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The origin of the Covana name<\/h2>\n

From the combination of cover and cabana, the Covana name evokes protection against the elements and homey comfort. Covered by a sturdy roof and draped with inspiring privacy shades, your spa will quickly become your favourite space for relaxation where you will feel as comfortable and safe as you do at home, with the added benefits of hydrotherapy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f9f9f9″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50″ bottom_padding=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Proud member of the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

In 2023, Covana joined the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance<\/em>, sharing the same desire to promote safe and enjoyable aquatic environments. 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The Covana represents a feat of engineering for the Canimex Group, the fruit of close collaboration with Mario Pich\u00e9, a skilled and creative man with a passion for inventing objects that stand out from the ordinary. Together, they revolutionized the spa industry by creating the world’s first automated cover. In 2005, Mario Pich\u00e9 initially designed this innovation to solve the challenge of handling a spa cover, specifically for his in-laws. Thanks to the technical expertise and support of Canimex, the prototype was refined and launched in 2007. Production under the aegis of Canimex since 2009, and the complete acquisition of rights in 2014, testify to the metamorphosis of this idea into a worldwide reality. This success story brilliantly illustrates the impact of engineering on well-being.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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D\u00e9veloppement du premier Covana<\/h2>
\"D\u00e9veloppement<\/a><\/div>

En 2005, Mario Pich\u00e9 d\u00e9couvrit que ses beaux-parents avaient du mal \u00e0 manipuler le couvercle trop lourd de leur spa, mais aucun couvercle automatis\u00e9 n’\u00e9tait disponible sur le march\u00e9. Il d\u00e9cida donc de cr\u00e9er lui-m\u00eame une solution pour rendre l’exp\u00e9rience du spa plus facile et agr\u00e9able. Avec l’aide de son beau-p\u00e8re, Raymond Bussi\u00e8re, il d\u00e9veloppa le premier couvercle automatis\u00e9 Covana dans une petite grange sur la ferme familiale \u00e0 Vonda, en Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n

2007<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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D\u00e9voilement du tout premier couvercle \u2028de spa automatis\u00e9 au monde<\/h2>
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Leur invention attira l’attention du Groupe Canimex gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 une rencontre fortuite avec Richard Cusson, un repr\u00e9sentant technique des ventes chez Canimex. Impressionn\u00e9 par le potentiel du produit, la division m\u00e9canique et \u00e9lectrique de Canimex ainsi que leur compagnie s\u0153ur Manaras-Op\u00e9ra commen\u00e7a \u00e0 fournir des pi\u00e8ces m\u00e9caniques et une assistance technique compl\u00e8te pour perfectionner le prototype. Le couvercle de spa automatis\u00e9 Covana fut finalement d\u00e9voil\u00e9 en 2007 gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 cette collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n

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Relocalisation des couvercles chez Canimex<\/h2>
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En 2009, \u00e0 la demande de Mario Pich\u00e9, Canimex reprit le flambeau en relocalisant la production des couvercles Covana dans ses usines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n

2014<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Acquisition compl\u00e8te par Canimex<\/h2>
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En 2014, le Groupe Canimex acquit les droits complets sur la gamme des produits Covana, assurant ainsi leur conception, fabrication et distribution \u00e0 travers le monde.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n

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Leader mondial<\/h2>
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Pr\u00e9sent dans plus de 425 points de vente \u00e0 travers le globe, notre influence s’\u00e9tend \u00e0 chaque coin de la plan\u00e8te. En tant que fier membre de la \u2018\u2019Pool and Hot Tub Alliance\u2019\u2019, Covana propose trois mod\u00e8les uniques, totalisant plus de 150 possibilit\u00e9s de combinaisons. Avec une adaptabilit\u00e9 exceptionnelle sur 90% des spas de l’industrie, Covana red\u00e9finit l’exp\u00e9rience du bien-\u00eatre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n