Press Release
POCASSET, Mass. (August 14, 2025): Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced today that it has acquired S&N Airoflo, Inc., a leading supplier of surface aeration systems, based in Greenwood, MS. This acquisition enables Axius to further expand its nutrient removal solutions for water and wastewater, while optimizing efficiency across the ecosystem.
S&N Airoflo specializes in oxidation ditches and lagoons for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. Their proprietary floating brush rotors, continuously refined since 1989, deliver superior oxygen transfer and mixing while reducing power consumption by 30 to 60 percent. The innovative blade design and floating platform architecture maximize treatment efficiency while significantly minimizing energy requirements.
“S&N Airoflo comes to us with a reputation for exceptional customer support combined with simple, reliable solutions that both minimize downtime during installation and also offer long-term cost-efficient operation,” said Chris McIntire, Axius Water CEO. “Their demonstrated expertise establishes them as an optimal strategic alignment for Axius’s long-term objectives.”
Todd Nester, Operations Director of S&N Airoflo, added, “Founded over 25 years ago, S&N Airoflo delivers high-performance, efficient aeration systems. We take pride in our rapid installation technology and our simple, reliable operations. We are thrilled to begin a new chapter as part of Axius and look forward to collaborating with them to support our shared mission of reducing nutrient pollution.”
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 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 www.axiuswater.com.