What American Pipelining Solutions does

American Pipelining Solutions (APS) is a privately held, founder-led provider of integrated trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions, headquartered at 233 Camson Road, Anderson, South Carolina. The company sells an end-to-end equipment and materials portfolio — including the Raptor Cutter high-speed drain cleaning/reinstatement machine with Smart Drive and electronic clutch, the Versa-Patch CIPP point repair system with reusable silicone packers rated for 100+ uses, the Protect & Pull single-technician liner handling system, QuickSight HD self-leveling sewer inspection cameras, the Versa-Light and UV XAIR UV/IR curing systems, the Sewerbot, and high-speed tooling — alongside a consumables line comprising the Houseliner FL/FLT/FIX liner family, Versa-Glass fiberglass liners, and epoxy, silicate, and UV resins. APS is also the authorized U.S. sales, training, and support provider for IMS Robotics and an authorized certified repair partner for RIDGID, Dancutter, and Hathorn, allowing it to act as a single-vendor channel for multiple leading equipment brands.

APS operates an integrated business model combining one-time hardware sales, recurring consumable revenue from liners and resins re-ordered per job, paid training and certification through the American Pipelining Solutions Training Academy (APSTA), and certified equipment repair and after-sales support. Go-to-market is a sales-led, inside-sales motion with direct B2B ordering via website and a toll-free sales line (888-258-9359), supported by NET 15 trade-account terms, same-day shipping cut-offs, and bundled free training with select purchases. APSTA training (1-5 day hands-on and virtual courses), a content-led community motion (blog, podcast, Tech Tip Tuesday, FAQ, Glossary, Downloads), and Google Reviews collection provide top- and mid-funnel demand generation. The primary customer base is U.S. independent and regional plumbing and HVAC service contractors (e.g., FH Furr, Pither Plumbing, Champion AC & Plumbing, Colonial Webb, Air Comfort Solutions, J Blanton Plumbing), with secondary segments in municipal infrastructure/utilities, industrial facilities, commercial properties, and historical preservation projects. The company is led by founder and CEO Jake Saltzman, who brings more than three decades of trenchless industry experience and a prior Worldwide Technical Director role at Picote Solutions.

Name

American Pipelining Solutions

Legal name

American Pipelining Supplies

Website

https://americanpipeliningsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Pipelining Solutions is a private Anderson, South Carolina company that sells trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment, consumable liners and resins, training, and certified repair services to U.S. plumbing contractors, municipalities, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• CIPP lining equipment
• Pipe patching systems
• Sewer inspection cameras
• Drain cleaning equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Hardware): Direct one-time sales of proprietary trenchless equipment including the Raptor Cutter drain cleaner, QuickSight HD inspection cameras, Versa-Patch system, Protect & Pull liner handling system, UV XAIR and Versa-Light curing systems, Sewerbot, and Hotbox hot-water curing system. Includes manufacturer's warranty (e.g., 1 year mechanical / 6 months electrical on Raptor Cutter).
2. Liner & Resin Materials Sales: Recurring/consumable revenue from selling APS liner families (Houseliner FL, FLT, FIX, Versa-Glass, Versa-Liner) and resin systems (Epoxy, Silicate, UV Resin), including calibration tube and other consumables re-ordered by contractors per job.
3. Training & Certification Programs (APSTA): Paid multi-day hands-on and virtual training courses through the American Pipelining Solutions Training Academy (APSTA), covering Inspection & Location, Drain Cleaning, CIPP Point Repair, CIPP Lining, Robotic Reinstatement Cutting, and Advanced Techniques. Course pricing varies with bundle discounts available; certain purchases (e.g., Versa-Patch Starter Kit) include free training and certification.
4. Certified Equipment Repair Services: Authorized factory-trained repair services using OEM parts for RIDGID, Dancutter, and Hathorn equipment, plus APS-sold brands; warranty-safe diagnostics and parts replacement.
5. After-Sales Support & Technical Assistance: Ongoing 24/7 technical troubleshooting, replacement parts, remote and on-site support, and job analysis assistance — framed as a value-added component that drives retention and equipment ROI.
6. Direct e-commerce with Trade Account Terms: B2B ordering with NET 15 standard payment terms, tiered late fees (45d 3%, 60d 4.5%, 75d 6%), credit-hold suspension, and a tiered return policy (defective items = full refund incl. shipping; used = 50% credit; unwanted = 30% restocking fee). Promotional discounting (e.g., APS Spring 2026 Liner Blowout Sale — up to 60% off select liners).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

American Pipelining Solutions (APS) designs, manufactures, and distributes an integrated ecosystem of trenchless pipe rehabilitation products for plumbing and HVAC contractors. The company sells proprietary equipment (Raptor Cutter drain cleaners, QuickSight HD inspection cameras, Versa-Patch point repair systems, Protect & Pull liner handling systems, Versa-Light/UV XAIR curing systems, Sewerbot), consumable materials (Houseliner felt liners, Versa-Glass/Versa-Liner fiberglass liners, Epoxy/Silicate/UV resins), certified training through the American Pipelining Solutions Training Academy (APSTA), and authorized factory-trained equipment repair services.

