Vortex Companies
About
Vortex Companies is a trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation manufacturer and contractor operating under the 'Why Dig?®' brand. The company produces CIPP liner systems through its United Felts subsidiary — described as the world's first CIPP liner manufacturer — featuring the patented EnviroCure® felt technology for consistent curing, with liners delivered wet or dry for gravity sewer, pressure, and water main applications. Its MaxLiner subsidiary is the largest U.S. provider of small-diameter CIPP systems for lateral sewers, in-building stacks, and patch repairs. For large-diameter rehabilitation from 36 inches OD upward, Vortex applies its GeoKrete® geopolymer mortar for structural restoration and corrosion protection of sewers and manholes. Additional products include VeriCure® real-time CIPP cure monitoring sensors and software, Maverick polyurethane grouts (rebranded from I & I Guard in 2026) for infiltration sealing, and manhole insert products for inflow prevention. Vortex provides full-service rehabilitation including condition assessment, CIPP lining, pipe bursting with upsize capability, manhole rehabilitation, and vertical and in-building stack restoration. Following its acquisition of Mainlining America in 2026, the company expanded into potable water rehabilitation. Vortex operates across North America and Europe through its BKP Berolina and Vortex Europe subsidiaries.
Key Products
Manufactures cured-in-place pipe liners delivered wet or dry for gravity sewer, pressure, and water main rehabilitation; includes EnviroCure felt technology for consistent curing.
Small-diameter CIPP liner systems for lateral sewers, in-building stacks, and patch repairs, providing structural renewal without excavation.
Geopolymer mortar lining system for structural rehabilitation of large-diameter pipes (36 inch OD and larger), manholes, and wet wells providing corrosion and structural protection.
Sensor and software system for real-time monitoring of CIPP cure temperature and completion, ensuring quality assurance during liner installation.
Polyurethane grout products for sealing infiltration and inflow in sewer pipes, manholes, and joints through chemical grouting.
Valve box and manhole insert products that prevent inflow and infiltration through manhole covers and frames.
Robotic equipment for internal sewer pipe inspection, cutting, and rehabilitation preparation without manual entry.
Trenchless pipe replacement method that fragments the existing pipe while simultaneously pulling in a new pipe, allowing size-for-size or upsize replacement.
Full-service cured-in-place pipe lining for gravity sewer, force main, and water main renewal including lateral and mainline rehabilitation.
Structural and corrosion-resistant restoration of manholes using geopolymer coatings, cementitious liners, and grouting to extend service life.
Application of GeoKrete geopolymer mortar for structural rehabilitation of large-diameter pipes 36 inches and above.
Trenchless rehabilitation of vertical stacks, vent lines, and embedded plumbing within buildings using CIPP and pipe lining methods.
Pipe inspection and condition evaluation services using CCTV and sensor technology to assess infrastructure condition before rehabilitation.
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