Cronus Partners LLC is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Heron Innovators, Inc., a manufacturer of Suspended Air® Flotation water treatment systems, in Heron’s acquisition by Komline, a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, serving three core markets: water & process, agricultural and renewables, and industrials.

John Barsotti, Founder and President of Heron, commented, “I founded Heron in 1997, and to a large degree it has been my life’s work.  I had serious concerns about selling and losing control of the company I led from a start-up to its current status. Cronus, sensitive to my concerns, was an invaluable partner in identifying the perfect fit in a company that would continue the Heron legacy. I did not know what to expect as I entered the process with a great deal of anxiety. Cronus provided invaluable guidance and a level of assurance that provided confidence that Komline was the right cultural and strategic fit for Heron. I expect that, under Komline’s leadership, Heron will continue to grow and become an even more significant player in its markets.

Charles Carson, Senior Advisor at Cronus, added, “Heron Innovators is the culmination of years of strategic execution, visionary leadership, and the development of a truly innovative solution in the water treatment space. John’s dedication has built a strong foundation, and with Komline’s resources and expertise, we are confident this next chapter will accelerate the company’s growth and industry impact. We appreciated having the opportunity to represent, and sincerely enjoyed working with, the owners of Heron throughout this process.”

Danai Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Komline, said “We are honored to welcome Heron Innovators to the Komline family. Its patented SAF® technology is a truly differentiated solution that expands our ability to tackle the toughest challenges in water and wastewater treatment. Just as importantly, John and his team share our commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term impact. We are excited to support Heron’s continued growth as part of our platform.”

Heron Innovators, headquartered in Roseville CA, is an innovative water and wastewater treatment company that manufactures Suspended Air® Flotation (SAF®) water treatment systems. SAF® is flotation without dissolved air®. Performance is not limited by changing conditions (e.g. gas solubility, pressure, temperature, etc.) and the physics that constrain traditional process systems, such as dissolved air flotation (DAF), induced air flotation (IAF), Induced Gas Flotation (IGF), enhanced clarification, cavitation air flotation (CAF), and other micro-bubble generators.

Komline is a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, serving three core markets: Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials. Since 1946, it has built a global reputation for engineering excellence, delivering innovative filtration, drying, and processing solutions that address mission-critical challenges. The Komline Group operates fourteen manufacturing locations across the United States. Komline is a portfolio company of SRM Equity Partners, Satori Capital, and Glen Echo Capital.

For further information, please contact:

Cronus Partners LLC
Andrea Chase, Partner
203.774.9642
AChase@CronusPartners.com