2000
ESTABLISHMENT OF TOPSEC
2000
THE TOPSEC GRoup
THE TOPSEC GRoup
CONCEPT BACKGROUND
UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE
It all started 20 years ago, in chlorinated pools.
In 2000, Thierry Alimondo, former captain of the French water polo team, developed a revolutionary service to support swimming pools in their implementation of new hygiene measures (mandatory wearing of swimming caps and the banning of swimming shorts). He knew that with his first vending machine of swimming goods at the sports premises themselves, he had just launched a totally innovative, original concept. And most importantly, one focused on your latest expectations.
ALREADY SEEN A VENDING MACHINE OF SWIMMING GOODS AT YOUR SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX?
IT’S OURS!
The immediate, undeniable success of this concept quickly won over pools across France, before setting out to conquer Europe (Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain).
As it’s not only in France that swimmers forget their swimsuit or swim cap before going out for a swim!
Every day, since its creation, TOPSEC has been investing in new playing fields by launching complementary shopping experiences (Corner SHOP, etc.) and by launching its concept at new establishments such as skating rinks and other sports and leisure establishments of the future.
The creativity of Thierry Alimondo was mind-blowing for Olympic pools, it became the key to the success of a unique company, a company that has always seen its initiatives driven by excellence, service and customer satisfaction.
OUR PURPOSE :
to meet the needs of all those practising sports and leisure activities at their very own location.
OUR VALUES :
ambition, customer satisfaction, commitment, making a difference.
2011
LAUNCH OF EXPRESS
vending machines for items needed at skating rinks
2012
PARTNERSHIP WITH LAURE MANAUDOU
Partnership between TOPSEC and this swimming champion and the creation of a swimming costume line, LM Design
2012
2013
LAUNCH OF SWIND SHOP SALES CORNERS
at public swimming pools
2014
TOPSEC NEDERLAND
Opening of the subsidiary
2014
2015
“TROPHEES DU COMMERCE” AWARD
Start-up Company Award from the French Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands for the company’s development in the Netherlands
2016
ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIKINI PRODUCT VENDING MACHINE
in partnership with monpetitbikini.com
2016
2017
TOPSEC IBERIA
Opening of the subsidiary and partnership with the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN) extending to the 2020 Summer Olympics
2019
“PARCOURS DE CROISSANCE” CERTIFICATION
for TOPSEC’s international growth
2019
2020
LAUNCH OF CUSTOM SWIMMING CAPS WEBSITE
Order your swimming caps online for your club or events on the Swind Custom website
2020
2021
LAUNCH OF FITNESS AND PADEL
Our vending machines are being installed in gyms, fitness centres and padel courts with our new brand FITFINE.