Vortex Companies Acquires Foraction, North America's Premier Trenchless Watermain Renewal Services Provider

Vortex Companies, a global leader in trenchless infrastructure solutions, has announced its acquisition of Foraction, a leading provider of trenchless watermain renewal services in North America.  Foraction, based in the south shore of Montreal, is well-regarded for its advanced technologies and industry-leading installation practices. The rights to the Foraction name will remain with Groupe Michaudville, continuing its successful drilling business. The acquisition is seen as a strategic addition to Vortex Companies' Vortex Water division, allowing for an expanded suite of NSF-certified materials, innovative installation technologies, and unparalleled expertise.

 Foraction, established in 1996 as a horizontal drilling contractor, became a CIPP Corp. licensee in 2017 and later acquired the assets of AquaRehab, focusing on trenchless watermain rehabilitation. The company has since rehabilitated approximately 1 million feet of water pipelines across Canada and the U.S. With the acquisition, Foraction will operate under the new name of Vortex Infrastructure Services Inc. / Services d'infrastructures Vortex Inc., with Jean-Philippe Bédard, the former Director of Rehabilitation at Foraction, assuming the role of CEO.

Vortex Companies expressed excitement about combining expertise and resources, aiming to expand installation teams and take on more projects throughout the Americas. Cedric Bergeron, Senior Vice President of Vortex Water, highlighted that the acquisition significantly enhances the company's ability to serve the potable water market, both geographically and through the strength of Foraction's personnel. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Vortex Companies, marking its 10th anniversary, specializes in trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions, offering advanced technologies and turnkey services for municipal, industrial, and commercial systems. The company operates 29 locations worldwide, focusing on the rehabilitation of manholes, pipes, and structures, the manufacturing of specialty mortars, polymeric coatings, resins, and CIPP liners, as well as the distribution of sewer robotics, UV technologies, and high-speed drain cleaning tools.

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