercurrent systems (Gegenstromanlagen) including TriVA, AQ, PURO COMPACT, PURO/PURO 2, BAMBO 2, JUNO, VISA, GOIA, and MIRO for swimming resistance and training; massage systems (Massageanlagen) including LIDOBLOC, LIDO, LIBRA, VIVA, and PERLA for therapeutic water massage; water attractions (Attraktionsduschen) including CASCADA, LARGO, PUNTO, and AQUELLO for pool entertainment; and special products including water attraction pumps, combi-systems, GAUDI, and FloatingLounge. The company also offers accessories including WAVE suction grilles and PIEZO control buttons. All products are manufactured in Germany with coordinated materials, function, and performance. The systems are designed to work together as integral solutions, from pumps through to countercurrent and massage systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JetStream: Brand name for countercurrent systems, massage systems, water attractions, pumps and accessories for swimming pools

Products and services

• TriVA Countercurrent System
• JetStream AQ

Quantifiable outcome

• Systems can move up to 225 m³ of water per hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Topras Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of specialized swimming pool builders and installers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland who are authorized Topras Partners for uwe JetStream products. Includes companies like WTS-Wasser-Technik-Service GmbH, Saniplan Wellness World AG, and many others providing installation and service.
• sopra Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sopra partners including pool builders and distributors across Europe. Companies like sopra-Koblenz GmbH, sopra-Salzburg GmbH, and many others serve as installation partners and distributors for uwe JetStream products.
• uwe France S.A.R.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary company located in Meung sur Loire, France, handling sales and distribution of uwe JetStream products in the French market. Operates as regional headquarters for France.
• SCP EuropemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCP Europe operates as distributor in multiple countries including France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal with multiple regional offices. Part of the uwe JetStream distribution network.
• Poolcomplex GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Polish market operating from locations in both Germany (Derneburg) and Poland (Przywory), serving as key partner for Central/Eastern European distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Large US-listed pool equipment manufacturer offering pumps, filtration, and countercurrent systems. Overlaps with uwe in high-performance pool pumps and countercurrent swim systems, competing for the same commercial and high-end residential installations.
• Fluidra: Global pool equipment platform (AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy, Cepex) offering pumps, countercurrent units, and pool controls as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable because it competes with uwe in countercurrent and pump categories while serving the same pool builder channel at larger scale.
• Hayward Holdings: US-listed broad-line pool equipment manufacturer with pumps, controls, and water features. Competes with uwe's full product family and addresses the same pool builder and distributor channel in EMEA and globally.
• Balboa Water Group: Manufacturer of pool/spa controls, pumps, and water features. Comparable as a portfolio player in pool equipment with overlapping product categories (pumps, water attractions, controls) with uwe.
• Waterco Group: Asia-Pacific-headquartered pool equipment manufacturer with pumps, filtration and water features. Comparable as a multi-category pool equipment vendor competing for the same channel and end-user demand as uwe.

Direct peers

• Endless Pools (Waterlane): Specialist in countercurrent swim systems and swim spas. Direct substitute for uwe's countercurrent units for private and small commercial pools, particularly in the wellness/fitness at-home segment uwe targets.
• AquaJet (Vortex / Vian Pool): Manufacturer of countercurrent and swim-spa systems (AquaJet, Swimjet family). Direct competitor to uwe's TriVA/JetStream countercurrent systems in the residential and hotel pool segment across Europe and international markets.
• Speck Pumpen (Badu): German pump manufacturer whose Badu/Jet line competes head-to-head with uwe JetStream in countercurrent swim systems for residential and commercial pools. Closest direct competitor by product, geography, and go-to-market (pool builder channel).

Emerging players

• Kripsol: Pool pump and equipment manufacturer with strength in emerging markets and competitive price points. Comparable as a pump specialist targeting similar installer and distributor channels with cost-competitive alternatives.

Regional players

• Espa (Fluidra brand): Spanish pool pump manufacturer (now part of Fluidra) historically strong in the Iberian and Mediterranean market. Comparable as a regional pump and pool equipment manufacturer serving similar channel and end-customers to uwe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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