Culliganan international leader in water filtration, has inaugurated its new Italian headquarters in Bolognathus consolidating its growth strategy in the sectors house, Work, hotel And catering.
The company, present in Italy since over 60 years with its factory in Cadriano di Granarolo (BO), it now has a headquarters that acts as a strategic hub for over 1,000 employeesof which more than 400 are involved in after-sales service and customer care, which represent a strong point of the company.
In 2023, Culligan Italia recorded a turnover of 220 million euroswith a 10% increase compared to the previous year. The company continued to expand its presence in the area, thanks to the network of bottling centers and 58 warehouses distributed throughout Italy. This development has been boosted by the integration of companies such as ThinkWater, MGM (Zereau) and the merger with Waterlogic And First Eden in Europe, consolidating Culligan as the largest player in the sector of solutions for improving water quality.
Sustainability strategy and plastic reduction
A distinctive element of Culligan’s strategy is his commitment to sustainability. In 2024, the company decided to focus on the market of products for domestic use, offices and Ho.re.ca, through a reorganization that included the sale of the Commercial & Industrial division in Italy.
Culligan promotes the use of home filtration systems, refrigerators And water softening solutionswith the aim of reduce dependence on disposable plastica topic of growing importance in Italy, which is the second country in the world for consumption of water in plastic bottles.
Innovation and technologies for water
Culligan has focused on the continuous development of its technologies, with advanced solutions to address the problems related to water qualitylike the removal of PFAS, microplastics and other pollutants emerging. Furthermore, the company is committed to the research of low environmental impact solutionsadopting a vision of circularity of its systems, reducing carbon emissions and improving the management of water resources.
This approach is also evident in the location that houses the new headquarters in Bologna, designed for minimize the ecological footprintthanks to the use of innovative technologies and eco-friendly practices.
The design of the new headquarters in Bologna
The Bologna headquarters, designed by Open Project studioreflects Culligan’s commitment to the environment and the well-being of its employees.
The design, inspired by the fluidity of waterwith large windows and open spaces, promotes a work environment that encouragesinteraction and the comfortresponding to the needs of energy efficiency and environmental quality. The headquarters hosts areas dedicated to collaboration, but also relaxation areas, designed to improve the well being of the people who work there.
“Culligan’s new Italian headquarters in Bologna reflects the alignment of Culligan’s mission, people, passion and priorities in Italy and Europe,” he states Scott ClawsonChairman and Chief Executive Officer of Culligan International. “This expansion demonstrates our commitment to promoting virtuous change, improving water quality for the well-being of consumers and our dedication to safeguarding our planet for present and future generations.”
“The new Culligan headquarters represents an important step for our expansion in Italy, where the demand for solutions to improve water and reduce environmental impact is growing more and more,” he states Giulio GiampieriPresident of Culligan Italiana.
Culligan worldwide
Globally, Culligan International, founded in Chicago in 1936, is present in over 90 countries and recorded a revenue of $3.1 billion in 2023with one average annual growth of 30% since 2016. The company has installed over 18 million of systems around the world, serving 155 million consumers every year. Thanks to its innovative solutions, Culligan has contributed to reducing the use of plastic, with the savings of approximately 600 million kg of plastic and the reduction of over 5 billion kg of CO emissions2.
Culligan has also undertaken global sustainability initiatives, such as partnering with One Tree Plantedto offset its CO emissions2 planting trees. In 2024, the company donated 10 trees for every employee, with a goal of planting 117,940 trees globally. This initiative will contribute to absorb approximately 1.18 million kg of CO2supporting the fight against climate change.
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