Worth Hydrochem of Houston Grows to Support Aetherion Launch

In its first year under new ownership, Worth Hydrochem of Houston expands service offerings and doubles the size of its team.

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aetherion, a total water solutions company, announced that its subsidiary, Worth Hydrochem of Houston, has doubled the size of its team since its acquisition in July 2025. This growth drove new service offerings and helped fuel the public launch of Aetherion in September 2026. The acquisition of Worth Hydrochem was integral to the Aetherion launch strategy, and the company is now experiencing rapid growth as part of the Aetherion brand.

Founded in 1975, Worth Hydrochem of Houston specializes in chemical water treatment and related technical services for a wide range of industries. The company serves approximately 400 healthcare facilities, educational campuses, commercial buildings, data centers and light manufacturers in the greater Houston area. Its core service lines include water treatment for HVAC systems, cooling towers, boilers and closed loops, as well as equipment installation and system commissioning, including mechanical flushing of new system piping.

In the year since the acquisition was completed, Worth Hydrochem of Houston has more than doubled the size of its team, expanded service capability and made significant capital investments in equipment and technology. This growth has resulted in more services and faster response for customers.

“It has been extremely empowering to see our capacity increase with the backing of Aetherion this past year,” said Brad Kym, President of Worth Hydrochem of Houston. “Their expertise and support have enabled us to greatly accelerate our growth and more fully achieve our mission of excellent service and responsiveness to both existing and new customers.”

“We believe Worth Hydrochem of Houston was a perfect first acquisition for us as an accomplished, respected Southeast Texas company that was ready to reach a new level of growth,” said LaMarr Barnes, CEO of Aetherion. “With the backing of Aetherion, Worth Hydrochem of Houston can continue to do the great work they have done for more than 50 years and also substantially grow their water treatment business in the greater Houston area.”

The acquired company now operates as Worth Hydrochem of Houston, an Aetherion Company.

Aetherion invests in and acquires high-quality, independently owned water treatment companies, providing total water solutions to mid-sized commercial and industrial facilities with complex, high-intensity water treatment needs. Founded in partnership with private investment firm Iron Path Capital, Aetherion aims to give its partner companies the resources and operational support to grow while preserving the reputation, relationships and responsiveness that make them valuable to their customers.
“We are delighted to work with Worth Hydrochem of Houston in helping them grow sustainably while continuing their mission to deliver top water treatment service,” said Lexa Heinz, Principal at Iron Path Capital. “They have been excellent partners, and we look forward to a strong future with them and their customers.”

About Aetherion
Aetherion provides total water solutions including water treatment chemicals and associated services, water safety consulting, water treatment equipment and preventative maintenance, as well as water/utility system commissioning, cleaning and maintenance to support the safe and efficient operation of critical infrastructure for commercial and light industrial end-markets. Founded in partnership with Iron Path Capital, Aetherion partners with and acquires independent, owner-led water treatment companies. Learn more at aetherionwater.com.

About Iron Path Capital
Iron Path Capital is an operationally focused private equity firm making lower-middle-market investments across the healthcare and specialty industrial sectors. With offices in Nashville, TN, and Charlottesville, VA, Iron Path Capital supports its partners with capital, operating expertise, business development and industry relationships with the goal of achieving significant scale. Iron Path Capital focuses on growing companies with stable cash flows, superior management teams, defensible, scalable business models and multiple vectors for growth, both organic and through consolidation. Learn more at ironpathcapital.com.

About Worth Hydrochem of Houston, an Aetherion Company
Worth Hydrochem of Houston, an Aetherion Company, provides chemical water treatment and related technical services for a wide range of industries. Serving commercial, healthcare, government, industrial, data center and education customers since 1975, the company delivers cooling tower, closed-loop and boiler treatment, system cleaning, water filtration, laboratory testing, equipment installation and system commissioning for customers throughout the greater Houston area.

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