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5 Mar 2026

Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 
Australia's digital water opportunity is built on structural necessity, not discretionary spending. Growing from US$958.6 million in 2026 to US$2.4 billion by 2036, utilities are committing to five-to-ten-year capital programs that lock in technology choices for the decade ahead.

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Global Smart Water Markets: Current and Future Trends (iAgua) 

Presentation by Bluefield VP and Co-Founder Keith Hays at the iAgua summit in Madrid. Mr. Hays addresses current and future trends in global smart water...
3 Oct. 2017
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Calgon Carbon Taken Away in Water-Related M&A 

On 21 September 2017, Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray Co. Ltd. announced the acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corporation. By taking over Calgon, Kuraray adds a...
28 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Itron Seeks Smart Water Growth at the Silver Spring 

At the core of Itron’s interest in Silver Spring Networks lie its mesh-network technology, managed services & analytics solutions, and emerging portfolio of smart city
22 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

ALLETE Mixing it Up with Tonka Water Deal 

On 8 September 2017, ALLETE’s subsidiary, U.S. Water, acquired Tonka Water, a Minnesota-based supplier of municipal and industrial water treatment systems. The seller, New York-based...
18 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Opportunities, Outlook, & Competitive Landscape 2017-2027 

The need to secure future water supplies, in the face of increasing demand and uncertain water availability, is driving adoption of water reuse. Bluefield forecasts...
12 Sep. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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Mexichem Secures Top Spot in Smart Irrigation 

On 7 August 2017, Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the acquisition of Israel-based Netafim for US$1.86 billion, or an estimated EBITDA multiple of 14.1x. The...
17 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Industrial Marijuana and $22B to Drive Water Solutions 

On 7 July 2017, the California State Water Resources Control Board released its draft Cannabis Cultivation Policy. The proposed policy aims to ensure that the...
10 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

XPV Funds Smart Water Data Roll-up 

XPV Water Partners has backed the merger of water resource data management player Aquatic Informatics, with sister companies WaterTrax and Linko Technology Inc. The merger...
9 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

How Widespread are Municipal Water Utility Buy-backs? 

The Town of Milford, Massachusetts is acquiring its water company--privately-held Milford Water Company for US$63 million. At the center of municipal utility buy-backs
6 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Landis+Gyr Steps from Toshiba Shadow, Into Water 

Landis+Gyr, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of electricity and gas meters and provider of AMI, has launched an IPO, raising needed liquidity for its financially-stressed parent company
6 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.