Flow-Liner Systems Ltd

What Flow-Liner Systems Ltd does

Flow-Liner Systems, Ltd is a privately held US specialty manufacturer headquartered in Zanesville, Ohio that designs and supplies trenchless pipe rehabilitation systems. Its portfolio centers on two technology platforms: Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining, with a tested 50+ year service life, and the proprietary Neofit+Plus Expandable Pressure Pipe (EPP) for potable water service lines, certified to NSF-61 and engineered for 100+ year service life. Supporting products include a full line of CIPP inversion equipment (Flow-40, Flow-120, Flow-240, Flow-400, Flow-Magnum), liner materials in 1-1/2"–12" diameters, styrene-free epoxy resins with multiple hardener pot-life options, FL50/FL80 milling robots and the Mini Flow-Cutter reinstatement tool, Quick-Lock point repair sleeves and end caps (ASTM F3110-14), the RAMS smartphone-enabled remote pressure monitoring system, Flow-Liner Glide lubricant, and complete trailer-mounted start packages. The addressable use cases span sewer and storm drains, lead service line replacement, large-diameter water mains, electrical/oil/gas/telecom conduit, industrial process piping, fire mains, and underground HVAC ducts.

The business operates primarily as a B2B equipment and consumables manufacturer that monetizes through one-time hardware sales to a Certified Installer and dealer network, augmented by on-site and in-house installation training (technical and business/ROI), and facilitated customer financing through five third-party lenders. Distribution is channel-led through Certified Installers serving end customers across municipal infrastructure, water authorities, commercial buildings, education, government, healthcare, residential, multi-industry and HVAC segments, with direct sales offices supporting the channel in Las Vegas, Nevada and Washington, DC alongside the Ohio headquarters; Flow-Liner is also an authorized RIDGID Tools dealer and repair shop. Reported certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), NSF-61 (potable water contact for Neofit+Plus and Quick-Lock), and ASTM F3110-14 (Quick-Lock structural performance), positioning the products directly against EPA Lead and Copper Rule remediation requirements.

The company is small (11–50 employees), does not publicly disclose revenue, has no disclosed institutional funding history, and maintains an independent ownership structure. Tangible cost-economics claims from marketing materials include up to 85% cost savings versus dig-and-replace methods, ~80% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions versus open-cut excavation, and 2–3 hour Neofit+Plus installation windows enabling multiple daily completions.

Name

Flow-Liner Systems Ltd

Legal name

Flow-Liner Systems, Ltd

Website

https://flow-liner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flow-Liner Systems, Ltd is a privately held Zanesville, Ohio-based manufacturer of trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment and consumables, selling CIPP lining systems and NSF-61 certified Neofit+Plus EPP through a Certified Installer network to municipal, water utility, commercial, residential, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• CIPP pipe rehabilitation
• Trenchless pipe repair
• Sewer line relining
• Water main rehabilitation
• EPP pressure pipe

Headquarters

HQ city

Zanesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CIPP Equipment, Liners, and Resins: Flow-Liner manufactures and supplies CIPP (Cured-in-Place-Pipe) equipment including inversion units (Flow-40, Flow-120, Flow-240, Flow-400, Flow-Magnum), liners ranging from 1-1/2" to 12", calibration tubes, epoxy resins and hardeners, and accessories such as the Flow-Liner Glide lubricating gel and Remote Air Monitoring System (RAMS). Sold as one-time products to certified installers and dealers.
2. Neofit+Plus EPP Products: Sale of NSF-61 certified Expandable Pressure Pipe (EPP) products for potable water service line rehabilitation. Products are sold to certified installers and through dealer networks for distribution to municipal and residential customers.
3. Financing Services for Installers and Homeowners: Flow-Liner facilitates financing for qualified homeowners and installers through partner lenders including Harbour Capital, Alpine Leasing, AMS Financial, Bankrate, and Vision Financial Group, supporting purchase of equipment and product packages.
4. Installer Training and Certification: Flow-Liner provides on-site and in-house training programs for CIPP lining and Neofit+Plus EPP installation. Certified installers gain ongoing technical support and access to Flow-Liner systems. Training focuses on both technical installation skills and business/ROI skills for estimating and bidding projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flow-Liner Systems Ltd manufactures and supplies trenchless pipe rehabilitation systems, specializing in Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) and Expandable Pressure Pipe (EPP) technologies. The company serves the water, sewer, electric, oil, gas, and HVAC re-lining markets by providing liners, resins, robotics, and related equipment to certified installers and end users.

