Brian Mergelas

A world leader in large diameter water and wastewater pipeline condition assessment, the Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) offers forward looking solutions to help customers address aging infrastructure challenges in a reliable and cost effective manner. Its innovative services pinpoint damaged sections of a pipeline to help optimize infrastructure investments, locate leaks, reduce risk and ensure environmental compliance. Swelling global populations, industrial growth and changing climates will continue to place enormous pressures on the world's aging transmission lines. It is estimated that over the next 20 years, an investment of nearly half a trillion dollars will be required in the United States alone to upgrade critical pipeline infrastructure. Operators around the world are discovering that simply replacing its pipeline assets is cost prohibitive and that advanced condition assessment services from PPIC can help them confidently make informed decisions that drastically reduce capital and operating costs. PPIC services are trusted for: Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) condition assessment Metallic pipe condition assessment Plastic and PVC pipe condition assessment Leak detection New pipeline commissioning Pipeline locating and mapping Wastewater force main condition assessment PPIC services allow pipeline operators to identify areas of potential concern and make confident infrastructure rehabilitation decisions. By selectively rehabilitating only the individual pipe lengths where structure or mechanical integrity has been compromised, operators can realize significant savings by eliminating the unnecessary replacement of large lengths of transmission mains. This optimizes both the operating life of the asset and budget allocation for infrastructure projects.

American Water Works Association is an organization that provides resources, tools, and professional development opportunities for water professionals. The non-profit company is based in Denver, CO. The company offers events and education, publications, policy and advocacy, and a network of members to connect with. The association is a leader in industry standards, policy, governance, and influence. The company embraces their responsibility to share their knowledge with the world as they pursue a vision of safe and reliable drinking water for every citizen.

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing was founded in 1941 and provides nondestructive testing training services. The company is based in Columbus, OH and ultimately controlled by the Government of the United States of America.

Pure Technologies Ltd. engages in the development and application of technologies for inspection, monitoring, and management of critical infrastructure. It operates through the following divisions: Water and Wastewater; Oil and Gas; Power; and Bridges and Structures. The Water and Wastewater division offers solutions including pipeline condition assessment, inline leak detection, and valve and hydrant management solutions. The Oil and Gas division comprises of the PIG tracking, above ground and inline inspection, cathodic protection and integrity data management solutions. The Power division consists of pipeline condition assessment, inline leak detection, and monitoring services. The Bridges and Structures divison refers to the monitoring services. The company was founded by James E. Paulson and Peter O. Paulson in 1993 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Citylitics, Inc. provides water industry information and data platform. It specializes in early intelligence into utility pain points and needs. The firm’s services are primarily used by water industry leaders to gain a competitive advantage when pursuing potential municipal water infrastructure projects. The company was founded by Ahmed Badruddin and Sunit Mohindroo in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.