CROM Acquires Specialty Infrastructure Services Provider, CFG Industries

The acquisition expands CROM’s geographic reach and deepens its technical service capabilities.

GAINESVILLE, FL

CROM, LLC (“CROM”), a provider of water infrastructure solutions, announced today the acquisition of CFG Industries (“CFG”). Headquartered in Houston, TX, CFG offers specialized infrastructure services. The transaction marks the second strategic acquisition for CROM in 2025 as it looks to expand its capabilities and reach across water services.

Founded and led by water industry veteran David Cadriel, CFG Industries delivers a range of solutions including protective coatings, structural repairs, underground utilities and electrical systems, lift station rehabilitation, and custom welding and fabrication. The acquisition of these capabilities further strengthens CROM’s offering in water and wastewater infrastructure, especially for municipal water districts and cities.

David Cadriel will remain with the company as General Manager and Vice President of CROM CFG, ensuring continuity for employees, customers, and partners.

Bobby Oyenarte, CEO of CROM, added, “The addition of CFG expands our reach in Texas and broadens our technical depth. With CROM’s resources behind them, CFG is well positioned to serve municipalities with a wide range of solutions.”

About CROM, LLC

CROM is a water infrastructure solutions provider focused on the innovation, design, construction, restoration, and maintenance of the nation’s water and wastewater facilities. Based in Gainesville, FL, CROM specializes in the design and construction of prestressed concrete tanks, concrete removal and surface preparation, durability inspections and assessments, infrastructure upgrades, high-performance coatings, shotcrete, and structural restoration solutions. For more information, please visit www.cromcorp.com.

About CFG Industries

Headquartered in Houston, TX, CFG Industries delivers a range of specialty infrastructure solutions including protective coatings, structural repairs, underground utilities and electrical systems, lift station rehabilitation, and custom welding and fabrication. For more information, please visit www.cfgindustriesllc.com.

About Frontenac

Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST®, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 50+ years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over 325 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit www.frontenac.com.