Eighty years after its founding, the German company has two modern factories in Germany, featuring large storage spaces and employing over 100 staff members. Among them is a well-known figure in the "Pool Planet": Angela Herrmann. She is famous, firstly, because she serves as Export Sales Manager at BEHNCKE, and secondly, because she reveals key stages in the production of pool products in the BEHNCKE Inside video series to be discovered on the manufacturer's social networks. She is also one of the presenters, alongside Michael Visser (Fluvo), of the popular Swimmingpool International Podcast series.
Meeting with Angela Herrmann, BEHNCKE Innovation Field Ambassador
Today, the one who rightly compares international trade relations to diplomacy talks to us about the manufacturer's 2025 innovations, with a very "global" vision inherited from her globetrotting career. We meet the woman who defines herself as someone who "likes to embrace the world and its different cultures, without considering boundaries."
Angela Herrmann next to a worker in one of BEHNCKE factories
Angela, even if boundaries don't matter to you, as you like to travel the world, we know you're proudly working for a family-owned company that perfectly embodies the rigor and reliability of "Made in Germany".
Angela: I often tell my clients that all our BEHNCKE products are made in Germany, with all the quality that this implies: reliability, robustness, and adaptability.
This is evident in our new Revolution range, which meets a growing demand for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and easy-to-install swimming pool inbuilt parts. This is what we have developed with this series, featuring a new, refined design in brushed stainless steel with an ultra-soft feel and fewer components for simplified part storage. The niches are available in two adaptable sizes, which means a niche for different applications, and the front of the built-in parts is only 3 mm thick for a perfect fit in the pool wall. Installation is made easier thanks to flexible connections for numerous adaptations for all types of pools.
Behncke headquarters
What inspired its design?
Angela: The design is largely inspired by the world of luxury watchmaking. Ultra-modern stainless-steel components, meticulous finishes, and notably exposed Torx screws. Each component has been designed for maximum flexibility while precisely assembled. The minimalist spirit of this look evokes that of today's watches, with their sleek design. The parts to be sealed all meet the strict DIN EN13451-3 standard. As for the name "Revolution," it alludes to the movement of the watch hands, fluid and harmonious, symbolizing an aesthetic evolution in the world of swimming pools.
The range has been very well received by professionals, particularly at the Piscine Global trade show in Lyon, where the sensory experience of the ultra-soft touch made an impression. All the swimming pool inbuilt parts are made of stainless steel, as it is the material we work with.
It was interesting to see that visitors and customers enjoy touching the Revolution surface.
Angela: The modular system fits all swimming pool types: exposed concrete, tiled, painted concrete, natural stone lining, liner, and stainless steel pools. An integrated sacrificial anode brings additional corrosion protection. This range is suitable for all structural thicknesses and is hair-trap-proof. There are connection options for 2" external thread or 1 ½" internal thread.
These components really offer modularity and easy handling for a swimming pool with a revolutionary look.
Revolution stainless steel inbuilt parts
Revolution stainless steel inbuilt parts
Your new products cover several pool areas, including practical poolside installation solutions. Is it right?
Angela: Yes, this is a real need for our customers. Over several years, we have developed robust and elegant technical rooms with a powder-coated aluminium frame, whose riveting is inspired by aeronautical structures. The side panels are made of steel filled with insulating PUR (expanding polyurethane) foam. This naturally protects the equipment throughout the year.
We have redesigned their dimensions again to meet the customer demand; they are more compact and built for stability, and fit on the pallet sizes equipped with different versions of pool technology. They have new integrated functions and GRP filter is included (GRP filter or fiberglass-reinforced plastic filter - FRP). The technical box can be opened from the top and front to facilitate installation and access. The open grid floor allows ventilation. The equipment box are delivered pre-assembled or only the housing itself. We didn't want just another technical box - we aimed for true Behncke quality.
The Behncke technical box
The Behncke technical box
Let's move on to Behncke filters, renowned for their design and quality. Does BEHNCKE offer flexibility for export?
Angela: At the core of every water treatment system lies a crucial element: the filter. The concept is simple -- the more effective the physical filtration, the fewer chemicals are needed. For over 30 years, BEHNCKE, a German manufacturer, has been designing and producing high-performance filtration systems that deliver crystal-clear water with maximum efficiency.