Product overview

American Pipelining Solutions (APS) sells an integrated portfolio of trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment, consumable materials, training, and after-sales support rather than a single software product. The portfolio is anchored by equipment lines — the Raptor Cutter high-speed drain cleaning/reinstatement machine, QuickSight sewer inspection cameras, Protect & Pull liner handling systems, the Versa-Light and UV XAIR UV/IR curing systems, the Sewerbot, and high-speed tooling — together with the Versa-Patch point repair/patching system. These equipment lines are paired with a consumables offering that includes the Houseliner felt liner family (FL, FLT, FIX) and Versa-Glass fiberglass liners, plus Epoxy, Silicate, and UV resins for CIPP installations. APS wraps the equipment and materials ecosystem with the APS Training Academy (APSTA) certification program, certified equipment repair services for brands such as RIDGID, Dancutter, and Hathorn, and ongoing after-sales technical support, positioning the company as a full-stack partner for trenchless contractors rather than a standalone product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APSTA (American Pipelining Solutions Training Academy): The company's training academy offering hands-on and virtual certification programs for CIPP, drain cleaning, inspection, robotic reinstatement cutting, and advanced trenchless techniques, hosted at APS headquarters in Anderson, SC.
• Raptor Cutter
• Versa-Patch
• Protect & Pull
• QuickSight Camera
• Versa-Light
• UV XAIR
• Sewerbot
• Houseliner (FL, FLT, FIX)
• Versa-Glass / Versa-Liner

