MaxLiner

Name

MaxLiner

Legal name

United Felts, Inc.

Website

https://maxlinerusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenchless Sewer Repair (Pipe Lining/CIPP) (HSAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pipe Installation, Repair & Repiping (HSAOAAAB)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• CIPP lining systems
• Small diameter pipeline repair
• Cured-in-place pipe liners
• Robotic pipe cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Martinsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CIPP Liners and Consumables: Sale of cured-in-place pipe liners, resins, calibration tubes, point repair systems, and associated consumables for small diameter pipe rehabilitation. Products include standard, flexible, ultra-flexible, and pre-wet liners along with MaxPox epoxy resins and MaxLight UV resin systems.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of CIPP installation equipment including inversion drums (MaxDrum series), LinerGun, curing systems (SpeedyLight, Max HotKick), robotic cutters (Dancutter), pipe preparation equipment (Picote), and trailer systems.
3. Training and Technical Support Services: Hands-on training programs for contractors at company facilities or on-site, technical field support, and 24/7 troubleshooting assistance.
4. Equipment Financing: Partnership with VistaPayChannel to provide flexible financing options for contractors acquiring CIPP equipment, enabling equipment purchases through installment payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MaxLiner manufactures and distributes small diameter CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) liners, installation equipment, curing systems, resins, and consumables for trenchless rehabilitation of lateral and vertical pipelines. The offering is a complete platform that pairs standard, flexible, ultra-flexible, and pre-wet liners with inversion drums, LED UV and hot water curing units, robotic cutters, pipe preparation tools, and certified installer training plus 24/7 technical field support. Customers are plumbing contractors, drain cleaning professionals, municipalities, and commercial property owners across North America.

Product overview

MaxLiner offers a comprehensive small diameter CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) rehabilitation platform consisting of liner systems, installation equipment, curing technologies, and support services. The liner portfolio includes standard, flexible, and ultra-flexible felt liners (Max SCRIM Liner, Max LinerTube, MaxClear, Max FlexLiner, Max Flex 4D, Max SuperFlex, TopFlex 3D, WovoGlass, Max WovoX, Max WovoLiner), pre-wet fiberglass liners (AlphaMax, AlphaMax PIP, AlphaMax UV), calibration tubes (Max CalTube), and point repair solutions (United Point Repair). Supporting consumables include epoxy and UV resins (MaxPox, MaxPox VE, Max VertiPox, MaxLight family). Equipment offerings encompass Picote pipe prep/cleaning tools ( cleaners, millers, cutters), MaxDrum inversion drums, Max LinerGun, SpeedyLight LED curing systems, Max HotKick water heating, Picote Xpress coating, DanCutter robotic cutters (DC Super Flex, DC Maxi Flex), and custom CIPP lining trailers. Services include certified installer training, 24/7 technical support, repair/maintenance facilities, and equipment financing. The company operates under the United Felts division of Vortex Companies, with headquarters in Charlotte, NC and locations in Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• United Point Repair: All-in-one no-dig solution for point repairs, compatible with all pipe materials using pre-cut, pre-sized, and pre-measured components for quick and effective pipe rehabilitation.

