Axius Water® Acquires Aero-Mod, a Leader in Mechanical and Biological Treatment

POCASSET, Mass. (January 8, 2025): Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced today that it has acquired Aero-Mod, a leading supplier of proprietary mechanical/biological wastewater treatment systems based in Manhattan, KS. This acquisition enables Axius to further expand its nutrient removal solutions for water and wastewater.

Specializing in smaller, low to medium flow volume applications, Aero-Mod provides end to end packaged mechanical treatment plants for a variety of municipal and industrial customers.

According to Chris McIntire, Axius Water CEO, “Aero-Mod comes to us with a reputation for exceptional customer support combined with simple, scalable solutions that are cost efficient. These attributes differentiate Aero-Mod from their peers and make them a good strategic fit for Axius.”

Todd L. Steinbach, Aero-Mod President, states, “Since 1981, Aero-Mod has built significant expertise and has completed more than five hundred installations. We are thrilled to begin a new chapter as part of Axius to support our shared mission of stopping nutrient pollution and collaborate with Axius’ industry experts.”

Aero-Mod’s technology highlights include the patented Sequox® process which includes alternating aerobic and anoxic cycles plus clarification capabilities for BOD removal, nitrification, denitrification and biological phosphorus removal.

Media contact: laura.brockway@axiuswater.com

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About Axius Water^® – Axius Water was founded in 2019 by KKR’s Global Impact Fund, in partnership with XPV Water Partners. Axius’ differentiated products and services improve the effectiveness of the water and wastewater treatment process, thereby measurably improving the quality of treated water. The platform is expanding globally as it builds a diversified portfolio of operating companies that offer leading solutions that improve the overall wastewater management processes. For additional information about Axius Water, please visit axiuswater.com.

MITA Team 09/01/2025