About Lined Pipe Systems
Lined Pipe Systems was founded in 2017 to solve one of the most challenging problems in pipeline infrastructure: how to permanently protect the interior of welded steel pipe joints from corrosion when temperatures exceeding 1,000°C are mere millimeters from the protective polymer lining.
From the beginning, our focus has been on developing contractor-friendly solutions that not only provide permanent corrosion protection at the weld zone, but also permit fast, ordinary construction methods — no specialized equipment or techniques required.
Over time, LPS has grown into a trusted expert in the design and construction of internally lined steel pipelines. Our expertise spans lining materials, welding methods, construction planning, bending, pigging, in-line inspection, and our innovative internal weld sleeves — the simplest, most cost-effective solution for protecting welded joints in lined pipelines.
More than 200 km of pipelines have been built with LPS technology across more than 10 countries. LPS has manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas, USA and Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Our Management Team
LPS’ management team is comprised of individuals with successful careers in international pipeline construction and corrosion protection.
Ryan Sears
Chief Executive Officer
Before co-founding LPS, Mr. Sears spent the first 17 years of his career as General Manager & President of Goodwest Linings & Coatings, which grew five-fold under his direction and was recognized as a a leading applicator of internal lining systems for tanks, pipe, and pumps for some of industries harshest conditions, including acid tanks, pressure vessels, slurry pipelines, and raw seawater pipelines. In addition to extensive technical knowledge of protective polymers, Mr. Sears has strengths in business development, marketing, and business administration.
Jose Anisio de Oliveira e Silva
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Silva has spent a 40+year career in pipeline engineering and construction and is widely respected for his pipeline construction knowledge. He has held such roles as Engineering Manager for the 523km Bolivia to Brazil gas pipeline and 530km Anglo American Minas Rio Iron Ore Slurry Pipeline. As a co-founder of LPS, his primary responsibility has been design and testing of LPS’ patented joint-connection systems for internally lined pipelines. Mr. Silva’s disciplined and thorough approach to engineering challenges has led to several innovative solutions for client problems.
Luiz Neuenschwander
Operations Manager
Mr. Neuenschwander has spent his 30+ year career in pipeline construction project management and quality management. He is a mechanical engineer with excellent technical skills. Mr. Neunschwander’s excellent organizing skills allow for his detailed, accurate, and conservative project management approach. He ensures the job not only gets done, but done with a high level of quality assurance.
Ezechiel Decote
Project Manager
Mr. Decote has extensive experience in quality control for world-wide oil & gas projects. He is a certified welding engineer with expertise in welding, non-destructive examination, hydro-static testing, and steel fabrication. Mr. Decote’s deep, hands-on knowledge of LPS’ products, welding, and pipeline construction has made him ideally suited to his role as LPS Project Manager.
Ted Compton
Technical Director – Thermoplastic Liners
Mr. Compton has 30+ years experience in design and construction of steel pipelines with thermoplastic liners (HDPE, etc.). His current role with LPS involves development, testing, and implementation of LPS’ innovative SealSleeve welded joint system.
Bruno Galvao
Product Engineering Manager
Mr. Galvao brings a hands-on engineering background to the factory floor, with expertise in 3D modeling, project management, and process improvement. He leads technical projects with a focus on deadlines, cost performance, and practical solutions — always bridging the gap between planning and execution.
Marian Hagler
General Counsel
Mrs. Hagler has deep global experience in the development of natural resources and related infrastructure, including Global Major Projects (O&G and Mining) with Baker & McKenzie in Russia, Kazakhstan, North Africa, and the Middle East.