
Leading global water technology company, Xylem, was named the Water Technology Company of the Year and received Global Water Awards.
The accolade is presented to the company that made the most significant contribution to the field of water technology in 2017. Xylem is recognized for bringing game-changing digital solutions to the water sector.
The Global Water Awards are established in 2006 and it is presented annually at the Global Water Summit and recognizes the most important achievments in the international water industry. This year Summit took place in Paris.Xylem was recognized for „its unparalleled vision to offer end-to end solutons for the digital utility of the 21st century.“ Through strategic acquisitions and cutting–edge innovations centered on energy management and process optimization. Xylem has established itself as a leading provider of intelligent solutions that address the water industry’s most persistant challenges and become an outright leader in the rapidly growing market for smart water solutions.
„We are honoured to be recognized as Water Technology Company of the Year“, stated Patrick Decker, Xylem President and CEO. „ This award is an important acknowledgement of the efforts of our nearly 17.000 Xylem colleagues who are committed to tackling the most complex water management challenges facing communities today. We remain focused on collaboration with our customers and partners to bring the right technology solutions to the market to increase the productivity of the water and wastewater operations“.