4-28-2026
Liberty Sales & Distribution and Progressive Pipeline Management Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Cured-In-Place Pipeline (CIPL) Solutions for Natural Gas Utilities
Wenonah, NJ (April 28, 2026) – Liberty Sales & Distribution and Progressive Pipeline Management (PPM) today announced a strategic partnership to expand access to Starline® Cured-In-Place Liner (CIPL) technology for natural gas utilities across key markets in the United States.
Through this partnership, Liberty will offer Starline CIPL as part of its expanding portfolio of solutions for the gas utility industry. The collaboration combines Liberty’s established sales platform and industry relationships with PPM’s technical expertise and field execution in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation.
Starline CIPL is a trenchless rehabilitation solution that restores pressure integrity in aging natural gas pipelines ranging from 2” to 48” in diameter, with MAOPs up to 450 psig. The liner system bonds to the host pipe, sealing leak paths and reinforcing the existing infrastructure to form a fully integrated composite pipeline.
This composite system enables utilities to extend asset life by up to 100 years while maintaining pressure integrity even in the event of localized host pipe failure, such as third-party excavation damage. Compared to traditional replacement methods, CIPL can deliver 30–60% cost savings in metropolitan environments by significantly reducing excavation, material usage, labor, and restoration requirements, while also accelerating project timelines and minimizing service disruptions.
“Utilities today are looking for practical ways to address aging infrastructure safely while balancing affordability, minimizing disruption, and maintaining system reliability,” said Dave Wickersham, Founder and CEO of Progressive Pipeline Management. “With more than two decades of successful deployment in the U.S., Starline® CIPL enables operators to restore pipeline integrity without the cost and disruption of full replacement. Partnering with Liberty allows us to scale that capability and support utilities in executing long-term asset management strategies.”
Liberty’s sales organization will strategically support customer engagement and project identification, while PPM will provide technical evaluation, engineering support, and full project execution.
“This partnership strengthens Liberty’s ability to support utilities with a more complete asset management solution,” said Wally Armstrong, Partner & Owner of Liberty Sales & Distribution. “By adding Starline® CIPL, we can help customers address pipeline integrity challenges with a proven solution backed by an experienced, field-ready partner. We’re excited to work alongside PPM to bring this capability to market.”
Starline® CIPL technology has been extensively validated through independent testing and real-world applications, including design life and pressure integrity testing conducted through industry research organizations and utilities. The technology has been deployed in numerous pipeline rehabilitation projects and continues to support utilities in extending the service life of critical infrastructure.
Utilities interested in learning more about the partnership or evaluating CIPL as part of their pipeline integrity programs can contact Progressive Pipeline Management and Liberty Sales & Distribution for additional information.
About Progressive Pipeline Management
Progressive Pipeline Management (PPM) is a national provider of trenchless rehabilitation and replacement solutions for gas, water, sewer, building infrastructure and rapid emergency & disaster site services. With a 20+ year legacy and a proven portfolio of patented technologies and field services, PPM serves utilities, municipalities, and building owners across the U.S. with safer, cleaner, and faster alternatives to traditional utility maintenance and replacement. PPM also holds the exclusive North American distribution rights for the industry-leading Starline® Cured-In-Place Pipeline (CIPL) system. To learn more please visit www.progressivepipe.com.
About Liberty Sales & Distribution
Liberty Sales & Distribution is a leading supplier of products and solutions to the natural gas utility industry. Through strong manufacturer partnerships and an experienced sales organization, Liberty provides utilities with the equipment, materials, and services needed to maintain, modernize, and manage pipeline infrastructure safely and efficiently.
Media Contact:
Jackie Herrera
713-791-8284
Jackie.Herrera@ChasmBridge.com
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3-30-2026
Liberty Sales & Distribution Expands Our Southeast Presence
We’re excited to welcome Tim Mathews as our new representative for the Southeast territory. Tim brings a customer‑first approach that aligns perfectly with Liberty’s commitment to exceptional service and technical expertise. Tim will be partnering with utilities, contractors, and distributors throughout the region to support your needs across pipeline coatings, damage prevention, pipeline integrity, cathodic protection, valves, meter bars, regulators, brackets, and more. You can reach Tim at (980) 323‑1457 or tmathews@libertysales.net, and connect with him on LinkedIn. He looks forward to meeting current customers and building new relationships across the Southeast.
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4-2-2025
American Meter Regulators from A.Y. McDonald
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. has entered into an exclusive agreement to manufacture and distribute the trusted line of American Meter service regulators for natural gas and
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) up to 150 PSI. With this agreement, A.Y. McDonald is now the exclusive manufacturer and provider of these products in the United States.
AY McDonald – American_Meter_Press_Release_
Direct-acting or pilot operated regulators
American Meter Regulators from A.Y. McDonald
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8-1-2024
Meet the AY McDonald Inline Bypass Valve
See why the experts trust A.Y. McDonald’s inline bypass valve! Engineered for efficiency, it serves as a shutoff valve while also enabling easy pressure monitoring and with compatibility with our Regulated Hose Kit, meter maintenance becomes a breeze.
Meet the Inline Bypass Valve (youtube.com)
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7-16-2024
Catch Wally & Doug’s article on Enhancing Gas Safety with Thermally Activated Shutoffs in this month’s AGA American Gas magazine
https://tecoamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AGA-Burner-Tips-Enhancing-Gas-Safety-04-2024.pdf
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9-1-2023
Our Western PA location has moved to a larger facility with increased space and resources to continue to strive and meet our customers needs.
Please visit us at our new address in Western PA at 500 Alpha Drive, Canonsburg PA 15317.
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5-23-2023 through 5-25-2023
Wally Armstrong and Dan Manion attended the 2023 A.Y. McDonald National Sales Meeting in Dubuque, IA on behalf of Liberty Sales and Distribution. See if you can spot them!
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4-24-2023
Doug Staebler has joined the Liberty Sales & Distribution team as our new Director of Business Development.
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3-27-2023
Ben Berger has joined the Liberty Sales & Distribution team as our Tidewater Regional Sales Manager and is covering Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
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Troy Tonkin joined the Liberty Sales & Distribution team as our Western Regional Sales Manager and is covering Western Pennsylvania, Western New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Liberty Sales Washington, PA update….
The Liberty Sales & Distribution facility in Washington, PA was recently updated with new signage of several of the manufacturers that we represent. With a good amount of traffic flow on Maiden Street, we felt it was important to advertise the various pipeline coatings and corrosion specialist services that Liberty Sales offers to the industry. We have a warehouse full of products to better serve our customers with pickup and delivery service options. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 4:30PM, and we are conveniently located off Interstate 79, Interstate 70 and Route 40, right in the center of Washington. Feel free to stop in and meet Colton or Cam and see what Liberty Sales is all about.
