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6 Nov 2025

Scale Is the Strategy: American, Essential Set Benchmark for Water Investor-Owned Utilities 
The American–Essential merger marks a major transformation in the U.S. regulated water sector, significantly augmenting American Water’s status as the largest and most geographically diverse water utility in the country.

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Competitive Trends in the Digital Water Market 

Bluefield’s water experts recently presented their analysis on the global competitive landscape for digital water solutions, with a focus on the leading players and their...
17 Nov. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Looking to 2020 and Beyond: Key Trends and Perspectives in Global Water Markets 

Bluefield water experts provide perspective on the biggest water industry headlines of 2019 and share their insights into what's ahead for 2020 and beyond.
15 Jan. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.

Global Water Deal Flow: A Look at 2023 Water M&A, Leading Companies, and Market Outlook for 2024 

In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts shared their analysis of notable acquisitions, M&A market trends, company strategies to expand market share, and provided insight...
24 Oct. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Industrial Water: Forecasting Market Opportunities for Growth 

In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts present analysis across select industrial verticals and three key trends shaping the industrial water space—rising data demand, energy...
24 May. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

Addressing Market Uncertainty: Revised Water Sector Forecasts 

Bluefield water experts recently presented a client-exclusive webcast showcasing Bluefield’s revised market forecasts for key water & wastewater industry verticals—U.S. and global—for treatment & network...
24 Sep. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.

Pentair Water Strategy Breakdown: Remaking Itself Into a Pure-Play Water Company 

Pentair has changed into a completely new business, focusing exclusively on the water sector. In doing so, it has also refocused efforts on becoming a...
16 Oct. 2019
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.

Veolia Water Strategy: Breaking Down Global Market Positions 

Veolia is the largest water company by revenues, globally. The Paris-based company has a long track record in providing water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions, including...
12 Mar. 2019
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.

SUEZ Water Strategy Breakdown: Integrating its Portfolio of Industrial Solutions 

This Company Insight provides an in-depth look at Suez's finances, recent acquisitions, and positioning in the global water market amongst its peers.
17 Sep. 2018
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.

Evoqua Strategy Breakdown: Rebuilding a Water Solutions Portfolio 

Evoqua holds a strong position as a water pure-play, particularly in U.S. industrial markets. The company has restructured internally, expanding its portfolio of solutions and...
6 Aug. 2018
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.

Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q4 2024 

Water sector M&A maintains momentum. While the pace of transactions has moderated, the 334 deals tracked this year underscore continued investor confidence in the water...
3 Dec. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
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