HOUSTON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In a move to protect its CMS technology patents and bring singular focus to its VeriCure® Cured-In-Place Pipe Curing Monitoring System, Vortex Technology Group, LLC, a business entity of the Vortex Companies’ Products Division, announced today that it has acquired Zia Systems, LLC, an integrated system solutions provider of CMS (Curing Monitoring System) and CiPPi temperature monitoring technology for Cured-In-Place Pipe trenchless rehabilitation applications. With this latest deal, the Vortex Technology Group will move forward with consolidating

HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vortex Technology Group, LLC, a business entity of the Vortex Companies’ Products Division, announced today that it has completed the transfer agreement with Pipeline Renewal Technologies (PRT), to acquire the VeriCure trademark. With this latest deal, Vortex will now be able to market and sell its recently acquired Curing Monitoring System technology (CMS) under the popular brand name and align all manufacturers, distributors, and end users to adopt the technology brand. “VeriCure is synonymous with performance, quality

HOUSTON, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In yet another move to add proven CIPP technology to its suite of trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation products, Vortex Companies, LLC (“Vortex Companies”), has partnered with BKP Berolina to distribute and sell its BKP Berolina-Liner, an industry leading ultra-violet cured Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) liner, in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. “BKP Berolina has been looking to enter the U.S. UV CIPP market for a long time,” said Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “We have the experience and resources to

Vortex Companies Completes Acquisition of North American Pipeline New Jersey Based Trenchless Services Contractor Will Expand Vortex Geographical and Service Footprint To Include Mid-Atlantic Region (HOUSTON, TX) December 24, 2020 —   The Vortex Companies, LLC (“Vortex Companies”), announced today that it has acquired North American Pipeline Services, LLC (NAP), in a deal that will significantly expand its trenchless infrastructure service capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic Region, according to Mike Vellano, CEO, the Vortex Companies. “This completion of this acquisition is a

HOUSTON, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vortex Companies, LLC (“Vortex Companies”), the nation’s fastest growing trenchless infrastructure solutions provider, launched Vortex Technology Group, LLC to support its recent acquisition of proprietary Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) sensor technology developed to verify the curing process of the popular relining system. “This sensor technology has, and will continue to, significantly improve installation quality control and offer peace-of-mind to project owners and contractors alike, knowing that their CIPP liner is properly cured and installed,” stated Mike Vellano, CEO of

HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Vortex Companies (“Vortex”), a leading trenchless infrastructure solutions provider, announced today the acquisition of Parson Environmental Products, Inc. (Parson Environmental), a national provider of sanitary sewer rehabilitation and stormwater retention products, according to Mike Vellano, President and CEO of the Vortex Companies. “Parson Environmental has a 35-year history providing effective storm and sewer rehabilitation products and treating its customers the right way,” said Vellano. “Parson’s product portfolio and commitment to customer satisfaction complement

HOUSTON, TX – October 13, 2020 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Mike Vellano, President and CEO  of the Vortex Companies was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The award recognizes entrepreneurial leaders who are excelling in overcoming adversity; financial performance; societal impact and commitment to building a values-based

HOUSTON, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Industry leading trenchless infrastructure solutions provider, the Vortex Companies, has promoted B.J. Kerstiens to Regional Vice President of the Quadex Lining System division (QLS). His main responsibilities will be managing the overall business from the QLS perspective, supporting the sales team and estimating to project coordination, scheduling and licensee support. “Anytime we can promote within is a big win for us. It’s a testament to the success of our culture and career development initiatives,”

HOUSTON, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Ted Berry Company, acquired by Vortex Companies in February of 2019, has officially changed its name to Vortex Services as part of Vortex’s long-term branding and consolidation strategy. Located in Livermore, Maine, Ted Berry has been providing industrial and municipal trenchless infrastructure solutions throughout the northeast since 1972. “Ted Berry’s name and reputation have always been second to none, which makes it harder to make a name change like this,” said Mike Vellano,

Trenchless infrastructure industry leader embracing change to promote equality within the organization and the industry HOUSTON, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In light of recent world events surrounding racial and social injustice, the Vortex Companies is excited to announce that it has promoted Candace Strother to the newly created position of Director of Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, she will lead Vortex’s efforts to promote diversity in the workplace through training and education, creating an inclusive environment and promoting