Our Business
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In 1976, Nestlé Waters North America began as a small U.S.‐based business that imported one brand:
Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. Today, we sell 15 of Europe and North America’s preeminent
bottled water brands to our loyal consumers across the U.S. and Canada.
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Nestlé Waters North America manages both the U.S. and Canadian bottled water divisions of Nestlé
Waters, which is based in Paris, France.
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With $4 billion in sales in 2009, Nestlé Waters is the largest bottled water company in North America.
Our Credo
‘‘Respect for each other, respect for the environment and respect for community.’’
These simple words are brought to life every day by our team of employees and are reflected in a dynamic and
positive work setting, the provision of high-quality products, a dedicated environmental protection program,
and cooperative efforts with communities.
Our Brands
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Nestlé Waters North America brand excellence results from our commitment to expert source water
management and a rigorous quality assurance process.
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Our brand portfolio includes domestic brands Arrowhead® Brand Mountain Spring Water, Deer Park®
Brand Natural Spring Water, Ice Mountain® Brand Natural Spring Water, Ozarka® Brand Natural Spring
Water, Poland Spring® Brand Natural Spring Water and Zephyrhills® Brand Natural Spring Water;
imported brands Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral
Water and Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water; and our national brand, Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified
Water.
Jobs & Economy
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Nestlé Waters North America currently employs 7,500 people in the U.S. as one of five Nestlé
companies in the U.S. that together employ 44,000 people.
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Since 2000, Nestlé Waters has invested in 10 new bottling facilities, growing its supply chain workforce
by 1,600 employees.
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Nestlé Waters spends $540 million annually on payroll; beyond spending for payroll and taxes, Nestlé
Waters spends approximately $2 billion annually in the U.S. with vendors who provide the goods and
services that support our business.
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Bottled water is a clean manufacturing industry that will naturally stay in the U.S. and keep U.S. jobs.
Today, we operate 25 bottling facilities, 60 branch locations and eight administrative offices.
Environmental Responsibility
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Nestlé Waters North America has taken steps to reduce its environmental footprint in a meaningful
and measurable way.
o The Eco-Shape convenient size plastic bottle from Nestlé Waters is among the lightest .5 liter
bottles available across the entire packaged beverage industry.
o Key findings of a “life cycle assessment” conclude that water – in all its forms – is the best
beverage option for the environment. Among packaged beverages such as soda and juice,
bottled water has the lightest environmental impact.
o Nestlé Waters operates nine U.S. Green Building Council LEED‐certified plants – the most of any
U.S. food and beverage company.
Creating Shared Value in Communities
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Nestlé Waters North America is building a framework to improve its citizenship as a good neighbor and
is committed to creating value in the communities where the company operates, helping to make
them a better place to live and work. We strive to maximize benefits to the local community and
create lasting partnerships.
o Nestlé Waters hires local contractors and businesses whenever possible. For a $4 million
construction project in Fryeburg, Maine, the company awarded over 90% of contracts to local
contractors.
o With a commitment of $3 million, Nestlé Waters supports Keep America Beautiful and its
projects to improve plastic recycling rates in the U.S. In 2009, the company granted funds for
“Recycling on the Go” to 12 communities with innovative recycling programs.
o When disaster strikes, Nestlé Waters donates millions of bottles of water to local communities
temporarily in need of safe drinking water. The company partners with AmeriCares and the
American Red Cross, as well as many local fire and rescue companies.
o The company encourages community participation in the permitting and approval processes for
water use and plant construction. Additionally, the company shares environmental evaluation
data with local communities so residents can make informed decisions about their water
resources.