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23 Dec 2025

Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction 
Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.

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Danaher Water Strategy Breakdown: Building a Leading Water Business 

With more than 30 operating companies, 67,000 employees and US$19.9 billion in 2018 total revenues, Washington, D.C.-based Danaher Corporation has built-up its role in the...
16 Jul. 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.

Kurita Takes Bigger Step in U.S. Water Strategy 

On 8 February 2019, Japan-based Kurita Water Industries announced an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based U.S. Water Services from its parent company, Allete Inc., for US$270...
25 Feb. 2019
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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.

BASF, Solenis Find Common Ground in Water 

On 2 May 2018, BASF and Solenis signed an agreement to combine BASF’s paper wet-end and water chemicals business with that of Solenis. Ownership of...
13 May. 2018
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Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Key Trends in a Changing Global Landscape 

Water related M&A activity has been robust over the last three years, surpassing US$57 billion, globally, since the start of 2014. Intensifying concerns over water...
29 Apr. 2017
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Suez Outflanks Market with GE Water Deal 

On 8 March 2017, Paris based Suez and Canadian investment fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announced the acquisition of GE’s water...
11 Mar. 2017
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