Product overview

Flow-Liner Systems Ltd offers a comprehensive portfolio of trenchless pipe rehabilitation technology products organized around two core solutions: Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining and Neofit®+Plus Expandable Pressure Pipe (EPP). The CIPP system includes inversion equipment (Flow-40, Flow-120, Flow-240, Flow-400, Flow-Magnum), liner materials in various specifications (Mini-Flex Plus, PVC Standard, TPU, Semi-Flex), calibration tubes, and epoxy resins with multiple hardener options. The Neofit®+Plus EPP product line provides potable water pipe rehabilitation for 1/2" to 2" diameters with NSF-61 certification. Supporting products include robotics (FL50, FL80 milling robots, Mini Flow-Cutter), accessories (Flow-Liner Glide, inspection chambers, sizing tools), and point repair solutions (Quick-Lock). The company also offers trailer packages and certified installer training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neofit®+Plus: NSF 61 certified Expandable Pressure Pipe (EPP) for potable water service lines, designed for lead replacement programs and pipe rehabilitation with 100+ year service life.
• Quick-Lock
• Flow-Liner® CIPP
• CIP-Duct®
• CIP-Conduit®
• Flow-120™
• Mini-Flex Plus
• RAMS™
• Neofit+Plus® EPP

Products and services

• CIPP (Cured-in-Place-Pipe) Rehabilitation Systems Manufactured CIPP systems that allow trenchless rehabilitation of existing sewer, water, and pressure pipelines by inserting a resin-impregnated liner that cures in place to form a new pipe within the old one. Sold to certified installers, municipalities, water utilities, and commercial customers.
• EPP (Expandable Pressure Pipe) Systems Manufactured EPP systems used to rehabilitate and replace pressure pipelines through a trenchless expandable pipe method, suitable for water mains, gas lines, and other pressurized applications. Sold to certified installers and utility customers.
• CIPP Liners Flexible tube liners used in CIPP installations; supplied to certified installers and contractors performing trenchless pipe rehabilitation.
• CIPP Resins Resins formulated for use in CIPP installations to impregnate liners and cure into a hardened pipe-within-a-pipe structure. Sold to certified installers.
• Rehabilitation Robotics Robotic equipment used during trenchless pipe rehabilitation to support cutting, reinstatement, and inspection tasks inside existing pipelines. Sold to certified installers and contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% cost savings vs. traditional dig-and-replace pipe replacement
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RIDGID ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlow-Liner is an authorized dealer and repair shop for RIDGID Tools diagnostic equipment and cameras, which are used for pipe inspection and rehabilitation workflows. RIDGID products sold include corded/cordless inspection cameras with LCD displays, lithium-ion battery power, and integrated line trace features.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: HammerHead Trenchless Equipment manufactures CIPP lining systems, pipe bursting systems, and other trenchless rehabilitation equipment. Direct competitor to Flow-Liner in the CIPP equipment and consumables market serving certified installers and contractors.
• National Liner: National Liner manufactures CIPP liner products for municipal and industrial sewer rehabilitation. Direct peer in CIPP liner materials manufacturing and supply to certified installers across the US market.
• Aegion Corporation: Aegion Corporation (parent of Insituform Technologies) is the largest CIPP and trenchless pipeline rehabilitation company in North America. Directly comparable as a provider of CIPP lining technologies, large-diameter pipe rehabilitation, and municipal infrastructure services, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Trelleborg Pipe Lining: Trelleborg Pipe Lining (formerly Epros) is a manufacturer of CIPP lining systems and trenchless pipe rehabilitation technologies. Comparable as a supplier of CIPP equipment and materials to installers and municipalities globally.
• Perma-Liner Industries: Perma-Liner Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of CIPP lateral lining equipment, materials, and training for residential and commercial sewer rehabilitation. Direct competitor to Flow-Liner in the CIPP equipment sales and certified installer training model.
• Sekisui SPR Americas (Reline America): Sekisui SPR Americas (formerly Reline America) is a major manufacturer of CIPP liners and UV-cure systems for sewer and potable water pipe rehabilitation. Direct competitor in CIPP liner materials and the broader trenchless pipe rehabilitation space.
• Pipe Restoration Technology (ePIPE): Pipe Restoration Technology manufactures the ePIPE system, an in-place epoxy coating for restoring potable water service lines and lead pipe remediation. Directly comparable to Flow-Liner's Neofit+Plus EPP for lead service line replacement and potable water rehabilitation.

Broad incumbents

• TT Technologies: TT Technologies manufactures trenchless equipment including pipe bursting, static pipe bursting systems, and horizontal directional drilling tools. Comparable as a trenchless equipment manufacturer but focused on different rehabilitation methods (bursting vs. lining).
• Advanced Drainage Systems: Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of water management solutions including drainage pipe, stormwater management, and water quality products. A broad incumbent in underground infrastructure that overlaps with Flow-Liner's water/sewer rehabilitation market.

Regional players

• BLD Services: BLD Services provides CIPP sewer rehabilitation and trenchless infrastructure services primarily in the Southern US. Comparable as a CIPP installation service provider, though Flow-Liner sells equipment and BLD is primarily a contractor/installer model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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