Culligan

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Culligan is an international company that treats hard water and sells water purification and bottled water. It was founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan and operates using franchising. Other brands include: Everpure, Elga, and Bruner.

The company, based in Northbrook, Illinois is privately held by the investment firm Clayton, Dubilier, and Rice. It has been estimated to have annual sales of about $700 million. It was once owned by Veolia Environnement.

The company is famous for its slogan "Hey, Culligan Man!"

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