Oldcastle Infrastructure Expands Water Management Solutions with Axius Water Acquisition
In a significant move to bolster its capabilities in the water management sector, Oldcastle Infrastructure has officially integrated Axius Water into its operations. This acquisition is poised to enhance the delivery of integrated water infrastructure solutions across both municipal and industrial systems, particularly as global water scarcity issues escalate.
Meeting Modern Challenges
Tim Ortman, President of Americas Building Products at Oldcastle, articulated the importance of this acquisition, emphasizing the challenges posed by effective wastewater treatment. As water scarcity intensifies, integrating Axius Water's expertise will allow Oldcastle to tackle these pressing infrastructure challenges more efficiently. Ortman remarked, "Axius Water brings a strong track record backed by established customer relationships and expertise that are highly complementary to Oldcastle Infrastructure's existing water business."
A Multi-Brand Platform
Axius Water, formed in 2019 through a partnership between KKR and XPV Water Partners, specializes in secondary wastewater treatment and nutrient removal technologies. This innovative platform supports critical stages in the wastewater treatment process that follow primary treatment. The inclusion of Axius Water not only strengthens Oldcastle's offerings but also enhances its technical capabilities across key areas, providing more comprehensive solutions throughout the entire water value chain—from collection and conveyance to advanced treatment.
Matt Clemson, President of Oldcastle Infrastructure’s National Solutions division, commented on the synergies created by this affiliation. He stated, "Axius brings capabilities that complement our existing offerings in water transmission and water quality. By combining our expertise, we’ll be able to offer more integrated approaches to system design and infrastructure upgrades."
This partnership is particularly timely as urban and agricultural water solutions become increasingly critical. It allows both companies to leverage each other’s strengths and provide better service to their customers.
A Global Leader in Water Quality Solutions
Having established itself as a global leader in advanced water quality solutions, Axius Water is set to broaden its reach and capabilities under the Oldcastle umbrella. Chris McIntire, CEO of Axius, expressed excitement about this strategic alignment, noting that becoming part of Oldcastle Infrastructure provides the resources necessary to expand its solutions to communities grappling with wastewater issues. He stated, "We’re excited to enter this next chapter as part of Oldcastle Infrastructure, whose resources and reach will allow us to bring our solutions to even more communities facing wastewater challenges."
Future Collaborations at Industry Events
Both companies are set to showcase their combined capabilities at the upcoming WEFTEC conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, which runs from September 28-30, 2026. This event will serve as a platform to engage with other industry professionals and highlight their innovative contributions to water treatment solutions.
About Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure™ is recognized as a leading provider of building materials, products, and services crucial for infrastructure projects across multiple sectors, including water management, communications, and energy. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a key player in enhancing the nation's infrastructure. For more information, visit
oldcastleinfrastructure.com.
About Axius Water
Axius Water focuses on refining the effectiveness of wastewater treatment, aiming to improve the quality of treated water significantly. Through a growing portfolio of operating companies, Axius Water is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance wastewater management processes globally. More details can be found at
axiuswater.com.
In conclusion, the merger of Oldcastle Infrastructure and Axius Water signifies a transformative step toward addressing the urgent challenges of water scarcity and wastewater management, emphasizing the need for innovative and integrated solutions in the infrastructure landscape.