Outdoor Water Solutions Inc., Springdale, Arizona, acquired Air-O-Lator, a water and wastewater equipment manufacturing company located in Kansas City, Missouri.
OWS is recognized for its product lines including electric and solar bottom diffused aerators, electric and solar display fountains, microbes, dyes and docks.
Founded in 1961, Air-O-Lator is a water and wastewater equipment manufacturing company recognized for its products including both display and aerating fountains, surface aerators, deicers, aspirators and submersible mixers.
“This new combined company will offer one of the broadest product lines available in the Professional Pond & Lake Industry,” says John Redd, president and CEO of Outdoor Water Solutions. “The brand Air-O-Lator is known for its high quality, dependability and ease of service.”
Roy Watkins, formerly president of Air-O-Lator, will continue as general manager and operate the Kansas City location. According to Redd, “Roy’s knowledge of their products and the industry is invaluable given his 42 years with Air-O-Lator. He has been instrumental in developing products known for their outstanding performance and dependability.”
According to Roy, “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.”


