our history
There are almost 30 years of history that describe the entire evolution of RPI Group.
Here we present a brief chronology of this journey that we are so proud of.
RP Industries
RP Industries appears on the Portuguese market, with a 50.00m2 store, specializing in development, production and construction of swimming pools.
Since the first year, a constant commitment to evolution has allowed it to gain a prominent position in the main world markets.
During this period, 50 swimming pools were installed.
Growth
The annual growth rate is exponential, as is the number of swimming pools installed
Innovation
Constant investment in technological innovations that potentiate the path to leadership.
Completing 3 years of existance, 150 pools were already recorded.
New facilities
A new work and service space with showroom.
More than 200 swimming pools
More and more pools are being installed by RP Industries in Portugal
Leadership
Reached National Market Leadership with more than 250 swimming pools installed.
Fabistone
Fabistone company is created to manufacture paving and copping borderes for swimming pools.
10 years, 3000 pools
The 10th anniversary is celebrated by the national leadership with more than 3000 swimming pools installed in Portugal alone.
Internationalization and Linov
RP Industries’ internacionalization begins.
Linov is also created, a company that produces liners and covers for swimming pools.
Grupo RPI, Inoblock and PME LÍDER companies
RPI Group is born, through the aggregation of several companies and brands.
A bet is made on the company's first patent, the Inoblock system.
The first distinctions are awarded to RP Industries and Fabistone, PME LÍDER.
PM Leader
RP Industries and Fabistone renew the PM LÍDER distinction.
Dynamic Panelpool and Overflow
The first Dynamic Panelpool pool is built and another patent is registered: Overflow pools.
RP Industries and Fabistone are also granted the status of PM Excellence, along with PM LÍDER.
Conquering the world
Present in more than 20 countries.
Naturalis
Naturalis pools patent registered
Steel Prime
Steel Prime is born, an automated industrial line for production of steel panels and structures for swimming pools. Thus, SteelPrime panel is launched.
Fabistone receives, for the 6th consecutive time, the PM LIDER distinction.
More than 48,000 pools
48.000 swimming pools installed all over the world.
New constructive solutions are developed and presented, with emphasis on Dynamic PanelPool public pool and Soleo private pool.
Muralis
At Fabistone, Muralis brand was born, a wall covering that is, at the same time, functional, decorative and a sophisticated piece. For the second time, the status of PM Excellence, along with PM Líder, is again awarded to RP Industries.
RPI Group’s new headquarters
The new headquarters building is inaugurated.
Soleo Mirroir and Blumis
The new construction system Soleo – Mirroir is presented and the BLUMIS project is started.
More than 55,000 pools worldwide
With more than 55,000 swimming pools installed all over the world. For the 3rd time, PM Excellence status is attributed to R.P. Industries and PM líder status is mantained.
25 years, Showroom and Quality Management System
Implementation of the Quality Management System is concluded.
Celebration of 25 years . Opening of an outdoor showroom with various models of pools available. Launch of the amazing Blumis app. The ISO 9001:2015 certification - Quality Management System, is awarded by APCER to RP Industries.
25 years, Showroom and Quality Management System
Implementation of the Quality Management System is concluded.
Celebration of 25 years . Opening of an outdoor showroom with various models of pools available. Launch of the amazing Blumis app. The ISO 9001:2015 certification - Quality Management System, is awarded by APCER to RP Industries.
RP Industries is once again PM Excellence
Another PM Excellence distinction for RP Industries.
RP Industries Distinctions and Certifications
RP Industries has 14 consecutive years of PM Leader distinction.
It is also distinguished as one of the 5% Portuguese SMEs with best performing and financial strength, through ‘TOP 5% Best SMEs in Portugal’ certification, which assesses the economic and financial performance of Portuguese SMEs.
APCER certification is conquered: 'Management System for the Reconciliation of Professional, Family and Personal Life'
Sustainability
Reinforcement of sustainability policies in internal procedures and in raising the awareness of our internal and external audiences.