XPV Water Partners
XPV Water Partners is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
“People are ready to hear, and act on, messages about water”
Effective communication is vital to tackling today’s water challenges. Kerry Freek, Director of Marketing and Communications at XPV Water Partners, shares her perspective on how storytelling in the water sector has evolved, why it matters, and how communicators are driving change. How do you think communication in the water sector has evolved in recent years? […]
XPV Water Partners announces sale of Atlas-SSI to Goldman Sachs Alternatives
XPV Water Partners is proud to announce that Goldman Sachs Alternatives, an alternative investments platform that is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has acquired Atlas-SSI. Atlas-SSI designs, manufactures, and services customized screens, gates, and barriers that serve as the first line of defense for facilities that use water. XPV acquired Atlas Manufacturing and Screening Systems […]
Axius Water® acquires MITA Water Technologies®, a leader in wastewater treatment and filtration
Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced that it has acquired MITA Water Technologies, a leading supplier of wastewater filtration systems based in Siziano, Italy. This acquisition follows the successful partnership forged in 2022 to leverage Axius’ U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Columbia, Missouri to become […]
XPV Water Partners sells Holland Pump to Workdry International
XPV Water Partners (“XPV”) is proud to announce that Workdry International, the parent company of engineered pump rental solutions and wastewater treatment asset rental providers, has acquired Holland Pump, as part of its strategic expansion into the North American market. The deal is backed by UK-based independent fund manager Arcus, through Arcus European Infrastructure Fund […]
XPV Water Partners announces sale of Isle Utilities
XPV Water Partners has completed the sale of Isle Utilities (“Isle”) to Palatine, a UK mid-market private equity investor committed to sustainable growth for environment and society. Isle Utilities is a global innovation consultancy specializing in the development and commercialization of emerging technologies in the water and environmental sectors. The firm acts as a partner across […]
SmartCover Systems acquires Data Flow Systems
SmartCover Systems, a portfolio company of XPV Water Partners and the North American market share leader in real-time sewer and stormwater collection system monitoring and optimization technology, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Data Flow Systems. More frequent extreme weather events are accelerating the need for SmartCover and Data Flow’s technologies, both of which […]
Metron-Farnier acquires WaterSignal to further expand customer insights and savings
Metron, a leader in transformative Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology, has acquired Georgia-based WaterSignal, a recognized innovator in real-time analytics for water conservation. This acquisition, the first since Metron partnered with XPV Water Partners in 2019, positions Metron to expand its offerings, continue to rapidly deploy its solutions, and support new customers in strategic growth […]
As drought worsens, Metron-Farnier helps utilities manage rules and restrictions
As the drought in their state continues and worsens, millions of Southern Californians have had to prepare for new emergency water restrictions beginning on June 1. Among the measures: limiting outdoor water use, including irrigating lawns and filling pools. In April 2022, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California issued an urgent call to conserve water. The […]
Soli organic producing crops, using less water during megadrought in American West
As the American West experiences the worst 22-year dry period, or “megadrought” in the last 1,200 years, according to a study led by UCLA researchers, water users in states that depend on the Colorado River and its reservoirs – from municipalities to industry – are facing new limits, rules, and restrictions. As reservoirs are depleted and […]