Gorlitz Sewer & Drain

What Gorlitz Sewer & Drain does

Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc. manufactures professional sewer and drain cleaning equipment from its headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California. The product portfolio centers on the GO Series of mechanical cable-driven drain cleaning machines (GO 68HD, GO 68, GO 62HD, GO 50, GO 380/250, GO 15, GO 31 ERGO) and high-pressure water jetters (GO 4000, GO 3500, GO 3000, GO 1500, GO 1500A) rated from 1,500 to 4,000 psi for clearing pipes from 1.5" to 10" in diameter. Supporting accessories include power cable feeders, high-tensile heat-treated music-wire cables, CNC precision-machined connectors, die-cut heat-treated knives and blades, jetter hoses and nozzles, and replacement parts. The company has also expanded into trenchless pipe replacement (pipe fusion equipment and pipe bursting accessories) and inspection cameras. Equipment is built around steel frame construction with zinc plating, powder coating, or painting for corrosion resistance, and features such as ground fault circuit interrupters and forward/reverse switches.

The company runs a hybrid go-to-market model. National distribution is handled through three large plumbing wholesalers — Ferguson, Hajoca, and Winsupply — providing shelf presence across the United States. Direct sales occur through the Santa Fe Springs showroom, which serves walk-in customers, offers over-the-counter transactions, in-house equipment demonstrations, training sessions, and technical support to municipalities, government agencies, business owners, plumbers, and drain-cleaning professionals. E-commerce ordering, a content blog, and social channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) round out the marketing mix. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; equipment is positioned in the mid-to-high professional tier. Revenue derives from hardware sales across machines, accessories, replacement parts, and branded merchandise.

Gorlitz has operated continuously since its 1980 founding without disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership transitions, indicating a stable founder/family-controlled private business. Customer tenure is unusually long, with multiple end users reporting 20+ years of daily professional use from the same machines, reinforcing a brand reputation for durability, multi-decade service life, and direct customer loyalty that drives repeat and replacement purchases through the same channel relationships.

Name

Gorlitz Sewer & Drain

Legal name

Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc.

Website

https://gorlitz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc. manufactures professional sewer and drain cleaning machines, high-pressure water jetters, trenchless pipe replacement equipment, and accessories from Santa Fe Springs, California, serving U.S. plumbers, municipalities, and commercial/industrial customers through national distributors and direct showroom sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drain Cleaning Equipment Manufacturing

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Drain & Pipe Cleaning Tools (Plungers, Snakes) (CRAJAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drain Cleaning (Commercial/Industrial) (HSAOABAB), Sewer & Stormwater Line Cleaning (Jetting, Rooting) (BPALAMAG), Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB)

Keywords

• Drain cleaning machines
• Sewer cleaning equipment
• High pressure water jetters
• Plumbing equipment manufacturing
• Trenchless pipe replacement

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Drain Cleaning Machines: Sale of professional-grade drain cleaning machines including GO 68HD, GO 68, GO 62HD, GO 50, GO 380/250, and GO 15 series for various pipe sizes from 1.5 inches to 10 inches diameter.
2. Hardware Sales - Water Jetters: Sale of high-pressure water jetters ranging from 1500 psi to 4000 psi units for cleaning pipes, available in electric or gas powered configurations.
3. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sale of supporting equipment including cables, cable connectors, knives and blades, splices, retrievers, leaders, jetter hoses and nozzles, power cable feeders, trenchless pipe accessories, and pipe fusion equipment.
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including Gorlitz apparel and promotional items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc. designs and manufactures professional sewer and drain cleaning machines, high-pressure water jetters, and supporting accessories (cables, blades, jetter hoses/nozzles, and trenchless pipe equipment) for clearing blockages in pipes 1.5" to 10" in diameter. Products are built with steel frames, CNC precision-machined components, heat-treated music-wire cable, and corrosion-protected finishes, and are sold to professional plumbers, contractors, municipalities, and government agencies through national distributors and a direct Santa Fe Springs, California showroom.

