The Vortex Companies Acquires Lining Division Ltd.

Vortex Companies Acquires PrimeLine Products, Inc.

October 13, 2025

Infrastructure

Vortex Companies has acquired PrimeLine Products, Inc., a national provider of trenchless technologies, equipment, materials, and training for plumbing and utility contractors. The business will be integrated with Vortex's MaxLiner division to strengthen small-diameter pipeline rehabilitation capabilities; PrimeLine founder Andy Rothenberg will remain involved as an advisor while Mason Rothenberg becomes General Manager.

The Vortex Companies Acquires Trenchless Pipe Repairs LLC

January 13, 2020

Environmental Services

The Vortex Companies has acquired the assets of Trenchless Pipe Repairs LLC (TPR), a trenchless sewer and drain services provider based in Sumner, Washington. The acquisition expands Vortex's geographic reach and service capabilities in the Pacific Northwest while bringing TPR founder Nick Patrick into a national product/management role.

Quad‑C Management Acquires The Vortex Companies from Platform Partners

September 15, 2023

Infrastructure

Quad‑C Management has acquired The Vortex Companies, a global provider of trenchless water and sewer rehabilitation products and services, from Platform Partners. The investment will support Vortex’s continued growth and international expansion while co‑founder and CEO Mike Vellano remains in place; financial terms were not disclosed.

Vortex Companies Acquires Sancon Technologies

January 10, 2025

Infrastructure

Vortex Companies, LLC acquired Sancon Technologies, Inc., a Huntington Beach, California-based provider of trenchless sewer and water structure rehabilitation. The acquisition expands Vortex’s West Coast presence and adds specialized equipment, technologies, and long-standing municipal customer relationships; financial terms were not disclosed.

Vortex Companies Acquires Tri-State Utilities and Pipe Vision from National Underground Group

December 13, 2024

Industrial Services

Vortex Companies, LLC has acquired Tri-State Utilities and Pipe Vision from National Underground Group, a portfolio company of ORIX Capital Partners. The Virginia-based businesses provide trenchless pipeline rehabilitation, pipe cleaning and inspection services and will expand Vortex's capabilities and geographic footprint across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Vortex Companies Acquires North American Pipeline Services

December 23, 2020

Infrastructure

The Vortex Companies, LLC has acquired North American Pipeline Services, LLC (NAP), expanding Vortex’s trenchless infrastructure service capabilities and presence in the Mid-Atlantic. NAP, founded in 1974 and now based in Freehold, New Jersey, employs about 55 people and provides CCTV inspection, pipe bursting, CIPP lining and other sewer and water rehabilitation services.