For the 16th episode of International Swimming Pool Podcast, Michael Visser and Angela Herrmann sat down with Artur Deu, General Manager of Aquavia Spa. 

Well-Designed Spas Made in Europe: Meeting with Artur Deu

After the 15th Swimmingpool Podcast International episode dedicated to Roy Peeters, General Manager of Aquadeck, our 2 experts, Michael Visser (from Schmalenberger) and Angela Herrmann (from Behncke), explore what defines well-designed spas made in Europe. From the company's heritage to the question "Why a spa?", they dive into how design, engineering, and quality standards come together to create a true wellness product.

Michael Visser and Angela Herrmann with Artur Deu at Aquavia Spa showroom

They discuss built-in vs. freestanding solutions, materials built for extreme temperatures, and the realities of water treatment, durability, and maintenance.
They also explore key technologies - pumps, alternative heating like solar, and the role of spa covers - before turning to what has changed the most over the years. At the heart of the episode is a powerful story: how a major fire became a defining moment for the company, bringing the team closer together and reshaping its future.

Aquavia Spa showroom

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