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1 May 2025

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 will likely increase manufacturing costs for vendors. In contrast, governments in Spain and the U.K. are implementing funding initiatives and regulatory pressures to boost the adoption of smart meters.

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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.

DuPont Retains Water, Seeks New Growth 

On 15 January 2025, Delaware-based DuPont de Nemours, Inc. announced a major strategic shift, opting to retain its Water business unit under the DuPont brand...
6 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Badger Meter Uncovers Wastewater Growth 

On 31 January 2025, Wisconsin-based Badger Meter announced the US$185 million acquisition of SmartCover Systems, a provider of real-time monitoring solutions for wastewater collection systems.
15 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q1 2025 

With the 2020–2021 M&A frenzy now in the rear-view mirror, corporates across the water sector and beyond have largely realigned strategies to embrace simplicity. This...
28 Mar. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape Data Seat Holders

Metering-as-a-Service to Find Market Niche 

LoRaWan providers angle for growth alongside major NB-IoT contracts. Major telecom operators such as Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange have leveraged their cellular networks to...
22 Apr. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

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.