BORDENTOWN, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC (TIGRIS), a leading provider of aquatic management and environmental services, announced today that it has acquired Charles Aquatics, Inc. (Charles Aquatics), a respected aquatic services company based in Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition marks TIGRIS's continued expansion into the Florida market and broader Southeast U.S.
Founded in 2005, Charles Aquatics has provided science-based aquatic vegetation control, water quality management, and lake consulting services to clients throughout Northeast Florida. The company has earned a strong reputation for technical expertise and customer care, making it a strategic fit with TIGRIS's growing network. Charles Aquatics is also a regional leader in installation, maintenance, and repair of aquatic fountains and aeration systems for commercial and public spaces, building upon TIGRIS's existing strength in the category.
"We are thrilled to welcome the Charles Aquatics team to the TIGRIS family," said David Pullins, CEO of TIGRIS Aquatic Services. "Charles Aquatics has developed a reputation for delivering cost-effective, high-quality services to waterways in the Jacksonville community. We are honored to continue the customer-centric legacy upon which the company was founded more than two decades ago. We believe the investments we have made in our business will enable us to deliver additional resources and capabilities to Charles Aquatics's customers for all of their aquatic management needs."
Jim Charles, owner of Charles Aquatics, said, "When we decided to seek a partner, our focus was ensuring ongoing, full support of our customers and our employees. The TIGRIS team shares our cultural values, and we knew from our first series of interactions that TIGRIS represented the right group to join in our next phase. We are excited to join TIGRIS and believe our team will contribute to its continued growth."
The Charles Aquatics acquisition is part of TIGRIS's continued strategy to expand its national presence through the integration of like-minded, high-quality aquatic service providers. TIGRIS now operates in 14 states and remains focused on delivering scalable, sustainable solutions for waterway management and ecological stewardship.
About TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC
TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC, a portfolio company of Plexus Capital, LLC, is a premier provider of aquatic management and sustainable stormwater services to residential, commercial, and municipal markets throughout the United States. Offering a wide range of services from locations across the country, TIGRIS is a single-source provider for inspection, consultation, routine maintenance, testing, installation, and repair of ponds, lakes, wetlands, fountains, aeration systems, and stormwater conveyance systems. Thousands of clients across the country-from homeowners and lake associations to PGA golf courses, municipalities, and Fortune 500 corporations-rely on TIGRIS to maintain the performance, beauty, and compliance of their waterways and stormwater infrastructure.
About Charles Aquatics, Inc.
Founded in 2005 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, Charles Aquatics, Inc. is a professional aquatic management company specializing in retention pond and lake management for HOAs, golf courses, apartment buildings, and other commercial complexes. Charles Aquatics uses biological, chemical, and mechanical methods to control aquatic weeds and algae, and installs, repairs, and maintains floating fountains and aeration systems. The company is known for reliability, environmental stewardship, and customer service.
Media Contact: Darin Higgins Sales Leader, TIGRIS Aquatic Services, LLC DHiggins@TIGRISUSA.com (844) 484-4747
SOURCE: TIGRIS Aquatic Services LLC
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