2. Outsourcing Opportunities in the European Industrial Water Sector “This is currently the most exciting and dynamic market in the whole of the European water industry.” Arantxa Mencia, Research Analyst Frost & Sullivan, Water Group March 2002

3. Key features Detailed market structure Analysis of the Western European market for outsourcing opportunities in 6 key regions Segmentation of the markets –Industrial Water Service: Water Supply, Process Water and Wastewater –Type of Contract: O&M, BOT/BOM/BOO/BOF etc. Full revenues forecasts from 1998 to 2008 Comprehensive market share analysis identifying key players Detailed discussion of key market trends including drivers and restraints, market opportunities, competitive structure and competitive strategies The key challenges of the market

4. Key content Compound Annual Growth rate: 14% Market Saturation: less than 10%

5. Industrial Water Market Structure and Segmentation

6. Key content Detailed Analysis of Industrial End User Trends Market Forecasts of 6 European regions

7. Who would benefit from this report? Utilities - the largest and most powerful players, they need to focus on the growing sectors. How can they protect existing customers, while also seeking new business? Process Engineering Companies - with their experience in design and build markets, how can they leverage their skills to exploit the outsourcing market? Equipment Manufacturers - will be active directly or through joint ventures or acquisitions, but how will they position their technologies? Facilities Management Companies - poised to enter the market, but in what capacity?

8. Featured Companies Abridged list of market participants: AGBARFISIASAUR ALBION WATERGELSENWASSERSEVERN TRENT WATER ANGLIAN WATERGRONTMIJTECMED BECHTELIONICSTHAMES WATER BINNIE B&VLURGI BAMAGUNITED UTILITIES BIWATERMWHVA TECH WABAG CH2MHILLNORITVIVENDI WATER DHV WATERNUONWS ATKINS ECOLOCHEMRWEYORKSHIRE WATER ENEL HYDROONDEO EUROWATERPRIDESA e-WATER GROUP… and many more

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