Product overview

Gorlitz Sewer & Drain, Inc. is a manufacturer of professional sewer and drain cleaning equipment founded in 1980 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California. The product portfolio centers on mechanical cable-driven drain cleaning machines (GO Series including GO 68HD, GO 68, GO 62HD, GO 50, GO 380/250, GO 15, and GO 31 ERGO) and high-pressure water jetters (GO 4000, GO 3500, GO 3000, GO 1500, GO 1500A Series) designed for commercial, municipal, and industrial applications. The ecosystem includes supporting accessories such as Power Cable Feeders, Drain Cleaning Cables, Cable Connectors, Splices/Retrievers/Leaders, and Knives & Blades (including Grease Blades, Single Blades, and Split Pin Style Blades), as well as Jetter Hoses & Nozzles. The company also offers Trenchless Pipe Accessories including Pipe Fusion Equipment and Pipe Replacement Accessories. Supporting tools include Rooter Tools (loading ramps, foot switches, augers, PPE, splash guards) and Jetter Tools. All machines feature steel construction with corrosion protection, ground fault circuit interrupters, and forward/reverse switches, built for durability and daily professional use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GO Series Drain Cleaning Machines Professional cable-driven drain cleaning machines for sewer and drain lines, including heavy-duty sectional models (GO 68HD, GO 68, GO 62HD, GO 380/250) for mainlines and commercial pipe runs, mid-range models (GO 50) for facility maintenance, and compact sink/tub units (GO 15, GO 15 SE, GO 31 ERGO Handygun) for small interior drains. Built for professional plumbers, drain cleaning contractors, municipalities, and commercial facility maintenance teams.
• GO Series Water Jetter Machines High-pressure water jetting machines (1,500 psi to 4,000 psi) in electric and gas-powered configurations for clearing grease, sludge, sediment, and roots from commercial, industrial, and municipal drain and sewer lines. Used by professional plumbers, contractors, and municipal crews for preventive and corrective pipe cleaning.
• Power Cable Feeders Powered cable feeders and pullers that automate feeding and retrieving cable during drain cleaning operations, reducing operator fatigue and speeding service. Used as accessories to Gorlitz drain cleaning machines by professional operators.
• Drain Cleaning Cables Replacement and upgrade cables for Gorlitz drain cleaning machines, wound from high-tensile hard-drawn heat-treated music wire and stress relieved to retain tension. Available in diameters matched to the GO Series machines for various pipe sizes.
• Cable Connectors CNC precision-machined cable connectors, ends, splicers, and chucks that maintain tight tolerances for reliable cable-to-machine connections and field-spliceable cable assemblies.
• Splices, Retrievers and Leaders Cable splices, retrieval tools, and leaders used to repair damaged cable sections in the field and to extend reach or recover stuck cable during drain cleaning operations.
• Knives and Blades Die-cut, heat-treated cutting blades (including 3/8"–1/2" blades, 5/8"–3/4" blades, single blades for 4"–8" pipes, grease blades, and split pin style blades) used to cut roots, paper, diapers, napkins, grease, and sludge inside drain and sewer lines.
• Jetter Hoses and Nozzles High-pressure hoses and nozzles (including Warthog nozzles) used with Gorlitz water jetter machines to deliver and direct cleaning streams inside sewer and drain lines.
• Pipe Fusion Equipment Equipment used for trenchless pipe fusion in pipe replacement applications, allowing new pipe sections to be fused and installed without full excavation.
• Pipe Replacement Accessories Accessories for trenchless pipe bursting operations, including spare parts and specialty items used by trenchless pipe replacement contractors.
• Replacement Parts Original manufacturer replacement parts for Gorlitz drain cleaning machines, water jetters, and associated equipment, supporting long-term serviceability of installed units.
• Rooter Tools and Accessories Supporting tool accessories for drain cleaning operations, including loading ramps, foot switches, hand-held augers, probing tools, personal protective equipment, pressure bags, and splash guards.
• Jetter Tools and Accessories Specialized tools and accessories used to maintain and operate Gorlitz water jetter equipment in the field.
• Gorlitz Branded Merchandise Branded Gorlitz apparel and promotional merchandise sold to customers, tradespeople, and fans of the brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Machines remain operational for decades with only routine maintenance, even under daily professional use
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FergusoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerguson is a trusted national distributor partner for Gorlitz sewer and drain cleaning equipment, located across the United States. Through this distribution relationship, Gorlitz products are made easily accessible to professional plumbers and contractors nationwide.
• HajocacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHajoca is a trusted national distributor partner for Gorlitz sewer and drain cleaning equipment, located across the United States. This partnership enables wide geographic distribution of Gorlitz products to professional plumbing contractors.
• WinsupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinsupply is a trusted national distributor partner for Gorlitz sewer and drain cleaning equipment, located across the United States. This distribution partnership makes Gorlitz products accessible to contractors throughout the country.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RIDGID (Emerson Electric): The dominant US brand of professional drain cleaning machines (drum and sectional cable machines, jetters) and plumbing tools, sold through the same contractor and distributor ecosystem. Directly competes with Gorlitz across nearly every product category and is the primary competitive benchmark.
• General Pipe Cleaners: Long-standing US manufacturer of professional drain cleaning machines, water jetters, and accessories serving plumbers and municipalities. Direct product overlap with Gorlitz's GO Series cable machines and jetter line, and a comparable distribution model through plumbing wholesalers.
• Spartan Tool: Manufacturer of professional drain and sewer cleaning equipment, including cable machines, jetters, and inspection cameras. Closely comparable in product mix, target customer (plumbing contractors and municipalities), and distribution channels.
• Electric Eel Manufacturing: Family-owned US manufacturer of drain and sewer cleaning equipment including sectional and drum machines, jetters, and inspection systems. Competes head-to-head with Gorlitz in the professional plumbing contractor segment.
• Duracable Manufacturing: Manufacturer of drain cleaning cables, machines, and accessories for professional plumbers. Overlaps with Gorlitz in cable and accessory products and shares the same end-customer base of professional plumbing contractors.
• Cobra Products: Manufacturer of hand-held drain cleaners, augers, and related plumbing tools, including the iconic Cobra sectional drain cleaning system. Direct competitor in the professional plumbing tool category.
• MyTana Manufacturing: Small US manufacturer of drain cleaning machines, jetters, and inspection equipment for professional plumbers. Similar niche positioning and product breadth as Gorlitz, serving the same professional contractor channel.
• Aquatech (jetting equipment): Manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment and vacuum trucks for sewer and drain cleaning. Comparable in jetter product line and municipal/industrial customer base.
• Sewer Equipment: Manufacturer of sewer and drain cleaning equipment, including jet-vac combination units and jetters, serving municipal and contractor customers. Overlaps with Gorlitz in water jetting and serves a similar municipal end market.

Emerging players

• Ken-Way Corporation: Smaller US manufacturer of drain cleaning equipment and replacement parts. Operates in the same professional drain cleaning equipment niche but with a narrower product line and distribution footprint than Gorlitz.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/gorlitz_inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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