“It has been very exciting here (Hollis, Maine) to have Poland Spring in place, because there’s a significant investment being made by the company. They’ve built a beautiful facility, and they’ve been the motivation to improve the roads and utilities. The taxes paid by the plant have helped fund other improvements, such as fire protection. So, we know other businesses will be able to benefit from those investments made by Poland Spring. 

I have no doubt in my mind that Poland Spring takes their commitments very seriously. They’ve always been the model of integrity when it comes to saying what they’re going to do, being truthful and open, and fulfilling their promises.”

Bob Daigle
State Representative, Maine
2001

Nestlé Waters North America is committed to bringing good, environmentally friendly jobs and a stronger economy to the states in which we operate.

Nestlé Waters North America:  By the Numbers

Our Leadership
Sales (2007).................................$4.26 billion
     United States...........................$3.22 billion
Market Share................................34.4 percent ($)

Our Resources
Employees....................................8,800
Bottling Facilities............................27

Managing Natural Resources
Water Used by Company................0.001 percent of total water used in U.S.

Contribution to U.S. Economy
Payroll..........................................$562 million (2006)
Capital Expenditures......................$432 million (2006)
Number of U.S. Vendors.................7,000
Spending with U.S. Vendors............$2.1 billion

Each year, we contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to the economies of those states in wages and benefits. We pay property taxes on the land we own. We make capital improvements regularly and make charitable contributions that include funds and products. 

The bottled water industry has expanded dramatically in the past 15 years, during which we have cultivated close-knit business partnerships with materials, transportation, maintenance and other suppliers in the states in which we operate. Dozens of area businesses and communities share in our success. For example, Nestlé Waters North America typically spends at least $50 million with other businesses and suppliers in communities where we bottle spring water. When our business flourishes, so does employment at these local companies