YPurchasing Group Strikes Deal with FloWater for Water Refill Station Deployment
December 11, 2018
~New-tech Solution for Eliminating Plastic Water Bottle Waste and
Providing Better Drinking Water Now Available to Member YMCAs Across the
Country~
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–YPurchasing (YPG, LLC), a member-owned company that provides innovative
business solutions for its YMCA members, and Denver-based FloWater
announce an agreement making FloWater the preferred provider of water
refill stations nationwide for its 100+ owner-members that operate
2,500+ YMCA community locations.
“YPG represents a huge array of YMCA organizations, ranging from four of
the top five in the USA, to single operators,” says CEO Terry McElfresh.
“Given the performance data on FloWater Refill stations, this is a
terrific opportunity for our members to not only upgrade their drinking
water systems with the latest technology, but to also reduce their
plastic water bottle waste and provide a better, more hydrating water
for family members in their communities.”
In FloWater surveys from locations across the country, data shows that
FloWater users have more energy, more productivity, a 50% to 250%
increase in hydration, and, in some cases, a 100% reduction in
single-use plastics.
FloWater has re-engineered the water refill station as we know it.
Connecting to any potable water line, FloWater Refill Stations extract
contaminants and harsh chemicals and deliver fast-flowing, purified and
chilled water that has also been oxygenated and revitalized with
electrolytes and trace minerals for better hydration. A coconut carbon
filter ‘finishes’ the water for a better taste. User surveys also show
that 8 out of 10 users prefer FloWater over premium bottled water
brands, and that, on an installed basis, FloWater Refill stations
generally cost less than traditional water fountains and five-gallon
jugs.
The Mission Viejo Family YMCA in Orange County, California is among the
first locations to integrate FloWater Refill Stations.
FloWater Co-Founder and CEO Rich Razgaitis sees a different future for
water delivery, one that reduces operating costs for businesses, stores,
fitness centers and schools; while reducing plastic waste and improving
our drinking water. “Our outcome data from locations all over the
country where FloWater Refill Stations are deployed shows significant
cost-savings, better hydration and reduced soda consumption—all without
the plastic,” says Razgaitis.
Member YMCAs can contact Jodi at YPG: (502) 805-0978 or FloWater at ypg@myflowater.com
for more information.
About YPG
YPurchasing’s mission is to leverage aggregate buying power and lower
costs on indirect products and services for their member YMCAs,
regardless of their size. The Louisville, Kentucky based organization
contracts with specific vendors and pre-negotiates pricing for its
members. Learn more at Ypurchasing.com.
About FloWater
Incubated in Silicon Valley, FloWater has re-invented the ‘water cooler’
to wean US companies off the plastic water bottles they serve to their
employees and customers. FloWater is already working with the likes of
Microsoft, Red Bull, Paraná and Airbnb as well as with thousands of
hotels, gyms, schools, and concert venues in nearly 50 states on a new
drinking water experience. Since its launch in 2013, FloWater has
eliminated the need for more than 100 million plastic water bottles.
More information at www.myflowater.com.
Contacts
for FloWater
Melanie Frenkel, 602-476-2547
melanie@signaturepublicrelations.com