Bombshell: Israeli Pool-Robot Giant Maytronics Is Heading for a Sale
Maytronics is in preliminary talks with FIMI after its market value collapsed. We examine why Dolphin fell behind and who could eventually buy the pool-robot leader.
· 15 min read
Independent Brand Intelligence
Pool Equipment & Pool CareFluidra
Fluidra ownership, pool-brand portfolio and channel responsibility
First published July 31, 2026 · Last verified July 31, 2026
Brand product reference
- Brand
- Fluidra
- Legal entity scope
- Fluidra, S.A.
- Ownership type
- Part of Fluidra, S.A.
- Headquarters
- Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
- Founded
- 1969; listed group created through the 2018 Fluidra–Zodiac merger
- Main businesses
- Pool circulation, filtration and water treatment · Pool automation and connected systems · Polaris and other pool cleaners · Commercial pool and wellness solutions
- Official website
- https://www.fluidra.com/
- Last verified
- July 31, 2026
About this profile & verification
A source-backed profile of Fluidra's listed-group structure, AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy and Polaris brand portfolio, pool-equipment operations and buyer checks.
World Clean Biz is an independent industry publication and is not affiliated with Fluidra or its brands. Group reporting, brand portfolio statements and model-level product responsibility are identified separately.
Product Portfolio
| Category | Positioning | Buyer relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Pool circulation, filtration and water treatment | Core residential and commercial pool equipment across Fluidra brand and regional portfolios. | Specify the approved brand, voltage, hydraulic specification and local technical support at quotation stage. |
| Pool automation and connected systems | Controls, monitoring and energy-management products under brands including Jandy and Zodiac. | Confirm local app availability, installer support and compatibility with the existing pool pad. |
| Polaris and other pool cleaners | Cleaning equipment spanning robotic, pressure-side and adjacent pool-maintenance formats. | Match the cleaner type, pool system requirements and local parts/warranty route. |
| Commercial pool and wellness solutions | Project-led equipment and service solutions for larger pools and wellness facilities. | Validate engineering responsibility, tender scope and commissioning support by country. |
Product portfolio reference
Competitive Position
World Clean Biz assessment: Fluidra's advantage is breadth: components, controls, cleaners and professional project access can sit under one listed group. That breadth increases the need for buyer discipline. Brand familiarity does not answer who is contracting, manufacturing, importing, installing or honouring warranty for a specific pool system.
Related brand profiles
Manufacturing & Channels
Manufacturing & channel evidence
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| Fluidra reports a global pool and wellness operation with manufacturing sites, sales branches and brands across multiple markets. | Group reporting | Do not turn a group footprint into a universal origin claim for a SKU. |
| Fluidra says it manufactures and/or distributes components used for residential and commercial pools. | Company statement | Confirm whether the exact product is manufactured, distributed or serviced by the local Fluidra entity. |
| Brand portfolio descriptions identify commercial families but not one factory or importer for every product. | Brand-level disclosure | Collect the declaration, label and shipment records for the contracted model. |
Markets & Channels
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| Fluidra reports sales branches and a network of group brands across more than 47 countries. | Company-reported global reach | Confirm the local legal entity and distributor before committing to a channel program. |
| The group supports residential, commercial pool and wellness buyers through brand-specific offerings. | Segment structure | Verify whether the relevant line is available to consumer retail, trade distribution or a project channel. |
| Regional brand availability varies across AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy, Polaris and other marks. | Brand and market boundary | Check country catalogue, warranty and service documentation rather than relying on global branding. |
Company & Ownership
Fluidra, S.A. is a publicly listed pool and wellness group. Its corporate communications identify a portfolio that includes AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy, Polaris, Gre, Cepex and CTXPro. Each mark should be distinguished from the group parent and the local seller or responsible entity for a particular product.
Parent company: Fluidra, S.A.
Leadership
| Person | Role | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|
| Eloi Planes | Executive Chairman | Fluidra's corporate materials identify Eloi Planes as Executive Chairman; current management roles should be checked against the latest annual report for transaction use. |
Ownership & entity evidence
Company Developments
Verified Timeline
Fluidra Nine-Month Sales Rise 4% at Constant Exchange Rates
Fluidra reported nine-month sales of EUR 1.780 billion, up 4% at constant exchange rates, and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 428 million. It narrowed its full-year guidance while reporting resilient aftermarket demand.
Sources: [1]
First-half results include a Hydrapro acquisition agreement
Fluidra reported EUR 1.258 billion in sales and EUR 321 million in adjusted EBITDA. Hydrapro remained subject to closing conditions, with completion expected in early 2027.
Sources: [6]
Fluidra publishes its 2025 integrated report
Fluidra's annual reporting sets out group results, global operations and portfolio context.
Sources: [2]
Fluidra completes initial Aiper investment
Fluidra announced completion of its initial 27% investment in Aiper Inc.; the investment does not make every Aiper SKU a Fluidra product.
Sources: [4]
Fluidra and Zodiac combination creates the current group platform
The merger established the listed group structure behind the expanded brand portfolio.
Sources: [2]
Continue exploring Fluidra
Related Articles & News
Articles about Fluidra
Hayward vs Pentair vs Fluidra: Ownership, Brands, Distribution and Pool Robotics
Compare Hayward, Pentair and Fluidra by ownership, brand portfolio, pool-equipment scope, distribution model, robotics position and buyer responsibility.
· 11 min read
Who Owns Polaris Pool Cleaners? Fluidra & Zodiac
Fluidra owns Polaris pool cleaners. See how Zodiac fits into the group, who handles regional warranty, and why manufacturing origin needs model-level checks.
· 14 min read
Aiper’s Ambition: Why Fluidra Is Betting on a Chinese Pool Robotics Brand
How a Chinese pool robot company is using Fluidra to form an alliance to challenge the old order of Maytronics.
· 9 min readFluidra News
Fluidra Nine-Month Sales Rise 4% at Constant Exchange Rates
Aftermarket demand supports growth as the pool-equipment group narrows its full-year outlook.
Fluidra Reports First-Half Growth and Agrees to Buy Hydrapro
The French water-treatment transaction remains subject to closing conditions.
Fluidra Announces $100 Million Investment for a 27% Aiper Stake
The proposed alliance paired Fluidra's professional channels with Aiper's consumer retail business.
Research Record
Sources
- Fluidra delivers a strong nine-month performance — Fluidra · Published Oct 29, 2026 · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
- Annual Integrated Report 2025 — Fluidra · Published March 2026 · Accessed Jul 31, 2026
- Fluidra Brands and Business — Fluidra · Accessed Jul 31, 2026
- Fluidra completes an initial 27% investment in Aiper — Fluidra · Published Dec 23, 2025 · Accessed Jul 31, 2026
- Fluidra Brand Portfolio — Fluidra · Accessed Jul 31, 2026
- Fluidra delivers a strong first half of 2026 and maintains positive momentum in a dynamic environment — Fluidra · Published Jul 30, 2026 · Accessed Oct 25, 2026
First published: Jul 31, 2026
Last verified: Jul 31, 2026
Last material modification: Nov 1, 2026