People in different situations enjoying clean, great-tasting water delivered by Culligan, whether it's in their home or out and about
We transform water to impact lives and protect the planet for all.
We are Culligan.
Our mission is to give people instant access to cleaner, safer, better-tasting water through our unparalleled expertise in sustainability, science, and service.
For over 80 years, Culligan has been a global leader in water treatment, offering a comprehensive range of solutions from simple home filtration systems to commercial drinking water solutions. We’ve grown from a residential water softening provider to a trusted name in over 90 countries, with more than 35 brands in our portfolio. As global and local water experts, we are committed to transforming water to impact lives and protect the planet for all.
Our History
For over 90 years, we’ve been
on a mission to provide clean,
healthy, great-tasting water.
Our History
For over 90 years, we’ve been
on a mission to provide clean,
healthy, great-tasting water.
Our History
1936
Emmett J. Culligan founds the company and designs Culligan’s first home-owned softener, the Faucet Water Softener.
Our History
1942
Culligan changes operations for wartime efforts in WWII and receives the Army-Navy “E” award, for upholding the “highest standards of quality and equally high standards of production efficiency.”
Our History
1958
The “Hey, Culligan Man!” catchphrase is conceived, and the first radio commercials hit the air.
Our History
1975
Zip launches the world’s first instant boiling water dispenser.
Our History
1987
Culligan Italy introduces the first two-stage reverse osmosis (RO) system into hospitals for dialysis.
Our History
1990
Culligan pioneers triple filtration to reduce contaminants in drinking water.
Waterlogic introduces its first dispenser using ultraviolet (UV) purification technology.
Our History
2015
Blupura introduces BLUSODA, which uses R290, a natural refrigerant that has zero impact on global warming.
Our History
2020
Harvey introduces the HarveyArc, a water softener that uses 38% less plastic than previous models and 62% recycled plastic.
Our History
2021
Culligan brings new WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities to our smart products.
BDT Capital Partners, LLC acquires Culligan alongside several strategic family business owners and investors.
Our History
2022
Culligan and Waterlogic combine to bring clean, soft and sustainable water to more than 140 million consumers globally.
Our Footprint
Transforming water for millions worldwide.
Our products and services provide cleaner, safer water in homes, offices, and communities around the world.
>140M
Consumers served annually
90+
Countries with direct and indirect operations
>20K
Service visits per day
14K+
Employees worldwide
Doing what’s right for people and the planet.
We’re dedicated to transforming water, positively impacting lives, and improving the world. Take a closer look at our work in sustainability, innovation, diversity and inclusion, and more.
We offer sustainable alternatives for all kinds of hydration needs, whether it be at home, work, or while on the go. We have developed and implemented product lifecycle assessment tools that are driven by data, and by 2030, we aim to evaluate 100% of our new products using ESG criteria.
We’re actively working to track and reduce our environmental impact by decreasing our carbon output, advancing water stewardship, and safeguarding biodiversity.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workplace. Our goals for 2030 include having at least 35% women in leadership roles and increasing racial and ethnic representation in U.S. leadership positions.
We are dedicated to conducting our business responsibly and ethically while treating everyone with respect. To achieve our objectives, we have set high targets for the future. By 2030, we aim to have all our suppliers recognize and adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct and ESG.
Protecting the Environment
>500M kg
plastic avoided annually
~5B kg
CO2 emissions saved annually
~40 Billion reduction in single-use plastic bottles annually
Environmental Impact Calculator
See the positive
change you can make.
When you use Culligan, you’ll help the environment.
Select a product to see how many resources you save.
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500 ml single-use plastic bottles
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Kilometres driven by a car3
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Hours of LED lightbulb operation4
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Hours flown by plane5
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Tree seedlings grown for 10 years6
Data presented is based on selected product region
Based on the same volume of water consumed with Culligan products and with the most relevant comparator, such as 500 ml PET plastic water bottles, or water boiled in a kettle.
Based on the total weight of plastic used in 500 ml PET plastic water bottles, minus the total weight of plastic used in Culligan product and packaging.
Based on the carbon impact of a 9 watt light-emitting diode (LED) bulb operated in Australia.
Based on the carbon impact of the number of hours flown by Boeing 747-400 (used for long distance international flights), based on Carbon Independent https://www.carbonindependent.org/22.html