The LittleStarlet turbine swimming system boasts several superlatives: the system is not only very compact, but also particularly energy-efficient and convenient to operate. A great feature is the LED light ring integrated into the turbine’s outlet opening: It can be used to create a variety of lighting effects using the BINDER ⁺System.

Thanks to LittleStarlet’s very short design, the device can even be installed in very confined spaces (Ø 25 cm x 40 cm). BINDER has not only further reduced the size of the motor in the system – the impeller has also been completely redesigned. The new design enables a powerful, even flow. At the same time, the appliance is very energy efficient.

Very easy installation

The small diameter of LittleStarlet makes it possible to install the turbine driven counterflow system on a step in the pool. It can also be easily attached to the nozzle or technology shaft of existing systems. A weaker, pump-operated system can thus be replaced quickly without the need for the time-consuming drilling of holes in the pool wall. LittleStarlet is controlled via the BINDER24 app or remote control.

Pool cover is moved in a climate-neutral way

The second highlight at the aquanale trade fair stand was a new solar-powered drive system for above-ground pool covers. The drive consists of an electric motor with a four-stage planetary gearbox, which is supplemented by a control board. As the control board is located directly in the housing, the wiring work for the pool builder is considerably reduced. The drive works with a small solar module (approx. A4 size) and a rechargeable battery. Both the battery and the solar module can be purchased from BINDER in corresponding quantities. The solar control board of the electric motor was designed on the basis of BINDER’s new modular motor control system. It combines simple set-up with very good controllability.

At BINDER, there are many cogs interacting with perfect precision. To ensure that every order runs smoothly, you need a department that keeps track of everything: for us, this is our Process Planning department. It is the backbone for efficient and timely processes in our company.

Resource planning is a key issue: materials, personnel and machines are coordinated in such a way that downtimes are avoided. At the same time, Process Planning optimises processes and shortens throughput times. The team is supported by modern planning techniques and digital tools that enable reliable management.

Interface coordination is also important. Process Planning works in close cooperation with all departments – be it Design, Purchasing, Production or Quality Assurance – and ensures that information flows reliably. This is the only way to meet deadlines and utilise resources sensibly.

The result: smooth processes, lower costs and higher productivity. Above all, however, Process Planning increases our ability to deliver; a decisive factor in terms of customer satisfaction.

Regardless of whether it’s a question of individual, series or customised production: our Process Planning is flexible, which makes it a strategic success factor. It is the drive that keeps our production moving.

Phone rings. E-mail pops up. Order comes in. And in the middle of it all: our back office. What at first glance looks like ordinary everyday office work is in fact a highly complex interaction of the most diverse tasks and requirements. Our back office is much more than just an interface – it is the hub connecting almost all areas of our company.

Be it work scheduling, purchasing, production, warehouse, dispatch, management, field service or customers – the back office is in contact with everyone. Every day and always with a smile. Competent. Friendly. Solution-orientated.

Creating quotes, precisely logging orders and arranging deliveries – whether by freight forwarder or parcel service. Customs clearance and invoicing are also part of the daily business.

Our team is characterised by its ability to maintain an overall perspective, even in hectic moments – while always remaining reliable, professional and service-oriented.

“From the inside out” is not just a phrase here, but an ethos. Our colleagues have often known our customers for many years, understand their needs and take great care to ensure that any enquiry is processed smoothly. Telephone calls to the office don’t end up in a ticket system, but are dealt with by people who listen, understand and take action. Whether it’s a routine matter or a case of “we just need something quickly” – our office staff make it possible.

Purchasing at BINDER is orientated towards the high-quality requirements of our company and ensures 100% availability of all production materials at all times. This is how we ensure reliable delivery that our partners and customers can plan with.

To ensure this, our purchasing staff work exclusively with efficient suppliers – most of whom they have been working with for many years. In the case of purchased parts with long replenishment times, we ensure material availability through long-term framework agreements with suppliers. At the same time, we build up appropriate safety stocks in our warehouse.

Although our procurement is internationally orientated, we have a strong regional focus on the European market. When we purchase goods, there is always a second source: this guarantees a continuous supply of high-quality materials for our production. Thanks to this strategy, our purchasing department has been able to fully maintain our ability to deliver even in critical times of procurement.

The quality of the procured products is always at the forefront of all cost and logistical considerations. Through regular audits of our suppliers and the continuous development of our suppliers, our purchasing professionals ensure the very high quality of incoming goods. And the environmental aspect is also very important to us and our employees, for example, we use returnable packaging that repeatedly makes its way between us and our customers. 

From 19 to 22 November, we’re heading to Lyon. This is where Piscine Global takes place, which has a permanent place in our trade fair calendar. Our colleagues at stand 5E62 are looking forward to your visit at the world’s leading trade fair for swimming pool technology!

Focus on two new products

Our new BINDER +System and the HydroStar PRO. Systems equipped with the +System do not require a network cable, as they can be quickly and easily integrated into the home network via WLAN. There is also a new control element that displays the set flow rate via LED. But that’s not all: the innovative lighting control of the BINDER +System now allows even more lighting effects to be realised with our LED lighting than before. The LED light ring and the Ambiente LED from BINDER can now be individually controlled. For example, it is possible to adjust the colour programme sequence in line with the turbine speed, training progress or the swimmer’s heart rate or stroke frequency.

We have developed HydroStar PRO especially for pool areas in leisure pools, hotels and camp sites. This turbine swimming system is ideal for use in artificial river landscapes. In these lazy rivers, HydroStar PRO creates a flow just like in a natural body of water. The operators can thus create a unique attraction for their guests.

Since the ground-breaking ceremony on 11 November 2022, state-of-the-art production and administration facilities have been built for BINDER in the Afferde district of Hamelin. The warehouse and production has been located at Eike-Kerstein-Strasse 4 since May 2023, and with the completion of the final building, the administrative division has now also moved into the ultra-modern premises on the approx. 15,000 m² site.

Ideal conditions for even MORE performance and service

Customers and employees alike now benefit from the new site, which was planned with foresight and built at high speed, offering BINDER plenty of space for optimisation. The centrepiece is the middle building with the 7.1 x 2.7 m indoor pool, where customers and interested parties can experience the performance of the counter-current systems for themselves. Processes in production and intralogistics have been further improved. A new robot welding system will soon be added to the facilities. Automated processes in series production will then increase precision and contribute to even better product quality. Overall, the modern, communicative general environment supports a working atmosphere that is characterised by motivation, efficiency and productivity – in order to offer BINDER customers even MORE of the usual flexible and personal customer service with a reunited workforce.