| 41 T T Bernadette Cooney Leaders in trenchless pipeline repair PipeTech has been the trusted partner of urban and rural authorities, as well as the civil construction sector, for over two decades. Taranaki: PipeTech Ltd REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PipeTech Ltd, a family-owned business based in New Plymouth, are specialists in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation. Their recent category win at the Taranaki Business Excellence Awards 2023 underscores their commitment to delivering unparalleled benefits through their work. Leaders in trenchless pipeline repair and rehabilitation, PipeTech Ltd won the Medium Business Excellence Award at the 2023 Taranaki Business Excellence Awards. For managing director Rowan Burgess, the recognition received at the Chamber of Commerce awards is validation of their often overlooked yet essential contributions. L everaging cutting-edge technologies, they not only ensure the functionality of vital pipelines but also mitigate groundwater loss and contamination, safeguarding the environment and public health. “Being acknowledged for our work is invaluable,” says Rowan, “the feedback fuels our drive for continual improvement, and serves as a tangible measure of that.” Established in 2003 by Rowan’s father Owen Burgess, Thomas Crowley and former directors Colin Hayes and Mark Hay, PipeTech has been the trusted partner of urban and rural authorities, as well as the civil construction sector, for over two decades. Taking the reins five years ago, Rowan Burgess brings a wealth of experience from civil infrastructure and the oil and gas industry, ensuring the company’s legacy of innovation and excellence continues. With a dedicated team led by Rowan and his brother-in-law Maifea Maifea, Pipetech’s operations manager, their services include trenchless pipe relining, sectional patching, junction repairs, and root removal, pipeline jetting and CCTV. Their deviceful approach involves relining existing pipelines with new PVC sleeves, all accomplished without disruptive excavations. “Basically, we can reline existing underground concrete or earthenware pipelines by pulling through new PVC liner after process and softening with steam, inflating it with compressed air and sealing it tightly against the host pipe,” says Rowan, ‘’all without having to dig up the road.” This method not only extends the lifespan of underground networks but also significant- “We can line 100 to 150 metres in a day, whereas it would probably take an excavation team a couple of weeks.” ly reduces project timelines, completing what would take weeks in mere days. “We can line 100 to 150 metres in a day, whereas it would probably take an excavation team a couple of weeks.” PipeTech’s commitment to efficiency extends beyond project execution to cost-effectiveness, with trenchless rehabilitation costing approximately half of traditional excavation and relaying methods. Moreover, their approach minimises disruption to road users and local businesses. While the majority of PipeTech’s customers comprise district councils and utility companies, they also serve the civil construction sector, covering a vast territory spanning the North Island and reaching as far south as Ashburton. Their team of field experts, complemented by dedicated site and IT managers, ensures seamless project execution and ongoing innovation. As leaders in trenchless pipe rehabilitation, PipeTech values partnerships with subcontractors and suppliers. A recent trip to China to celebrate a key supplier’s anniversary, yielded promising new pressure lining options for water and oil and gas sectors. “That’s something we will delve into in the near future, so there might be room for expansion into those areas,” says Rowan. With a steadfast focus on innovation, excellence, and collaboration, PipeTech Ltd will continue to redefine the standards of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation, ensuring a sustainable future for New Zealand’s pipeline networks.
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