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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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U.S. Municipal Biosolids Management: Drivers, Trends, and Forecasts, 2025–2035
Bluefield forecasts that annual spend by municipalities on biosolids management and disposal will grow from US$2.5 billion in 2025 to US$4.8 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. This growth is largely attributed to high inflation rates, particularly concerning incineration and landfill disposal costs.
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U.K.-based M Group AMP-ed for Growth with New Investor
On 27 June 2024, private equity group CVC Capital Partners announced the acquisition of U.K.–based M Group Services from PAI Partners through its Fund IX...
5 Sep. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2024
Increasing regulatory pressure across Europe, including Ofwat’s stringent targets for AMP8 (2025–2030) and the European Commission’s action against France, Belgium, and Greece for water management...
27 Sep. 2024
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
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 + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Water Players Navigate Europe IoT Options
On 21 November 2024, integrated water solutions player Suez and French gas distributor GRDF announced a 10-year contract for Suez to use GRDF’s gas meter...
20 Dec. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Thames Water Braces for AMP8 Turbulence
On 19 December 2024, Ofwat—the economic regulator of English and Welsh water and wastewater utilities—published its final determinations for the eighth Asset Management Period. The...
24 Jan. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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 + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Europe Municipal Water Market: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2025
Investment plans in the U.K. and Ireland are prompting a round of acquisitions in the islands. Several acquisitions in the British Isles highlight the dynamic...
26 Jun. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2025
In the age of artificial intelligence, digital water companies are looking to spark innovation faster through multiple channels. This quarter, Grundfos, Veolia, and Siemens announced...
22 Sep. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
U.K. Lifts Smart Sewer Investments
Anglian Water and Thames Water remain emblematic of diverging digital sewer strategies, but other companies are now joining them in enhancing visibility. Severn Trent and...
21 Oct. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Netmore Deepens Footprint in Europe with Arson Metering
Arson Metering can act as a beachhead for Southern Europe meter operations and deployment logistics, powering Netmore’s Metering-as-a-Service and Network-as-a-Service business lines.
31 Oct. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.