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HOUSTON, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vortex Companies, one of the world's fastest-growing providers of trenchless infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Watson from Managing Director of McAllister (a Vortex Company) to Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Vortex International.
In his new role, Dan will lead the strategic growth and operational oversight of Vortex's expanding footprint across Europe, the United Kingdom and future expansion. He will be responsible for aligning the company's regional service and product offerings, while driving innovation and efficiency throughout its international operations.
"Dan has deep roots in this industry and a unique understanding of both the service and product sides of our business," said Mike Vellano, CEO of Vortex Companies. "Having helped grow the McAllister Group, Dan has what it takes and is an exceptional leader who knows how to scale a business, inspire teams, and attract top talent."
"Over the past five years, we've taken a deliberate and strategic approach to our UK and European expansion," said Ryan Graham, Chief Operating Officer, Vortex Companies. "Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, we now have the platform in place to deliver a broad portfolio of solutions tailored to this region's infrastructure challenges. Dan's leadership and prior success will be central to our continued momentum."
A Proven Leader with Global Reach
"What drew me to the trenchless industry—and keeps me motivated—is the constant opportunity to apply innovation to real-world challenges. No two projects are ever the same, and that's what makes our work so dynamic and rewarding, added Dan. "I'm honored to take on this new role and help lead Vortex's continued international growth. With the right people, proven technologies, and a shared vision, we're redefining how critical infrastructure is renewed across the globe."
Dan joined McAllister in 2003, bringing expertise in tunneling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and a keen understanding of the emerging potential of CIPP lining technologies. His technical depth and vision for trenchless solutions played a key role in McAllister's growth, particularly in the rehabilitation sector.
Since 2019, Vortex has made significant investments in its international business by establishing Vortex Europe and acquiring several leading technology and service companies, including Fleer-Tech GmbH (now Vortex Services GmbH), ETECAS UV Technology in Germany, and UK and Ireland-based Lining Division Ltd. and McAllister Group.
Now, as SVP and Managing Director of Vortex International, Dan is poised to drive the next chapter of international growth for the organization.
About Vortex Companies
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Vortex Companies is a global leader in trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions. The company provides advanced technologies and turnkey services for municipal, industrial, and commercial systems. With 29 locations worldwide, Vortex specializes in the rehabilitation of manholes, pipelines, and structures; the manufacturing of specialty mortars, polymeric coatings, resins, and CIPP liners; and the development and distribution of sewer robotics, UV curing systems, and high-speed drain cleaning tools. For more information, visit www.vortexcompanies.com.
Media Contact:
Kit Jones
kitj@vortexcompanies.com
HOUSTON, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vortex Companies, one of the world's fastest-growing providers of trenchless infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Watson from Managing Director of McAllister (a Vortex Company) to Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Vortex International.
In his new role, Dan will lead the strategic growth and operational oversight of Vortex's expanding footprint across Europe, the United Kingdom and future expansion. He will be responsible for aligning the company's regional service and product offerings, while driving innovation and efficiency throughout its international operations.
"Dan has deep roots in this industry and a unique understanding of both the service and product sides of our business," said Mike Vellano, CEO of Vortex Companies. "Having helped grow the McAllister Group, Dan has what it takes and is an exceptional leader who knows how to scale a business, inspire teams, and attract top talent."
"Over the past five years, we've taken a deliberate and strategic approach to our UK and European expansion," said Ryan Graham, Chief Operating Officer, Vortex Companies. "Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, we now have the platform in place to deliver a broad portfolio of solutions tailored to this region's infrastructure challenges. Dan's leadership and prior success will be central to our continued momentum."
A Proven Leader with Global Reach
"What drew me to the trenchless industry—and keeps me motivated—is the constant opportunity to apply innovation to real-world challenges. No two projects are ever the same, and that's what makes our work so dynamic and rewarding, added Dan. "I'm honored to take on this new role and help lead Vortex's continued international growth. With the right people, proven technologies, and a shared vision, we're redefining how critical infrastructure is renewed across the globe."
