Company: Culligan International, Rosemont, IL
Company Description: Culligan International leads the water services industry and is backed by over eight decades of research and innovation. We give more than 150M consumers instant access to clean, safe, better-tasting water and help eliminate up to 40B plastic bottles annually through our expertise in sustainability, science and service.
Nomination Category: Achievement Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Achievement in Growth
 Nomination Title: Culligan International
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization's history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Culligan International leads the water services industry, supporting a portfolio of iconic brands that offer best-in-class solutions and services to over 140 million consumers in more than 90 countries — backed by over eight decades of research and innovation. A service-oriented, purpose-driven organization, Culligan gives consumers instant access to clean, safe water. Culligan’s in-home and out-of-home solutions and services make a real difference by reducing reliance on single-use plastic bottles, the majority of which end up in landfills and oceans, and by removing contaminants in water used for drinking, washing and other household and commercial purposes.
Since 2016, Culligan has grown revenue both organically and inorganically by approximately 600% and now has nearly 15,000 employees and 35-plus international brands known for their innovative filtration and softening technologies including Culligan, Quench, Blupura, Zip Water, Waterlogic, Purezza Premium Water and ZeroWater.
With such strong growth, operating under Culligan’s five long-standing company values is essential to achieving Culligan’s purpose: to transform water to impact lives and protect the planet for all. While markets may change and strategies evolve, Culligan’s values remain a constant framework, guiding how team members work together to pursue better, cleaner water for all.
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- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2022 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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In 2022, Culligan accelerated its consumer strategy and expanded global reach, impact and investment in innovation. Over the past two years, Culligan has experienced transformative business growth in number of employees, in revenue, and in key operational, product and brand initiatives.
[REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION]Notable merger and acquisition activity includes Culligan’s combination with Waterlogic in Q4 2022 and the acquisition of Primo Water’s European Operations in December 2023. Combining with Waterlogic added 3,000 employees to Culligan’s worldwide team and acquiring Primo Water added an additional 2,000 employees.
Culligan also made noteworthy progress on key, ongoing initiatives since the start of 2022, including:
- Opening a brand-new manufacturing hub based in Monterrey, Mexico, to better serve Culligan’s growing customer base in North and South America
- Establishing Culligan’s first-ever Global Brand strategy, including a brand refresh, to deliver a cohesive market presence
- Publishing Culligan’s inaugural ESG report in 2022 (*2023 report forthcoming)
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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Culligan has one of the largest consumer water active installed bases with over 13 million units across the world. As global water needs – from access to safe drinking water to the demands of consumers and businesses – continue to evolve, Culligan’s expansion fuels its ability to make a real difference and bring new, sustainable solutions to the market.
As one of the world’s most recognized and trusted names in water, Culligan’s unparalleled expertise and its robust acquisition strategy have significantly enhanced capabilities for product development and reach. Culligan’s product suite demonstrates tremendous stewardship in water treatment and positively impacts millions of people daily by effectively eliminating contaminants including chemicals, PFAs, plastic, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and more that are present in 33% of all drinking water.
Additionally, Culligan believes one of its most important contributions is providing consumers with sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic. This is especially important in a world where around 10 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year. The use of Culligan products helps eliminate up to 40 billion plastic bottles annually by offering healthy, sustainable hydration alternatives.
Culligan empowers consumers to make better, healthier choices around water usage and hydration.
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