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Vortex Companies acquires Premier Pipe USA, a provider of cured-in-place pipe


Vortex Companies acquires Premier Pipe USA, a provider of cured-in-place pipe

As part of the Vortex family, Premier Pipe offers its licensees expanded product and service offerings

HOUSTON, 23 August 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vortex Companies (Vortex) announced that it recently Troy, Ohio based in Premier Pipe USA (Premier Pipe), a long-standing supplier of high-performance cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) products manufactured by United Felts, also a Vortex company, to its network of licensed installers. “We are delighted to have Premier Pipe on board. They have an excellent reputation and are known for the high level of support they provide to their licensees,” said Mike VellanoCEO of the Vortex Companies. “With the support of Vortex, Premier Pipe can now significantly expand its service and product offerings and give its customers an even more competitive position in the market.”

In 1997, James “Jim” Mortell, founder of Premier Pipe, recognized a gap in the way CIPP pipe was delivered to installers and developed a system to support them, offering a turnkey solution that included not only products, but also design, engineering and field support. To date, over 30 million feet of liners have been installed by Premier Pipe. “This is a very competitive business and we always want our installers to be in the best position to succeed. From a strategic perspective, we couldn’t be happier with this acquisition,” added Jim. This combination of talent and resources is a direct result of a high-performance culture within the Vortex Companies. “Together, this positions Premier Pipe licensees to offer the most innovative lining technology, trenchless products, engineering expertise and project design support,” explained Ram Vela, SVP, Corporate Development & Analytics at Vortex.

About Vortex
The Vortex Companies is a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and wastewater technologies, providing turnkey services to cost-effectively renew municipal, industrial and commercial infrastructure. Vortex, together with its partners, offers the industry’s most diverse technology platforms, including manhole and pipe rehabilitation materials, polymer coatings and resins, sewer robot systems and high-speed pipe cleaning tools, giving customers the ability to select the solution that best fits their system.

Vortex operates globally and continues to pursue its vision of providing a broad range of industry-leading, cost-effective trenchless infrastructure renewal solutions supported by experienced and trained personnel. For more information, visit vortexcompanies.com.

About Premier Pipe USA
Premier Pipe USA CIPP liners have been installed in nearly every major city in the United States. With over 30 years of experience and having overseen the installation of over 30 million feet of CIPP liners worldwide, Premier Pipe has built an outstanding reputation supporting its installers with exceptional products, service and technical expertise. Premier Pipe USA Products are designed and manufactured by United Felts, the industry’s oldest and most respected manufacturer of cured-in-place pipe liners. Working closely with our suppliers, all Premier Pipe products are custom engineered to the highest standards and industry specifications to ensure we continue to be a leading provider of comprehensive CIPP lining solutions. For more information, visit premierpipeusa.com

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