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BASF, Solenis Find Common Ground in Water
On 2 May 2018, BASF and Solenis signed an agreement to combine BASF’s paper wet-end and water chemicals business with that of Solenis. Ownership of the new company, retaining the Solenis name, will be held by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice managed funds and BASF.
Central to this transaction is Solenis’ experience in the pulp and paper segment. In this Research Note, Bluefield water experts analyze the strategy behind BASF’s recent acquisition and water-related M&A in the chemical sector.
Hot Topics Across Water (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center)
Presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale to Massachusetts Clean Energy Center covering key topics across water. These slides cover the following:
- Public and state spending on water infrastructure
- Utility Bills
- Sizing the water market
- Water Reuse
- Biogas and Energy Storage
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Pentair Purifies Water Sector Strategy
On 30 April 2018, Pentair PLC executed a stock split, spinning off its electrical division into a new publicly traded company, nVent Electric PLC. First announced in May 2017, this marks the ultimate move in a long line of restructuring efforts that redefines Pentair as a pure-play water company.
In this Research Note, Bluefield’s water experts analyze the strategy behind Pentair’s restructuring and its position in the smart home and connected commercial building markets.
What can Advanced Asset Management Mean for Municipal Water?
Concerned with operating and replacing aging infrastructure, changing workforce dynamics, and increasing climate volatility, municipal water utilities are adopting advanced asset management strategies...U.S. Airport Water Reuse & Water Management: Market Size, Drivers, and Applications
Airport authorities, municipalities, airlines, and rental car companies are investing in airport-based water reuse. Bluefield has identified 22 existing and planned airport projects projects with reuse systems deployed from 2002 through 2023. The total value of the projects is US$1.78 billion.
Water-stressed states – California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Florida–have seen the lion’s share of activity. Recent projects at San Francisco International, San Diego International, Long Beach, and Fresno-Yosemite International are direct responses to California’s drought.
In this Market Insight, Bluefield Water Experts analyze the market opportunities for water reuse at airports, looking at market drivers, current projects and key players.
Advanced Asset Management Strategies to Drive $41 Billion in Water Utility Savings over Next Decade
Boston, Massachusetts – Smarter, more advanced asset management strategies will save water utilities US$41.9 billion in capital expenditures by 2027, according to a new report from Bluefield Re...Intel Chips in with Water Reuse
On 23 April 2018, Intel Corporation highlighted its ensuing completion of a US$25 million water recycling facility at its Ronler Acres manufacturing location in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Initially announced in 2016, the project contract was awarded to GE Water & Process Solutions (now Suez) and is a strategic move to secure water supplies for expansion of its D1X microchip manufacturing operations. In September 2017, Intel announced its goal to return 100% of its water used back to local communities by 2025.
In this Research Note, Bluefield’s water experts analyze Intel’s strategy and water initiatives from other global semiconductor players.
Advanced Asset Management Practices: A Global Overview
Bluefield water experts Will Maize and Erin Bonney Casey recently presented on a webinar for the Water Asset Management Conference Series.
These slides provides highlight analysis available through our new reports:
