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Powered by decades of innovation, United Felts is redefining American-made CIPP lining solutions.

2026 
United Felts Acquires BKP Berolina

Adds dedicated UV liner manufacturing to portfolios and expands global footprint.
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Received Patent for EnviroCure®-Felt Technology

U.S. Patent No. 12,467,573
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2025 
Vortex Acquires Foraction

Foraction is leading installer of Watermain renewal liners. Now Vortex Infrastructure Services Inc.
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United Felts Rebrands CIPP H20 to UnitedBLUE

Syncs water approved CIPP liner to the brand.
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2024 
UV Total Portfolio Launched

To address the growing market, United Felts launches the most robust UV portfolio in the market.

 
100,000th Liner Produced in U.S.

A huge milestone, we reached our 100,000th liner with over 200 million feet.

 
Rebranded to United Felts

Applied Felts becomes United Felts.
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2023 
Acquired by Vortex Companies

Vortex Companies acquires Applied Felts, Inc., FerraTex Solutions and MaxLiner USA, and created United Felts.

2019 
Acquires FerraTex Solutions

To provide wetout services across the U.S.

1999 
Opens MaxLiner® USA

To address growing need for versatile compact, cost-effective solutions for small diameter laterals and vertical pipe rehabilitation.

1997 
Expands Into the U.S.A.

Applied Felts, Inc. opens Martinsville, VA manufacturing facility, addressing growing U.S. market.

1970 
Manufactures First CIPP Liner Ever

CIPP Liners invented in England, Applied Felts manufactures first Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) liner.

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Martinsville, VA 24112