The Infrastructure Industry in the Wake of COVID-19 and the Impending 2020 Presidential Election

Shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic and its ensuing nationwide shutdowns are still being felt in every industry across the U.S. But as many states begin to slowly reopen their businesses, many are wondering what’s next for the American economy and the future of public health. While nobody has the answers to those questions just yet, Vortex Companies feels that it’s important to take stock of the current state of our industry and the changes that have been made in 2020 thus far and the changes that will be considered or lobbied for in the upcoming election.

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B.J. Kerstiens Promoted to Regional Vice President for Vortex Companies Quadex Lining System® Division

BJ Kerstiens
BJ Kerstiens has been promoted to Regional VP, for Vortex Companies Quadex Lining Systems Division

HOUSTON, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Industry leading trenchless infrastructure solutions provider, the Vortex Companies, has promoted B.J. Kerstiens to Regional Vice President of the Quadex Lining System division (QLS). His main responsibilities will be managing the overall business from the QLS perspective, supporting the sales team and estimating to project coordination, scheduling and licensee support.
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The Ted Berry Company Name Changing to Vortex Services

The Ted Berry Company Name Changing to Vortex Services
Ted Berry is changing its name to Vortex Services to complete the transition after being acquired by the Vortex Companies in 2019.

HOUSTON, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Ted Berry Company, acquired by Vortex Companies in February of 2019, has officially changed its name to Vortex Services as part of Vortex’s long-term branding and consolidation strategy. Located in Livermore, Maine, Ted Berry has been providing industrial and municipal trenchless infrastructure solutions throughout the northeast since 1972. “Ted Berry’s name and reputation have always been second to none, which makes it harder to make a name change like this,” said Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. “However, as we’ve integrated our business operating systems and blended our cultures over the last 12 months, we believe the transition is complete and the time is right.”
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