Our filters are easily recognizable by their elegant look, but above all, they are robust and designed to last a very long time, thanks to their resin-coated fiberglass composition.
We manufacture a diverse range of products tailored for private pools, public swimming facilities, and various industrial applications.
Thanks to their streamlined design, high-quality filter media, and energy-efficient pumps with automatic valves, BEHNCKE filters ensure optimum performance while reducing chlorine use and energy consumption.
Whether for private pools or large public facilities, the BEHNCKE range -- from 400 mm to 3 meters -- is built to last, using durable fiberglass reinforced with resin. We also offer tailor-made solutions. Our production flexibility allows us to adapt to the specific needs of local markets.
To put it briefly, yes, we have filters for export, and a new range is coming soon.
BEHNCKE pool filters
As manufacturers, we provide an adaptable range of products to various configurations our standard stainless steel as well as stainless steel in black color, Revolution line and titanium and much more. BEHNCKE offers regular training on this equipment and, above all, perfect compliance with local standards, since we export to about 50 countries. Our customers benefit from decades of expertise in our working field.
What else do you manufacture at BEHNCKE?
Angela: Actually, one of the very first products we developed for swimming pools was the heat exchanger--manufactured from either stainless steel or titanium, depending on the application. It is a product we are still very proud of today.
Over the years, our portfolio has grown significantly. In addition to our heat exchangers, we now offer a wide range of heating solutions, including:
- Coil heat exchangers
- Plate heat exchangers
- Electrical heat exchangers
- Heat pumps
- And our Sun Plate swimming pool absorbers, which use solar energy for efficient and eco-friendly heating.
BEHNCKE heat exchanger for swimming pool
How do you help customers choose the right heating system?
Angela: Choosing the right system depends on several important factors--especially the individual design of the house, the type and use of the swimming pool, and of course, the entry temperature and the required output temperature of the water if there is a cover indoor or outdoor.
We take all of this into account when advising our customers.
It's not about selling one-size-fits-all solutions, it's about finding the most effective and energy-efficient option for each unique situation.
So it is a personalized approach?
Angela: Absolutely. Every project is different, and we believe in offering tailored solutions that combine performance, sustainability, and long-term value. That is what sets BEHNCKE apart and we work that way in general.
I know that you have integrated Poolmondo's DTC offer with Behncke Filters, Revolution series, the heat exchangers and BEHNCKE SPACE. What is the Poolmondo's DTC strategy?
Angela: Poolmondo combines the convenience of modern online shopping with the recognized expertise of local specialist retailers. Through its innovative Click & Collect system, customers can easily order premium pool products online and pick them up from certified partners nearby.
The consumer is at the heart of everything. By connecting customers directly with leading manufacturers like BEHNCKE and other industry leaders, the goal is to make high-quality products more accessible than ever, with personalized advice, home pickup, and professional support included.
Whether a pool owner, specialist retailer, or professional landscaper, customers will find quality service and a perfect balance between online convenience and local expertise.
We discovered the International Swimming Pool podcast. Currently the professionals can discover the 12th episode. What is it about? And what are the next subjects?
Angela: We explore essential questions such as "What do I need for a pool?", types of construction, energy efficiency, and sustainable design. The episodes of the International Swimming Pool podcast deal with companies' story, or interviews with industry leaders such as luxury wellness chalet designers, yacht pool specialists, water treatment and technology, materials such as stainless steel, liners, the Black Diamond design, ...
Michael and I aim to bring humor and charm, debunking industry myths and sharing lessons learned from real-life projects.
In our upcoming podcasts, we will be in the UK talking to a leading manufacturer and distributor in our swimming pool world. The topics are various and open. Please feel free to approach us.
As the company's slogan is "Always one idea ahead," what is next?
Angela: BEHNCKE will be offering more and more products manufactured in-house in our multifunctional factories. Once you have seen the desk of our head of technical department, you know there are many developments and improvements in the pipeline--to use the words of technical talk...
Before we close, we asked Angela if she had anything to add.
She shared her appreciation for everyone involved and a heartfelt: " Thank you to our customers, partners, and supporters--your trust and collaboration continue to drive our passion and commitment- Made in Germany. "
