Vortex acquires Prism Contractors & Engineers

Houston-based Vortex Cos., which provides trenchless water and sewer infrastructure products, announced last week that it has acquired Williamsburg-based Prism Contractors & Engineers.

Founded in 1993, Prism is a full-service engineering and contracting firm that offers civil engineering and surveying services, as well as trenchless rehabilitation and utility construction. The firm has 29 employees, according to a Vortex spokesperson.

“The acquisition of Prism aligns perfectly with our growth strategy in this region and builds on our ability to support high-quality project delivery across our mid-Atlantic and Southeast operations,” said Vortex CEO Mike Vellano in a statement. “Prism’s reputation for building strong client relationships and providing innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges makes them a valuable addition to the Vortex family.”

Vortex did not disclose the financial terms of the transaction.

Prism’s engineering services range from site plans to hydraulic modeling.

“We are thrilled to join Vortex,” Prism President Aaron Tenney said. “Our culture, services, and customer-centric focus align seamlessly, and this partnership brings new opportunities to expand our capabilities to better serve our customers. Together, we can address aging infrastructure challenges with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.”

Vortex, which has 1,200 employees across 29 locations worldwide, specializes in rehabilitating manholes, pipes and structures. It also manufactures specialty mortars, polymeric coatings, resins, and cured-in-place-pipe-repair liners and develops and distributes sewer robotics and high-speed drain cleaning tools.