Culligan International

Culligan International is a global leader in consumer water treatment and filtration, offering water softeners, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration through a network of franchise dealers in more than 90 countries. Advent International acquired Culligan from Centerbridge Partners in December 2016 for approximately $915 million, and built the company into a global platform through more than 300 acquisitions, including the $1.1 billion purchase of AquaVenture Holdings in 2020. Advent sold a majority stake to BDT Capital Partners in May 2021 in a transaction valuing Culligan at approximately $6 billion, retaining a minority position.

Company Facts

  • Headquarters: Rosemont, United States
  • Founded: 1936
  • Employees: 14,000
  • Type: mature
  • Website: culligan.com
  • Industries: Water Treatment, Consumer Products, Filtration, Industrial

Key People at Culligan International

  • Scott Clawson — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Investors & Owners

  • Advent International

Recent Transactions

  • Advent International Acquisition of Culligan International