Grégory Travaillé
About Grégory Travaillé
Grégory Travaillé is a Filtration Engineering Manager and Materials Expert in the EMEA R&D Department at Fluidra, where he leads projects on swimming pool water filtration. He has a strong educational background in chemical engineering and renewable energy, and he actively participates in standardization committees related to recreational facilities.
Work at Fluidra
Grégory Travaillé currently holds the position of Filtration Engineering Manager & Materials Expert in the EMEA R&D Department at Fluidra. He has been with the company since 2023, working in Sant Jaume de Llierca, Cataluña, España. In this role, he leads projects related to swimming pool water filtration, overseeing design, testing, supplier management, and subsidy management. His expertise in filtration engineering and materials ensures that Fluidra's products meet performance and sustainability standards.
Education and Expertise
Grégory Travaillé has a strong educational background in chemical engineering and renewable energy. He earned his Ingeniero Químico degree from Ecole nationale supérieure de Chimie de Rennes from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his studies at ETSEIB, where he also achieved the Ingeniero Químico designation. In 2007-2008, he obtained a Diploma in Solar and Wind Energy from Master.D. He completed a Master's degree in design, materials, and processes for the plastic and composite transformation industry at Centro Español del Plástico and Universitat de Barcelona from 2020 to 2021.
Professional Background
Before joining Fluidra, Grégory Travaillé accumulated relevant experience in various roles. He worked as a Tender & Proposals Engineer at IDAGUA, S.A.U. from 2008 to 2011, where he focused on project proposals in the water sector. Prior to that, he served as an Industrial Product Manager at Trety from 2005 to 2008. His diverse background in engineering and project management has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role.
Achievements in Standardization
Grégory Travaillé actively participates in standardization efforts within the industry. He serves as a board member of the AENOR Committee CTN 147 /SC 02, which focuses on sports, playground, and recreational facilities and equipment. Additionally, he acts as a Spanish delegate in the European Standardization committee CEN/TC 402, which addresses standards for domestic pools and spas. His contributions in these roles enhance safety and performance standards in the industry.
Responsibilities in Material Selection
In his current position, Grégory Travaillé is responsible for the selection and testing of polymers and plastics materials at Fluidra. He ensures that these materials meet both performance requirements and sustainable criteria. His work is critical in maintaining the quality and environmental standards of Fluidra's products, particularly in the area of pool water circulation, filtration, and treatment.