Industrials & Business Services

Intrepid Investment Bankers, a leading middle-market investment bank and the advisory arm of MUFG, a global financial group, announced today that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Air Burners, Inc. on its sale to Courizon Partners .

Air Burners – A Pioneer in Sustainable Biomass Disposal Solutions

Led by President and CEO Brian O’Connor since 1997 and headquartered in Palm City, Florida, Air Burners is the global leader in air curtain burner systems used for environmentally responsible, on-site disposal of wood and vegetative waste. Air Burners’ product suite is widely used across land clearing, forestry management, wildfire mitigation, agriculture, and municipal waste applications across the U.S. and more than 30 international markets.

The Next Chapter

Courizon’s partnership with Air Burners aligns seamlessly with Courizon’s mission of creating best-in-class industrial and consumer businesses and a shared commitment to building differentiated, resilient companies for the long term.

“Air Burners is uniquely positioned to solve an urgent and growing need as operators seek cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective ways to process wood and vegetative waste,” said Evan LePatner, Founder and Managing Partner of Courizon. “Brian has built an extraordinary company over these past 27 years, and we are excited to partner with him and the Air Burners team to strengthen and dramatically scale the business.”

From the Client

“Intrepid’s expertise and dedication were critical to Air Burners’ success throughout this process. Their team collaborated closely with us, providing strategic guidance, detailed process management and support at every stage. With Intrepid by our side, we achieved an outstanding outcome,” said Brian O’Connor, President and CEO of Air Burners. “We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment.”

 Intrepid’s Role in Facilitating Air Burners’ Partnership with Courizon

“It was a privilege to work alongside Brian and the Air Burners team throughout this process,” said Mike Strupe, Managing Director at Intrepid. “Air Burners stands out as a true innovator in sustainable waste management, with a differentiated technology platform and a clear vision for growth. We are excited to see how Air Burners continues to lead the industry and expand its impact with Courizon’s support in this next chapter.”