Progressive Pipeline Management

What Progressive Pipeline Management does

Progressive Pipeline Management (PPM) is a full-service trenchless pipeline rehabilitation contractor specializing in the inspection, cleaning, and renewal of aging, damaged, or leaking underground pipeline infrastructure. Founded in 2002 by David Wickersham and headquartered in Wenonah, New Jersey, the company serves investor-owned natural gas utilities, municipal water/sewer operators, and facility owners across 22 U.S. states with a workforce of more than 125 employees. Its primary customers are large gas LDCs (PSE&G, National Grid, BGE, Con Edison, PECO, Peoples Gas, Eversource) executing long-cycle asset management and PHMSA/PIPES Act 2020 compliance programs.

The company's core technology is Starline Cured-In-Place-Lining (CIPL), for which PPM holds an exclusive 20-year license for North, Central, and South America from Karl Weiss. The technology installs a seamless, solvent-free bonded composite liner inside host pipes (2"–48" diameter, 0–450 psig MAOP), extending pipeline life by 100 years and validated by more than $15M of independent testing, including NYSEARCH/Cornell University longevity research funded by PHMSA. Complementary technologies include UV Cured-In-Place Pipe (UV CIPP) and Brush-In-Place Pipe (BIPP) for water, sewer, and in-building facility piping; the patented Broadband Electromagnetic Probe (BEM) for pipeline condition assessment; Carbon Fiber Structural Reinforcement Sleeves (SRS) for bridge abutments and gap reinforcement; and Heat Shield (Heatech) thermal protection technology developed with Con Edison and Cornell.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services priced per linear foot of rehabilitated pipe, with project values ranging into the millions (e.g., a ~$7M BGE 42" rehabilitation). Secondary revenue streams include technology licensing (Starline rights) and site/environmental emergency response services through PPM Site Services. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by a 2026 channel partnership with Liberty Sales & Distribution. The company received private equity backing from Platform Partners LLC in January 2025 to fund national expansion, with founder David Wickersham remaining CEO and Andrew Gonnella appointed President (October 2025) and Robert C. DeLuca as CFO (April 2026) to support scaling operations.

Name

Progressive Pipeline Management

Legal name

Progressive Pipeline Management LLC

Website

https://www.progressivepipe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Progressive Pipeline Management is a full-service trenchless pipeline rehabilitation contractor serving U.S. natural gas utilities, water/sewer operators, and facility owners. It holds the exclusive North American license for Starline CIPL technology and operates across 22 states with 125+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Mains Construction, Replacement & Rehabilitation (TLAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipeline Rehabilitation & Repair Services (Sleeves, Composite Wraps, Hot Taps, Recoating) (TLAGALAJ), Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL), Trenchless Sewer Repair (Pipe Lining/CIPP) (HSAOABAH)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipeline rehabilitation
• Cured-in-place lining
• Natural gas infrastructure
• Underground pipe renewal
• Pipeline corrosion assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wenonah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipeline Rehabilitation Services: PPM generates revenue by providing trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services (CIPL, UV CIPP, BIPP) to natural gas utilities, water/sewer operators, and facility owners. Projects are priced per linear foot of pipe rehabilitated, with costs varying by pipe diameter. Projects typically require excavation pits and specialized equipment for cleaning, lining, and curing.
2. Site / Emergency Response Services: PPM provides industrial and environmental site services including hazardous material response, tank cleaning, confined space entry, hydro-blasting, vacuum operations, and disaster recovery. Staffing services are provided to Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSROs) and environmental response firms nationwide.
3. Technology Licensing: PPM holds the exclusive North American license for Starline CIPL technology (North, Central, and South America under a new 20-year exclusive license agreement with Karl Weiss). PPM also licenses/provides its BEM technology and carbon fiber SRS techniques. Materials (liners manufactured in Germany) are provided as part of total project pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Progressive Pipeline Management is a full-service trenchless pipeline rehabilitation contractor that inspects and restores aging, damaged, or leaking underground infrastructure pipelines using proprietary technologies including Starline Cured-In-Place-Lining (CIPL), UV Cured-In-Place Pipe (UV CIPP), Brush-In-Place Pipe (BIPP), the patented Broadband Electromagnetic Probe (BEM), and Carbon Fiber Structural Reinforcement Sleeves (SRS). The company is the sole North American licensee of Starline CIPL technology for natural gas and pressure pipeline rehabilitation and serves enterprise utility, municipal, facility, and government customers across 22 U.S. states.

