WATER QUALITY REPORTS (800) 332-3332 BLOG CAREERS MY ACCOUNT GET SPECIAL OFFERS REFER A FRIEND About Premium Waters Discover More About Who We Are And What We Do PREMIUM WATERS, INC. A NATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ORGANIZATION THAT BELIEVES IN TOP-TIER OPERATION, SUSTAINABILITY & COMPANY CULTURE STANDARDS With a long history in the H2O industry, we are a multifaceted bottled water company that offers convenient home and office delivery services, quality private and custom label bottled water, and accompanying products such as water coolers and filtration systems with a clear mission that impacts everything we do. Our Mission Statement We will succeed as a high-quality, environmentally responsible, and low-cost bottled water supplier in the markets we serve by focusing on the customer and never wavering in our drive to deliver the finest, sustainably made products at good margins. We will always strive to maintain a culture of trust, honesty, humility, integrity, and candor in our dealings with others and ourselves. We will strive to protect our people as our most valuable resource. And we will strive to deliver an excellent return to all of our stakeholders. A Message from Our CEO Our organization was incorporated in 1994 by the Chesterman Company, a pioneer in the U.S. bottling business. We’re proud to be a member of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), which helps us meet our promises of reliability, satisfaction, and quality. Our corporate offices are in Minneapolis, MN and Kansas City, MO. Through our growing network of bottling plants and distribution centers, we’re proud to serve customers throughout the United States. Organic growth through fundamental distribution gains, as well as the emergence of the bottled water industry, promoted expansion. Acquisitions complemented natural growth and allowed us to scale the business. Geographic expansion followed acquisitions of plants, people, and new customers. As growth was occurring, investments were made in our plants, equipment, automation, and most importantly, in integration, as we made our own bottles and caps. Continual investments in technology to optimize our offerings and minimize our environmental impact have positively impacted our success. A HISTORICAL LOOK AT OUR COMPANY’S EXPANSION PWI TIMELINE 1798 Chesterman Co. Unsweetened carbonated water is first bottled in Europe; the idea quickly spreads to the United States. 1835 Chesterman Co. Soda water is first bottled in the United States and sold as medicine (syrup was added for flavor). 1870 Chesterman Co. Cilo Chesterman lends his brother-in-law $400 to start a bottling company (more than a century later, Premium Waters, Inc. would be incorporated by the Chesterman Company, a pioneer in the U.S. bottling industry). 1994 Kandiyohi™ Chesterman Company re-enters the bottled water business by purchasing Kandiyohi Bottled Water Company, a distiller of purified bottled water, and adopts the name Premium Waters, Inc. This was the first step toward creating one of the largest bottled water companies in the nation. 1997 Premium Waters, Inc. (PWI) PWI purchases Chippewa Springs Water® located in Chippewa Falls, WI. The purchase included 200 acres of natural woodlands that protects the Chippewa Springs, which was discovered in 1700. 1998 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI acquires Artesian Water (Racine, WI), Nature’s Purest (New Berlin, WI), and Lindsay Water Company (Madison, WI). 1999 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI purchases All Star Bottling (Kansas City, KS). 2000 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI purchases Mirage Distribution (Neenah, WI). 2001 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI acquires Naturally Pure Waters (Kenosha, WI) and Beer Capital Distributing water operations (Milwaukee, WI). 2002 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI purchases the Glacier Clear™ Company, adding four more plants to its operation. 2003 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI purchases the Stonepoint Group Ltd, a Canadian publicly-traded company. 2004 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI begins blow molding operations, reducing its environmental footprint. 2011 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI builds a new home office and warehouse in Minneapolis. PWI also acquires the Glenwood Inglewood Company. 2012 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI builds a plant operation in Riverside, MO. 2015 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI purchases the Nicolet™ Natural Artesian Water Company. 2016 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI builds a new production facility in Las Vegas, NV. Makes continued enhancements for flavored and water beverages. Introduces Water Joe™. – – 2017 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI builds a new production facility in Jackson, MS. 2019 Premium Waters, Inc. PWI acquires three bottling facilities from Ice River Springs, USA: Allentown, PA; Kentland, IN, and Pittsfield, MA. – – HOW INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE IN EVERYTHING THAT WE DO Innovation has been an important element of the service we provide to our customers. We’ve combined branded- and private-label services, in addition to producing economical multi-gallon bottles to reach more customers with our offerings. Cost reduction and competitive pricing are ways that we keep our products and services going strong in the marketplace. From a sustainability perspective, we attempt to utilize the least amount of plastic possible when delivering safe, convenient, and quality water to your door. We advocate for cross-industry packaging solutions through membership in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition®, and for years, we have been committed to actively developing and integrating sustainable business practices. From incorporating recycled plastic in our bottles to minimizing waste to landfills to going paperless for internal operations and using clean, renewable solar energy, we intend to expand upon these initiatives heading into the future. Explore our wide selection of bottled water brands, ranging from spring to caffeinated varieties. OUR EXCLUSIVE WATER BRANDS VIEW OUR BRANDS OUR PLANT LOCATIONS DISCOVER WHERE WE’RE LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES VIEW LOCATIONS ACTIVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LEARN ABOUT OUR POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND WHO WE SUPPORT Previous Next EXPLORE NOW OUR WATER BRANDS CONTACT INFORMATION Premium Waters, Inc. 2100 Summer Street Northeast Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Send Us a Message (800) 332-3332 Sign Up for FREE Water COVID19 Update GET IN THE H₂KNOW Donate to Make a Difference: A Premium Waters Update Top 5 Best Times to Drink Water in a Day NEWSLETTER ©2021 Premium Waters, Inc. – All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Website Powered By Twin Cities Agency Diedrich RPM By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies. To know more, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Got it!