Aero-mod

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Biological nutrient removal
• Municipal water treatment
• Industrial wastewater solutions
• Modular clarifier systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Core 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

Problem solved

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

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• SUEZstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025SUEZ 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 WatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Aero-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 CompaniesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAC 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

Direct 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

• Facebookfacebook.com/AeroMod
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aero-mod-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Aero-mod