A corporate partner is an organization or individual that supports WMI's mission through financial gifts or in-kind donations at a level of $100,000 or above.
Corporate partners are a key component in expanding Water Missions International's safe water programs. WMI works with businesses, non-profits, and others who are committed to supporting WMI's goal of "changing lives through sustainable water systems. Each partner makes unique and valuable contributions, depending on their focus and specialty.
FedEx Express
http://www.fedex.com
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to every U.S. address and to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, usually in one to two business days with the delivery time guaranteed. By providing shipping services at no cost to WMI, FedEx Express plays a vital role in getting safe water to people in need.
Georg Fischer
http://www.georgfischer.com
GF Piping Systems is a branch of the Swiss-based Georg Fischer Corporation, founded in 1802, and is a leading global supplier of safe, corrosion-free plastic piping systems. The Piping Systems division offers more than 40,000 products for diverse applications and specialized markets, including municipal utilities and domestic and industrial settings. Georg Fischer sets standards with cutting-edge technologies that translate into efficient and transferable processes. Georg Fischer has played an vital role in our mission by providing discounted and donated PVC tap stands, valves, and fittings. They have been involved both on the disaster response and community development side of organization, most recently with the funding of 3 safe water projects in communities in Indonesia in 2010.
Grundfos
http://www.grundfos.us
Grundfos is a worldwide manufacturer of centrifugal pumps for residential, agricultural, environmental, commercial and industrial applications with 73 companies in 42 countries, and employing over 16,000 employees. Grundfos has been a valuable partner to Water Missions International by both donating pumps and offering pumps at discounted prices. Water Missions International has also tested prototype pumps in the field.
Pentair
www.pentair.com
Pentair is a global diversified industrial company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its Water Group is a global leader in providing innovative products and systems used worldwide in the movement, treatment, storage and enjoyment of water. Pentair’s Technical Products Group is a leader in the global enclosures and thermal management markets, designing and manufacturing thermal management products and standard, modified, and custom enclosures that protect sensitive electronics and the people that use them. With 2010 revenues of $3.0 billion, Pentair employs over 15,000 people worldwide. The Pentair Foundation provided $4.6 million to fund Project Safe Water Colon to provide safe water and sanitation to communities in Colon, Honduras. Pentair is also a supplier of many of our pumps and filter vessels used with our Living Water™Treatment System. Finally, through Project Safe Water Colon, a landmark health impact study has proven that provision of safe water and sanitation has a tremendous effect on public health.
As the leading international producer of high-quality packaging systems, SCHÜTZ offers its customers a full range of products for liquid and dry filling goods. SCHÜTZ is the safe and economical way to transport sensitive products. SCHÜTZ IBC containers are a fundamental part of the Living Water Treatment System, as they are used both for water storage as well as the cages for housing the filters and assembly. SCHUTZ offers their products to Water Missions International at no cost.