TALLERES DEL AGUA SL

What TALLERES DEL AGUA SL does

Fluidra S.A. is a publicly traded (FLUIDRA ticker) Spanish multinational founded in 1969 and headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, that manufactures and distributes virtually all components required for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of residential and commercial pools. The company operates through seven sub-brands (AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy, Polaris, Gre, Cepex, CtxPro) covering filtration, pumping, heating, cleaning, water treatment, and automation systems, supplemented by proprietary technologies such as the Skypool self-supporting temporary pool system used at FINA World Championships and the Nephron water treatment system. Fluidra runs 36 production centers and 128+ commercial delegations across 47+ countries, with 1.5M+ active installations worldwide, and serves a customer base spanning residential pool owners, hotels, sports facilities, municipalities, and competition venues.

The company operates a dual go-to-market model: direct enterprise sales and project-based engagement through a dedicated Commercial Pool division for hotels, sports centers, public institutions, and competition venues, complemented by a channel partner/distributor network for residential products. Revenue is primarily hardware-led through equipment sales, with a growing subscription/recurring component from connected IoT devices and digital platforms (Datapool digital twin platform, PoolTrackr SaaS), plus professional services for commercial project execution and aftermarket parts. Fluidra also holds a 27% stake in Aiper, a cordless robotic pool cleaner platform posting 21% H1 2026 sales growth. FY2025 revenue reached €2.184B with €501M adjusted EBITDA, and Q1 2026 delivered €124M adjusted EBITDA at a 22.0% margin, with a €40M share buyback launched in July 2026 supplementing an active M&A pipeline that includes the recently acquired VarioPool and Datapool and the pending acquisitions of Riaan Pool Group (South Africa) and Hydrapro (France).

Name

TALLERES DEL AGUA SL

Legal name

FLUIDRA S.A.

Website

https://talleresdelagua.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fluidra S.A. is a global Spanish-listed pool and wellness equipment manufacturer operating through seven sub-brands across 47+ countries, serving residential and commercial pool operators with hardware, consumables, and an emerging digital twin platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pool Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair (HSAIALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB), Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides) (CRAJAKAL), Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Pool equipment manufacturing
• Water treatment systems
• Pool filtration products
• Commercial pool solutions
• Swimming pool components

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Cugat del Vallès

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pool Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution: Fluidra manufactures and distributes virtually all components needed for the construction, renovation, improvement, and maintenance of residential and commercial pools. Revenue comes from equipment sales across multiple product categories including filtration, heating, cleaning, water treatment, and automation systems.
2. Connected Solutions and Digital Services: Sale of connected IoT devices and software subscriptions for pool monitoring, control, and optimization. Includes PoolTrackr SaaS and Datapool digital twin platform offerings.
3. Aftermarket Services and Parts: Replacement parts, maintenance services, and consumables for existing pool installations. The aftermarket business demonstrated resilience as a steady revenue contributor.
4. Commercial Pool Project Solutions: End-to-end solutions for commercial aquatic facilities including design, supply, and installation services for hotels, sports centers, competition venues, and public facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fluidra manufactures and distributes virtually all components needed for the construction, renovation, improvement, and maintenance of residential and commercial pools. The product portfolio spans filtration, pumping, heating, cleaning, water treatment, and automation systems, sold under multiple brands including AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy, Polaris, Gre, Cepex, and CtxPro. The company also delivers end-to-end commercial pool solutions for hotels, sports facilities, and municipal venues, complemented by connected IoT products and digital services (Datapool digital twin platform, PoolTrackr SaaS).

Product overview

Fluidra is a global leader in pool and wellness equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of products through multiple sub-brands (AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy, Polaris, Gre, Cepex, CtxPro) for residential and commercial pools. The company provides complete solutions including filtration, pumping, cleaning, water treatment, automation, and heating systems. In addition to physical products, Fluidra has expanded into digital solutions including the Datapool digital twin platform and PoolTrackr SaaS for commercial pool management. The Commercial Pool division delivers specialized solutions for hotels, sports facilities, competition venues, and wellness centers, featuring technologies like the Skypool temporary competition pool system. The company also holds a 27% stake in Aiper, a wireless pool cleaner platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AstralPool: Leading brand in pool equipment and distribution
• Zodiac
• Jandy
• Polaris
• Gre
• Cepex
• CtxPro
• Datapool
• PoolTrackr SaaS

