Strong Parasols for Professionals

Biography Pierre Christiaens

Pierre Christiaens is the owner and CEO of Symo Parasols. Previously he worked as a Sales Promoter at Nestlé, then as Sales Manager and General Manager at Mommaerts. Pierre helped to negotiate the sale of Mommaerts to Heywood Williams, listed on the London Stock Exchange.

He wrote the book 'Pick the right Parasol (and your terrace will be packed)'. Pierre also regularly blogs about his passions: parasols, catering, marketing, positive psychology.

The City of Rome awarded Pierre Christiaens the honorary title 'Maestro dell'Artigianato' because at Symo Parasols he keeps alive the centuries-old craft of umbrella and parasol makers. In 2007 Unizo nominated him as Creative Entrepreneur.

Pierre studied Latin & Science at the Sint-Lodewijks college in Bruges (Belgium). He holds a Master's degree in Political Science and graduated with great distinction from the University of Ghent (now Vlerick Business School) with a special degree in Marketing.

He is happily married and father of 3 children.

In his spare time Pierre reads several books every month, mainly about positive psychology and marketing. He travels passionately and supports the local football team Club Brugge.

 

Pierre Christiaens
Contact me: christiaens @ symoparasols.com https://symoparasols.com

Order hospitality parasols early: Have a fully operational patio ready from the very first sunny day

By Pierre Christiaens | 22 October 2026

The first sunny days of the year often arrive unexpectedly early.For a restaurant, hotel, or café, this immediately means that customers want to sit outside. For a residential care facility, residents and visitors want to enjoy the outdoor space again.You don’t want to still be dealing with quotes, colors, anchoring, or delivery times at that point. If you order professional parasols before the season starts, you’ll have a patio that’s ready to use.No more wasted sunny days. A restaurant parasol…

Winter Service: How to Make Professional Parasols Last Much, Much Longer.

By Pierre Christiaens | 25 September 2026

A restaurant parasol has to endure a lot during the outdoor dining season: sun, wind, rain, dirt, and heavy daily use. Do you want your professional parasols to last for years? Then give them the care they deserve even after the patio season is over. Winter makes a difference, too. With proper winter maintenance, you can keep your parasols in good condition longer, spot signs of wear and tear early on, and get your restaurant patio ready for the new…

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