Products and services

• Max SCRIM Liner (Standard) Non-woven, needle-punched polyester fiber felt liner with PU or PVC coating featuring 100% continuous polyester reinforcement filament (SCRIM) to limit longitudinal stretch; designed for straight piping and sweeping bends up to 45 degrees. Sold to certified plumbing and drain cleaning contractors for lateral and vertical pipe rehabilitation.
• Max FlexLiner (Flexible) Flexible non-woven needle-punched polyester fiber felt liner with PVC coating, stitched skived seam, and extruded taped joint; engineered for sweeping bends with minimal stretch. Sold to certified installers for residential and commercial lateral pipe rehabilitation.
• WovoGlass Ultra-Flexible Liner Ultra-flexible circular-knitted liner with seamless impermeable polyurethane coating, 3x stronger than traditional lateral liners, capable of transitioning several pipe diameters and lining around multiple bends up to 90 degrees. ISO9001:2015 certified. Sold to certified installers for complex lateral and vertical pipe runs.
• AlphaMax Fiberglass Liner Next-generation CIPP fiberglass pipe liner with high-modulus fiberglass textile structure, seamless tubular construction, and TPU outer coating for high-performance trenchless rehabilitation in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Sold to certified installers and municipalities.
• Max CalTube Calibration Tubes Ultra-flexible PE fabric calibration tubes with PVC coating that keep the liner pressed against the host pipe during curing for open-end liner and pull-in-place applications; compatible with hot water, hot air, LED light, steam, and ambient cure. Sold as consumables to certified installers.
• United Point Repair System All-in-one pre-packaged point repair kit for quick, effective no-dig repairs compatible with all pipe materials (concrete, clay, iron, PVC), using ambient-curing Quad-Cure resins in Summer/Winter/Turbo formulations; ASTM F1216 compliant with 50-year design life. Sold to certified installers for localized pipe defect repair.
• MaxPox and MaxLight Resin Systems Two-part epoxy resin family (MaxPox, MaxPox VE, Max VertiPox for vertical applications) plus single-component UV-curable resin systems (MaxLight UV, MaxLight Plus with 40% faster cure, MaxLight EA). Ultra-low odor, zero VOCs, styrene-free, ASTM F1216 compliant. Sold as consumables to certified installers.
• CIPP Parts & Accessories Comprehensive portfolio of parts and accessories including MaxInferno system, heater pumps, hoses, mixing bits, LinerGun adapter rings, bladder kits, manifold gauges, regulators, lay flat hoses, pull tapes, and coating equipment accessories. Sold as consumables to certified installers.
• MaxDrum Inversion Equipment Series Inversion drums (MaxDrum 500, 700, 900) with max lengths up to 328 ft for liners up to 6 inches diameter, controlling inversion pressure and speed; compatible with hot water, steam, and UV/LED light curing. Also includes the patented Sluice System for endless inversion protecting liner from stretching. Sold to certified plumbing contractors.
• Max LinerGun Inversion Unit Compact aluminum inversion unit for lining 2-12 inch diameter pipes in residential and industrial drains across horizontal or vertical applications using open-end or closed-end methods; includes 4, 6, and 8 inch adapter rings. Sold to certified plumbing contractors.
• SpeedyLight+ LED UV Curing System All-in-one portable LED curing system for horizontal and vertical pipes with integrated control unit, power supply, cable reel, and 150-degree field-of-view camera; capable of 90-degree soft bend or 2x45-degree bend negotiation with cable options up to 328 ft. Sold to certified plumbing contractors.
• SpeedLight VX LED Curing System LED curing system for mainline and vertical trenchless rehabilitation in 3-6 inch pipes (with optional XXS kit for 2-inch), 125 ft hose on portable frame, designed to reduce curing times versus ambient-cure resin systems; weighs 132 lbs. Sold to certified plumbing contractors.
• Max E-Roller Wetout System Material-friendly impregnation roller for even distribution and complete resin saturation in pipes up to 12 inches; electronic calibration, adjustable speed control, two powered brushless rollers/motors with grip coating, quick detach mounting bracket, 48 lbs. Sold to certified installers.
• Max HotKick 2.0 Mobile Hot Water Curing System Mobile propane-fueled 55kW hot water curing system with built-in recirculating pump for 3-8 inch pipes, max temp 185 degrees F with thermostatic control; dimensions 24x36x49 inches, 177 lbs. Sold to certified installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30% cost savings compared to traditional dig-and-replace pipe repair methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MinicamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026MaxLiner division serves as the premier distributor of Minicam's Dancutter robotic cutting systems and Speedylight LED UV curing system for small diameter rehabilitation. Sales, service, training, and technical support handled through MaxLiner's Charlotte, NC headquarters and Orlando, FL location. Partnership consolidates critical small diameter technologies under one support umbrella to reduce customer downtime, simplify procurement, and improve project performance.
• Picote SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Picote Solutions (Finland) to offer Picote's renowned millers, cleaning, cutting and removal tools. MaxLiner provides distribution capabilities and field technical support for Picote equipment including Mini Cleaner, Midi Cleaner, Super Midi Miller, Maxi Miller, Maxi Power+, Smart Cutter, and Xpress Coating System. Contractors can purchase Picote equipment through MaxLiner representatives or www.shopTRENCHLESS.com.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saertex: Saertex manufactures glass-fiber and felt CIPP liners (SAERTEX-LINER) used in trenchless pipe rehabilitation. Direct competitor in CIPP liner manufacturing with strong presence in Europe and growing US footprint through partners.
• Perma-Liner Industries: Perma-Liner Industries manufactures and distributes CIPP lateral lining systems, resins, and equipment for residential and commercial small-diameter pipe rehabilitation. Direct competitor with very similar product portfolio and target customer base of plumbing contractors.
• NuFlow Technologies: NuFlow Technologies provides CIPP small-diameter pipe lining solutions and operates a licensed installer network. Direct competitor with very similar business model of selling liners and equipment through certified contractor programs.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: HammerHead Trenchless manufactures CIPP lining systems, pipe-bursting, and other trenchless rehabilitation equipment. Direct competitor in the CIPP equipment and consumables space serving plumbing and utility contractors.
• Brawoliner: Brawoliner manufactures ultra-flexible CIPP liners (BRAWOLINER) for navigating multiple bends in lateral and vertical pipe applications. Direct competitor with overlapping technology and similar installer-distribution model, though headquartered in Germany with broader European reach.
• LMK Technologies: LMK Technologies provides CIPP lateral and mainline rehabilitation products including the Insignia and Vac-A-Tee systems. Direct competitor focused on small-diameter and lateral CIPP with similar plumbing-contractor customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Aegion Corporation: Aegion Corporation (parent of Insituform Technologies) is a broad incumbent in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation, offering CIPP, pipe-bursting, and other technologies at utility-scale. Larger and more diversified than MaxLiner, with global operations and mainline focus.
• Trelleborg Pipe Rehabilitation: Trelleborg's pipe rehabilitation business manufactures CIPP liners and seals for trenchless pipe renewal. Broad incumbent operating across multiple trenchless categories with global footprint, competing with MaxLiner in liner materials.

Others

• Picote Solutions: Picote Solutions manufactures pipe preparation, cleaning, milling, and coating equipment used in CIPP projects. While a MaxLiner distribution partner, Picote also sells through other channels and develops competing installation tooling, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Emerging players

• Applied Felts: Applied Felts is a sister brand to MaxLiner under the United Felts division of Vortex Companies, manufacturing CIPP felt liners. Internal relationship rather than direct external competitor, but produces overlapping products for the same installer channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maxliner-llc

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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