U.S. Filter's sole business segment is the design, manufacture, operation, and service of equipment for filtration, water treatment, and wastewater treatment for industrial and municipal customers.
Markets are in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
In 1996 alone, U.S. Filter acquired Wheelabrator Water Technologies, WaterPro Supplies, and Utility Supply Group. Revenues include pro forma revenues of past acquisitions. Without question, U.S. Filter Corporation is today the single largest manufacturer in the water and wastewater industry in the United States and globally. The strategy is founded on the fundamental need to be a local player as well as a full-service provider. Heckmann draws parallels between the solid waste and water businesses, underscoring the role that large, dominant companies play.