Our
story
In 1936, Emmett Culligan started his business with a vision for delivering better water to homeowners. Today, Culligan International makes a real difference in the health and wellness of people throughout the world by providing two critical global resources – clean water and soft water – through eco-friendly products and exceptional customer service.
Our Story
In 1936, Emmett Culligan started his business with a vision for delivering better water to homeowners. Today, Culligan International makes a real difference in the health and wellness of people throughout the world by providing two critical global resources – clean water and soft water – through eco-friendly products and exceptional customer service.
history
This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 85th anniversary and nearly a century of helping families and communities get the cleaner, safer water that helps them thrive. Learn more about our journey to where we are today in this look back.
HISTORY
Culligan’s legacy is one of innovation. Since our founding in 1936 in Illinois, our pioneering approach to water treatment and service has helped us grow from a local business to a global leader. Today, with over 35 brands in 90 countries, we continue to build on that legacy with a commitment to creating new ways to bring better water where it’s needed most.
This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 85th anniversary and nearly a century of helping families and communities get the cleaner, safer water that helps them thrive. Learn more about our journey to where we are today in this look back.
Unmatched Global Distribution Network
35
Brands
90
Countries
900+
Dealerships
Unmatched
Global
Distribution
Network
35
Brands
90
Countries
900+
Dealerships
6M
Homes
2.5M
Offices
A HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
A HISTORY OF
INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH
1936
United States
1960
Italy
France
1962
Spain
1963
Belgium
1980
UAE
1987
Argentina
2005
China
2013
Qatar
2015
Bahrain
2017
Australia
United Kingdom
2018
Germany
Kuwait
2019
Portugal
Brazil
Austria
Canada
2020
Netherlands
Poland
