When Steve Palmer saw the trenchless relining trend developing, he saw opportunity.
An industry veteran and master plumber, Palmer made a career out of starting and developing plumbing companies for others. While managing a plumbing department for a large company, he decided to add lining and coating services, and in just a few years, that work was surpassing the plumbing side. When the owners were ready to take full management, Palmer decided to embrace this specialty niche, this time for himself.
He approached a larger firm, Upchurch Cos., with his idea, and they backed his venture. Palmer is now general manager
