Water Treatment Manufacturers: Cautious Optimism

Water treatment manufacturers see opportunities for growth, but labor shortages, cost pressures and economic uncertainty are tempering their outlook. In the latest episode of the WQA Podcast, Sean Caughron of the Chester Paul Company, a member of the WQA Board of Directors, joins past WQA presidents Sam Karge of A. O. Smith and Bob Maisner of Paragon Water to discuss findings from the latest WQA Manufacturer Confidence Survey.

The conversation explores what’s supporting demand for point-of-use and point-of-entry products, how hiring challenges affect manufacturers and dealers, and how companies are using capital investment and AI to improve operations. For a closer look at the findings, the Q3 Manufacturer Confidence Report is now available to members on WQA’s website.