Sciens Water Acquires Crom LLC from MSouth Equity Partners

Frontenac Acquires CROM from Sciens Water

February 4, 2025

Infrastructure

Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac has acquired The CROM Corporation (CROM), a Gainesville, Florida-based water infrastructure solutions provider, from Sciens Water Opportunities Management LLC. The transaction closed on January 31, 2025; Frontenac intends to support CROM's organic and inorganic growth and expand its water and wastewater services across the Sun Belt.

Integrated Water Services and Sciens Water Acquire Hyperion International Technologies

March 7, 2023

Infrastructure

Integrated Water Services, in partnership with Sciens Water Opportunities Management (an affiliate of Sciens Capital), acquired 100% of Hyperion International Technologies, a control-systems and engineering services provider for water and wastewater markets. The deal expands IWS’s product and digital services capabilities in modular MBR and wastewater reuse technologies; Hyperion’s General Manager Scott Johnson will lead the business as Al Ouchie transitions to retirement.

CROM Acquires CFG Industries

October 2, 2025

Industrial Services

CROM, a Frontenac-backed water infrastructure platform, has acquired Houston-headquartered CFG Industries to expand its Texas footprint and add specialty infrastructure capabilities including protective coatings, structural repairs, underground utilities, lift station rehabilitation, and custom fabrication. David Cadriel will remain with the business as General Manager and Vice President of CROM CFG to ensure continuity for customers and employees.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Southern Fire Control

January 20, 2026

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform, has acquired Southern Fire Control, a Pembroke Pines, Florida-based full-service fire sprinkler contractor founded in 1990. The add-on expands Sciens' presence in Florida to eight locations and increases the company's Florida headcount to nearly 600, broadening its capabilities across education, healthcare, hospitality and multi-family verticals.

Water Engineering Acquires Scientific Boiler Water Conditioning

September 27, 2024

Environmental Services

Water Engineering Inc., a portfolio company of Nolan Capital, has acquired Scientific Boiler Water Conditioning Co., Inc., a water treatment solutions provider based in Linden, New Jersey. The acquisition expands Water Engineering’s presence and service capabilities in the Northeast while preserving the Scientific brand and technical expertise.

Solenis Acquires CedarChem LLC

October 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Solenis, a Wilmington, Delaware-based specialty chemicals producer owned by Platinum Equity, acquired CedarChem LLC and its operating assets on October 2, 2023. CedarChem, headquartered in Cedartown, Georgia, supplies water and wastewater treatment products to industrial and municipal customers in the southeastern United States; the deal expands Solenis' product and service capabilities and regional go-to-market presence.