INLAND WATERS INC

What INLAND WATERS INC does

Insituform, operating under Azuria Corporation, is a pipeline rehabilitation company that invented Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology in 1971. The company specializes in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation for water and wastewater infrastructure, serving municipal water and wastewater utilities as the primary segment, with additional reach into industrial facilities, transportation corridors (DOT), military installations (Department of Defense), aviation infrastructure, and fire protection. With over 50 years of operational history, Insituform has positioned itself as the gold standard for pipeline renewal, offering trenchless solutions that are described as up to 50% more efficient than traditional dig-and-replace methods. The North American operations are ISO 9001:2015 registered by Intertek across design, development, manufacturing, and installation of pipeline rehabilitation products.

The company's technology portfolio includes CIPP (gravity and pressure applications), UV CIPP (ultraviolet light curing), Spray-in-Place Pipe (SIPP), Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) structural reinforcement, Vylon Slipliner Pipe, Fusible PVC, Primus Line flexible liner, mechanical service connection reinstatement, and Close Tolerance Pipe Slurrification (CTPS). These technologies address aging pipeline infrastructure, infiltration, reduced flow capacity, and water quality concerns across applications ranging from gravity sewers to high-pressure transmission mains, small to large diameter pipes. The product breadth covers both materials supply (one-time product sales) and full installation services delivered through qualified field teams.

Insituform operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand within Azuria Corporation, a privately held portfolio of 15 water infrastructure brands covering pipeline rehabilitation (Insituform, Waterline Renewal Technologies, Underground Solutions, Performance Pipeline Technologies), cathodic protection (Corrpro), utility operations and intelligence (Inframark), environmental and infrastructure services (Environmental Techniques, EN-TECH Infrastructure, BLD Services, C&L Water Solutions, Culy Inc., MTC, Portland Utilities Construction Company), and international operations (Insituform Linings UK). Revenue is generated through project-based professional services, proprietary product sales, and cooperative purchasing arrangements with public sector buyers. The company serves customers across more than 20 countries on five continents via enterprise field sales with project inquiry-based engagement. Note: input data contains a firmographic entry for "INLAND WATERS INC" listing 6 employees and a 1998 founding date in Johnston, Rhode Island; this entry is inconsistent with the bulk of source material which describes a 50+ year-old global pipeline rehabilitation enterprise operating under Azuria Corporation.

Name

INLAND WATERS INC

Legal name

Azuria Corporation

Website

https://inlandwatersinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Insituform, a subsidiary brand of Azuria Corporation founded in 1971, invented Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology and provides trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services and products for municipal, industrial, transportation, military, and aviation sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipeline Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehabilitation & Renewal (CIPP, Lining, Coatings, Structural Repairs) (EUANALAF), Manholes, Laterals & Service Connections (Installation/Rehab) (EUANACAI), Plumbing & Utility Systems (Potable/Non-Potable Water, Sanitary, Storm, Sewage Lift) (EUAEAFAF)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipeline rehabilitation
• Cured-in-place pipe
• Water infrastructure renewal
• Sewer and stormwater rehabilitation
• Industrial pipeline services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipeline Rehabilitation Services: Direct services for pipeline rehabilitation including potable water, forcemain, manhole, storm/sanitary, and CFRP applications. Services provided through qualified installation teams with quality management system.
2. Pipeline Products: Sale of proprietary pipeline rehabilitation products including CIPP materials, Vylon Slipliner Pipe, Fusible PVC, Primus Line, Cathodic Protection products, CFRP, WEKO-SEAL, TerraBrute CR, and various rehabilitation products.
3. Cooperative Purchasing: Government/municipal purchasing through cooperative purchasing programs for public sector customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Insituform (operating under the INLAND WATERS INC domain) provides trenchless pipeline rehabilitation products and services built around its proprietary Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology. The offering combines direct installation services (potable water, forcemain, manhole, storm/sanitary, SIPP, UV CIPP, CFRP, and CTPS rehabilitation) with sale of proprietary rehabilitation products (Vylon Slipliner Pipe, Fusible PVC, Primus Line, Cathodic Protection, CFRP, WEKO-SEAL, TerraBrute CR, APM, LMK, LightRay, Perma-Liner) for municipal, industrial, DOT, military, aviation, and fire protection customers globally.

