Nephros Expands into Puerto Rico to Deliver Differentiated Water Filtration Solutions Across Medical and Commercial Sectors

Core Insights - Nephros, Inc. has announced its entry into the Puerto Rican market, focusing on high-need applications such as ice machines, drinking fountains, bottle fillers, and sterile processing environments [1][3] - The company aims to address unmet needs in waterborne pathogen and contaminant control in Puerto Rico, estimating a market opportunity of $10 million across various sectors [3][4] Company Strategy - Nephros differentiates itself by providing advanced filtration solutions with faster service and local-language support, targeting a region that has been underserved by premium filtration providers [2][5] - The company's entry into Puerto Rico aligns with its broader growth strategy to expand into adjacent markets beyond traditional patient care, including hospitality and foodservice [5] Market Potential - The estimated market breakdown in Puerto Rico includes: - Healthcare: $3 million - Foodservice: $3 million - Hotels: $1 million - Other Hospitality: $1 million - Service Contracts & Replacements: $1 million [8] Product Offerings - Nephros plans to offer localized services, including rapid response and fulfillment from a dedicated inventory network, on-site installation, scheduled filter replacements, and customer support in Spanish [9] - The filtration solutions will focus on microbial control and regulated drinking water contaminants such as lead and PFAS [9]