Products and services

• Raptor Cutter State-of-the-art robotic reinstatement and high-speed drain cleaning machine featuring Smart Drive Technology, electronic clutch, wireless controls, QuickFit interchangeable reels, and compatibility with major high-speed tooling. Supports 1.5" to 6" pipe diameters on 110V power; includes 1-year mechanical and 6-month electrical warranty. For plumbing contractors performing drain cleaning and reinstatement cutting.
• Versa-Patch CIPP point repair/patching system for localized pipe damage, covering 2", 3", 3"-4", and 4"-6" diameters with patch lengths of 32", 3', and 6'. Uses reusable silicone-coated rubber packers rated for 100+ patches, with ASTM-compliant fiberglass and loop-stitched patch materials; achieves 50+ year service life. For plumbing contractors performing spot repairs.
• Protect & Pull
• QuickSight Camera HD sewer inspection camera system with self-leveling camera heads, on-screen distance counter, built-in 512Hz sonde, pushrods up to 130 feet, and 10" displays. Works in pipes from 1.5" to 6" depending on model; water-resistant and field-repairable. For plumbing contractors performing pipe inspections.
• Houseliner FL APS's premiere transitional CIPP liner made of 100% PES fiber with TPU coating, designed for transitions, bends, and variable pipe conditions. Compatible with ambient, hot water, steam, UV, and IR curing up to 175°F (80°C). For trenchless lining contractors.
• Houseliner FLT Highly flexible CIPP liner made of 100% PES fiber with PU coating, optimized for 2"-6" small-diameter pipe systems with multiple bends. Cures at approximately 2mm thick; supports multiple curing methods. For small-diameter pipe lining contractors.
• Houseliner FIX Non-transitional polyester CIPP liner made of 100% PES fiber with TPU coating, optimized for straight runs and consistent-diameter pipe systems. Compatible with ambient, hot water, steam, UV, and IR curing up to 175°F. For straightforward pipe lining applications.
• Versa-Glass Fiberglass Liner Coated and uncoated fiberglass liner options for applications requiring increased structural strength, rigidity, and tensile performance. Preferred for 6"+ diameters and structurally compromised host pipes; compatible with all resin types and especially suited to UV curing because light refracts through the fiberglass. For high-strength pipe rehabilitation.
• Versa-Light Advanced UV/IR curing system for accelerated resin curing in trenchless point repair and up to 30ft UV liner sewer installations. Lightweight, portable, energy-efficient, and able to reduce standard cure times by 50% or more; supports pipes from small residential to large industrial sizes. For trenchless lining contractors.
• UV XAIR Precision UV curing system for trenchless UV liner curing and CIPP pipe rehabilitation, designed to improve curing efficiency and control over working and cure times. For trenchless lining contractors using UV-cured resins.
• Sewerbot Trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment listed in APS product navigation. For plumbing and trenchless contractors.
• High Speed Tooling Interchangeable high-speed tooling line used with the Raptor Cutter and other drain cleaning/reinstatement equipment for cutting, grinding, and descaling operations. For plumbing contractors.
• Epoxy Resin High-strength CIPP resin offering excellent bonding characteristics, 100% solids when cured, and 50+ year life expectancy. Compatible with ambient, hot water, steam, and IR curing methods. For trenchless lining contractors.
• Silicate Resin Fast-curing CIPP resin with higher temperature resistance than epoxy and the ability to cure in environments with minor active water infiltration. Strong performance in patching applications. For patching contractors working in wet conditions.
• UV Resin One-part CIPP resin system requiring no mixing, offering predictable working/cure times, high chemical resistance, and higher temperature resistance than many standard epoxies. For UV-cured lining applications.
• APS Training Academy (APSTA) American Pipelining Solutions Training Academy offering hands-on and virtual certification programs for inspection and location, drain cleaning, CIPP point repair, CIPP lining, robotic reinstatement cutting, and advanced trenchless techniques. Courses range from 1 to 5 days at APS Headquarters in Anderson, SC. Free training bundled with select product purchases. For plumbing contractors seeking certification.
• APS Equipment Repair Service Certified repair service authorized for top brands including RIDGID, Dancutter, and Hathorn, with OEM parts, factory-trained technicians, diagnostics, and warranty-safe service for trenchless rehabilitation equipment. For contractors needing certified equipment repair.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IMS RoboticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPS expanded its offerings as the authorized U.S. sales, training, and support provider for IMS Robotics (announced via PR Newswire). The partnership allows APS to distribute IMS Robotics trenchless products into the U.S. contractor market, supported by APS's training academy (APSTA) and after-sales support infrastructure.
• RIDGIDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPS is an authorized certified repair partner for RIDGID trenchless equipment, performing warranty-safe service using OEM parts. Service is handled at APS's Anderson, SC repair facility by factory-trained technicians.
• DancuttercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPS is authorized to perform certified repairs on Dancutter trenchless equipment using OEM parts and brand-specific procedures at its Anderson, SC facility.
• HathorncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPS is authorized for certified repair of Hathorn inspection/sewer equipment with OEM parts and brand-specific procedures, providing warranty-safe service to customers at its Anderson, SC facility.
• NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced in APS's industry guidance as a recommended organization for contractors to access cutting-edge trenchless resources and certifications; positioned alongside APS as a training resource for CIPP professionals.
• Picote SolutionsminorOthersPicote Solutions is a globally recognized manufacturer of drain cleaning and trenchless equipment where APS founder/CEO Jake Saltzman previously served as Worldwide Technical Director prior to founding APS. Referenced as the prior employer where Saltzman built his industry experience and exposure to descaling systems, reinstatement tools, and CIPP repair methods that informed APS's product portfolio.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brawoliner: German-headquartered manufacturer of flexible CIPP liners (Brawoliner, BRAWO LR) for residential and commercial lateral rehabilitation. Competes head-to-head with APS's Houseliner FL/FLT family on transitional and small-diameter CIPP applications, and partners with U.S. installers for training and distribution.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: Established manufacturer of CIPP lining systems, point repair equipment, pipe bursting tools, and consumable materials serving plumbing contractors and municipalities. Direct overlap with APS in CIPP liners, resins, and point repair equipment sold to the same U.S. contractor base.
• MaxLiner USA: Supplier of CIPP lining equipment, materials, and training for lateral and small-diameter pipe rehabilitation. Directly competes with APS on consumables (liners, resins) and certification-style training for plumbing contractors adding trenchless services.
• Perma-Liner Industries: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of CIPP lateral lining systems, resins, and inversion equipment plus a multi-state installer training program. Closely comparable to APS in the integrated equipment + consumables + training model targeting plumbing contractors.
• IMS Robotics: German manufacturer of robotic sewer reinstatement cutters and rehabilitation robots. APS is the authorized U.S. sales, training, and support partner for IMS Robotics, so the two are tightly coupled — IMS Robotics sets the product roadmap while APS owns U.S. customer access, training, and service.
• Picote Solutions: Global manufacturer of drain cleaning, descaling, and CIPP reinstatement equipment — directly overlapping APS's Raptor Cutter and High Speed Tooling product lines. APS founder Jake Saltzman previously served as Picote's Worldwide Technical Director, and the two compete for the same contractor customers across trenchless tooling, training, and consumables.

Broad incumbents

• RIDGID (Emerson): Major plumbing and drain cleaning equipment brand under Emerson, offering drain cleaners, inspection cameras, and locators. APS is an authorized RIDGID certified-repair partner, but RIDGID competes broadly with APS equipment lines (especially QuickSight cameras and drain cleaning) at the contractor truck-stock level.
• Hathorn: Canadian manufacturer of sewer inspection cameras and locators for plumbing contractors. APS is an authorized certified-repair partner for Hathorn, but Hathorn competes directly with the QuickSight HD camera line in the U.S. contractor market.
• Vortex Companies: Larger multi-product trenchless infrastructure solutions provider offering CIPP, geopolymer, manhole rehabilitation, and contracting services. Overlaps APS in the CIPP equipment + materials space and competes for large municipal and industrial rehabilitation contracts, with broader portfolio and M&A-driven scale.

Emerging players

• Aegis Corp / Sewer Equipment: U.S.-focused provider of trenchless equipment, consumables, and training for plumbing contractors, with overlapping coverage of CIPP point repair, lining, and inspection tooling. Comparable in scale and contractor-customer orientation to APS, with partial product overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/APStrenchless
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@americanpipeliningsolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanPipeliningSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-pipelining-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/americanpipeliningsolutions
• TikToktiktok.com/@apstrenchless

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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