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U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2024
Economic uncertainty reflected in an 8% decline in M&A. Investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and a handful of other buyers tallied 140 approved acquisitions during 2023. This marks a two-year decline in annual deal flow following a record number of acquisitions in 2021.
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Municipal Water Challenges and Opportunities: 5 Key Issues to Consider in Your 2022 Strategy
In Bluefield's final client webcast of 2021, our team of water experts discuss what lies ahead in 2022 for the municipal water sector including market...
8 Dec. 2021
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Mapping the Digital Water Vendor Landscape: Global Water Hardware, Software & Service Providers
The growth of the digital water market has coincided with an explosion of digital technology and service providers targeting water, wastewater, and stormwater segments over the past...
2 Nov. 2021
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2021
The global digital water market continues to show mixed signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, with supply chain disruptions, workforce pressures, and the proliferation...
14 Oct. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.The Role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Digital Water
GIS facilitates integration, coordination, and analysis of disparate hardware and software, workers and processes, and departments and datasets across space and time. Bluefield was pleased to collaborate with...
28 Sep. 2021
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
Research-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.State of the Digital Water Market: Key Takeaways from 2021 and A Look Ahead to 2022
In Bluefield's latest client webcast, our digital water team presents their findings on the state of the digital water market, providing their perspective on market...
15 Sep. 2021
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Water Reuse Gains Toehold in New York State
The population of New York’s metropolitan area is placing significant stress on groundwater aquifers, the primary source of the area’s water supply. As a result,...
13 Sep. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Sustainability, Efficiency Drive Growth in Plant Optimization Solutions for Industrial Water
Corporates and industrial players are increasingly including water management in their sustainability targets and strategies. This focus is creating new market opportunities for digital water...
27 Aug. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.South Africa Mining Industry Confronts Water Stress
The global mining sector is on track to benefit significantly from global recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand for commodities like steel, iron ore,...
3 Aug. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Network Monitoring Attracts Attention in Suez, Mueller Deals
In recent weeks, two acquisitions by Suez and Mueller Water Products highlight a growing focus on the Internet of Things and its application to data...
28 Jul. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2021
The global digital water market continues to show signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, with vaccine rollouts in key global water markets driving new...
28 Jul. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.