- Combination will accelerate delivery of sustainable consumer and commercial water solutions and services, providing clean, safe and soft water to more than 100 million consumers globally
- Complementary geographic and business profiles will help drive growth by bringing these solutions to both existing and new markets and additional distribution channels
- The combined company will save more than 40 billion plastic bottles annually through sustainable water filtration, purification and treatment solutions
ROSEMONT, IL, USA and MAIDENHEAD, UK – Culligan International (“Culligan”), the innovative brand in consumer-focused sustainable water solutions and services, and Waterlogic Group Holdings (“Waterlogic”), a global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified drinking water dispensers, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to combine and create a leader in clean and sustainable drinking water solutions and services.
Culligan is a leading global consumer water solutions and services provider whose mission is to deliver clean, safe and soft water to improve consumers’ health and wellness and reduce single-use plastics. Waterlogic has pioneered the application of advanced technology in the design of its water dispensers for offices, healthcare, education, hospitality, and public settings to deliver sustainable and safe water.
Together, the combined company will shape the future of clean and sustainable drinking water globally, providing water solutions and services for customers at home, at work, at leisure and on-the-go. The transaction brings additional scale and expertise to drive innovation in the development of new water filtration, purification and treatment solutions, expanding those to both existing and new markets, and additional distribution channels. In addition, by addressing the fundamental need for the provision of clean, safe, soft, and sustainably sourced water and the reduction of single-use plastics, the combined company and its customers will help deliver against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) and meet their respective leading Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) commitments.
Scott Clawson, Chief Executive Officer of Culligan International, said: “For more than eight decades, Culligan has served as a leading provider of water treatment solutions and services for consumers. Our focus has been on driving innovation, delivering the best consumer experience and providing solutions that are both good for people and the planet, while also moving the market forward. Today’s announcement represents an important step in our evolution toward those goals as we add Waterlogic’s talent, distribution partners and innovative technology to our complementary offerings around the globe. Together with the Waterlogic team, we believe we can drive the future of clean and sustainable drinking water solutions globally and serve a broader group of customers in the $250 billion global consumer water market.”
Jeremy Ben-David, Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Waterlogic, said: “The cultural, strategic and industrial logic of this transaction is clear and compelling. Both Waterlogic and Culligan are purpose-led businesses with ESG engrained in our operations. Innovation has been a key driving factor in the historical success of both companies and together, our far-reaching global footprint across multiple markets will empower us to have an even greater positive impact on people and the environment by bringing clean, safe, and soft water to more customers around the world. I look forward to working with Scott and the Culligan team and am excited about the future we will be able to offer to our customers, employees, partners and the communities we serve.”