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KOBUS Services

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Namestring
KOBUS Services
Legal namestring
Kobus Pipe Puller (operating as brand of Dresser Utility Solutions)
Websiteurl
kobuspipepuller.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2005
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersTamworth, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
Tamworth
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
trenchless pipe replacement, pipe pulling equipment, utility infrastructure tools, lead service line removal, water gas service lines
Industry3 codes
1Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Pipe Bursting)
CodeHSAOABAIPrimaryYes
2Pipeline Rehabilitation & Repair Services (Sleeves, Composite Wraps, Hot Taps, Recoating)
CodeTLAGALAJPrimaryNo
3Service Lines, Connections & Customer Hookups (New Taps)
CodeTLAGADAFPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction23712
SIC code2 codes
  • Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction1623
  • Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment3533
Product category
Trenchless Pipe Replacement Equipment
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Pipe Pulling Equipment Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of Kobus Pipe Puller equipment including KPP400 and KPP300 models, along with accessories, cables, and tool kits for trenchless pipe replacement operations.

dresserutility.com
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Custom enterprise pricing based on equipment specifications and customer requirements
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Contact sales team directly for pricing. US: +1 (269) 216-3916, UK: +44 (0) 1827 33 88 55

dresserutility.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1KPP400
Description

Kobus Pipe Puller model KPP400 - trenchless pipe removal equipment

dresserutility.com
+1 more record
Core offering1 text field

KOBUS Services manufactures and sells trenchless pipe pulling equipment used by water and gas utilities to replace underground service pipes without extensive excavation. The core product line includes the KPP400 and KPP300 pipe pullers, supported by proprietary pulling cables, tool kits, and accessories that allow operators to remove decommissioned pipes while minimizing disruption to surrounding utilities, traffic, and property.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Reduces disruption compared to traditional pipe replacement methods
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

KOBUS Services, now part of Dresser Utility Solutions, offers a product line centered around trenchless pipe replacement technology. The core products are the KPP400 and KPP300 Pipe Pullers, which are innovative machines that remove old decommissioned pipes without digging trenches, minimizing disruption and damage to surrounding utilities. The portfolio also includes supporting products such as pipe pulling cables, tool kits, and accessories. This technology is specifically designed for water and gas utility infrastructure replacement, addressing challenges like lead service line removal across the United States.

Product and service5 records
1KPP400 Pipe Puller
CategoryCore pipe pulling equipment
Description

Large-scale trenchless pipe removal equipment designed to replace water and gas service pipes while minimizing excavation and the risk of damaging surrounding utilities. Targeted at utility crews performing underground pipe replacement work.

2KPP300 Pipe Puller
CategoryCore pipe pulling equipment
Description

Mid-range trenchless pipe pulling system that enables faster, safer, and more cost-effective pipe replacement than traditional methods. Designed for utility operators replacing underground service pipes.

3Pipe Pulling Cables
CategoryEquipment accessory
Description

Specialized cables designed for use with Kobus pipe pulling equipment during trenchless pipe replacement operations.

4Kobus Pipe Puller Tool Kits
CategoryEquipment accessory
Description

Tool kits containing equipment needed to operate and maintain Kobus Pipe Puller systems during trenchless pipe replacement projects.

5Kobus Pipe Pullers Accessories
CategoryEquipment accessory
Description

Additional accessories and components for Kobus Pipe Puller equipment used in trenchless pipe replacement operations.

Scale indicator2 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Dresser Utility Solutions
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthersAnnounced on2025-01-01
Description

Dresser Utility Solutions acquired Kobus Pipe Puller to better address challenges of aging utility infrastructure and expand capabilities in providing safe and innovative solutions to both gas and water utilities. The acquisition positions the company to address the removal of more than 9 million lead service lines across the United States.

Recent move4 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key highlights4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers1 record

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles2 records

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

KOBUS Services

Trenchless Pipe Replacement Equipmentkobuspipepuller.com

KOBUS Services firmographics

Firmographics
Name
KOBUS Services
Legal name
Kobus Pipe Puller (operating as brand of Dresser Utility Solutions)
Website
https://kobuspipepuller.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2005
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

KOBUS Services industry classification

Industry
Product category
Trenchless Pipe Replacement Equipment
NAICS
Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712)
SIC
Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
akta.pro primary industry
Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Pipe Bursting) (HSAOABAI)
akta.pro secondary industries
Pipeline Rehabilitation & Repair Services (Sleeves, Composite Wraps, Hot Taps, Recoating) (TLAGALAJ), Service Lines, Connections & Customer Hookups (New Taps) (TLAGADAF)

Keywords

  • Trenchless pipe replacement
  • Pipe pulling equipment
  • Utility infrastructure tools
  • Lead service line removal
  • Water gas service lines

Where KOBUS Services is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Tamworth
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

KOBUS Services business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Pipe Pulling Equipment Sales: Sale of Kobus Pipe Puller equipment including KPP400 and KPP300 models, along with accessories, cables, and tool kits for trenchless pipe replacement operations.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goCustom enterprise pricing based on equipment specifications and customer requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

KOBUS Services product offering

Product offering

Core offering

KOBUS Services manufactures and sells trenchless pipe pulling equipment used by water and gas utilities to replace underground service pipes without extensive excavation. The core product line includes the KPP400 and KPP300 pipe pullers, supported by proprietary pulling cables, tool kits, and accessories that allow operators to remove decommissioned pipes while minimizing disruption to surrounding utilities, traffic, and property.

Product overview

KOBUS Services, now part of Dresser Utility Solutions, offers a product line centered around trenchless pipe replacement technology. The core products are the KPP400 and KPP300 Pipe Pullers, which are innovative machines that remove old decommissioned pipes without digging trenches, minimizing disruption and damage to surrounding utilities. The portfolio also includes supporting products such as pipe pulling cables, tool kits, and accessories. This technology is specifically designed for water and gas utility infrastructure replacement, addressing challenges like lead service line removal across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • KPP400: Kobus Pipe Puller model KPP400 - trenchless pipe removal equipment
  • KPP300

Products and services

  • KPP400 Pipe Puller Large-scale trenchless pipe removal equipment designed to replace water and gas service pipes while minimizing excavation and the risk of damaging surrounding utilities. Targeted at utility crews performing underground pipe replacement work.
  • KPP300 Pipe Puller Mid-range trenchless pipe pulling system that enables faster, safer, and more cost-effective pipe replacement than traditional methods. Designed for utility operators replacing underground service pipes.
  • Pipe Pulling Cables Specialized cables designed for use with Kobus pipe pulling equipment during trenchless pipe replacement operations.
  • Kobus Pipe Puller Tool Kits Tool kits containing equipment needed to operate and maintain Kobus Pipe Puller systems during trenchless pipe replacement projects.
  • Kobus Pipe Pullers Accessories Additional accessories and components for Kobus Pipe Puller equipment used in trenchless pipe replacement operations.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Reduces disruption compared to traditional pipe replacement methods
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use KOBUS Services

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

KOBUS Services technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

KOBUS Services partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Dresser Utility SolutionscoreOthers · 1 January 2025Dresser Utility Solutions acquired Kobus Pipe Puller to better address challenges of aging utility infrastructure and expand capabilities in providing safe and innovative solutions to both gas and water utilities. The acquisition positions the company to address the removal of more than 9 million lead service lines across the United States.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

KOBUS Services competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

KOBUS Services social profiles

Digital presence

KOBUS Services financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

KOBUS Services leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

KOBUS Services funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

KOBUS Services M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KOBUS Services

What does KOBUS Services do?

KOBUS Services manufactures and sells trenchless pipe pulling equipment used by water and gas utilities to replace underground service pipes without extensive excavation. The core product line includes the KPP400 and KPP300 pipe pullers, supported by proprietary pulling cables, tool kits, and accessories that allow operators to remove decommissioned pipes while minimizing disruption to surrounding utilities, traffic, and property.

Is KOBUS Services a public or private company?

KOBUS Services is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was KOBUS Services founded?

KOBUS Services was founded in 2005. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is KOBUS Services based?

KOBUS Services is headquartered in Tamworth, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does KOBUS Services make money?

One revenue line is on record: pipe Pulling Equipment Sales.

Does KOBUS Services have an API?

No public API is recorded for KOBUS Services.

What industry is KOBUS Services in?

KOBUS Services's product category is Trenchless Pipe Replacement Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOABAI, Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Pipe Bursting), with a secondary code of TLAGALAJ, Pipeline Rehabilitation & Repair Services (Sleeves, Composite Wraps, Hot Taps, Recoating). Its NAICS code is 23712 and its SIC code is 1623.

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