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
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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Vortex Companies Promotes Candace Strother to Lead Diversity and Inclusion
Trenchless infrastructure industry leader embracing change to promote equality within the organization and the industry
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The Ted Berry Company Name Changing to Vortex Services
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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Shaping Inclusion into Vortex from the Ground Up
A note from Mike Vellano, CEO:
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Leading Through a Crisis and Protecting Your Most Valued Assets: Employees
Mike Vellano, President & CEO, the Vortex Companies
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Vortex Companies Launches New Website, Improves Customer Experience
HOUSTON, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Vortex Companies announced the launch of its new website, vortexcompanies.com, a testament to the company’s growth that showcases its trenchless infrastructure services and trenchless rehabilitation products.
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An Overview of Schwalm Robotics: Applications & Capabilities 5-12-20 (Replay)
Structurally Rehabilitating Pipes & Manholes with GeoKrete Geopolymer (Replay)
Steve Henning delivers an informative webinar on rehabilitating pipes and manholes with GeoKrete® geopolymer, a formulated mortar designed for long-term compressive strength!
Ensuring Worker Safety During COVID-19
Author: Matt Timberlake – EVP, Corporate Development