RENOLIT has established a dedicated U.S. engineering department within its North American Pool business unit to support the continued growth of reinforced PVC membrane systems in the North American swimming pool market.
Led by Brandon Mays, the new department will serve as a technical link between architects, aquatic consultants, builders, installers, RENOLIT's North American commercial team and the company's engineering and manufacturing resources in Europe. It will provide project-specific technical support, including system recommendations, specification guidance, submittal packages, technical drawings, accessory selection and installation details.
A primary focus for the department will be developing standardized construction details and installation guidelines that reflect North American construction methods, codes and field conditions. These resources are designed to help architects and aquatic consultants incorporate reinforced PVC membrane systems into project specifications with greater clarity and consistency, while giving builders and installers more complete guidance in the field.
The department will support commercial pool projects from the earliest design and specification stages through installation, helping project teams identify and address potential technical challenges before construction begins. It will also coordinate the adaptation and development of complete systems for the North American market — including membranes, terminations, transitions, drainage components and other accessories — and will contribute to installer training, technical education and the development of qualification standards and best practices, including research into North American testing, certification and code requirements for commercial aquatic facilities.
“For years, we have heard a consistent need from architects, consultants, builders and installers for stronger technical resources in North America,” said Tony Jordan, Business Development Manager. “The creation of this department is a direct response to that need and an important step in supporting the market’s long-term growth.”
Mays brings extensive experience in commercial aquatics, reinforced PVC membrane systems, and project coordination to his new role. He will collaborate closely with RENOLIT's North American sales, business-development, training and customer-service teams while maintaining a direct technical connection with the company's Pool engineering team headquartered in Spain. “My priority is to make technical support easier to access and more useful throughout the life of a project,” said Mays. “That means working closely with architects, consultants, builders and installers to develop solutions that are technically sound and practical to execute.”
The establishment of the engineering department reflects RENOLIT's broader effort to advance reinforced PVC membranes as complete, engineered waterproofing systems rather than treating the membrane solely as a pool finish. By expanding its technical resources in the United States, RENOLIT aims to reduce uncertainty and construction risk while giving architects, builders, installers and facility owners greater confidence in how these systems are designed, specified and installed — representing the next stage of RENOLIT's ongoing commitment to technical support, professional education and the long-term development of reinforced PVC membrane systems throughout North America.
