Aero-mod
Aero-Mod Inc. designs and manufactures modular package wastewater treatment systems, including biological nutrient removal (SEQUOX®), clarifiers (ClarAtor®), and dewatering equipment (TRITAN™), for municipal and industrial clients across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersManhattan, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aero-mod does
Aero-Mod Inc. is a US-based package wastewater treatment systems manufacturer, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas. The company designs and supplies modular mechanical and biological treatment plants for municipal wastewater facilities and industrial customers, with named deployments across food and beverage (Kraft Foods, Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola), automotive (Ford Motor, General Motors), technology (Intel, Panasonic), pharmaceutical, and government/municipal segments (Mt. Shasta CA, Otter Creek FL, Orange County TX, Maize KS). Its product platform centers on the patented SEQUOX® Nitrogen Removal Process (delivering total nitrogen of 3 mg/L), the ClarAtor® clarifier (no moving parts below water), and the DO2ptimizer™ dissolved-oxygen control system for energy optimization; the dewatering line adds the TRITAN™ belt filter press, Rotary Drum Thickener, and Bio-P phosphorus removal (≤1 mg/L).
Aero-Mod monetizes through two channels: (1) one-time sales of proprietary equipment and engineered systems, and (2) professional services covering design, engineering, project management, and installation for plant construction and rehabilitation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are project-based and customized to site-specific hydraulic, load, and discharge requirements, with wastewater-treatment asset lifetimes of multiple decades. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales supported by a regional representative network across North America (locator map on website), complemented by direct contact (phone/email) and trade-show presence at WEFTEC 2025 with two booths.
Aero-Mod has been a portfolio company of Axius Water since 2019, when Axius was founded by KKR's Global Impact Fund alongside XPV Water Partners as a roll-up platform for water-quality businesses. In May 2026, Axius Water was itself acquired by CRH, one of the world's largest providers of materials for critical infrastructure projects, leaving Aero-Mod's ongoing operations and customer commitments intact while embedding it within a much larger infrastructure-materials owner. Aero-Mod itself remains a private, US-incorporated operating subsidiary within that structure.
Aero-mod firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aero-mod
- Legal name
- Aero-Mod Inc.
- Website
- https://aeromod.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Aero-Mod Inc. designs and manufactures modular package wastewater treatment systems, including biological nutrient removal (SEQUOX®), clarifiers (ClarAtor®), and dewatering equipment (TRITAN™), for municipal and industrial clients across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aero-mod industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wastewater Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Industrial Wastewater Reuse (Cooling/Process/Boiler Feed) (EUANADAM)
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Where Aero-mod is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Manhattan
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Aero-mod business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wastewater Treatment Equipment & Systems: Sale of proprietary wastewater treatment equipment including clarifiers, aeration systems, dewatering solutions, and biological nutrient removal systems. Systems are engineered and installed for municipal and industrial clients.
- Professional Installation Services: Full-service installation of wastewater treatment plants including design, engineering, and project management services for plant construction and rehabilitation projects.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Aero-mod product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aero-mod designs, manufactures, and installs packaged modular wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. Its offering centers on the patented SEQUOX® biological nitrogen removal process, ClarAtor® clarifiers, DO2ptimizer™ aeration control, Bio-P phosphorus removal, and TRITAN™ dewatering/belt filter press equipment, delivered as engineered, project-based systems.
Product overview
Aero-mod offers a modular wastewater treatment platform centered on the SEQUOX® Nitrogen Removal Process and TRITAN™ belt filter press. The core platform includes clarifier technology (ClarAtor®) and biological nutrient removal, augmented by the DO2ptimizer™ control system for energy optimization. Dewatering solutions include the TRITAN™ belt filter press and Rotary Drum Thickener, with Bio-P and Selector Tank modules enhancing phosphorus removal and solids settling. The products operate as an integrated mechanical treatment system designed for municipal and industrial wastewater applications.
Differentiator
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Functional benefit
Products and services
- SEQUOX® Nitrogen Removal Process Patented biological nitrogen removal process for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, achieving total nitrogen levels of 3 mg/L with a small footprint and integrated DO2ptimizer control strategy for energy efficiency.
- ClarAtor® Clarifier Patented, low-maintenance clarifier with no moving parts below the water surface, uniform flow distribution and collection, ability to regulate effluent flow rate, and in-basin surge storage, designed for municipal and industrial treatment plants.
- DO2ptimizer™ Control System Dissolved oxygen optimization control system that enables wastewater treatment plants to mimic actual organic loading, providing turn-down capability for under-loaded plants and optimal energy efficiency in aeration.
- TRITAN™ Belt Filter Press Stainless steel belt filter press that combines sludge pre-thickener and sludge press in a single unit, producing bio-solids cake with 12–16% solids concentration for aerobic sludge, with three belt performances and seamless belt technology.
