April 2025 Vol. 80 No. 4
Features
Rehab News
Saertex multiCom
Sustainability is an integral part of the corporate culture at SAERTEX multiCom and embedded in its DNA. Trenchless pipe rehabilitation using SAERTEX-LINERS makes a valuable contribution to protecting the precious resource of drinking water. Beyond his, the company is committed to its sustainability strategy, contributing to a sustainable future and a responsible society. This strategy is built on three core pillars: socially equitable, ecologically responsible, and economically viable actions.
With the EcoVadis Platinum Rating and the publication of five EPDs, SAERTEX multiCom has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainable solutions in trenchless pipe rehabilitation with GRP liners.
The company was recently awarded the gold medal from EcoVadis, a globally recognized benchmark for sustainability audits of companies, offering reliable ratings. As a leading platform for sustainability information, EcoVadis assesses global supply chains and supports companies in making their processes more sustainable. Over 75,000 companies worldwide are part of the EcoVadis network, including global players like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Subway, Nestlé, Salesforce, Michelin, and BASF.
“EcoVadis is not about measuring the environmental impact of a single product. Instead, it takes a holistic view of the company, evaluating 21 sustainability criteria across four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement,” explained Michael Clostermann, Sustainability Manager at SAERTEX multiCom.
The rating puts the company in the top 1,500 out of a total of 150,000 companies assessed worldwide, putting it in the top 1 percent.
“The EcoVadis Platinum Rating enables us to quantify our sustainability measures and showcase our achievements to partners and customers,” said Michael Clostermann, sustainability manager at SAERTEX multiCom.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized document presenting the environmental impact of a product over its entire lifecycle using neutral and objective data.
With the support of the independent consulting and auditing company WESSLING Consulting Engineering, SAERTEX multiCom compiled all data for its entire product range and standardized it in templates. A total of five EPDs were successfully verified and published by EPD Danmark, covering the entire product portfolio.
These EPDs encompass the five product lines SAERTEX-LINER MULTI, ENVIRONMENT, INDUSTRY, H2O, and GAS. Valid for the next five years, these EPDs apply to GRP liners produced at the SAERTEX multiCom headquarters in Saerbeck. SAERTEX multiCom is now the first German manufacturer of GRP liners to publish EPDs for its product portfolio. sd
Aries Industries
Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, is marking its 40th anniversary, with a renewed commitment to the strong partnership culture that has fueled the company’s longevity.
Prioritizing positive experiences for employees, customers, dealers and suppliers has led Aries Industries to unprecedented technological leaps, ones that transformed how municipalities in North America maintain their infrastructure. Communities everywhere benefit from safe and efficient sewer systems. Aries Industries’ products play a role, improving quality of life for citizens using the buried pipelines.
Headquartered in Waukesha, Wis., with service centers in three states and Ontario, Canada, Aries Industries has charted a journey of innovation since being founded in 1985, in Sussex, Wis. Its first product, a black-and-white camera, was launched in 1988. A color camera followed a year later.
Founded in 1985, Aries Industries is the industry leader in manufacturing durable video pipeline inspection and rehabilitation systems, plus data management software, to meet the toughest challenges of underground infrastructure and environmental applications.
IMPREG Group
Frank Goede joined IMPREG as the new Group CEO and will be based in Ammerbuch, Germany. He comes from a position as CEO of ASK Chemicals and brings a wealth of international and managerial leadership experience from various industries.
Goede has held positions in sales, marketing, technical service, project management and site operations prior to becoming a CEO. He has shown strong customer focus throughout his career and brings a customer centric leadership mindset. Goede has been driving top-line performance and increased customer satisfaction in the business he has led.
IMPREG, founded in 1999, is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass reinforced liners for trenchless, Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) pipe rehabilitation. With a global production footprint, IMPREG serves a large and long-standing base of industry-leading installers and contractors, as well as municipalities worldwide.
Reline America
Reline America, a leader in trenchless technology solutions for the rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, introduced Integrity Inspection Solutions (IIS) of Caldwell, Idaho, to its esteemed installer network across North America. This partnership enhances Reline America's network of highly skilled installers and further strengthens its commitment to providing innovative, efficient, and sustainable pipeline rehabilitation services.
IIS, known for its expertise in the inspection, maintenance, and trenchless rehabilitation of pipelines, as well as hydro excavation, will join a group of industry-leading installation professionals dedicated to applying cutting-edge UV-GRP technology for the rehabilitation of infrastructure.
With decades of experience, IIS serves the infrastructure assessment, maintenance and renewal needs of residential, commercial, municipal and industrial clients, making it an ideal addition to Reline America's growing network.
“Partnering with Integrity Inspection Solutions is an exciting opportunity for Reline America,” said Bridget Ball, operations manager of Reline America. “Its deep knowledge of trenchless technology and proven track record of successful installations perfectly aligns with our mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective pipeline rehabilitation solutions throughout North America.”
Reline America’s installer network is integral to its business model, which focuses on offering trenchless solutions that minimize disruption to communities, while extending the life of critical pipeline infrastructure. Through this partnership with IIS, Reline America will be able to expand its service offerings to new regions and provide enhanced support for asset owners in the face of increasing infrastructure challenges.
IIS brings a strong reputation for quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring the highest level of service and expertise. With a commitment to excellence, IIS is poised to help Reline America further its mission to revolutionize pipeline rehabilitation with minimal environmental impact.
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