25 Jul 2025
July 25, 2025 – Mumbai, India - This week marks a remarkable milestone in India’s swimming pool industry, in particular Swimwell. On July 25, 2005, Aslam Shaikh laid the first foundation stone of a journey that would redefine the way pools are built, maintained, and experienced in India. Twenty years later, his pioneering work in tile-less swimming pool technology is a success story and a legacy.
What began as a quiet step in a fledgling industry has grown into a movement that has put India on the global map for aquatic innovation. Mr. Shaikh’s introduction of tile-less pool construction, inspired by overseas technologies and powered by relentless research, broke traditional boundaries and changed industry standards.
Global leaders and well-wishers, from both India and abroad, joined in to congratulate Mr. Shaikh on this momentous occasion. Messages poured in from international partners in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, many of whom remember early meetings with Mr. Shaikh as the spark that lit cross-border collaboration. Indian architects, builders, and athletes who’ve benefited from his contributions also took to social media to celebrate the visionary entrepreneur and his impact on water sport infrastructure across the country.
Speaking at a small gathering with his team, Mr. Shaikh reflected on the journey. "When I started, there was no roadmap. But I believed in what water could do, not just physically, but emotionally and culturally. We needed better pools, smarter construction, and a shift in mindset. That belief became my compass," he said.
Today, his company’s pools can be found across private residences, hotels, resorts, and competitive stadiums throughout India. His patented tile-less design is credited for reducing construction costs, eliminating long-term maintenance hassles, and ensuring a safer swim surface, especially in high-use environments.
To mark the occasion, Calls poured in from across India and abroad, practically from everyone who had been part of his journey. Many shared personal anecdotes, thanking him for transforming their projects and shaping the swimming pool industry with foresight and integrity. What stood out was the warmth and sincerity of the wishes. They were a reminder that his work had left a personal mark far beyond business metrics.
As the brand looks ahead to expanding in the global market, Mr. Shaikh remains grounded. “We’re not done,” he smiles. “We’re just getting started.”
