Global Water Technology, Inc. was founded in 1990 to meet a growing demand in the industry for personalized, affordable, and reliable water treatment services. Our primary goal was to establish an honest and reputable company that facility management teams would be proud to partner with.
Today, Global Water Technology, Inc. is one of the industry’s leaders in water and wastewater treatment service and continues to grow nationally.
Minority Owned Water Treatment Company (MBE Certified)
Global Water Technology, Inc. is a certified Minority Owned Company by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council, City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and State of Indiana.
Supplier diversification is beneficial because it:
Memberships
Certified Water Technologists
GWT invests in its team’s technical growth and works with all members to achieve technical certification through the Association of Water Technologies. GWT boasts a robust technical team consisting of several Certified Water Technologists (CWTs).
CWTs have the expertise, experience, and knowledge to provide the highest standards of service to and oversight of boilers and chillers. They pride themselves on making facilities as efficient as possible using the latest water treatment technology and techniques to save energy.
Individuals with the CWT designation have personally committed themselves to excellence in the water treatment industry.
CWTs are:
Experts with proven knowledge
Each CWT has passed a rigorous exam that covers all aspects of water treatment technology, and they must recertify every five years to maintain the credential.
Experienced and reputable
Every CWT has been employed as a water treatment professional for a minimum of five years. And, they have all passed a thorough peer-review process that includes references from colleagues and clients.
Ethical and responsible
Each CWT has signed a 13-part Declaration of Ethics. Violations result in disciplinary action, including possible revocation of their certification status.
Recognitions
GWT Placed No. 2266 on Inc. Magazine’s 2020 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
In 2020, Inc. Magazine ranked Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) No. 2266 with a three-year revenue growth of 184.76 percent on its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies –the Inc. 5000!
The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
GWT Ranked No. 238 on the Inaugural 2020 Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest With Two-Year Revenue Growth of 95 Percent
In 2020, Inc. Magazine ranked Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) No. 238 with a two-year revenue growth of 95 percent on its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Midwest economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
GWT Ranked Among Fastest Growing Environmental Services Companies in Inc. Magaines’s 2019 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
April 2019, Inc. magazine revealed that Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) ranked No. 2176 with a three-year revenue growth of 185 percent on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. GWT ranked No. 14 in the Environmental Services category. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
Ranked 1945 on Inc. 5000’s 2017 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
In 2017, GWT made the INC 5000 List of fastest growing companies in the country.
Companies are evaluated through analysis/verification of financials and ultimately ranked based on the growth rate of the company according to their formula.
GWT ranked #1945 with a growth rate of 195%. GWT ranked #16 in our Industry Category of Environmental Services.
Recipient of Supplier Award at SodexoMAGIC 2017 Diversity Round-Table
In 2017, as one of SodexoMAGIC’s primary service suppliers for their Integrated Facilities Management segment, GWT was invited to attend a captive Round-table Discussion about vendor diversity.
At the event, GWT was one of two other partners, Core Mechanical and Courtesy Electric, recognized for, “Unwavering Commitment to Inspire Quality of Life Solutions within the Chicagoland Community.”
Recognized in Diverse Supplier Spotlight in SodexoMAGIC Autumn 2017 Newsletter
GWT was recognized in the SodexoMAGIC Autumn 2017 Newsletter in the Diverse Supplier Spotlight Section for superior performance and collaboration on community engagement.
Recipient of University of Illinois’ MAFBE Conference 2010 Vendor Recognition Award
In 2010, GWT was one of 4 recipients of the University of Illinois Minority and Female Business Enterprise Program’s (MAFBE) Vendor Recognition Award for services provided to the University of Illinois.
“As a minority contractor, we are honored to receive such a prestigious award from MAFBE, a program with a strong mission and vision for the success and participation of minorities in different aspects of higher education.”
Maria E. Villarreal, Founder GWT- Inc.
Recognized by Marc Realty in Chief Egineer’s Association of Chicagoland’s Magazine
In the CEAC’s June 2011 publication, John Ferek, Director of Operations and the GWT Team were recognized by Marc Realty’s management team for outstanding customer service and “going far above and beyond” in assisting to restore one of their condominium properties after a devastating flood.
GWT provided the cooling tower cleaning services, sanitized all heating systems and provided new chemical feed and filtration systems for the central plant.
Featured in CEAC Volume 76 Number 6 Pages 27-38 “WHO’LL STOP THE RAIN”
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