Ram Vela Promoted to Vice President, Corporate Development and Integration at The Vortex Companies Houston, TX (March 14, 2019) The Vortex Companies recently announced the promotion of Ram Vela to Vice President of Corporate Development & Integration. Key to the continued expansion and evolution of the Vortex Companies, Mr. Vela’s new role focuses on the refinement of existing processes and the seamless onboarding of strategic acquisitions. “Ram has played a huge part in integrating our internal operating systems and processes

The New England trenchless and municipal services provider key part of Vortex’s expansion plans Houston, TX (February 8, 2019) The Vortex Companies (“Vortex”), a leading trenchless rehabilitation industry solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of The Ted Berry Company (Ted Berry), a Maine based, New England area trenchless rehabilitation solutions provider, announced Mike Vellano, CEO of Vortex. Located in Livermore, Maine, The Ted Berry Company has built an excellent reputation for providing exceptional service leveraged by its team’s depth of

The Vortex Companies Promotes Graham to Vice President of Sales Houston, TX (January 15, 2019) The Vortex Companies recently announced the promotion of Ryan Graham to Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Graham will assume all sales and marketing responsibilities related to managing the growth of Vortex’s extensive line of service offerings for trenchless infrastructure repair. “Graham has been with Vortex since the beginning and has gained a wealth of experience on both the sales and operations side

The Vortex Companies Promotes Gonnella to Executive Vice President of Products Houston, TX (January 9, 2019) With greater emphasis being placed on growing the Vortex Products division, Andrew Gonnella has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the Vortex Products division. “This allows Andrew to focus exclusively on a fast growing part of our business,” stated Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “Andrew is extremely innovative and has shown an exceptional ability to introduce our products, not only to

Pipe Coating System utilizes Stag Technologies DC 1000E 100% Solids Epoxy Houston, TX (December 20, 2018) Stag Technologies, a division of the Vortex Companies, is pleased to announce that its Dual Coat (DC) 1000E epoxy, a key component of the of the Picote Brush Coating System, was recently approved by the United Kingdom based WRc (Water Research Centre). “This approval opens up the European market for us, as well as helps support our new Quadex Europe Division,” states Michael Vellano,

The Vortex Companies Hires Karl Bissinger To Run Its Quadex Europe Division Houston, TX (December 13, 2018) Quadex LLC, a division of the Vortex Companies, has hired Karl Bissinger to develop and grow its newly formed Quadex Europe Division. Bissinger will focus on building a certified applicator base and expanding Quadex equipment and repair material sales throughout Europe. “We are excited to have Karl on board. His notable industry experience and knowledge of the European market will make him a

shopTRENCHLESS.com Rebooted Will Now Be The Official Marketplace For The Vortex Companies – Online trenchless pipe and drain product site gets facelift and new direction. Houston, TX (December 3, 2018) The Vortex Companies recently announced that shopTRENCHLESS.com has undergone a complete redesign and is being relaunched as the official marketplace for the fast-growing trenchless products and services company. ShopTRENCHLESS.com was originally launched in October of 2017 as an online pipe, drain and plumbing solutions store directed to both residential plumbers

Published in Trenchless Works issue #146 on October 18, 2018 (Download Article) Tackling the Aging Infrastructure Problem With the increasing amount of failing infrastructure throughout the world, the demand is high for rehabilitation solutions that are not only structural, but also corrosion resistant. Luckily, we are living in a time where there are plenty of solutions. However, choosing the correct one for any particular application is extremely important. For large diameter pipes, culverts, wet wells, manholes, as well as many other

Denver based contractor adds large diameter pipe lining solution to its growing list of trenchless technologies. Houston, TX (October 30, 2018) The Vortex Companies recently announced the signing of C&L Water Solutions as a new licensed installer of its Quadex Lining System (QLS) featuring GeoKrete® geopolymer. The QLS System is designed for the structural rehabilitation of large diameter pipe, culvert and other non-round infrastructure. “Partnering with C&L will help address the increased demand for geopolymer pipe lining as rehabilitation solution,”

The Vortex Companies adds SAK Construction as its latest Quadex Lining System Licensee Houston, TX (October 18, 2018) The Vortex Companies recently announced the signing of SAK Construction as its latest licensee of the Quadex Lining System (QLS) featuring GeoKrete® geopolymer. The QLS System is designed for the structural rehabilitation of large diameter pipe, culvert, tunnels and other non-round infrastructure. “SAK has a long history and excellent reputation for delivering high quality pipe rehabilitation services,” stated Mike Vellano, Vortex Companies