The new Micro Premium™ lateral cutter from Pipeline Renewal Technologies delivers 30% more cutting power than the smaller Micro Pro™, as well as a sophisticated touch-screen interface, a larger reservoir for flushing water, and easier connection/monitoring of supply air. In addition, the form factor of the reel broadens options for installing and transporting the system.

Delivering up to 1.9 hp cutting power, the new air-powered IST PC200 from Pipeline Renewal Technologies makes quick work of lateral reinstatement. For optimum range and precision, its cutting arm articulates on four axes, each proportionally controlled with encoder feedback to reach and remember any cutting position in 8–28” relined pipe. The system is built on CAN-Bus control architecture, which not only allows concurrent motion on all axes, but enables remote diagnostics; onboard temperature/pressure/humidity/pitch/roll sensing; easy accessorization; and swivel/zoom of the onboard camera.

Bochum, Germany-based IST GmbH has just named Pipeline Renewal Technologies a North American distributor and service center for its Power CUTTER brand of pipe cutting and lateral reinstatement robots. With the addition of IST to its current lineup, Pipeline Renewal Technologies now offers rehab cutters for applications ranging from lateral cutting to lateral reinstatement and mainline grinding and milling.

Janssen Process, PRT's flagship technology for structural rehabilitation of lateral connections and mainline point repair, has been used for more than 10 years by Essen and other cities in Germany's Ruhr Valley to address thousands of collection system deficiencies. To understand how this initiative dramatically reduced infiltration and service issues, click here to read the full report.

Pipeline Renewal Technologies (PRT) today announced Sean Lipscomb will assume the role of Field Operations Manager effective August 15, 2012. In this role, Mr. Lipscomb will focus primarily on ensuring the success of PRT’s Janssen Process licensees through service, training, and support. He will also act as a liaison between these licensees and PRT’s service department.

Pipeline Renewal Technologies (PRT) today announced Peter Kurz has assumed leadership of the growing company under the title of Business Manager. In this new role, Mr. Kurz will oversee expansion of day-to-day operations, which include equipment sales and rental, technology licensing, and service, training and support. He will also assume responsibility for strategic planning and business development, drawing on more than two decade’s experience and extensive contacts in the industry to chart a path for PRT’s continued growth.