USSPA, 30 Years of Experience and Inspiration
Dolní Dobrouč, 27 March 2025 - Today USSPA celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. Anniversaries are often a cause for reflection, but for this company it's primarily a confirmation of the values built, the experience gained, the proven know-how and the strong foundation for the future. And in the case of USSPA, there is certainly much to build on.
30 Years in the Flow of Events
The thirtieth anniversary is a significant milestone for USSPA on the journey to customer satisfaction and for the teams that make up the USSPA world. A journey built on deep experience, meaningful effort and a constant drive to improve and raise the bar. In 1995, when Petr Kolář and his daughter Kateřina travelled to Indianapolis, USA, the story of Czech spa production began. Initially, shells and components were imported from the USA and assembled in the Czech Republic. However, it was soon decided to start its own production. In 1995, production began in small rented premises in a former cider factory in Ústí nad Orlicí. In 1998, the company moved to a former textile factory in Dolní Dobrouč. From the very beginning, one of the first team members was a designer, signalling the innovative approach that still guides the company today.
Today, USSPA is not only one of the oldest specialised spa and swim spa manufacturers in Europe, with thousands of satisfied customers, but also a symbol of a successful family company. It is not only a leader on the Czech market, but has also established a presence on global markets. Founded by Petr Kolář and his wife Hana, the company is now run by Kateřina Kadlecová and her husband Jan, who have been leading it for over 13 years.
USSPA follows its own path and is in many ways a leader in its field. For years it has been setting standards, defining directions and pushing boundaries. Innovation and quality are key pillars of the brand's DNA, reflected not only in production but also in design, which has earned the company prestigious global awards, including the Red Dot Design and Good Design Awards. In addition to technological innovation and cutting-edge design, the company also has its own patented solutions. This harmony of innovation, quality and design, combined with direct customer service in the domestic market, creates an often imitated but never replicated added value for the USSPA brand. As Jan Kadlec, the company's CEO and a member of the R&D team, confirms: "We don't develop new products for awards or to be the first. We look for solutions that improve customer satisfaction, comfort and experience. We follow trends, look beyond our industry, incorporate new technologies and collaborate with internal and external experts. We're not afraid of new approaches and will go our own way where it makes sense.“
It is no surprise that the innovations of this Czech manufacturer often set new trends and inspire spa manufacturers worldwide. The list of unique firsts and innovative solutions that significantly enhance the functionality of spas and place the company in a category of its own within the industry is truly impressive. We bring you a selection of the most interesting.
30 Years Is Just the Beginning
USSPA sees its anniversary as the beginning of the future. A springboard for further innovation, an affirmation of strength and experience, a solid foundation and the certainty of all the exciting things that lie ahead. It's a milestone that's not just a celebration of the past, but the basis for a significant leap forward. "We're no longer green behind the ears; we've come a long way in three decades, and I'm not just talking about starting out in the pre-internet era with nothing more than a fax machine. We've been up, we've been down and now we appreciate the most important things – our team, our family and every day we have to celebrate," says USSPA owner Kateřina Kadlecová, reflecting on this year's anniversary.