Stay-At-Home Orders Helped Spike Consumer Water Treatment Market Growth in 2020
Retail sales of water treatment systems and consumables soared in 2020 mostly due to the trickle-down effects of stay-at-home orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Summer Approaches, Pool & Spa Sales Spike Due to Pandemic Restrictions
Pool and spa sales are booming amid the pandemic, providing a short-term boost for a global market.
Global Pool & Spa Market to Renormalize after Tumultuous Decade
The dynamics of global markets for pools, spas and related equipment and chemicals are expected to renormalize going forward based on mature-market trends, though continued expansion of developing markets will boost gains.
Clean Water Rule Repeal: What Does it Mean for the Water Treatment Industry?
On Thursday, September 12, 2019, the Trump administration continued its series of environmental regulatory rollbacks with the repeal of the Obama-era Clean Water Rule (also known as the Waters of the United States rule, or WOTUS). How is this expected to impact the water treatment market and adjacent industries?
Alternative Water Sources: Overcoming the “Ick” Factor to Address Global Shortages
The global market for water treatment equipment and chemicals is expected to grow 5.6% per year through 2023, and part of the reason for this growth is the rising use of recycled wastewater or desalinated seawater.
Historically, the use of these water sources has been spurned due to unappealing aesthetics/taste or technological difficulties. So what’s changing?
AO Smith Flowing into New Markets: 3 Water Treatment Markets to Watch
AO Smith, a leading producer of water heaters, has increased its share of the global consumer water treatment systems market in recent years. Check out these three markets where the company has positioned itself for growth.
Tariff Tracker: Consumer Water Treatment Systems & Parts Under Pressure
US suppliers of consumer water treatment systems – including water purification systems and water softeners – have not been able to duck the reach of recent tariffs imposed on China.
"Smart" Tech Trends Reinvigorating the Consumer Water Treatment Systems Market
The internet has made it easier than ever for consumers to manage their home water treatment systems. Find out how some leading manufacturers are using smart technology-based convenience features to take their products to the next level.
UV-C LED: A Potentially Revolutionary Water Disinfection Technology
UV light equipment occupies a major corner of the global water disinfection industry. Find out why a relatively new UV technology, UV-C LED, is poised to make big gains if manufacturers can overcome some hurdles.
4 Acquisitions Impacting the Global Water Treatment Chemicals Market
Major acquisitions have impacted many aspects of the global water treatment chemicals market in recent years, including those by ChemTreat, Kurita, LANXESS, and SUEZ. Find out what these shifts mean for the industry.