Dan joined McAllister in 2003, bringing expertise in tunneling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and a keen understanding of the emerging potential of CIPP lining technologies. His technical depth and vision for trenchless solutions played a key role in McAllister's growth, particularly in the rehabilitation sector.
Since 2019, Vortex has made significant investments in its international business by establishing Vortex Europe and acquiring several leading technology and service companies, including Fleer-Tech GmbH (now Vortex Services GmbH), ETECAS UV Technology in Germany, and UK and Ireland-based Lining Division Ltd. and McAllister Group.
Now, as SVP and Managing Director of Vortex International, Dan is poised to drive the next chapter of international growth for the organization.
About Vortex Companies
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Vortex Companies is a global leader in trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions. The company provides advanced technologies and turnkey services for municipal, industrial, and commercial systems. With 29 locations worldwide, Vortex specializes in the rehabilitation of manholes, pipelines, and structures; the manufacturing of specialty mortars, polymeric coatings, resins, and CIPP liners; and the development and distribution of sewer robotics, UV curing systems, and high-speed drain cleaning tools. For more information, visit www.vortexcompanies.com.
Media Contact:
Kit Jones
kitj@vortexcompanies.com
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Dan Watson Promoted to Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Vortex International
Dan Watson Promoted to Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Vortex International
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TrendForce's latest findings on the AI industry highlight that several major North American CSPs have recently raised their 2026 capital expenditure (CapEx) guidance in response to strong AI demand. As a result, TrendForce has revised its forecast for the combined CapEx of the world's top nine CSPs—Google, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu—up to approximately US$830 billion in 2026, with the annual growth rate raised from 61% to 79%.
Taking a look at the four major U.S. CSPs, Microsoft has increased its CapEx outlook to $190 billion, implying approximately 130% YoY growth. Around roughly $25 billion is attributable to rising component costs. Similarly, Google has raised its guidance from $175–185 billion to $180–190 billion, with growth exceeding 100%. Meta has revised its CapEx range upward from $115–135 billion to $125–145 billion, representing approximately 85% YoY growth. Lastly, AWS is expected to exceed $230 billion in CapEx this year, with growth of over 50% driven by demand for AI cloud services.
TrendForce notes that the pace of CapEx expansion among North American CSPs exceeds the global average, underscoring that AI infrastructure has become a core long-term strategic priority. Investment is increasingly concentrated in the deployment of high-performance GPU clusters, in-house ASIC development, and next-generation data centers designed to support high-power-density computing.
The sharp rise in CapEx also signals sustained momentum in data center construction, led primarily by AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle. As of the end of 2025, these five North American CSPs had deployed 800–900 data centers globally, with AWS accounting for the lion's share.
Among Chinese CSPs, Alibaba and ByteDance are the main drivers of expansion—though their strategies diverge. Alibaba is focusing on localized nodes and sovereign cloud offerings through Alibaba Cloud to penetrate emerging markets. Since announcing expansion plans in 2025, the company has established new regions in Brazil, France, and the Netherlands, enlarging its global footprint to 29 regions and 94 availability zones.
In contrast, ByteDance is aggressively expanding overseas through TikTok, with operations established across eight countries, including the U.S., Brazil, and Ireland, and major investments in Europe, Thailand, and Malaysia. This makes it the most geographically aggressive Chinese CSP.
TrendForce further notes that sustained AI demand will continue to drive global data center growth, with total installed power capacity expected to reach approximately 155 GW in 2026 (~+29% YoY). AI servers are also projected to surpass general-purpose servers in total electricity consumption in 2026 due to significantly higher power consumption per unit.
Further jumps in power consumption are expected in 2027–2028 as platforms such as GB300/Rubin and ASIC-based AI servers enter mass production. This trend will, in turn, support growth in key components such as HVDC power systems and liquid cooling systems.
For more information on TrendForce's semiconductor reports and market data, please visit the Report Page, or Email (SR_MI@trendforce.com) the Sales Department.
For more on the latest technology industry news and trends, please visit News.
About TrendForce
TrendForce is a global leader in technology industry analysis and consulting services. With deep expertise spanning foundry, DRAM, HBM, NAND Flash, AI servers, robotics, near-eye displays, display panels, LEDs, MLCC, and green energy, it also offers in-depth research into key market drivers such as AI, automotive technologies, 5G/6G communications, LEO satellites, and the IoT.
