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2024 
Utility Patent Pending

U.S. patent pending for EnviroCure®-Felts.

 
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.

2023 
Acquired by Vortex Companies

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

2021 
EnviroCure®-Felt Launches

The only liner of its kind, designed to mitigate onsite styrene emissions without losing liner strength.

2020 
EnviroCure® UV Launches

Hybrid UV product that allows dimpling at service lateral connections.

2019 
Acquires FerraTex Solutions

To provide wetout services across the U.S.

2016 
CIPP H20 Launches

Breakthrough CIPP technology for potable water applications.

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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