Kinetico® Expands Global Presence with Acquisitions in France and Italy

Acquisitions of French water-treatment company Cielter and longtime Italian partner Enki® Water strengthen Kinetico's local expertise, service capabilities and customer reach across two key European markets

NEWBURY TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinetico® Incorporated, a global leader in innovative water treatment solutions, acquired two established water treatment businesses in Europe: Cielter, a water treatment company serving residential and professional customers throughout northeastern France, and Enki® Water, Kinetico's exclusive partner in Italy since 2012. The acquisitions reinforce Kinetico's presence in two important European markets while growing its local expertise, customer relationships, distribution capabilities and service infrastructure.

"Both Cielter and Enki Water have built strong businesses through technical expertise, close customer relationships and a commitment to service, making them valuable additions to Kinetico," said Ana Garcia, chief executive officer of Kinetico. "These acquisitions strengthen our ability to serve customers across Europe while bringing together teams with deep local knowledge and a shared commitment to water treatment. We look forward to building on what each business has created and developing new opportunities for our colleagues, partners and customers."

Bolstering Kinetico's French Operations
In France, the acquisition of Cielter increases Kinetico's presence in the Grand Est region and northeastern France. Founded in 1972 and based in Reims, Cielter brings more than 50 years of water-treatment expertise and an established direct to consumer (D2C) customer base across residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets.

Cielter distributes, installs and services water treatment systems, including water softeners, filtration and refining systems, reverse osmosis systems and water fountains. It also offers maintenance contracts, consumables and after-sales support for both its own equipment and systems from other brands.

Cielter will continue operating from Reims, with Frédéric Verson remaining as director. The Cielter and Kinetico teams will work together to build on the company's local expertise, customer relationships and service capabilities while sharing knowledge and resources over time.

Expanding Kinetico's Presence in Italy
Based in Bergamo, Enki Water has represented Kinetico in Italy since 2012, building a nationwide network of sales agencies, authorized technical service centers and distribution capabilities. The company was founded by Enrico Zanchi, whose relationship with Kinetico began in 2004.

Enki Water serves residential and commercial customers throughout Italy and operates as an established business to business (B2B) supplier to leading water treatment wholesalers. Its nationwide service network includes authorized technical service centers across Italy. The company's product portfolio includes water softening, reverse osmosis, micro- and ultrafiltration, dosing and copper-silver ionization systems.

Enki Water will continue operating from its existing location in Bergamo, with Zanchi serving as managing director. Kinetico will build on the company's existing commercial infrastructure, warehouse capabilities and service network while gradually introducing Kinetico systems, processes and best practices.

These acquisitions reflect Kinetico's continued investment in its international operations and its approach of building on established local businesses and relationships to support customers in markets around the world.

For more information on Kinetico, visit www.Kinetico.com.

About Kinetico®
Kinetico®, an Axel Johnson Inc. company, is a global leader in water treatment solutions, protecting people, businesses and communities through access to clean, healthy, great-tasting water. For more than 50 years, Kinetico has combined science, precision engineering and water expertise to deliver innovative, reliable solutions customized to each customer's unique water needs. Through a trusted network of independent dealers and corporate-owned locations worldwide, Kinetico is working toward a future where clean, safe, great-tasting water is universally accessible—helping homes and businesses thrive while ensuring every drop is valued.

About Cielter
Founded in 1972 and based in Reims, France, Cielter specializes in water treatment solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. With more than 50 years of technical expertise, Cielter distributes, installs and services a range of water treatment systems, including water softeners, filtration and refining systems, reverse osmosis systems and water fountains. Serving customers throughout northeastern France, Cielter combines water treatment expertise with responsive maintenance and after-sales support for both its own equipment and systems from other brands.

About Enki® Water
Founded in 2012 and based in Ranica, near Bergamo in northern Italy, Enki® Water designs and supplies water treatment systems for homes, hospitality and industry. The company was founded by Enrico Zanchi, who began working with Kinetico in 2004 and has built Enki Water as Kinetico's exclusive partner in Italy since 2012. Enki Water is also an established B2B supplier, trusted by Italy's leading wholesalers in the sector. The company works through a nationwide service network of authorized technical service centers across Italy. Its range covers softening, reverse osmosis, micro and ultrafiltration, dosing and copper-silver ionization. Enki Water is ISO 9001 certified and a member of Aqua Italia.

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