North American CIPP Market Report

Market Highlights

Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is a trenchless (no-dig) rehabilitation process employed for repairing pipelines. It is a non-intrusive, seamless, jointless pipe with a pipe used to rehabilitate sewer pipes, industrial gas pipes, potable water pipes, and gravity pipes, which can be conducted within pipes ranging from a diameter of 6 inches to 120 inches. For this, the manufacturing of CIPP liners must adhere to various standards set by ASTM and comply with emission regulations from regulatory bodies like OSHA.

North America remains the biggest market for CIPP in 2023 and is predicted to do so for the duration of the forecast period. This is because there are a lot of pipelines in North America, particularly in the United States. The United States alone has about 17.9 billion feet of drainage pipes and lateral-based sewers that are older than 50 years and need maintenance, according to the environmental and labor organization BlueGreen Alliance Foundation.

The major factors that are continuously fuelling the growth of the CIPP market are infrastructure for aging potable and sewage water, rising expenditure by municipalities on utility and pipeline rehabilitation, growing awareness regarding the advantages of trenchless methods, and superior performance of CIPP compared to other trenchless technologies. Consequently, the overall North American CIPP market is estimated to grow at a decent CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period, to reach a value of US$ 2.4 Billion in 2030.

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:

• In 2024, the Vortex Companies announced the acquisition of Applied Felts Inc., positioning itself to deliver a direct, united offering to the market.
• In 2023, Aegion announced the acquisition of C&L Water Solutions, Inc., a full-service trenchless pipeline rehabilitation service provider in Colorado. C&L Water Solutions plans to operate under its current company name in the near term.
• In 2023, Aegion announced the acquisition of Standard Pipe Services, a preferred provider of trenchless repair services throughout the Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania tri-state area. Standard Pipe Services’ employees and facilities will remain in place in Delaware operating under the Insituform name.
• In 2023, Aegion announced the acquisition of Infraspec Services, Inc., a corporation that specializes in trenchless water rehabilitation services in Quebec, Canada. Infraspec plans to operate under its current company name in the near term.

Market Segment Analysis

Based on the resin type, the market is classified as polyester resin, vinyl ester resin, and epoxy resin. Our analysis suggests that polyester resin-based CIPP is expected to remain the dominant resin segment, whereas epoxy resin-based CIPP is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the foreseen future. As Polyester has strong chemical resistance, low tensile elongation, and high flexural modulus, polyester resins are mostly employed in stormwater and sewer pipe rehabilitation. Its demand is further increased by lower costs when compared to epoxy and vinyl ester resins. Epoxy resin is one of the more environmentally friendly options for CIPP, which emits fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and no hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Since epoxy resin is the only resin that satisfies NSF/ANSI 61 potable water criteria, epoxy resin-based CIPP is preferably utilized for the restoration of potable water pipelines.

Based on the fabric type, the market is segmented into polyester fabric, glass fabric, and other fabrics. Polyester is likely to remain the most dominant fabric type, whereas glass fabric is expected to be the fastest-growing fabric type in the market during the forecast period. In comparison to other fabrics, polyester fabric is very reasonably priced and meets the ASTM D461 standard while exceeding the required tensile strength. It has been recognized as the best fabric for high surface tension and ideal resin transport. When UV curing is used for CIPP, glass fabric is the recommended material of choice. The primary rationale behind opting for glass fabric liners with UV curing over felt liners cured in water or steam is that UV curing produces environmentally harmful byproducts.

Based on the curing type, the market is segmented into hot water curing, steam curing, and UV curing. Among these three types, steam curing remains dominant in the market due to its shorter curing time and the strength of the finished products. Heat transfers much faster in the steam process than in the hot water method, the total curing period is shorter in the steam process. In addition, steam cure systems use less water to set up on the construction site than hot water cure systems, which can require considerable amounts of water. Throughout the projected period, UV curing is anticipated to continue to grow at the fastest pace in the industry. UV liners can be delivered straight to the job site ahead of schedule because they don't require refrigeration. They are not temperature-sensitive, help reduce emissions, and are three to five times stronger than traditional felt CIPP liners.

Based on the coating type, the market is classified as polypropylene (PP)-coated CIPP, polyethylene (PE)-coated CIPP, polyurethane (PU)-coated CIPP, non-coated CIPP, and other coatings CIPP. Out of these coating types, PP-coated CIPP is expected to remain the most dominant segment in the market. This is due to its exceptional elasticity, ease of handling, attractive price-to-performance ratio, greater thickness compared to conventional coatings, strong bonding with the felt, and resistance to hydrolysis and chemical attack

In terms of country, The USA is projected to remain the largest market for CIPP during the forecast period. It is the largest market for CIPP in North America as well as in the world. Most of the pipeline construction in the region was done post-World War II and requires rehabilitation with CIPP, the most suitable method for pipe rehabilitation.

Key Players

The market is highly populated, with the presence of several local, country, and global players. The seemingly never-ending M&A activities over the past decade are proof that inorganic growth is indubitably the key strategy adopted by major players in order to stay ahead in the competition. The following are the key players in the North American CIPP market:

• Aegion Corporation
• PURIS Corporation
• SAK Construction
• Michels Corporation
• Reline Group UV
• SAERTEX Multicom
• Vortex Companies
• Waterline Renewable Technologies

Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s North American CIPP market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four countries and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for existing and new players
• Key success factors

The North American CIPP market is segmented into the following categories. 

Cured-in-Place Pipe Market, by Diameter Type

• <1-Foot Diameter (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• 1-2.5-Feet Diameter (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• 2.5-5-Feet Diameter (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• >5-Feet Diameter (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Cured-in-Place Pipe Market, by Resin Type

• Polyester Resin (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Vinyl Ester Resin (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Epoxy Resin (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Cured-in-Place Pipe Market, by Fabric Type

• Polyester Fabric (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Glass Fabric (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Other Fabrics (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Cured-in-Place Pipe Market, by Weaving Type

• Woven CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Non-Woven CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Other CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Cured-in-Place Pipe Market, by Curing Type

• Hot Water Curiing (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Steam Curing (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• UV Curing (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Cured-in-Place Pipe Market, by Coating Type

• PP-Coated CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• PE-Coated CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• PU-Coated CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Non-Coated CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Other-Coated CIPP (Country Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

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