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United States
Water Care Services

Water Care Services enjoyed a strong year, as it achieved 10% sales growth by focusing on key cross-divisional sales opportunities in the food and beverage industry, as well as corporate accounts.

Highlights

  • Posted strong gains in the food and beverage industry, canning market and corporate accounts, thanks to aggressive cross-selling and expansion with existing customers.

  • Strengthened its field organization by increasing sales staff in key metro areas, accomplishing division-wide training and investing in its R&D and marketing areas.

  • Secured long-term contracts with key corporate accounts, including major customers in the food and beverage and hospitality industries.

  • Launched its highly effective CanCare technology, which prevents corrosion, spotting and scale buildup on canned products that utilize water for process heating and cooling.

  • Enjoyed continued success of Blackwater 100, which helps prevent costly blockages in onboard plumbing lines on cruise ships.

  • Outlook

    Water Care Services expects its investments in sales personnel and training to accelerate growth in 2005. The division anticipates additional gains in its corporate account portfolio as it continues to enhance its product and service tools, which provide added value to its customers.








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