GLOBAL WATER TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS CHICAGO MARKET LEADERSHIP AND NATIONAL REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF ESSENTIAL WATER TECHNOLOGIES

Posted October 3, 2025

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Strengthens GWT’s leadership position in the competitive Chicago market
Advances GWT’s national growth strategy and coast-to-coast service capabilities
Brings EWT’s experienced team and loyal client base under the GWT brand
Expands resources, innovation, and technical expertise for customers
Showcases partnership of two diverse-certified businesses: Woman-Owned and Minority-Owned
Reinforces GWT’s mission of delivering trusted, sustainable water treatment solutions nationwide

Calumet City, Illinois, October 6, 2025 — Global Water Technology, Inc. (“GWT”), one of America’s fastest-growing and most trusted water treatment providers, has strengthened its Chicago market leadership and advanced its national growth strategy with the acquisition of Essential Water Technologies, LLC (“EWT”). EWT now operates under the Global Water Technology name.

“The acquisition of EWT solidifies our leadership position in the Chicago market, one of the most competitive and strategically important regions in the country,” said Michael Byerley, Chairman & CEO of Global Water Technology, Inc. “By strengthening our base here, we’re not only bringing GWT’s full resources and expertise to EWT’s staff and clients, we’re also reinforcing the foundation that supports our national growth strategy. This expansion in Chicago fuels our ability to scale consistently across the country, deliver the same high-quality programs coast-to-coast, and further our mission of being the most trusted water treatment provider nationwide.”

Lori Hilson-Cioromski, founder and owner of EWT, added, “Joining Global Water Technology marks an exciting new chapter for Essential Water Technologies. Our shared values, commitment to quality, and focus on long-term client relationships make this a natural fit. As a Woman-Owned Business joining forces with a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we are proud to demonstrate the value and leadership that diverse-certified companies bring to the marketplace. This partnership ensures our customers will benefit from expanded resources, innovative solutions, and the continued personalized service they have come to trust.”

Global Water Technology (GWT) is redefining excellence in commercial and industrial water treatment, earning repeated recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. Founded in 1990, the company has built a trusted reputation across sectors including hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, commercial real estate, data centers, food and beverage, and new construction. Its success is driven by a dedicated team of experts with a passion for solving complex challenges and delivering measurable results. By combining decades of hands-on expertise with advanced, data-driven applications, GWT helps clients reduce water consumption, extend the life of their systems, and gain deeper insight into system performance. The company’s approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, investment in its workforce, and solutions that enable more efficient, sustainable, and responsible operations.

Over the past several years, GWT has acquired more than 18 water treatment chemical companies, each integration guided by a commitment to preserving the legacy, expertise, and client relationships that made those businesses successful. GWT’s approach ensures that the strengths of each acquired team are not only retained but amplified—providing new opportunities for staff, delivering enhanced value for clients, and contributing to the company’s overall growth. By combining local expertise with GWT’s national resources, these partnerships strengthen the organization’s market presence while maintaining the independence and character that clients and employees have come to trust. With regional offices and laboratories in Fremont, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Houston, TX; and Louisville, KY, GWT now employs over 175 professionals serving clients nationwide.

For more information, please contact GWT at info@gwt-inc.com or 708-349-9991.

About Global Water Technology, Inc.:

Global Water Technology, Inc. is one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of commercial and industrial water treatment solutions. Founded in 1990 to meet a growing demand for personalized, affordable, and reliable water treatment services, GWT now serves a wide range of customer segments including hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, commercial office buildings, data centers, food, and beverage, as well as new construction clients. GWT’s reputation for superior service and cost-effective solutions for minimizing water consumption and extending the useful life of water systems equipment has propelled GWT from its Chicagoland roots to being a national provider with a presence to-date in over 40 states.

For more information about GWT, please visit our About Us page.

About Essential Water Technologies.:

Essential Water Technologies (EWT) was founded in June 2011 with a mission to provide sustainable, cost-saving solutions for water treatment while protecting one of the world’s most valuable resources—water.

Backed by decades of experience in sales, logistics, chemical distribution, and most importantly, delivering exceptional service, EWT quickly established partnerships with world-class suppliers. From the start, our commitment to the highest standards of quality and performance has driven our growth and positioned us as a trusted resource within the water treatment industry.

Today, EWT is proud to have a diverse and dedicated team serving clients across the Midwest. Our year-over-year growth reflects our relentless pursuit of improvement and our focus on creating lasting value for the organizations we serve.

For more information about EST, please visit EWT’s website.

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