Products and services

• Residential Pool Solutions Residential Pool Solutions offers a full range of pool equipment including filtration, pumping, heating, cleaning, water treatment, and automation systems aimed at homeowners and residential pool installers.
• Commercial Pool Solutions Commercial Pool Solutions delivers end-to-end design, supply, and installation services for hotels, sports centers, competition venues, public facilities, and wellness centers.
• AstralPool Pool Equipment AstralPool is a premier brand in pool equipment offering comprehensive products for residential and commercial pools, including filtration, heating, cleaning, and water treatment systems.
• Zodiac Pool Equipment Zodiac is a premium pool equipment brand specializing in innovative cleaning and water treatment solutions for residential and commercial pools.
• Jandy Pool Equipment Jandy is an American pool equipment brand specializing in automation and water management systems for residential and commercial pools.
• Polaris Pool Cleaners Polaris is a pool cleaning equipment brand specializing in automated pool cleaners for residential and commercial pools.
• Gre Pool Equipment Gre is a pool equipment brand serving the residential pool market with affordable above-ground and entry-level pool solutions.
• Cepex Fluid Handling Cepex is a pool equipment brand specializing in pumps, fluid handling, and filtration systems for pool applications.
• CtxPro Water Treatment CtxPro is a professional-grade pool water treatment and chemical management brand for pool professionals and operators.
• Skypool Temporary Pool System Skypool is a self-supporting temporary pool system using hot-dip galvanized steel panels that allows anchoring without damaging floors, enabling rapid installation and relocation of FINA-certified competition pools.
• Datapool Digital Twin Platform Datapool is a digital twin platform for commercial pool management that simulates optimal facility operation and continuously compares with variables like energy consumption, occupancy, weather, and water quality to anticipate incidents, optimize resources, and reduce operating costs 10-25%.
• PoolTrackr SaaS PoolTrackr is a cloud-based SaaS platform for commercial pool digital monitoring and management, providing remote control and analytics for pool operators.
• Wellness Solutions Wellness Solutions provides integrated solutions for spa, wellness, and hydrotherapy facilities including pools, spas, and connected wellness systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating cost reduction of 10-25% through Datapool digital twin platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• HydraprostrategicTechnology or Integration · 30 July 2026Agreement to acquire Hydrapro, a French manufacturer specializing in water treatment chemicals for pools and spas, targeting both professional and consumer channels with approximately 30 million euros in annual revenue. Subject to customary closing conditions, expected to complete in January 2027. Reinforces Fluidra's position in France, one of its strategic markets.
• EcotropycoreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2026Fluidra acquired Datapool, the digital twin platform developed by Ecotropy. This acquisition materializes Fluidra Ventures' 2024 investment in Ecotropy and positions Datapool as the core of Fluidra's digital ecosystem for commercial pools. The platform provides advanced analytics, IoT solutions, and real-time data in an open, scalable architecture.
• European AquaticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Strategic alliance to launch two programs: (1) Refurbishment Program for modernizing existing aquatic facilities across Europe through free technical audits and improvement proposals, targeting 24,000+ obsolete public pools; (2) Learn-to-Swim mobile pool program deploying temporary pools in zones without aquatic infrastructure across 50+ European regions. Partnership extends beyond previous sponsorship relationship to initiatives with greater social impact.
• Riaan Pool GroupstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Agreement to acquire Riaan Pool Group, an established swimming pool distributor and retailer in South Africa with approximately 10 million euros in annual revenue. Expected to complete in Q3 2026, expanding Fluidra's presence in the South African market.
• VarioPoolstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Completed acquisition of VarioPool, reinforcing Fluidra's position in Commercial Pool segment and expanding offering in high-value solutions for commercial aquatic facilities.
• AiperstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Fluidra holds 27% stake in Aiper, a company specializing in cordless robotic pool cleaners. Aiper continued strong performance with 21% sales growth in H1 2026, confirming the potential of this growth platform in an attractive segment.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BWT (Best Water Technology): BWT is a European water technology leader with a pool and spa division, offering filtration, water treatment, and dosing systems that overlap with Fluidra's pool water treatment portfolio.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water is a broad water technology company with pool and spa offerings including pumps, filters, and valves, competing in selected Fluidra product categories through a wider plumbing and water treatment portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pentair: Pentair is one of the largest global manufacturers of pool and water treatment equipment, directly competing with Fluidra across pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems for residential and commercial pools.
• Waterco Limited: Waterco is an Australasian pool equipment manufacturer specializing in pumps, filters, and water treatment, competing directly with Fluidra in pool circulation and filtration systems across global markets.
• Maytronics: Maytronics is the global leader in robotic pool cleaners (Dolphin brand), directly competing with Fluidra's Polaris brand in the pool cleaning segment with a strong consumer and commercial presence.
• Hayward Holdings: Hayward is a leading North American pool equipment manufacturer with comparable product breadth in pumps, filters, heaters, and automation, serving both residential and commercial pool markets.

Emerging players

• A.O. Smith Corporation: A.O. Smith is a global water heating and treatment company with limited but growing exposure to pool and spa heating markets, providing indirect competition in Fluidra's pool heater segment.
• Culligan Water: Culligan is a major water treatment services provider with chemical and filtration solutions that partly overlap with Fluidra's pool water treatment offerings, particularly in commercial and residential dosing.
• Aiper: Aiper is a fast-growing cordless robotic pool cleaner company in which Fluidra holds a 27% stake, representing a competitive product line in the wireless pool cleaner category where Maytronics also leads.

Regional players

• Davey Water Products: Davey is an Australasian manufacturer of pumps, water treatment, and pool equipment, with significant overlap in pumps and filtration systems but primarily focused on the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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