Product overview

Progressive Pipeline Management is a full-service trenchless pipeline rehabilitation contractor offering an integrated portfolio of proprietary technologies and services for restoring aging infrastructure. The core technology is Starline® Cured-In-Place-Lining (CIPL), for which PPM holds the exclusive North American license—used for natural gas and pressure pipelines. This is complemented by UV Cured-In-Place Pipe (UV CIPP) and Brush-In-Place Pipe (BIPP) for water, sewer, and facility pipelines. Supporting technologies include the patented Broadband Electromagnetic Probe (BEM) for pipeline condition assessment, Carbon Fiber Structural Reinforcement Sleeves (SRS) for gap reinforcement, and Heat Shield (Heatech) for thermal protection. The company also provides cross bore inspection services and environmental emergency response through its Site Services division. The portfolio enables utilities and facility operators to rehabilitate pipelines without excavation, extending pipeline life by 50-100 years at 30-60% cost savings versus replacement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PPM Site Services: Environmental emergency response, hazmat first responders, disaster recovery, site staffing, oil spill cleanup, and rapid deployment services for OSROs

Products and services

• Starline Cured-In-Place-Lining (CIPL) Proprietary trenchless rehabilitation technology that lines aging natural gas and pressure pipelines (2"–48" diameter, 0–350 psi, tested to 450 psig MAOP) from within, creating a bonded composite pipe that extends pipeline life by 100 years. PPM is the sole North American licensee and rehabilitates natural gas, oil, petrochem, storm water, pressurized water, and wastewater pipelines.
• UV Cured-In-Place Pipe (UV CIPP) Trenchless rehabilitation technology using ultraviolet light to cure resin-saturated liners inside existing pipes for water, sewer, and stormwater pipelines from 4" to 48" diameter. UV CIPP has faster cure times, a 50-year design life, and consumes up to 90% less fuel than older steam-cured methods.
• Brush-In-Place Pipe (BIPP) Non-destructive pipe rehabilitation method that applies a 100% solid two-part epoxy coating to the interior walls of small-diameter pipes (1.25" to 8"), creating a corrosion and abrasion-resistant protective barrier that extends service life by up to 50 years. NSF-61 certified epoxy available for potable water piping.
• Broadband Electromagnetic Probe (BEM) Pipeline Assessment Patented pipeline condition assessment service using a main ferrous assessment tool to investigate cast iron, ductile iron, and steel pipelines of all diameters. Identifies loss of metal as little as 1mm through corrosion, abrasion, or graphitization, and detects cracks and other flaws. Available in internal (PIG) and external (FAST - Flexible Array Scanning Tool) configurations; operating for over 20 years.
• Carbon Fiber Structural Reinforcement Sleeves (SRS) High-strength carbon fiber laminate with a glass outer skin/coating installed robotically using an inflatable bladder to reinforce damaged pipeline sections. Bonded with adhesive tested at pressures up to 250 PSI and approved by the Gas Technology Institute. Used to reinforce bridge abutment areas, corroded high-pressure gas mains, and to span gaps such as drip pot standpipes; can save utilities as much as $500,000 per project.
• Cross Bore Inspection Services Inspection service using the Aries LETS 6.0 lateral launching mainline robotic CCTV camera to inspect 2" to 72" pipes. The system uses an Xbox 360 controller for remote operation and is used to identify dangerous intersections between gas lines and sewer/water lines caused by horizontal directional drilling.
• Site Services and Environmental Emergency Response Industrial and environmental site services delivered through the wholly-owned PPM Site Services subsidiary, including HAZMAT first responder services, hazardous material response, tank cleaning, confined space entry, hydro-blasting, vacuum operations, PCB decontamination, and disaster recovery. Staffing services are provided to Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSROs) and environmental response firms nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pipeline life extension of 100 years for natural gas pipelines rehabilitated with Starline CIPL
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Liberty Sales & DistributioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Liberty Sales & Distribution and PPM announced a strategic partnership in April 2026 to expand access to Starline CIPL technology for natural gas utilities across key U.S. markets. Liberty brings its established sales platform and industry relationships while PPM provides technical evaluation, engineering support, and full project execution. The partnership enables utilities to extend pipeline asset life by up to 100 years with 30–60% cost savings compared to traditional replacement.
• Karl Weiss (Starline Technology Licensor)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPPM announced a new 20-year exclusive license agreement with Karl Weiss for Starline technology in North, Central, and South America. This extends PPM's exclusive licensing rights for Starline CIPL technology, building on the original license obtained in 2003.
• NYSEARCH / Northeast Gas Association (NGA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSEARCH/NGA completed a two-year CIPL research and development project in 2015 with support from National Grid, PECO Energy, PSE&G, and Con Edison including PHMSA funding, in collaboration with Cornell University. The testing validated 100+ year service life for CIPL-lined pipes and provided extensive independent validation of the technology.
