Insights into Kurita America's recent merger with Avista Technologies

CEO of Kurita America Todd Emslander talks about the latest industry trends and the recent merger with Avista Technologies.
Aug. 15, 2025

Bob Crossen, vice president of content strategy for Water & Energy at EndeavorB2B, sits down with Todd Emslander, the newly appointed CEO of Kurita America. Emslander shares insights into Kurita America's recent merger with Avista Technologies and what it means for both brands and their customers.

This video originally ran as "Kurita America CEO talks about Avista merger and 2025 trends" on Wastewater Digest, an EndeavorB2B partner site.

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Bob Crossen

Editorial Director

Bob Crossen is the editorial director for WaterWorld Magazine, Wastewater Digest, Stormwater Solutions, and Water Quality Products, which compose the Endeavor Business Media Water Group. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He has worked in business-to-business journalism covering the drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and point-of-use/point-of-entry markets since April or 2016. Crossen can be reached at [email protected] or 847.954.7980.

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