As part of the “Water Pioneers United” education program launched by Wilo and the Bucks, around 40 young people from the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee took part in a Bucks Jr. NBA Clinic. Image: Milwaukee Bucks

Wilo and the Milwaukee Bucks launch “Water Pioneers United” initiative

Dortmund/Milwaukee, WI – Wilo and the Milwaukee Bucks send a clear signal: With a joint transatlantic education program, the water technology group and the NBA basketball team have directly introduced 100 young people to the importance of commitment to sustainability and future-oriented technological skills. The “Water Pioneers United” initiative took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Dortmund, Germany, in quick succession.

“With this initiative, we are showing how our Group strategy is reflected in our specific sponsorship commitments. We create spaces in which young people not only understand water stewardship, sustainability and future technologies, but also experience them. The transatlantic cooperation with the Milwaukee Bucks is an important building block for this,” says Oliver Hermes, President & Global CEO of the Wilo Group.

In Milwaukee, around 40 young people from the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center took part in a Bucks Jr. NBA Clinic. The participants then moved on to the Riveredge Nature Center, with the logistics, transport and catering organized by Wilo and the Bucks. There, they completed practical workshops on water conservation and sustainability, followed by a guided nature walk that illustrated ecological relationships.

Shortly afterwards, an all-day program took place at the Anne-Frank-Gesamtschule in Dortmund with around 60 pupils. In cooperation with the Nordstadtliga street football initiative and accompanied by coach Paul Gudde, the day began with an intensive basketball training session. In three workshops on water stewardship, AI and career guidance, the young people addressed key issues for the future.

“It’s great to see how sport builds bridges – between countries, generations and lifestyles. Together with Wilo, we create programs that empower young people, impart knowledge and promote responsibility. ‘Water Pioneers United’ is a strong example of this,” explains Matt Pazaras, Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wilo Group has been the team’s global sustainability partner since 2024.

About Wilo:

Wilo is a pioneer in sustainable and intelligent premium water solutions for global challenges – creating impact for everyone. Our actions are guided by the overarching Wilo sustainability strategy and its core impact areas: Creating, Caring, Connecting. More than 9,000 employees worldwide work every day on innovations with a clear goal: to improve people’s quality of life. In building services, water management and industry, we move, treat and control the most important resource on our planet. For over 150 years, we have been thinking ahead – and today, as an innovation leader in our industry, we are shaping the digital and AI era. This is what we call: Pioneering for You.

For more information, go to www.wilo.com.