CEMI Network®, a story of people,
goals and visions for the future
In 1972 we called it CEMI®, today we have become CEMI Network® and this is our story. We are the Bacchus family, who founded and led the company from the beginning, turning it into a benchmark in the industry.
Our roots
In more than fifty-five years, we have been able to grow, innovate and exceed all expectations, always holding firm to our roots and values. CEMI Network® stands for quality, passion and reliability, an authentic narrative that weaves together stories of people, businesses and successes. With a constant eye on the future, we continue to chart new goals, shaping our destiny with vision and determination.
Our story.
…is that of a company that, thanks to our commitment, has grown beyond all expectations, becoming a benchmark in the industry. Fifty-five years of transparency, commitment and innovation are the foundation of our continued success.
1958
FIRST STEPS.
Alessandro Bacco is an enterprising 18-year-old who finds his first job as a technician with Culligan, a leading company in swimming pool construction, service and water treatment.
1972
ENTREPRENEUR BY ATTITUDE
Alessandro Bacco realized his dream: to set up his own business. In those same years, he met his life partner, Santina. In 1976 Renato was born, followed in 1981 by Simone.
1982
TRANSPARENT BY BIRTH
CEMI® (Ecological Construction Plant Maintenance) was born from the dream of two spouses to lead a company founded on transparency and care, capable of enhancing landscapes and territories. An ecological enterprise in name, sustainable in soul.
1984-85
FIRST CEMI® BRANDED PRODUCTS
Alessandro Bacco pushes his imagination to the point of turning it into technology. The CEMI® brand water maintenance and treatment valves are the first in a long line of inventions and patents created by Alessandro.
1988
PARTNERSHIPS OF EXCELLENCE
Henkel, Jacuzzi, Doughboy are just a few of the prestigious names joining CEMI® helping to improve its image, strengthen its reputation and create an even more extensive and trusted network of new clients.
1990
FROM VENETO TO OVERSEAS
These are years of strong expansion, in which CEMI® reaches everywhere. Alessandro and Santina begin traveling in Italy and around the world, from Madagascar to Kuwait, from Sudan to the Horn of Africa.
1992
Steela® POOL TECHNOLOGY
The first CEMI®-branded patent, Steela® is an advanced, elastic technology that takes advantage of the properties of stainless steel: corrosion-resistant, durable, hygienic and 100 percent recyclable.
1998
FROM FATHER TO SON
Inspired by their parents’ passion, Renato and Simone make their entry into the company. These were years of novelty and excitement, during which CEMI® opened up to the water park industry and the wellness world.
2000
IDEAS THAT BECOME POOLS
Renato as Sales Director and Simone as Purchasing and Logistics Director pass on the timeless values of CEMI®: customer relationship, trust, transparency, and care.
2012
CEMI NETWORK® IS BORN
CEMI Network® was founded in 2012 with the establishment of Blutekna®, a company specializing in pool maintenance. The Network was later joined by BSR, a specialist in the design and construction of large facilities, and SG (an acronym for Suitegarden), a company that builds modular pools for private homes.
2021
FM® STUDIO
In 2021, CEMI Network® acquired FM Studio Piscine of Bergamo, Italy, luxury swimming pools and wellness, consolidating its position in the premium segment. Through this acquisition, it maintained and expanded its already established TOP CLASS line in the northwest area. In addition, Blutekna® opened a new location in Bergamo to enhance its service and maintenance services, thus ensuring faster intervention in a strategic area.
2023
NEW LOOK.
The new image of CEMI Network® embodies its values and expresses the personalities of the individual brands. From the restyling of the logo to the revised color palette, from the typographic choices to the new websites: the elegant, minimalist style conveys authority, confidence and serenity. In a word: CEMI Network®
New showroom opening Pordenone, May 2, 2023 – The opening of the new showroom marks an important milestone for the company, confirming its commitment to offering innovation, quality and service in the swimming pool and wellness industry, creating an even closer and more accessible point of reference for customers in Pordenone.
2024
HISTORIC BRANDS.
CEMI Network® joins the family
ITALIAN HISTORIC BRANDS.
2025
NEW CEMI NETWORK® AND CEMI® COMPONENTS SITES
Another brand renewal process begins: the name FM Studio Piscine is gradually replaced with TOP CLASS, representing the group’s luxury line. At the same time, SG develops a new identity, focusing on the sale of entry-level pools and wellness, targeting the residential and public segments.
The future
Our story continues, driven by passion and innovation.
Get ready for the next news, the future is already under construction.
