ELBE Pool Surface® and ELBE Natural Surface® PVC reinforced membranes for private pools and PVC reinforced liners for public pools are designed and manufactured in Coswig, near Dresden on the banks of the Elbe, in Germany, by the company Elbtal Plastics.Elbtal Plastics GmbH is a German manufacturer, specialized in the manufacture of waterproofing membranes by calendering (sophisticated technology used for the production of reinforced PVC liners. Few companies in the world are equipped with it).Quality reinforced membranes “made in Germany”, which are exported to 65 countries around the world.The company relies on the solidity of the German group KAP AG, an industrial group listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange.KAP AG owns around thirty companies, including Elbtal Plastics in the “Flexible Films” division.The European manufacturer of reinforced swimming pool membranes Elbtal Plastics has more than 50 years of experience in the production of PVC swimming pool liners for domestic and public swimming pools.It relies on the expertise of its internal Research & Development laboratory, made up of around ten employees, to design new sealing products that meet market expectations.Its production is subject to permanent quality controls.The company is also ISO 9001 certified, the highest internationally recognized standard in terms of quality.Jan Kriedel, Managing Director of Elbtal explains: “Our top priority is the swimming pool industry.The entire team works in unison to offer each partner a range of high-tech membranes combining innovation and the use of noble and environmentally friendly raw materials, as well as a quality service aimed at creating the greatest value for our customers.»Christophe Lamboley, Elbtal Plastics France Sales Manager, is already giving appointments to professionals wishing to become partners of the ELBE Pool Surface® and/or ELBE Natural Surface® swimming pool reinforced membrane brand at the Piscine Global Europe show in November 2022:“We have just experienced two exceptional years despite strong periods of turbulence!Like many pool professionals, this has meant an increased workload to cope with high demand and historic increases in raw materials, energy and transport costs.The whole team has remained mobilized to respond to each of our customers and is being rewarded with strong growth in results.2022 will end in Lyon at the Piscine Global Europe show where we will be pleased to receive our many French and foreign partners.This event will close these two special years marked by a pandemic and this conflict in Ukraine, there will be no shortage of topics on the new challenges to be met, we will be ready to meet you and happy to welcome you to our stand 4K122.»Elbtal therefore places quality at the heart of its manufacturing, right from the selection of the raw material.Its reinforced swimming pool membranes are made of 100% virgin material on both sides.The ELBE Pool Surface® reinforced PVC swimming pool liner is made up of a frame of very resistant woven polyester fibres, inserted between 2 layers of calendered PVC-P (plasticized polyvinyl chloride).This polyester reinforcement gives the reinforced PVC swimming pool membrane high resistance to tearing and perforation, as well as great dimensional stability.These characteristics enable the manufacturer to offer a 15-year watertightness guarantee on its reinforced membranes.This "Made in Germany" swimming pool waterproofing coating is certified in accordance with the EN 71/3 standard, with regard to the plastics used in the toy industry protecting children from dangerous elements.ELBE Pool Surface® thus offers a wide range of decors and 3D surfaces for its swimming pool membranes, in line with the current trend.They are recommended both in the construction and renovation of swimming pools.ELBE Pool Surface® reinforced PVC liners for private pools and public pools have the following characteristics: UV resistance, chlorine resistance, scratch resistance, resistance to hot water (> 30°C), stain-resistant treatment (against stains from sun creams, cosmetics and chemical products), for an impeccable pool water line, fungicide treatment preventing the development of bacteria, fungi and algae, for perfect bathing hygiene, easy maintenance, wide choice of colors.For private pools or pools for public use, the ranges of ELBE Pool Surface® reinforced membranes are as follows:R&D Manager at Elbtal Plastics, Doctor Thomas Schmidt reveals:“Our development axis is currently focused on new structured membranes with new decorations, which imitate the surfaces of natural products.In addition, the existing product portfolio will be expanded with complementary print designs.These novelties will be presented in Lyon next November.»The segment of natural swimming pools is in full development.Elbtal Plastics is positioned on this market with an innovative range of coatings and accessories dedicated to these natural and environmentally friendly pools: the range of Elbe Natural Surface® reinforced membranes.Elbtal Plastics has a large storage capacity at its site in Coswig (Germany).It manages the logistics itself, with the most flexible transport possible, in order to guarantee that delivery times for its reinforced membranes for ELBE Pool Surface® swimming pools are kept as short as possible for its partners.Elbtal distributes its PVC membranes through local specialist wholesalers.Marketing tools, supports and sales brochures are all sales support tools available to certified installers of ELBE Pool Surface® reinforced membranes.The professional partners of the brand of PVC membranes for swimming pools can also benefit from a quality website, managed by Svea Peters.It is richly provided with information and photos of the different ranges of reinforced coatings.The ELBE Pool Surface® brand of reinforced swimming pool membranes is also very present on social networks with many photos and videos: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Having become essential, the training of swimming pool technicians in the various practices of their profession is no exception for the installation of reinforced liners on swimming pools.On the contrary, the company's motto remains:Elbtal Plastics has a training center at its factory in Germany.The company has surrounded itself with the most expert technicians and trainers in the installation and welding of swimming pool reinforced membranes.Its after-sales service team, loyal, competent and available, is also capable of intervening anywhere in the world on swimming pool construction or renovation sites.Madlen Freiwald, Sales Manager at Elbtal Plastics said:“Positive developments, especially in the last two years, have demanded peak performance from our entire team to meet the demands of our customers and the market.Our objective is not only to maintain this level of products and services, but also to extend it, particularly in terms of quality, reliability and durability.»In France, training in the installation of reinforced membranes for 150/100 ELBE Pool Surface® swimming pools takes place with ST FORMATION with whom the company has established a partnership.This training center directed by Aldo Lanzalotta offers different levels of training for the installation of reinforced swimming pool membranes.ST FORMATION, now QUALIOPI certified by AFNOR certification, provides training throughout the year, at Initiation, Advanced and Expert levels.Each ELBE Pool Surface® reinforced membrane installation and welding trainee who has successfully completed their training receives a card allowing them to join the large family of certified ELBE swimming pool reinforced membrane installers, to benefit from the scoop on certain announcements and to participate in games and entertainment.To receive weekly news, subscribe to our newsletter: