What Resinnovation does

Resinnovation GmbH is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 2004 by Mirko and Dino Heuser and headquartered in Rülzheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. The company develops and produces synthetic epoxy and polyurethane resin systems — including coatings, injection resins, short-liner resins, and putty resins — alongside proprietary application equipment such as pneumatic paste mixing units (4K-Pastenmischanlage 1.3/2.1), spray coating systems (1K-Beschichtungsanlage), injection guns (resiGun family), and repair packers. The portfolio targets trenchless pipe and manhole rehabilitation, wastewater structure corrosion protection, and road-construction sealing applications, with patented procedures such as the Flüsterkappe (Whisper Cap) for restoring wobbly manhole covers.

The business sells resins, equipment, and accessories directly through a multilingual (DE/EN/FR/ES) website, a direct sales team, and at industry trade shows (RO-KA-TECH, IFAT). Key customers are municipal utilities, trenchless rehabilitation contractors, engineering consultancies, and industrial facilities with corrosive wastewater environments. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and the company offers an equipment rental program on top of outright sales. Multiple products hold DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik) approvals, including Harz8 RP20 (Z-42.3-492) and PARTLINER, providing regulatory access for German infrastructure projects.

In January 2026, resinnovation merged with IMS Group, Polypipe, Amex Sanivar, Hurricane Trenchless Technologie, Kardiam, and 11 additional affiliated companies to form an Apheon-backed integrated trenchless rehabilitation platform with 19 locations worldwide. A platform-level CEO (Dominik Berchtold) was appointed in June 2026, and the company was simultaneously recognized with the TOP 100 innovation award in the German Mittelstand size class A category.

Name

Resinnovation

Legal name

resinnovation GmbH

Website

https://resinnovation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

resinnovation GmbH is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer of epoxy and polyurethane resin systems, application equipment, and patented procedures for trenchless pipe rehabilitation, wastewater structure protection, and road construction sealing, serving municipal utilities and specialty contractors in Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction Chemicals for Trenchless Rehabilitation

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoset Resins (Epoxy, Phenolic, Unsaturated Polyester, PU resins) (IMAEANAE), Construction Foams & Gap Fillers (PU Foams, Low-Expansion) (IMADAOAM)

Keywords

• Epoxy resin systems
• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• CIPP short liners
• Manhole rehabilitation coatings
• Wastewater structure protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Rülzheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Resin and Equipment Sales: Direct sales of synthetic epoxy and PU resin products along with application equipment for trenchless pipe rehabilitation. Products include protective coatings, sealing systems, injection resins, and application tools.
2. Equipment Rental: Spray coating units and paste mixing systems available for weekly rental in addition to purchase.
3. Custom Solutions: Development of custom epoxy resin systems for specific construction challenges as part of individual solutions offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Resinnovation GmbH manufactures and sells synthetic epoxy and polyurethane resin systems, specialized application equipment, and accessories for trenchless pipe and wastewater structure rehabilitation. The product range includes modular resin coating systems, CIPP short liners (PARTLINER), robot-assisted rehabilitation resins (SIDELINER, Harz series), injection resins, paste mixing units, and custom epoxy solutions for canal, building, and road construction.

Product overview

resinnovation GmbH is a manufacturer of high-performance synthetic epoxy and PU resins, specialized equipment, and accessories for trenchless pipe and wastewater structure rehabilitation. The product portfolio spans three core categories: (1) Resins — epoxy and PU systems including resiShield (protective coating), Harz8 RP20 (manhole connection sealing), PARTLINER (CIPP short liner), SIDELINER (robot-assisted stump saturation), Harz4/Harz12/Harz14/Harz16 (robot cartridge resins), THERMcure/resiLution (house connection liners), resiTwin EP (flexible sealing/filling), FlexyPox (permanent flexible sealing), resiFill (PU foam for infiltration sealing), Gerinneliner (channel lining), and resiGRP (manhole connection reinforcement); (2) Equipment — resiGun injection guns (5 models), 4K-Pastenmischanlage paste mixing units (1.3 and 2.1), 1K-Beschichtungsanlage spray coating unit, Sanierungspacker repair packers, Schachtheizer manhole heaters, and supporting tools including Zwangsmischer compulsory mixers, Bohrmaschinenrührer drill mixers, and Collomix Xo 55 duo; and (3) Accessories — resiBags tube bags, Schlauchfolie hose film, GF-Matten glass fiber mats, Bohrpacker injection packers, and PPE. The company also offers custom individual solutions for canal/pipe rehabilitation, building/structure rehabilitation, and road construction. resinnovation and affiliated companies (IMS Trenchless, Polypipe, Amex Sanivar, Kardiam, Hurricane) merged in January 2026 under private equity investor Apheon to form a global trenchless rehabilitation platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• resiShield: Mint-green epoxy resin system for protecting wastewater structures from corrosion, available in three viscosities (LV, MV, HV) and multiple hardener variants
• PARTLINER
• resiGun
• resiFill
• resiTwin EP
• FlexyPox
• SIDELINER

Products and services

• resiShield Epoxy Coating System Mint-green epoxy coating system for corrosion protection of concrete, masonry, and steel wastewater structures (manholes, pumping stations, grease separators). Available in three viscosities (LV, MV, HV) and multiple hardener variants; applicable by brush, roller, trowel, or spray.
• PARTLINER CIPP Short Liner System Original epoxy resin system for CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) short liner rehabilitation with DIBt approval for connections between hose liners and manholes. Features excellent adhesion, high chemical resistance, minimal shrinkage, high-pressure flush resistance, high E-modulus, and abrasion resistance; installable in moist and wet substrates.
• resiFill PU Foam Resin PU foam resin for rapid sealing of groundwater infiltrations in pipes and manholes. Foams without contact with water and achieves a foam factor greater than 10, producing a tough-elastic foam for quick pre-sealing before permanent epoxy application.
• Harz8 / Harz8 RP20 Epoxy Resin Pasty epoxy resin system DIBt-approved (Z-42.3-492) for manhole connections and annular gap sealing on PE pipe liners under the title 'Bauprodukte und deren Anwendung zur Ausführung von Schlauch- und PE-Lineranbindungen an Schachtbauwerke mit dem Epoxidharzsystem Harz8 RP20'.
• SIDELINER Robot-Assisted Resin Epoxy resin for robot-assisted manhole connection rehabilitation via needle felt hat (capped connection) saturation. Offers high chemical resistance, excellent adhesion, and strong mechanical performance; available in standard and thixotropic variants.
• Harz4 Epoxy Resin Epoxy resin for robot-assisted stump rehabilitation via tube-bag cartridge system, used with 4K-Pastenmischanlage mixing units.
• Harz12 Thixotropic Putty Resin Thixotropic putty epoxy resin for robot-assisted stump rehabilitation, with high viscosity formulation for overhead application. Used with 4K-Pastenmischanlage 1.3 and 2.1 mixing systems.
• Harz14 Epoxy Resin Epoxy resin for robot-assisted stump rehabilitation via tube-bag cartridge system, compatible with 4K-Pastenmischanlage 1.3 and 2.1 mixing units.
• Harz16 Epoxy Resin Epoxy resin for robot-assisted stump rehabilitation, formulated for use with 4K-Pastenmischanlage tube-bag cartridge system.
• THERMcure / resiLution House Connection Liner Resin High-temperature-capable epoxy resin for house connection liner rehabilitation via relining technology. Impregnates house connection liners under vacuum; available in standard and thixotropic variants.
• resiTwin EP Flexible Epoxy Resin Two-component flexible epoxy resin for sealing joints and transitions, filling cavities in wastewater structures, and bonding structural components. Remains permanently flexible after curing with shock-absorbing properties suitable for road traffic.
• FlexyPox Permanently Flexible Resin Permanently flexible blue epoxy resin for manhole frame adjustment, floating manhole cover rehabilitation, sealing manhole necks (e.g., in separators), bonding watertight covers, and filling joints, cracks, holes or pipe penetrations in movable components. Also used in the patented Flüsterkappe (Whisper Cap) procedure.
• Gerinneliner Channel Lining Resin Epoxy resin system for channel (Gerinne) liner rehabilitation in brick and other structured manholes.
• resiGRP Manhole Connection Reinforcement Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) solution for manhole connections, providing structural reinforcement for pipe-to-manhole junctions.
• resiGun Injection Gun Series Resin injection gun range available in five models (AIR1500, AIR1125, AIR400, HandyMax, and resiGun 50), designed for optimal grouting of flowing resins via manual or compressed air operation. Supports 1:1 and 2:1 mixing ratios.
• 1K-Beschichtungsanlage Spray Coating Unit Single-component (1K) spray coating system for applying epoxy resin (resiShield) onto wastewater structures. Available for purchase or weekly rental from resinnovation.
• 4K-Pastenmischanlage 1.3 Paste Mixing Unit Pneumatic paste mixing unit producing up to 3 liters of perfectly mixed resin in a single batch. Developed for 750ml tube bags (Harz12, Harz14, Harz16) and robot cartridge systems, with air-free fully automated mixing and minimal operator contact. Available for purchase or weekly rental.
• 4K-Pastenmischanlage 2.1 Paste Mixing Unit Next-generation pneumatic paste mixing unit with four cylinders enabling 1:3 and 1:1 mixing ratios. Designed for highly viscous air-free tube-bagged resins (Harz4, Harz14, Harz16, Harz12), with fill level indicator, improved lid construction, and fully automated mixing.
• Sanierungspacker mit Radsatz Repair Packer Repair packer with wheel set for short liner rehabilitation (PARTLINER) across various pipe diameters, available in standard and long versions with multiple sizes.
• Schachtheizer Manhole Heater Manhole heater used to accelerate epoxy resin curing in wastewater structures during cold weather conditions.
• Flüsterkappe (Whisper Cap) Procedure Patented procedure (German Patent DE 10 2017 104 534) for restoring wobbly manhole and fire hydrant covers to road level, eliminating noise for nearby residents. Uses permanently flexible epoxy resin (FlexyPox) for sealing.
• Custom Canal/Pipe Rehabilitation Solutions (Individuelle Lösungen Kanalsanierung) Custom trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions including CIPP short liner (PARTLINER), robot-assisted stump rehabilitation (SIDELINER, Harz12, Harz14, Harz16), manhole connections (Harz8 RP20), and infiltration sealing (resiFill).
• Custom Construction/Structure Rehabilitation Solutions (Individuelle Lösungen Bauwerkssanierung) Custom construction rehabilitation services including epoxy coating (resiShield), manhole neck sealing (FlexyPox), floating manhole covers, and structural sealing of wastewater structures.
• Custom Road Construction Solutions (Individuelle Lösungen Straßenbau) Road construction solutions including the patented Flüsterkappe (Whisper Cap) procedure for restoring noisy manhole and hydrant covers to road level, and permanently flexible joint sealing (resiTwin EP) with shock-absorbing properties for road traffic.

Quantifiable outcome

• resiShield resists extreme chemical exposure that would destroy unprotected concrete in short time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IMS Group / IMS TrenchlesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026resinnovation joined with IMS Group and other companies to create an integrated platform for trenchless pipe rehabilitation. IMS provides robotic systems and light-curing equipment. Combined product portfolio covers robot systems, curing technologies, spray coating systems, resins, liners, sleeves, inversion technology and accessories.
• PolypipecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Leading provider of proprietary Spray Coating System 'RabbitCoater' for trenchless in-house pipe rehabilitation. Combined with resinnovation's resins for comprehensive coating solutions.
• Amex SanivarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Specialized provider of liners for pressure pipe rehabilitation and repair sleeves for pressure and gravity pipes.
• Hurricane Trenchless TechnologiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Turnkey solutions for liner curing systems, develops and produces customized vehicle installations and special products for trenchless canal rehabilitation including steam systems, inversion and impregnation equipment.
• KardiamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Produces high-quality diamond-tipped milling and cutting tools for pipe rehabilitation.
• InnoquipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Combined with resinnovation as part of the founding and entrepreneurial group driving the platform formation.
• Lateral RepairscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Part of the group of companies around IMS Trenchless and Polypipe platform, specializing in lateral pipe repairs.
• APEX CIPP SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Part of the platform group providing CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Trelleborg Pipe Seals: Specialist in sealing solutions for pipes and manhole connections in wastewater networks, including elastomeric and resin-based connector seals; competes with resinnovation's manhole-connection (Harz8 RP20) and resinGRP-type solutions.
• KeraKoll Group: European manufacturer of eco-friendly adhesives, sealants, and epoxy systems for construction and infrastructure, including products for wastewater-structure protection; comparable niche-specialty competitor with overlapping resin and sealing offerings.
• SAERTEX MultiCom: Specialist in UV-cured CIPP glass-fiber liner systems for trenchless pipe rehabilitation, frequently co-applied with epoxy resins for connection sealing; comparable to resinnovation's PARTLINER and SIDELINER solutions as part of integrated trenchless rehabilitation offerings.
• Hobas (Amiantit / Flowtite): Manufacturer of glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GRP) pipes, liners, and manhole systems for trenchless sewer rehabilitation; comparable as part of resinnovation's resiGRP and CIPP-related offering and overlapping municipal customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals leader with a substantial construction-sealants and concrete-repair portfolio including epoxy resins and injection systems for infrastructure and wastewater rehabilitation; competes with resinnovation across sealing, coating, and structural bonding applications in construction.
• Mapei: Large construction-chemicals manufacturer offering epoxy repair mortars, sealing/bonding systems, and products for wastewater-structure rehabilitation; competes with resinnovation's resiShield and PARTLINER systems in municipal sewer-rehabilitation tenders across Europe.
• GCP Applied Technologies (now part of Saint-Gobain): Provider of specialty construction chemicals including waterproofing, sealing, and concrete-repair products used in wastewater and infrastructure rehabilitation; offers overlapping solutions to resinnovation's resiShield and structural-sealant portfolio.
• Henkel AG (Adhesive Technologies): Global adhesives and sealants major with construction-grade epoxy and polyurethane systems used in infrastructure and assembly; overlaps with resinnovation's resin offerings but at vastly greater scale and with broader end-market coverage.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction-chemicals division offering MasterInject injection resins, MasterSeal sealing systems, and MasterEmaco epoxy mortars for wastewater and concrete rehabilitation; competes with resinnovation's resin and coating portfolio for trenchless sewer and manhole applications.

Direct peers

• MC-Bauchemie: German construction-chemicals manufacturer with epoxy resins, injection systems, and protective coatings for wastewater structures and sewer rehabilitation; directly comparable to resinnovation's product range and serves overlapping municipal customers in Germany and Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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