But we also thought that the bow tie, which originated in France and is called a nœud papillon – translation: butterfly – fits very well to our new multi-coloured profile. Hardly any animal has such a magnificent variety of colours as a butterfly. A simple tie is standard – but a bow tie is unusual, just like the grando pool cover, a unique piece with an individual touch. And indeed the same could be said of one or two of the bow tie-wearers.
Another thing also prompted us to wear bow ties: our trade fair concept “grando digital” which, with its app, configurator and energy calculator, represents a “modern age”, in which the bow tie is becoming fashionable again. What do bow ties and grando pool covers have in common? They are “proven, traditional products” with a timeless, classic effect. So, now you have discovered the secret of the bow tie – à la Sherlock Holmes, who – what a coincidence – was one of the most famous bow tie-wearers of them all!