Vortex Taps FerraTex to be Strategic Reseller of VeriCure® CIPP Curing Monitoring System

HOUSTON, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Vortex Companies Products Division announced today that it recently inked a deal with FerraTex Solutions, a leading provider of CIPP liners, equipment and wet-out services, to sell its patented VeriCure Curing Monitor System. “This is a big step in creating awareness and promoting the benefits of VeriCure to CIPP installers throughout North America and beyond,” stated Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “Not only will it save contractors time and money, VeriCure significantly improves and validates the quality of the CIPP curing process.”

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Quadex Structure Guard® Passes Greenbook Testing and Is Approved by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

HOUSTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vortex Companies, LLC (Vortex) is pleased to announce its workhorse epoxy coating, Structure Guard, has passed the critical chemical resistance (pickle jar) testing, as required by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, in accordance with Greenbook section SSPWC 211-2. By meeting or exceeding the specifications for epoxy liners (SSPWC Section 500-2.8.5), the City has formally approved Structure Guard for use in sewer rehabilitation applications.

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Vortex Technology Group, LLC Acquires Integrated Monitoring Technology Firm, Zia Systems

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 and rebranding CMS and CiPPi offerings under the single brand name of VeriCure.

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Vortex Technology Group Acquires VeriCure® Trademark From Pipeline Renewal Technologies

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 and customer support; all of which are in full alignment with the CMS technology’s legacy originally developed and patented in Germany in 2010,” said Vortex Companies CEO Mike Vellano. “After we acquired the technology patents and intellectual property from OSSCAD in November 2020, we knew a strong global brand concept was necessary to build on its success.”

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Vortex Companies Enters Partnership with BKP Berolina Polyester GmbH & Co. KG to Distribute and Sell UV Cured-In-Place Liner in North America

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 deliver this product, allowing us to provide an alternative CIPP solution to our customers. Berolina-Liner offers a measure of quality and performance yet to be matched in the UV category, which is good for both the end customer and the installer.”

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Vortex Companies Launches New Business Unit to Support Acquisition of Proprietary CIPP Sensor Technology

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 the Vortex Companies.

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EY Announces Mike Vellano of the Vortex Companies as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award Winner


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 company; innovation; and talent management. Mr. Vellano was selected by an independent panel of judges. The award was announced through the program’s first-ever virtual awards gala, hosted by Deborah Norville, anchor of Inside Edition, on October 6, 2020.

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Vortex Companies Acquires Highly Regarded Sewer Rehabilitation Product and Construction Materials Company, Parson Environmental

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 what we do, making them an excellent fit to our expanding line-up of trenchless product solutions.”

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