What Perma-Liner Industries does

Perma-Liner Industries, LLC is a U.S. manufacturer of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. The company designs, makes, and distributes Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) systems and related consumables that rehabilitate damaged sewer and wastewater pipes without excavation, covering pipe diameters from 2" to 48" across residential, commercial, and municipal applications. Its core product portfolio includes Perma-Lateral (small-diameter lateral lining), Perma-Main Top Gun (8"–24" manhole-to-manhole mainline rehabilitation), Pull-In-Place, Perma-Patch and Sectional Point Repair (localized spot repairs), the LightRay LR3 and LRI UV-cure systems, and InnerSeal hydrophilic O-ring lateral-connection seals, supported by inverters, steam and hot-water cure units, and consumables (liners, resins, cal tubes).

The company operates four U.S. distribution facilities (Clearwater FL, New Castle DE, Anaheim CA, Ottawa IL) and a trained certified-installer network that uses Perma-Liner equipment and branded consumables to deliver trenchless sewer repair services to homeowners, municipalities, and realtors. Revenue is generated through equipment sales (one-time packaged trailer/truck/van builds), recurring consumables (liners, resins, components), Greenbook Certification training, and turn-key packages bundling equipment with training, technical support, and marketing assistance. The LightRay LR3 system carries a publicly disclosed price of approximately $35,000 with financing offered through Western Equipment Finance at $737/month over 60 months at 7.5% APR, and the company cites 50,000+ InnerSeal installations as a proxy for installed-base scale. Perma-Liner holds an unusually dense stack of industry certifications (NSF/ANSI 14, ASTM F1216, F2561, UPC, ICC-ES PMG, IRC, IPC, IAPMO, NASSCO) and multiple granted patents, and is self-described as the leading manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment in North America.

Name

Perma-Liner Industries

Legal name

Perma-Liner Industries LLC

Website

https://perma-liner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Perma-Liner Industries, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, manufactures Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and consumables (2"–48" diameters), distributing them through four U.S. facilities and a certified-installer network serving plumbing contractors, municipalities, homeowners, and realtors.

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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Trenchless Sewer Repair (Pipe Lining/CIPP) (HSAOABAH), Rehabilitation & Renewal (CIPP, Lining, Coatings, Structural Repairs) (EUANALAF)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipeline rehabilitation
• Cured-in-place pipe
• Sewer rehabilitation equipment
• CIPP lining systems
• Underground pipe repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment & Machine Sales: Sale of trenchless pipelining machines including inverters (pivoting, mini), steam cure units (Stinger, Viper), hot water units (Maverick), wet-out inversion tables, and Top Gun F10/F24 mainline lining equipment. Equipment sold as complete turn-key trailer, truck, or van build-out packages.
2. Consumables (Liners, Resins, Components): Recurring sale of consumable materials including cal tubes, pull straps, epoxy resins, fiberglass mats, and specialty resins (styrene-free silicate resin). Liners range from 2" to 48" diameter. Resins sold pre-formulated in 5-gallon containers. Consumables repurchased regularly by certified installer network.
3. Turn-Key Packages: Complete turn-key packages bundling equipment, certification/training, ongoing 24/7 technical support, specification & design support, and marketing support. Sold as integrated packages for new installers entering the trenchless pipelining market.
4. Certification & Training Programs: Greenbook Certification training classes educate installers on proper materials and installation methods. Training is a prerequisite for installer certification and ongoing support is provided post-certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Perma-Liner Industries manufactures and supplies trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment, materials, and consumables using Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology. The company provides turn-key packages to contractors and municipalities for rehabilitating sewer, lateral, and wastewater pipelines without excavation. Product lines include lateral and mainline lining systems, spot and patch repair equipment, UV curing systems, and a dedicated training and certification program for installers.

Product overview

Perma-Liner Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and materials in North America. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) systems and related equipment. The product lineup includes Perma-Lateral™ for small diameter (2"-8") lateral lining, Perma-Main™ Top Gun™ for large diameter (8"-24") mainline rehabilitation, Sectional Point Repair for targeted repairs (6"-60"), LightRay UV systems (LR3 spot repairs and LRI inversion) for fast-cure applications, Pull-In-Place™ for complex bend scenarios, Perma-Patch™ for localized repairs, and InnerSeal™ for lateral connection sealing. The company also provides a full range of equipment including inverters, steam/hot water cure units, and consumables (liners, resins, cal tubes) ranging from 2" to 48" diameter. All products are designed, built, and supported in the USA with training, technical support, and certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perma-Lateral™
• Perma-Main™ Top Gun™
• Perma-Patch™
• Sectional Point Repair™
• LightRay LR3

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day sewer repair in most cases
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Western Equipment FinancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWestern Equipment Finance provides equipment financing for contractors purchasing the LightRay LR3 UV system. Financing terms offered: $35,000 total cost, $737/month for 60 months at 7.5% APR, zero down, no payments for 90 days. This partnership enables SMB contractors to access Perma-Liner's equipment through financing rather than large upfront capital expenditure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Insituform Technologies (Aegion Corporation): One of the largest North American CIPP mainline rehabilitation contractors and technology providers, now part of Aegion. Overlaps with Perma-Main/Top Gun in municipal CIPP mainlines but as a larger platform contractor spanning multiple infrastructure rehabilitation services.
• Trelleborg Pipe Rehabilitation: Global CIPP liner manufacturer and rehabilitation service provider operating broadly across pipe sealing and rehabilitation solutions. Competes with Perma-Liner in liner/resin consumables and brings larger scale and geographic reach the company lacks.

Direct peers

• MaxLiner USA: Manufacturer of CIPP lateral lining systems, equipment, and consumables for small-diameter pipe rehabilitation. Direct competitor in 2"-8" lateral CIPP where Perma-Lateral is positioned, with overlapping installer/distribution channels.
• Nu Flow Technologies: Manufacturer and licensor of trenchless pipe lining systems covering small-diameter laterals and restoration of drain, sewer, and potable water lines. Direct competitor in the same CIPP/pipe rehabilitation product category with similar installer-network distribution model.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: Manufacturer of trenchless equipment and consumables for pipe replacement and rehabilitation, including CIPP and pipe-bursting systems. Direct competitor in the trenchless equipment manufacturer space targeting the same contractor ecosystem.
• LMK Technologies: U.S.-based manufacturer of CIPP lateral and mainline lining systems and equipment. LMK is a direct CIPP competitor to Perma-Liner's Perma-Lateral and Perma-Main product lines and is also listed among Perma-Liner's certified installers, illustrating true product/market overlap.
• Applied Felts Inc. Manufacturer of felt and reinforcement CIPP liners and tube materials used by CIPP contractors globally. Direct competitor in the consumables/liners business Perma-Liner sells to its certified installer base for ongoing rehabilitation work.

Emerging players

• Saertex Multicom GmbH: Manufacturer of UV-cured CIPP glass-fiber reinforcement liners widely used in trenchless mainline and lateral rehabilitation. Comparable in liner/resin consumables supply and a meaningful competitive presence in the UV-cured CIPP category Perma-Liner is targeting with LightRay.
• BKP Berolina Polyurethane GmbH: European-based CIPP liner manufacturer with growing presence in trenchless rehabilitation, particularly UV-cured systems. Comparable to Perma-Liner's consumables business (liners and resins) with potential future overlap in North American UV lateral segments.

Regional players

• Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR): U.S.-based CIPP mainline and lateral rehabilitation contractor and equipment operator. Adjacent/regional participant in the same trenchless CIPP market that Perma-Liner's equipment and installers serve, providing direct competitive context on equipment economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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