Kurita Water Industries, a leading international water management company, agreed to acquire U.S. Water Services, an integrated water solutions company, which helps to optimize system performance, reduce water and energy use, and improve efficiency, from ALLETE for $270m. “We at U.S. Water Services are grateful for the opportunities provided by ALLETE and look forward to working closely with Kurita’s team to further enhance the services and integrated offerings we provide to our customers, while expanding our U.S. market reach,” said U.S. Water Services CEO LaMarr Barnes.