- Rotary Drum Thickener Economical sludge thickening solution using an Archimedean screw with fixed polyester filter cloth, handling 10–250 gpm to thicken sludge from 0.5–3% to 6–9% Dry Solids, manufactured in AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Bio-P Biological Phosphorus Removal Biological phosphorus removal process that achieves phosphorus levels of 1 mg/L or less when integrated with the SEQUOX process, for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
- Professional Installation Services Full-service engineering, design, project management, and installation services for wastewater treatment plant construction and rehabilitation projects for municipal and industrial clients.
Quantifiable outcome
- Total nitrogen levels of 3 mg/L
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Aero-mod
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Aero-mod technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Aero-mod partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.
- SUEZstrategicSUEZ Cyclor Turbo is featured as part of Axius Water's STOPPING NUTRIENT POLLUTION mission at WEFTEC 2025. The Cyclor Turbo is another tool combined with the Axius Water offering for nutrient removal options.
- Axius WatercoreAero-mod is an Axius Water company. Axius Water was founded in 2019 by KKR's Global Impact Fund in partnership with XPV Water Partners. Axius builds a diversified portfolio of operating companies offering leading wastewater management solutions. As of May 2026, Axius Water was acquired by CRH.
- Axius Water Portfolio CompaniesstrategicATAC Solutions (UK wastewater), EDI (aeration), EOSi (nutrient removal), MITA Water Technologies, Napier-Reid, Nexom, S&N Airoflo, Triplepoint - all under Axius Water umbrella offering complementary wastewater solutions.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Aero-mod competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Smith & Loveless: Long-established U.S. manufacturer of package wastewater treatment plants and pump stations for municipal and industrial clients, closely overlapping Aero-mod's core package-plant offering and customer profile.
- Parkson Corporation: North American wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer offering biological, separation, and filtration systems to municipal and industrial customers, competing head-to-head with Aero-mod's clarifier and BNR systems.
- MITA Water Technologies: European-based Axius Water portfolio company providing biological and membrane wastewater treatment systems; comparable industrial/municipal customer profile and modular treatment platform.
- Napier-Reid: Canadian-based wastewater treatment systems manufacturer also operating under the Axius Water umbrella; offers conventional activated sludge and package plants directly comparable to Aero-mod's offering.
- S&N Airoflo: Axius Water portfolio company supplying fine-bubble aeration equipment and floating aerators — directly overlaps Aero-mod's DO2ptimizer / aeration product line and customer base.
- Nexom (BlueGreen Water Technologies): Axius Water portfolio company specializing in lagoon and decentralized wastewater treatment — competes with Aero-mod in municipal nutrient removal, particularly for small communities and lagoon retrofits.
- Aqua-Aerobic Systems: U.S.-based manufacturer of aeration, mixing, biological treatment, and filtration equipment for municipal and industrial wastewater — a direct competitor in aeration and BNR equipment markets.
Emerging players
- Fluence Corporation: Provider of decentralized, packaged water and wastewater treatment solutions using MABR and other smart technologies; an emerging player taking share in small-to-mid-sized municipal and industrial projects where Aero-mod also competes.
Broad incumbents
- Xylem (Evoqua): Global water technology major whose Evoqua business unit delivers biological wastewater treatment, aeration, and disinfection solutions — broader portfolio and scale, but directly overlapping on package BNR plants for municipalities.
- Veolia Water Technologies (incl. SUEZ WTS): Global water and wastewater treatment leader with extensive biological, membrane, and digital offerings; competes with Aero-mod for industrial and municipal nutrient removal projects worldwide.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Aero-mod leadership team
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Aero-mod funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aero-mod M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aero-mod
What does Aero-mod do?
Aero-mod designs, manufactures, and installs packaged modular wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. Its offering centers on the patented SEQUOX® biological nitrogen removal process, ClarAtor® clarifiers, DO2ptimizer™ aeration control, Bio-P phosphorus removal, and TRITAN™ dewatering/belt filter press equipment, delivered as engineered, project-based systems.
Is Aero-mod a public or private company?
Aero-mod is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Aero-mod founded?
Aero-mod was founded in 1981. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Aero-mod based?
Aero-mod is headquartered in Manhattan, United States, in the North America region.
How does Aero-mod make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Wastewater Treatment Equipment & Systems are the primary driver. The others are professional Installation Services.
Who are Aero-mod's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Smith & Loveless, Parkson Corporation, MITA Water Technologies, Napier-Reid, S&N Airoflo, Nexom (BlueGreen Water Technologies) and Aqua-Aerobic Systems. Fluence Corporation is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Xylem (Evoqua) and Veolia Water Technologies (incl. SUEZ WTS).
Does Aero-mod have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aero-mod.
What industry is Aero-mod in?
Aero-mod's product category is Wastewater Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAJ, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAB, Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.