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Industrial Water Reuse: Municipal Partnerships & U.S. Trends
Industrial facilities are some of the highest volume of water users representing approximately 87% of the U.S. freshwater withdrawals. This demand, put in context with drought and operational risks, is moving companies to seek out alternative water supplies and efficiencies, including municipal wastewater sources. In this Data Insight, Bluefield water experts analyze: Industrial Applications for… Continue reading Industrial Water Reuse: Municipal Partnerships & U.S. Trends
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 Aveva’s third attempt to merge since 2015 and has required Schneider to separate out its software assets to facilitate integration. Schneider is in the midst of a key transition towards… Continue reading Schneider Electric Swims Upstream with Aveva Merger
Wastewater Reuse: The U.S. Market Landscape and Outlook for a Continued Buildout (WEFTEC 2017)
Presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the WEFTEC 2017 Conference in Chicago on Wastewater Reuse Outlook in the U.S. These complimentary slides address: The Municipal Wastewater Reuse Landscape Potable Reuse Current State of Reuse in the U.S. State Reuse Policy Landscape Role of Industry This presentation provides just a few of the key findings… Continue reading Wastewater Reuse: The U.S. Market Landscape and Outlook for a Continued Buildout (WEFTEC 2017)
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 markets. These complimentary slides address: Definition & Drivers for Smart Water Markets & Business Current Trends in Utility Adoption & Vendor Positioning Future Demand Evolution & Conclusions Bluefield analyzes Smart Water/IoT… Continue reading Global Smart Water Markets: Current and Future Trends (iAgua)
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 for US$1.3 billion, including debt. Kuraray, a US$4.5 billion company, specializes in plastics, rubber, fiber and textiles manufacturing and distribution. By taking over Calgon, Kuraray adds a new product layer– water and wastewater treatment solutions– that complements… Continue reading Calgon Carbon Taken Away in Water-Related M&A
Itron Seeks Smart Water Growth at the Silver Spring
On 18 September 2017, U.S.-based smart metering player Itron announced the acquisition of connected solutions provider Silver Spring Networks for approximately US$830 million (net of US$118 million cash). 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 applications. In… Continue reading Itron Seeks Smart Water Growth at the Silver Spring
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 private equity firm Meriwether Capital, had owned Tonka Water since 2009. In this Research Note, Bluefield water experts analyze what this deal means for the company’s strategies and evaluates the… Continue reading ALLETE Mixing it Up with Tonka Water Deal
Global Water M&A: Transactions and Trends in Technology, Equipment, & Services, Q3 2017
Bluefield Research tracks M&A transactions and their impacts on competitive landscape. This Data Insight is focused on technology, equipment & services deals. From Q1 2014 into Q3 2017, Bluefield has tracked 245 water M&A deals– with a total transaction value of US$81 billion. A few, large acquisitions include Suez’s takeover of GE Water, Jacobs Engineering’s acquisition… Continue reading Global Water M&A: Transactions and Trends in Technology, Equipment, & Services, Q3 2017
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 municipal water reuse systems will reach over US$21.5 billion between 2017 and 2027, including more than 775 projects in the development pipeline across 19 states. At the epicenter are three states–… Continue reading U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Opportunities, Outlook, & Competitive Landscape 2017-2027