Vortex buys water coatings firm Stag Technologies

Vortex, a trenchless rehabilitation services provider, has purchased Stag Technologies that manufactures high-performance coatings for water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

Stag primarily develops solids products that are said to contain Zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Apart from rehabilitation for water, wastewater, industrial infrastructure, the firm caters to commercial flooring and walls market by providing specialty materials.

Stag Technologies president Matt Peterson said: “Our ability to custom manufacturer and test a coating to meet very specific project requirements has always been an advantage for us.

“After successfully partnering with Vortex on several projects, the acquisition made sense. Collectively, I believe we will fill a void in the infrastructure rehabilitation market.”

The deal is expected to complement Vortex’s portfolio of trenchless solutions designed for water, sewer and industrial segments.

The services provided by the firm include turnkey bypass, structural relining, materials for structural and corrosion protection, pipe bursting, trenchless robotic systems, and tools to clean pipes and drains.

Vortex CEO Mike Vellano said: “Stag’s management team of Scott Peterson, Matt Peterson and Brock Stone have built a reputation for developing high performance epoxies and other coatings that we believe are unmatched in our industry.

“A lot of our work involves the application of corrosion-resistant products. Stag’s coatings and linings complement our systems.”