Backed by a team of top industry professionals, TrendForce has been at the forefront of global market research for over 25 years. More than 60% of its clients are among the world's top 500 companies.
TrendForce's global footprint includes Taipei, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, New York, and Tokyo. With timely and strategic industry analysis, TrendForce delivers the critical information that empowers businesses to make smarter, faster decisions.
CONTACT: pengchen@trendforce.com
NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TrendForce's latest findings on the AI industry highlight that several major North American CSPs have recently raised their 2026 capital expenditure (CapEx) guidance in response to strong AI demand. As a result, TrendForce has revised its forecast for the combined CapEx of the world's top nine CSPs—Google, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu—up to approximately US$830 billion in 2026, with the annual growth rate raised from 61% to 79%.
Taking a look at the four major U.S. CSPs, Microsoft has increased its CapEx outlook to $190 billion, implying approximately 130% YoY growth. Around roughly $25 billion is attributable to rising component costs. Similarly, Google has raised its guidance from $175–185 billion to $180–190 billion, with growth exceeding 100%. Meta has revised its CapEx range upward from $115–135 billion to $125–145 billion, representing approximately 85% YoY growth. Lastly, AWS is expected to exceed $230 billion in CapEx this year, with growth of over 50% driven by demand for AI cloud services.
TrendForce notes that the pace of CapEx expansion among North American CSPs exceeds the global average, underscoring that AI infrastructure has become a core long-term strategic priority. Investment is increasingly concentrated in the deployment of high-performance GPU clusters, in-house ASIC development, and next-generation data centers designed to support high-power-density computing.
The sharp rise in CapEx also signals sustained momentum in data center construction, led primarily by AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle. As of the end of 2025, these five North American CSPs had deployed 800–900 data centers globally, with AWS accounting for the lion's share.
Among Chinese CSPs, Alibaba and ByteDance are the main drivers of expansion—though their strategies diverge. Alibaba is focusing on localized nodes and sovereign cloud offerings through Alibaba Cloud to penetrate emerging markets. Since announcing expansion plans in 2025, the company has established new regions in Brazil, France, and the Netherlands, enlarging its global footprint to 29 regions and 94 availability zones.
In contrast, ByteDance is aggressively expanding overseas through TikTok, with operations established across eight countries, including the U.S., Brazil, and Ireland, and major investments in Europe, Thailand, and Malaysia. This makes it the most geographically aggressive Chinese CSP.
TrendForce further notes that sustained AI demand will continue to drive global data center growth, with total installed power capacity expected to reach approximately 155 GW in 2026 (~+29% YoY). AI servers are also projected to surpass general-purpose servers in total electricity consumption in 2026 due to significantly higher power consumption per unit.
Further jumps in power consumption are expected in 2027–2028 as platforms such as GB300/Rubin and ASIC-based AI servers enter mass production. This trend will, in turn, support growth in key components such as HVDC power systems and liquid cooling systems.
For more information on TrendForce's semiconductor reports and market data, please visit the Report Page, or Email (SR_MI@trendforce.com) the Sales Department.
For more on the latest technology industry news and trends, please visit News.
About TrendForce
TrendForce is a global leader in technology industry analysis and consulting services. With deep expertise spanning foundry, DRAM, HBM, NAND Flash, AI servers, robotics, near-eye displays, display panels, LEDs, MLCC, and green energy, it also offers in-depth research into key market drivers such as AI, automotive technologies, 5G/6G communications, LEO satellites, and the IoT.
Backed by a team of top industry professionals, TrendForce has been at the forefront of global market research for over 25 years. More than 60% of its clients are among the world's top 500 companies.
TrendForce's global footprint includes Taipei, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, New York, and Tokyo. With timely and strategic industry analysis, TrendForce delivers the critical information that empowers businesses to make smarter, faster decisions.
CONTACT: pengchen@trendforce.com
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North American AI Data Center Expansion Drives 2026 CapEx of Top Nine CSPs to US$830 Billion, Says TrendForce