Product overview

Insituform, under Azuria Corporation, offers a comprehensive portfolio of pipeline rehabilitation products and services. The core offering is the Insituform CIPP (Cured-in-Place Pipe) technology, invented over 50 years ago, which serves as the gold standard for trenchless pipeline restoration. The product portfolio includes Vylon Slipliner Pipe, Fusible PVC, Primus Line, Cathodic Protection products, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), WEKO-SEAL, TerraBrute CR, APM, LMK, LightRay, and Perma-Liner. Services span potable water rehabilitation, forcemain rehabilitation, manhole rehabilitation, spray-in-place pipe (SIPP), storm and sanitary rehabilitation, UV CIPP rehabilitation, and close tolerance pipe slurrification (CTPS). These products and services serve multiple sectors including municipal, industrial, DOT, military, airports, and fire protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Insituform: CIPP and trenchless pipeline rehabilitation technology and services for water and wastewater pipelines.

Products and services

• Insituform CIPP (Cured-in-Place Pipe)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% more efficient than traditional dig-and-replace methods

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Azuria CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Insituform. Azuria Corporation is a portfolio of water infrastructure brands providing total solutions for pipeline rehabilitation. Insituform operates as a core brand within the Azuria family of companies.
• InframarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzuria subsidiary brand providing automation, intelligence, community management, operations and maintenance, and utility districts services. Offers complementary services to Insituform pipeline rehabilitation.
• CorrprominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzuria subsidiary brand specializing in cathodic protection services and products. Complements Insituform with corrosion protection solutions.
• Underground SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzuria subsidiary brand providing TerraBrute CR pipe products and specialized underground solutions.
• RSM Lining SuppliesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzuria subsidiary brand providing lining supplies and materials for pipeline rehabilitation projects.
• Waterline Renewal TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzuria subsidiary brand providing APM, LMK, LightRay, and Perma-Liner products for pipeline renewal.
• IntertekminorOthersThird-party quality certification organization that registered Insituform's Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2015 standard.
• Insituform Linings UKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based subsidiary brand operating under the Insituform name in the United Kingdom market.
• Portland Utilities Construction Company (PUCC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzuria subsidiary brand providing utility construction services supporting pipeline rehabilitation projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: Provider of trenchless replacement and rehabilitation equipment and materials, including CIPP and pipe-bursting systems. Overlaps directly in trenchless technology stack and contractor customer base.
• Aegion Corporation: Owner of Insituform's primary historical CIPP competitors (e.g., Brinderson, Bayou Companies) and a direct provider of pipeline rehabilitation and corrosion protection services. Directly comparable in trenchless technology stack and municipal/industrial customer base.
• SAK Construction: Large US contractor specializing in CIPP and trenchless pipeline rehabilitation for municipal and industrial sewer and water customers. Direct competitor across CIP-lining, manhole rehab, and large-diameter projects.
• Perma-Liner Industries: Manufacturer and licensor of CIPP and sectional lining systems for lateral and small-diameter pipelines. Comparable in trenchless rehabilitation products and franchise/distributor model.
• Granite Construction (Inliner Solutions): Inliner, a Granite Construction brand, is one of the largest CIPP installation networks in North America, offering nearly identical trenchless rehabilitation services and products to municipal clients.
• LMK Technologies: CIPP lateral lining and manhole rehabilitation system provider. Currently part of the company's Waterline Renewal Technologies subsidiary, but historically a direct competitor and now a comparable product line.
• National Pipe Lining: US CIPP installer specializing in municipal and commercial sewer and stormwater rehabilitation. Direct competitor on mid-diameter cured-in-place projects.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting and construction firm with significant water and wastewater practice. Provides EPC and program management that competes for the same municipal capital programs.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Large US manufacturer of storm and wastewater pipe and drainage products with growing exposure to rehabilitation markets. Broad incumbent in underground water infrastructure with overlapping municipal customers.
• Jacobs Solutions: Engineering, construction, and operations services firm with deep water infrastructure practice. Competes for large municipal program work and design-build opportunities in the same buyer ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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