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Newterra Pushes Grundfos Along Water Value Chain
The acquisition of Newterra represents a deliberate move in Grundfos’s post-2020 transformation, shifting from a pure-play pump manufacturer (approximately US$5 billion in annual revenues) to an integrated water solutions provider. Global Water Competitive LandscapeIndustrial Water Market CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONGermany’s Strabag Bolts On Local Footprint
On 16 June 2025, Cologne-based Strabag AG (€17.4 billion in 2024 revenue) announced its acquisition of Sandkamp Tiefbau GmbH. Sandkamp is a family-owned company specializing in pipeline, cable, and sewer construction for both municipal and industrial clients. Global Water Competitive Landscape CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONEurope Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission presented the Omnibus Simplification Package, aimed at reducing reporting and due diligence requirements. It is part of a strategy to make Europe more competitive in a precarious geopolitical environment, driven by concerns over a stagnating European economy lagging behind that of the U.S. and China, and increasing international trade tensions fueled by U.S. policies. Europe Municipal Water Market CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONPoland Bridges Gap for Increased Flood Resilience
Many of Poland’s secondary reservoirs have lost up to 40% of their original flood-storage capacity due to sedimentation. Additionally, earthen levees are experiencing high rates of erosion and ground subsidence. Inadequate maintenance of spillways and embankments means that even moderate flood events could trigger overtopping or breaches. Europe Municipal Water Market CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION
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What Tokyo’s Water System Teaches Us About Urban Resilience and The Future of Water
Nearly four centuries later, Tokyo’s water infrastructure can be considered a marvel of scale and resilience. Although it is not without flaws, it is an undeniable testament to human ingenuity, especially considering the absence of contemporary tools like ArcGIS, earth-moving machines, and digital technologies. The aqueduct remains partially operational and is commemorated today as a national historic landmark, highlighting the enduring influence of engineers and planners in shaping the fortunes of modern cities.
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Tariffs and Beyond: Q&A Session Risk and Resiliency in the Global Water Sector
In this interactive client webcast, Bluefield’s water experts presented on potential tariff impacts on the water sector and water companies providing services and solutions following President Trump’s sweeping set of tariffs under the “Liberation Day” initiative.
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How Are Investor-Owned Utilities Reshaping the U.S. Water Market Through M&A?
Today’s guest, Bluefield Analyst Megan Bondar, joins host Reese Tisdale to unpack the growing role of investor-owned utilities (IOUs) in the U.S. water sector. From calculating market share to tracking M&A activity and geographic expansion, Megan brings fresh insights into how IOUs are positioning themselves in a fragmented market of 49,000 drinking water and 18,000 wastewater systems.
U.S. Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030
The explosive growth of data centers—driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, and cloud services—is amplifying the sector’s environmental impacts. Water is emerging as a crucial strategic priority for data center owners, operators, and communities. As companies transition from legacy, on-premises systems to larger hyperscale facilities, the demand for water for cooling and operations is rising, elevating its role in siting, design, and risk management decisions.
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