Outdoor Water Solutions Acquires Air-O-Lator

Outdoor Water Solutions Inc. (OWS) has acquired Air-O-Lator, a water and wastewater equipment manufacturing company located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Started in 2005, OWS is a pond and lake equipment manufacturing company located in Springdale, Arkansas that provides high-quality products to the industry. OWS is recognized for its broad and innovative product lines, including electric and solar bottom diffused aerators, electric and solar display fountains, microbes, dyes, docks, and more.

Founded in 1961, Air-O-Lator is a water and wastewater equipment manufacturing company recognized for its high-quality products, including both display and aerating fountains, surface aerators, de-icers, aspirators, submersible mixers, and more.

Roy Watkins, formerly President of Air-O-Lator, will continue as General Manager and operate the Kansas City location.

“I feel this is a win-win situation for everyone. With Air-O-Lator’s 60 years of manufacturing experience in the water and wastewater industry and with the outstanding products and customer service of Outdoor Water Solutions, our customers are in good hands moving forward,” said Watkins.