Ram Vela Assumes New Role As Senior Vice President, Corporate Development At Vortex Companies
(Houston, Texas – February 6, 2023) – The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, announced today Ram Vela’s app...
Vortex Companies Appoints Matt Timberlake To New Role As SVP Shared Services
(Houston, Texas – January 25, 2023) – Vortex Companies, LLC (Vortex) announced today, the appointment of Matt Timberlake, to the newly created role of SVP of Shared Services to streamline processes ...
Wesley Kingery Promoted To COO At Vortex Companies
(Houston, Texas – January 18, 2023) – With more planned growth on the horizon, Vortex Companies, LLC (Vortex) is pleased to announce the promotion of Wesley Kingery to Chief Operating Officer....
Vortex Companies’ Quadex Division Receives WRc Approval For Geokrete® Geopolymer
Third-Party Certification Facilitates GeoKrete Acceptance and Use Across Eastern Hemisphere (Munich, Germany – January 4, 2023) – The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchles...
Take Advantage Of The 2022 Section 179 Expense Allowance
Did you know IRS Section 179 allows your company to deduct the full cost of qualifying new, or newly purchased used equipment, from your 2022 taxes, with a max deduction of up to $1,080,000? Under I...
Vortex Awarded Civil & Structural Engineer’s Yearbook Of Engineering Achievement Award
The Vortex Companies was awarded the 2022 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement Award in the water/stormwater/wastewater category, having received the most votes on our City of Houston GeoKrete Geopol...
Prepare Your Manhole For Winter Weather
Manholes can be a breeding ground for freeze/thaw damage. As temperatures continue to drop this winter, the likelihood of freezes spikes and your manholes need to be prepared properly to avoid furth...
How To Prevent Damage To Your Underground Infrastructure From Extreme Rain Events
An excess of rain can bring loads of trouble with it, causing damage to your underground infrastructure. When it comes the maintenance of your infrastructure assets, it is essential to...
Geopolymer Relining & Structural Restoration Of Aging Sewer Interceptors In Queens, NY
THE CHALLENGE New York City was one of the many cities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Many of the water and sewer infrastructure was greatly impacted by the storm. Of the 136 miles of inter...
Winter Is Coming: Have You Prepared Your Assets?
Winter is fast approaching, and the Almanac predicts a harsher winter for much of the Northern and Midwest regions of the United States. Roads and sewer infrastructure will take the brunt of ...
Completely Trenchless Solution Allowed Street and Light Rail to Remain Operational Throughout Duration of Project
THE CHALLENGE Maintaining a proper sanitary sewer system is critical to the daily lives of Houston residents. Like many cities across the country, the City of Houston finds itself constantly fixing ...
Vortex Wins Trenchless Technology Project of the Year Award
(HOUSTON, TX) September 22, 2022 – The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, announced today its receipt of the ...
Jaclyn Herrera, Expands CMO role to include SVP Product Sales at Vortex Companies
(Houston, TX – September 29, 2022) – The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, announced today the promoti...
Vortex Appoints Johnathan Gonzalez as Vice President, Health, Safety, and Environmental
(HOUSTON, TX) September 19, 2022 – The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, announced today the appointment of ...
GeoKrete® Structurally Rehabilitated Deteriorated 60-Inch Sewer Pipe Running Beneath Metrorail System in Houston, TX
Geopolymer pipe rehabilitation with GeoKrete® is minimally disruptive to the surrounding community and can be completed quickly with a minimal footprint. Read how GeoKrete was used to fully restore a...
Listen Now! Mike Vellano – Founder & CEO Recently Featured on The Fort Podcast
CEO and Founder Mike Vellano recently sat down with Chris Powers on his podcast “The Fort” to discuss trenchless technology, the inception of Vortex and lessons Vellano has learned through...
GeoKrete® Geopolymer Restores Failing Corrugated Storm Culverts Damaged by Hurricane Harvey
THE CHALLENGE Hurricane Harvey is one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States. The Category 4 storm pummeled Houston, Texas with winds exceeding 130 mph, dumped more tha...
GeoKrete® Geopolymer Offers Corrosion Protection & Structural Benefits
Through our European facility, GeoKrete® geopolymer is providing cost-effective long-term repair to manholes in Germany, Austria and other European locations. Read the full article below to learn how...
GeoKrete® Restores Storm Culvert Threatening a Roadway Collapse
Geopolymer pipe rehabilitation with GeoKrete® is minimally disruptive to the surrounding community and can be completed quickly with a minimal footprint. Read how GeoKrete was used to fully restore a...
Stormflow & Hurricane Season: Are you prepared?
No matter where you live, sooner or later there will be storms and, potentially, some unpleasant issues with flooding and damage. Hurricane season started in June and will be running through November...
Soil Stabilization Foam Saves Sea Dwellers Thousands
Coastal living environments are constantly subject to soil erosion. This can threaten the structural integrity of seawalls as well as the viability of the dwellings behind it. An engineering firm, w...
Day in the Life | Intern | Iaroslav Slavin
My name is Iaroslav Slavin, and I am an intern at Vortex Companies in Houston, Texas for the summer of 2021. I am currently attending the University of Texas A&M to pursue a degree in Construction...
Case Study | Structure Guard and I&I Guard – PRF
At Vortex we believe your problem is our problem. That’s why our technical experts along with our certified applicators provide a consultative assessment to determine the best solution for your unique...
Day in the Life | Intern | Joseph Acevedo
My name is Joseph Acevedo, and I am currently a 2L at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TSML) and a Summer Legal Intern at Vortex Companies. I would describe myself as easy-going, but a hard worker...
