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

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(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

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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

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(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

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(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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Steve Gearhart Retires From Vortex Companies Division, CIPP Corp.

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(Houston, TX – February 28, 2023) CIPP Corp., a Vortex Company, announced today the retirement of Steve Gearhart, a founding partner of CIPP Corp. One of the nation’s largest Cured-In-Place Pipe installation networks, CIPP Corp. opened its doors 27 years ago with a vision of offering a network a certified installation contractors for reliable and affordable pipe rehabilitation solutions.  

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Vortex Introduces Total UV CIPP System

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(HOUSTON, TX) February 20, 2023 – The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, introduced today its new, comprehensive UV CIPP Systems solutions portfolio. Vortex’s UV CIPP curing equipment systems, liners, and custom truck builds backed by expert training and support, enable the company to be a valuable partner in the rehabilitation of aging infrastructure. “UV CIPP is a powerful addition to a contractor’s CIPP toolbox,” added Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “With demand growing for UV CIPP as an alternative solution, we are a single source for everything contractors need to add UV CIPP to their trenchless rehabilitation solution set.”

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