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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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Global Omnium Falters, Valencia Opens to Rivals
A review of recent tender outcomes in the province of Valencia suggests that Global Omnium’s competitive position is weakening. Since 2019, despite participating in numerous...
18 Jul. 2025
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Water Metering Outlook: Evolving Technology Trends, Business Models, Competitive Landscape, and Leading Companies
Recent policy developments in key markets, particularly the U.S. and Europe, have had mixed effects on the metering market. Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration...
1 May. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2025
The 10 publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield saw an annual revenue growth of 7.4% in 2024, with five of these firms posting...
18 Mar. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Herc’s US$5.3B Acquisition: Reshaping the Water Rental Market Channel
On 18 February 2025, Florida-based Herc Rentals announced it successfully outbid rival United Rentals with a US$5.3 billion bid for publicly traded H&E Equipment Services....
3 Mar. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Lacroix and Purecontrol Connect over AI
On 20 January, Lacroix, a French specialist in water and energy telemetry, unveiled a partnership with Purecontrol, a smart industrial control company based in France....
3 Mar. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Baseform Consolidates Spain, Pushes Abroad
On 21 January, Baseform announced that it had secured a contract with Aljarafesa, the public water utility serving 31 municipalities and more than 330,000 residents...
28 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
Europe is the largest digital water market in the world, poised for significant growth in the digital water sector. Bluefield projects that the market will...
30 Jan. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2024
Publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield have reported an average increase in quarterly revenues of 6.3% between Q3 2023 and Q3 2024. In...
17 Dec. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.FACSA Shakes Up Spanish Concession Market
One of Europe’s largest concession markets, Spain has steadily scaled from €7 million to over €24 million in contract revenue up for grabs annually among...
14 Nov. 2024
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, Q3 2024
The top 10 publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield saw strong revenue performance in Q2 2024, with an average growth of 7.1%. Smart...
30 Sep. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.