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ALBIXON – A Reliable Supplier Of Complete Swimming Pool Solutions For this issue, we spoke to Zdenek Vosolsobe, CEO of Czech manufacturer ALBIXON who produce and distribute swimming pools, pool enclosures and associated equipment and who are looking to expand their presence in the UK market
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LBIXON is a major Czech manufacturer with a history spanning more than three decades. Its portfolio includes complete pool sets, pools, enclosures, technology walls, shafts and equipment. As proof of quality, selected products and manufacturing processes are protected by utility models and awarded international certificates. ALBIXON exports to 70 countries worldwide and for many in the UK wet leisure industry, even if they haven’t worked directly with the company, they may have come across their products in the field. For others, the brand will be familiar as they have regularly attended numerous European exhibitions over the years. However, for others, the name will be totally unfamiliar. So in this issue, we spoke to CEO Zdenek Vosolsobe to find out more about the company, its products and his background at ALBIXON.
CAN YOU TELL US THE MOST IMPORTANT MOMENTS OF YOUR CAREER AT ALBIXON? I started at ALBIXON in the IT field. The turning point in my career came with my move from IT Manager to the position of Technical and Production Director, where I was able to significantly rollout the restructuring of the entire production. At that time, a large number of unfinished projects were completed and this immediately began to be reflected in the productivity of manufacturing and subsequently in the company’s results. It brings back many good memories, because at that time the
foundation stones were laid, which today help us in our further growth. In January 2019, an offer came to the position of CEO, which I accepted with humility and determination.
WHICH PRODUCTS DO YOU MANUFACTURE IN HOŘOVICE? In Hořovice we manufacture swimming pools, enclosures and technological shafts and walls. We also operate our own powder paint shop with a decoral production line.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE HOŘOVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALBIXON? It was a gradual development that led us to Hořovice. ALBIXON was established 15km from Hořovice and gradually all of our existing areas became small. Twenty years ago, we were looking for something bigger that would satisfy all of our needs, and due to the strategic logistical location of Hořovice and the relative proximity of other plants, we started building a new facility for ALBIXON here.
DOES YOUR MANUFACTURING HAVE ANY MAJOR ADVANTAGES? We produce the ‘ALBIXON BOX’ for the effective transportation and easy installation of pool enclosures.
IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF CUSTOMISING YOUR PRODUCTS? Even in serial produced products, we offer a relatively wide range of options. Swimming pools are available either as a skimmer or overflow version, they come in six standard sizes, three colours, six types of steps, two
The MONACO FUTURE high enclosure by ALBIXON
The ‘ALBIXON BOX’ for the effective transportation, and easy installation of pool enclosures
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depths with several optional accessories such as LED lamps and counter-currents to name a few. Our enclosures portfolio is also quite diverse. Our customers can choose from several models, which we offer in standard sizes. They can choose different types of panels, colours and track options, the position of the side entrance and various other options for the front and back bulkheads. If the customer still cannot choose, we offer custom production of pools and enclosures.
AND FINALLY, WHAT IS THE TYPICAL PROCESS FOR PROTOTYPING AND PRODUCT TESTING AT ALBIXON? Not only do we have our own development department, but we also cooperate with external companies. We divide development projects according to competencies between individual developers and designers. We follow the set development methodology, which also includes space for testing in several steps. We utilise our own prototyping workshop and sampling garden for testing, where we simulate the actual use and environment in a customer’s garden. At the beginning of 2021, thanks to the acquisition of a company focused on 3D printing and Rapid Prototyping, we gained room for significant acceleration in the production of prototypes, which we also use for our development projects. ALBIXON a.s. +420 775 853 120 www.albixon.com
We utilise our own prototyping workshop and sampling garden for testing, where we simulate the actual use and environment in a customer’s garden” SPN June 2022 39 10/06/2022 11:13