Sterling Water Culligan: Grows through merger with Willmar Water, Inc.

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Sterling Water Culligan Grows Through Merger with Willmar Water, Inc.

Two local families join efforts to offer improved water treatment services

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Third-generation, family-owned Sterling Water Culligan of Central Minnesota announces its partnership with Willmar Water Inc., who, together, will now bring the best water treatment services possible to the land of 10,000 lakes.

Owned and operated by the Fader family, Willmar Water, Inc. has been a well-respected community business for nearly 35 years. Sterling Water Culligan, owned by the Tangley family, entered into a partnership with Bob and Carol Fader on March 1.

“We felt it was important that this merger remain local, because all water issues are local,” said Bob Fader, founder of Willmar Water, Inc. “The company has simply been handed from one family, who is passionate about water treatment, to another.”

Willmar Water customers should not notice any interruptions during this transition, as all eight of the company’s long-term, friendly and knowledgeable employees, including previous owner Bob Fader and his son, Lee, will continue to work at the company.

“We want to ensure this transition is as seamless as possible for Willmar Water customers,” Aaron Neubert, General Manager of Sterling Water Culligan – Central Minnesota. “We are beyond excited for the opportunity to continue serving Willmar customers and all of their water treatment needs.”

Sterling Water Culligan expands Willmar Water’s services with free online billing, licensed and factory trained service and installation technicians, 24/7 live emergency answering service, and a host of enhanced service offerings.

All other services will remain the same, except hot tub service and repair, which will be dissolved in the transition. Hot tub chemical and filters, however, will continue to be available for purchase.

The Willmar Water location will remain open for bottling and as an alternate retail location, meaning customers can shop at the location most convenient for them. The Willmar Water location also has 24/7/365 water vending.

“At Sterling Water, we are committed to exceeding our customer’s expectations by providing products and services of the highest standard,” said Bret Tangley, president and owner of Sterling Water Culligan. “We look forward to this valuable partnership and the enhanced service it will bring to the Willmar community.”

For more information regarding Sterling Water Culligan, please visit www.culligan2o.com.