Water Treatment: Pouring on the service. (Cover Story).(water treatment chemicals industry overview)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)

Chemical Week, May, 2002 by Schmitt, Bill

Hope springs eternal in the water treatment industry, despite the effects of an economic slowdown that has added to the pressure from customers for lower prices, new ways to reduce processing costs, global supply networks, and increased onsite service. The turbulence among companies supplying the $7-billion/year worldwide market has intensified due to the relative maturity in some regions, including the U.S., and consolidation among customers and suppliers alike, executives say. The U.S. water treatment chemicals industry is made up of more than 300 companies, says The Freedonia Group (Cleveland).

But despite the challenges, major water treatment companies say there are a flood of opportunities to expand. They are tapping into developing regions, particularly...

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