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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 double from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to an impressive US$27.2 billion by 2033. This growth, underpinned by an 8.0% CAGR, highlights the increasing reliance on digital solutions to manage water.
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Diehl Ups Digital Water Focus with Preventio Acquisition
On 2 December 2024, Diehl Metering, the smart metering division of Diehl Stiftung Gmbh & Co., acquired Preventio, a digital provider of pipeline management solutions,...
24 Dec. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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 Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Veolia + Suez to Benefit Global Water Sector
In April 2021, Veolia announced an end to the disputed takeover of Suez. The two groups have been in a public battle since August 2020....
4 May. 2021
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Saur, EQT Acquisitions Strengthen Water Portfolios
On 18 June 2020, France-based Saur Group announced the acquisition of Dutch industrial water & wastewater solutions provider Nijhuis Industries. Nijhuis specializes in advanced industrial...
23 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Aquapor Deal Extends Saur’s International Reach
On 11 January 2021, private water utility group Saur reached an agreement with DST Ambiente to acquire Criar Vantagens, the company owning 100% of Aquapor...
25 Feb. 2021
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Schneider Electric Swims Upstream with Aveva Merger
On 5 September 2017, industrial hardware and software provider Schneider Electric and engineering software firm Aveva Group announced a proposed merger. The deal is Schneider and...
5 Oct. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Europe Lays the Foundations for the Water Sector’s Complex Future: Bluefield’s 2024 Regional Outlook
Bluefield's Europe water experts presented findings from their analysis of 2024–2030 Europe Municipal Water CAPEX Forecasts, and provided an overview of the state of Europe’s...
13 Mar. 2024
Analyst Presentation
Industry 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 Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
The Future of Water: Key Trends to Watch
Bluefield frames global water markets, drivers, and opportunities by presenting on key water market trends to watch. This Analyst Presentation breaks down big picture water...
29 Mar. 2023
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans: Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Budget Outlook, 2024–2032
Bluefield’s team of water experts has collected, cleaned, and analyzed published CIP data from more than 780 utilities across the U.S. and Canada. This CIP...
16 Sep. 2024
Analyst Presentation + Data
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.