• Cornell UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell University's independent pipeline infrastructure experts collaborated with NYSEARCH and major utilities on the 2015 CIPL longevity testing program. The university validated 100+ year viability of field-aged Cured-in-Place pipe. PPM also partnered with Cornell University on Heat Shield technology testing with Con Edison.
• Rock Solid Pty (BEM Technology Partner)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPPM partners with Rock Solid Pty, which has over 20 years of experience with non-destructive assessment of ferrous piping using BEM technology. Rock Solid provides the operational expertise behind PPM's Broadband Electromagnetic Probe (BEM) pipeline assessment service.
• INTECH ConstructionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerINTECH Construction served as the general contractor for the University of Pennsylvania seven-story building pipe rehabilitation project (May–July 2024). INTECH managed overall project coordination with the university, architects, and on-site contractors while PPM provided pipe inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation services.
• Southern Gas Association (SGA)minorOthersPPM maintains an affiliation with the Southern Gas Association, participating in industry events, publications, and educational initiatives for gas distribution professionals.
• American Gas Association (AGA)minorOthersPPM is featured in AGA publications and case studies, including the Peoples Gas Chicago case study on CIPL as an alternative to gas main replacement. AGA serves as a platform for PPM to reach gas utility decision-makers.
• NASTT (North American Society for Trenchless Technology)minorOthersPPM is featured in NASTT publications including articles on the University of Pennsylvania pipe system rehab, Eversource bridge pipeline evaluation, and turnkey alliance projects. NASTT provides industry recognition and technical publication platforms.
• New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC)minorOthersPPM partners with NJRC (led by former Governor Jim McGreevey) to provide employment pathways for citizens returning from incarceration through the Prisoner Reentry Program and Governor's Reentry Training & Employment Center. PPM's culture supports second chances as part of its workforce development approach.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Midwest Mole: Midwest Mole is a specialty contractor providing trenchless pipeline construction and rehabilitation services including HDD, pipe bursting, and CIPP. It competes with PPM for utility and municipal pipeline rehabilitation contracts, particularly in the Midwest region.
• Perma-Liner Industries: Perma-Liner manufactures and supplies CIPP lateral lining and main rehabilitation equipment, training, and materials used by plumbers and contractors. It is comparable to PPM as a competing provider of trenchless pipe rehabilitation technology and training across residential, commercial, and utility markets.
• Vortex Companies: Vortex Companies is a leading provider of trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation products and services for water, sewer, and industrial applications. PPM's President Andrew Gonnella was a founding team member of Vortex, and the companies compete directly in cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and trenchless rehabilitation contracting for municipal and utility customers.
• Lanzo Trenchless Technologies: Lanzo Trenchless Technologies specializes in UV-cured CIPP and spray-applied structural liners for sewer, storm, and potable water pipelines. It competes with PPM's UV CIPP and water/sewer rehabilitation services for similar municipal and utility customers.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: HammerHead Trenchless manufactures and supplies trenchless replacement and rehabilitation equipment, including CIPP systems and pipe-bursting tools used by utility contractors. It overlaps with PPM as a competing provider of trenchless rehabilitation solutions to the same gas, water, and sewer utility market.
• LMK Technologies: LMK Technologies is a leading manufacturer and licensor of trenchless CIPP products for lateral and mainline sewer rehabilitation, including the Insignia and Performance Liner systems. It competes with PPM's BIPP and UV CIPP offerings as a complementary trenchless rehabilitation technology supplier/contractor.

Others

• Trelleborg Pipe Seals (Rädlinger): Rädlinger (now part of Trelleborg) provides trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment, including CIPP systems and UV curing technology. It serves as both a peer in the trenchless rehab equipment market and a potential supplier/competitor to PPM's UV CIPP offerings.
• SAERTEX MultiCom: SAERTEX MultiCom is a leading manufacturer of UV-cured GRP liners for CIPP trenchless sewer and pressure pipe rehabilitation. It competes as a materials supplier to PPM's UV CIPP business and to the broader CIPP contractor market that PPM operates in.
• Karl Weiss Technologies: Karl Weiss is the German licensor of the Starline CIPL technology that PPM exclusively licenses for the Americas. It is an enabling technology partner/supplier rather than a direct competitor, but operates the same underlying CIPL product line internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Aegion Corporation: Aegion (now part of New Mountain Capital's portfolio) operates Insituform, the largest CIPP installer in North America for sewer and water pipelines. It is a broad incumbent in trenchless pipe rehabilitation, competing with PPM's UV CIPP and water/sewer offerings for municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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