Kurita Water Industries Merges U.S. Subsidiaries

Kurita Water Industries has completed the merger of its U.S. consolidated subsidiaries, including U.S. Water Services, Inc., Texas-based Kurita America Inc., Fremont Industries, LLC, and Global Water Services Holding Company, Inc. The merger will integrate sales, production, marketing, commercial offerings, and administration systems, and will change how water treatment solutions are designed and delivered. The combined company will be known as Kurita America Inc., and will be headquartered in St. Michael, Minnesota. LaMarr Barnes, former CEO of U.S. Water, will serve as CEO of the new company.