The Vortex Companies, LLC

Vortex Companies is a global provider of advanced trenchless technologies and turnkey services dedicated to the rehabilitation of water, sewer, and industrial infrastructure. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company's mission is to provide innovative trenchless solutions that empower customers and the industry to address future water and wastewater infrastructure needs.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including manhole and pipe rehabilitation materials, polymeric coatings, Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) liners and resins, sewer robotics, high-speed drain cleaning tools, and geopolymers like GeoKrete. Its service divisions provide lining and coating solutions, pipe bursting, CCTV inspection, and bypass pumping, catering to municipal, industrial, and commercial clients.

Led by Co-Founder and CEO Mike Vellano, Vortex Companies celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2025, marking a decade of growth and expansion into a global leader with operations across 25 locations worldwide. Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of Mainlining America LLC in April 2026 to enhance potable water services and the acquisition of Planned and Engineered Construction (PEC) in April 2026 to expand service capabilities in the Western United States. In September 2023, Vortex Companies was recapitalized by Quad-C Management, Inc., signaling continued growth and market expansion.