Quad-C Management Invests in Vortex Companies

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA (September 15, 2023) — Quad-C Management, Inc. (“Quad-C”), a leading middle market private equity firm, today announced it has closed on an investment in the Vortex Companies (“Vortex” or the “Company”), a global provider of trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation products and services.

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Platform Partners Completes the Sale of the Vortex Companies to Quad-C Management

HOUSTON, TEXAS – (September 18, 2023) – Platform Partners, LLC (“Platform”), a private investment firm based in Houston, Texas, announced it has completed the sale of the Vortex Companies, LLC (“Vortex”) to funds managed by Quad-C Management, Inc. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vortex is a global provider of trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation products and services.

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Vortex Companies Announces the Opening of the Vortex Tap Cutting Institute™

(Houston, TX – July 24, 2023) Recognizing an industry-wide need for experienced sewer line tap cutters, the Vortex Companies (Vortex) announced today the launch of the Vortex Tap Cutting Institute. Located at the Vortex Products facility in Greenville, South Carolina, the Tap Cutting Institute features a fully functional robotics simulator to teach individuals how to cut taps without the risk of damaging pipe or liners. “Proper lateral reinstatement is a critical part of the sewer rehab process,” said Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “The bottom line is that there simply aren’t enough experienced tap cutters in our industry, and we are in a great position to provide training to anyone who wants to learn.”

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Join us at Ro-Ka-Tech! Booth #HD/D03

Join Vortex at Ro-Ka-Tech in Kassel/Germany May 9 – 12 at booth #HD/D03. Experience Vortex World and the total solutions we offer the trenchless rehabilitation market. Meet with one of our materials or technologies experts. Visitors will also see the latest from Vortex including our large UV CIPP solutions and small diameter UV solutions. Also, join us for the Vortex bar each afternoon throughout the conference. 

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Vortex Companies Reorganizes Products Division

(Houston, TX – March 30, 2023) The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and renewal services, has reorganized the Products division in what it believes will streamline processes and sales in a fast growing market, according to Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “Over the last few years, products growth has far exceeded our expectations,” he said. “After making several acquisitions, it was time to bring all product lines into the fold with a singular focused strategy, so we overhauled our products team and simplified the sales model, to continue to meet the growing demands of our customers.”

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Vortex Companies Promotes Ryan Graham to Senior Vice President of Services Division

(Houston, TX – March 7, 2023) Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, announced today the promotion of Ryan Graham to Senior Vice President of Services. “Ryan has been here since our founding in 2015 and has excelled in every position and challenge put in front of him,” stated Vellano. “This new role is no exception, and I am confident he will take our services division to the next level.”

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