HUDSON, IA — Vortex Companies (Vortex), a trenchless infrastructure solutions company, announces the acquisition of Municipal Pipe Tool Company LLC (MPT), a provider of sewer maintenance and rehabilitation services headquartered in Hudson, Iowa.
The acquisition marks another step in Vortex's strategic expansion across the Midwest, leveraging MPT's regional presence and customer partnerships throughout Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Originally founded in 1967 as a supplier of sewer components and cleaning services, MPT has grown into a comprehensive trenchless rehabilitation contractor. Over the decades, the company has focused on reliability, technical expertise, and long-term customer partnerships. As an early licensee of CIPP Corp. — a Vortex-owned company — MPT has maintained a longstanding relationship with Vortex, making the integration a natural next step.
"MPT has a long track record of delivering dependable, high-quality work in the communities it serves," said Mike Vellano, Chief Executive Officer of Vortex Companies. "Bringing their team into Vortex allows us to build on that legacy while accelerating our ability to serve municipalities and industrial clients throughout the Midwest."
Mark Kaler, who has led MPT since acquiring the business from its founders, will remain along with the rest of the existing operations team.
"Key to a successful ownership transition is our management team's continued role in day-to-day operations," Kaler said. "Our history with Vortex, particularly through CIPP Corp., has shown us the value of collaboration and shared expertise. Joining forces allows us to expand what we can offer our customers while staying true to the principles that have guided MPT for decades."
Vortex leadership emphasized the alignment between the two organizations, particularly in their shared focus on safety, quality, and execution.
"MPT's team brings deep regional knowledge and a commitment to excellence that mirrors our own," said Ryan Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Vortex Companies. "As demand for trenchless rehabilitation continues to grow, this partnership positions us to respond with greater scale and capability."
