Lateral Connection RehabILITATION Full-Day wEBINAR

We will discuss reviewing specifications and things to look at in 

the field when going through a project.  

Presented by: Ryan Poertner

  Ryan Poertner is a General Manager of Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. and lives in St. Louis, MO. Ryan manages the St. Louis office, as well as the Trenchless Rehab division within Ace Pipe Cleaning. Ryan is directly responsible for the safety and quality of work for these divisions. Ryan’s main focus is on the growing market involving trenchless CIPP rehabilitation. Ace Pipe Cleaning is a leader in the industry providing all types of rehabilitation solutions for municipalities in need. After graduating from the University of Missouri – Rolla (Science & Technology) Ryan has spent his 20+ years working in the water and wastewater rehabilitation fields. Prior to the nearly 15 years currently with Ace Pipe Cleaning Ryan spent 8 years working for Insituform Technologies, Inc. in roles as Engineer, Trainer, Estimator, and Project Manager. Ryan is an active member of NASTT, NASSCO, WEF and local engineering organizations.  

Presented By

Chris Hamilton

Chris Hamilton has been with Avanti International for over 10 years. Chris is the Southeastern US/Caribbean Region and International Manager, and most recently Director - Municipal Division. Chris served as a Project Engineer in the industry for over a decade before coming to Avanti in 2014. In that time, he was involved with concrete applications, both precast and ready-mix, with a primary focus on infrastructure rehabilitation. Chris has designed, written and managed projects for the Tennessee Valley Authority, NASA, Power Plants in South America, and hundreds of municipal clients over the years which has granted him a deep understanding of infrastructure, and how we can better maintain it. Additionally, Chris has lectured and educated numerous organizations and industry conferences on injection grouting technology - in the U.S. and abroad. Chris is also fluent in Spanish.

Marc Anctil

Marc started his career with Logiball in 1994 and served as President from 2004-2022 & most recently as Head of Technical Sales through July 2024. Marc has been involved with the development of ASTM standard practices for the application of chemical grouts for infiltration control in sewers and the development of NASSCO Specification Guidelines for municipal sewer grouting, has given numerous presentations on the subject. He has participated actively in NASSCO as Committee Chair, Board member and Past President (2008). Marc has been actively involved in training at the Municipal Sewer Grout Schools since 2005, training over 1000 technicians.

In this presentation, we will explore the critical role of robotic technology in lateral connection rehabilitation. From initial cleaning to final reinstatement, we will discuss how various tooling enhances efficiency and precision in the process. Key topics will include cleaning from the main,  protruding tap cutting, installing connection liners, and reinstating lateral connections. Attendees will gain insight into the latest advancements in robotic systems, their applications in the field, and how they contribute to improved project outcomes.

Presented by: Pete Dannenberg

Pete serves as Vortex’s Senior Vice President of Technologies, where he oversees the company’s continued expansion of high-tech equipment solutions. This includes the company’s core line of Schwalm robotics and the more recent addition of CIPP curing  monitoring systems and UV-CIPP curing technology. Pete’s in-depth knowledge of the practical application and sales of specialty technologies in the trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation space has been a tremendous asset to the company’s growth in the water and sewer technologies market.  

Prior to joining Vortex in 2020, Pete worked for several industry-leading sewer technology companies where he held positions of Regional Sales Manager and Lead Field Engineer. With this ground-level experience, he worked closely with contractors. Pete understands the need for robots that can consistently perform in aggressive and destructive sewer environments, giving him unique insight into a contractor’s expectations from a robotic system.

Learn about utilizing lateral lining for large scale projects.

Presented by

Jacob Trapani

Jacob is Vice President of Operations at BLD Services, brings with him over 30 years of  management experience in the utility and sewer rehabilitation industry. He is responsible for overseeing all activities to achieve BLD's fiscal, quality, and safety objectives of the Trenchless Rehabilitation Division for the eastern half of the United States. Under Jacob's direction, BLD  has grown to be the largest installer of CIPP lateral liners in the world with over 200,000  installations to date.

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson currently serves as the Technical Director at BLD Services. Prior to BLD, Tim  held various positions during his 25+ years at Insituform Technologies which included: General Manager of the company’s largest manufacturing operation, Manager of Insituform’s North American wet out facilities; Technical Sales Representative for municipal and industrial customers; and Corporate Quality Manager. Mr. Matheson is a graduate of Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) and is member of NASSCO, NASTT, and ASTM.

We will explore using Tyger Patch as part of an extensive line of trenchless repair systems from Source One Environmental. We provide contractors, plumbers and municipalities with superior point repair solutions for any size and type of pipe.

Presented by: Ben McGraw

 Ben McGraw is the Vice President of S1E. He has worked in multiple roles for S1E over the last decade including Regional Sales Manager and National Sales Manager.  

We will discuss using gasket seals in the rehabilitation of lateral connections.  We will examine different curing methods including traditional steam along with UV curing methods. The presentation also looks at the QA/QC that goes into manufacturing a water tight liner.

Presented by: Jason Mathey

  A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Jason Mathey is LMK’s Director of Sales. In his 17 plus years of experience at LMK he has also held the title of Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Director of Research and Development, Training Manager, and Fabrication Manager. Throughout his years he has been responsible for testing new materials and equipment; and developing new equipment and processes as well as taking part in the testing and development of the NIST project for Mold in-Place Pipe. Jason has also trained new crews to install LMK products and operate support equipment. Jason offers on-the-job technical support and has been contracted out for several “off the wall”

 jobs encountered by some of our licensees.  

  This presentation will discuss the activities occurring before, during, and after 

liner installation that the City of Columbus employs to assure 

proper liner installation and performance. 

Presented by: Nick Domenick P.E.

  Nick is a Professional Engineer and Senior Project Manager for the City of Columbus Sewer Systems Engineering Section working on a variety of projects ranging from mainline/lateral sewer rehabilitation to tunnels, green infrastructure, and conventional open-cut sewer projects. Nick is a graduate of the University of Toledo and has 23 years of experience in the water/wastewater sector.  

Learn about better quality and safety options when it comes to 

Lateral Cured-In-Place Pipe.

Presented by: Larry Kiest

  Larry Kiest Jr. is an inventor and entrepreneur who has continuously introduced innovations to the underground trenchless utility industry for more than 30 years. Larry founded LMK Technologies in Ottawa, Illinois in 1993, and went on to establish LMK Pipe Renewal located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, serving as CEO since 2006. He has educated and led top-level teams to specialize in all aspects of sewer renovation as a full-service trenchless contractor, servicing municipalities throughout the state of Florida. Larry is an internationally respected leader and speaker in the trenchless technology industry. He has authored numerous technical and educational papers which have been featured in several industry trade journals and included in presentations at trade conferences regarding technologies for renewing and sealing sewer collection systems. As an inventor, Larry has been an industry innovator for the rehabilitation of  underground sewer systems with a major focus on gasket sealing and long- term water tightness.  As a result, Larry has more than 250 patents issued in 14 countries. In 2005, Larry received the  North American Society for Trenchless Technology Award, and in 2013 was awarded the  Trenchless Technology Person of the Year. In 2014, Larry was awarded the Chicago Innovations  Award for his inventions for sealing sewer collection systems. In 2019, Larry was recognized as  a Standard Bearer by NASSCO. Larry has proudly served on the Board of Directors for several  respected organizations, including NASSCO and NASTT.