Fri, 11 Apr 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
Texas-based Vortex Companies, a global providers of trenchless infrastructure solutions has bought Northern Ireland-based McAllister Group a provider of trenchless water and sewer rehabilitation services in the UK and Ireland.
Formed in 1972, Newry-based McAllister Group delivers environmental and infrastructure services to residential, commercial, and government clients. Its services include drain & sewer maintenance services, including trenchless technology, surveys and reports, and design and construction consultancy. It has 180 employees across four locations - Belfast, Heathrow and London.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Houston-based Vortex Companies offers trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions. The company provides cutting-edge technologies and turnkey services to cost-effectively renew municipal, industrial, and commercial systems. Its solutions include manhole and pipe rehabilitation materials, polymeric coatings, CIPP liners and resins, sewer robotics, and high-speed drain cleaning tools.
It operates across 29 locations worldwide.
“McAllister has an outstanding reputation in the industry, and its business model aligns seamlessly with our UK operations,” said Mike Vellano, CEO of Vortex Companies. “By leveraging Vortex’s additional technical expertise and resources, McAllister will be well-positioned to expand its service offerings and support larger, more complex projects in the years ahead.”
For more than five decades, McAllister has evolved and expanded its environmental service capabilities to meet the rising demand for sustainable, non-disruptive infrastructure rehabilitation. “Our partnership approach has helped us secure framework agreements that will drive our business for years to come,” said Dan Watson, SVP and Managing Director. “With Vortex’s support, we can boost our value, cut costs, and pursue larger framework contracts.”
“McAllister has continuously adapted to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, ensuring top-tier service for its customers,” added Ryan Graham, COO of Vortex Companies. “Their ability to deliver turnkey solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors—while also partnering with Tier 1 contractors and government agencies—positions them as a key player in the industry.”
Vellano added: “For 53 years, the McAllister name has been synonymous with delivering exceptional water and drain services to the industry. Leo and Pete McAllister have carried the company torch and continued to build on the company’s legacy of success. You can see it in the people they hire, their continuous investment in technology and process improvement, and the relationships they have with their customers.”
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