What RS Technik AG does

RS Technik AG is a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with a German branch office and production facility in Bergkamen and a wholly owned German subsidiary (RS Technik International (Deutschland) GmbH). Founded circa 1987, the company specializes in trenchless (no-dig) pipe rehabilitation systems for the wastewater sector, serving municipalities and network operators, pipe rehabilitation contractors, industrial facilities, and private/commercial property owners across the DACH region and select international markets via distribution partners.

The company's core offering is a vertically integrated system portfolio built around cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining technology. It comprises three primary lining systems — RS MaxLiner for house connections (DN 70–400, epoxy resin-based), RS CityLiner for collection pipes (DN 150–800, on-site impregnation with EP resin), and RS PolyLiner for large-diameter collection pipes (DN 200–1400/1700, factory impregnation in Bergkamen using UP or VE resin) — supplemented by the RS MaxPatch short-liner repair system, the RS MaxPox epoxy resin line (including SVHC-free MaxPox Eco), and specialized equipment (RS LinerGun, RS LinerCannon inversion devices; RS HotBox, RS Steam Unit curing systems; RS CMU, RS CCM mixing plants; RS MicroCutter; calibration rollers). All major systems carry DIBt building inspectorate approvals, which are effectively prerequisites for participation in German public tenders, and the company supports installations with formal training programs and quality-verification partnerships (IQS Engineering AG, Siebert + Knipschild).

RS Technik generates revenue through a mix of hardware sales (complete systems, individual components, and vehicle outfitting for contractors), recurring consumables and materials (liners, resins, calibration hoses ordered via the shop.rstechnik.com B2B e-commerce channel), and professional services (training, technical support, and quality verification). Distribution combines direct field sales through the German branch (with named sales managers per territory) and Swiss headquarters, a worldwide network of distribution partners (notably Pipe-Aqua-Tec in Germany and SEZAM INSTAL in Poland), and association-driven lead generation via active membership in RSV, VDRK, ÖGL, IKT, and TAH plus sponsorship of and exhibition at major European industry events (IFAT Munich, RO-KA-TECH, Schlauchlinertag, Vienna Sewage Days).

Name

RS Technik AG

Legal name

RS Technik AG

Website

https://www.rstechnik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RS Technik AG is one of the leading suppliers of systems for trenchless remediation in the wastewater sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Systems

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenchless/Directional Drilling Ducts & Conduit (IMANADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Installation, Repair & Repiping (HSAOAAAB), Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA), Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Cured-in-place pipe lining
• Sewer rehabilitation systems
• Epoxy resin pipe liners
• Wastewater infrastructure equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipe Rehabilitation Systems and Equipment: Sale of complete pipe lining systems including inversion equipment (RS LinerGun, RS LinerCannon), calibration rollers, heating systems (RS HotBox), steam generators, and mixing plants. Equipment sold as complete solutions or individual components for vehicle outfitting.
2. Consumables and Materials: Ongoing sale of impregnated pipe liners (RS MaxLiner, RS CityLiner, RS PolyLiner), epoxy resin systems (RS MaxPox), calibration hoses, and other consumables. Recurring revenue from contractors who use the company's systems.
3. Training and Support Services: Comprehensive training programs and technical support for executing companies on proper use of equipment and systems. Training covers general rehabilitation practices alongside company-specific systems.
4. B2B E-commerce: Online shop (shop.rstechnik.com) for customers to order components and materials for system maintenance and ongoing projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RS Technik AG manufactures and sells DIBt-approved trenchless pipe rehabilitation systems for the wastewater sector, including proprietary epoxy resin-based CIPP liners (RS MaxLiner, RS CityLiner, RS PolyLiner), short liner repair systems (RS MaxPatch), and a complete range of supporting installation equipment (inversion devices, mobile curing systems, mixing units, calibration rollers). The company sells these systems to executing contractors, municipal network operators, and property owners through direct sales offices in Switzerland and Germany, a global distributor network, and a B2B e-commerce shop, supplemented by training and technical support services.

Product overview

RS Technik AG is a system provider for trenchless pipe rehabilitation offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core product line includes three main lining systems: RS MaxLiner® for house connections (DN 70-400), RS CityLiner® for larger collecting pipes on-site (DN 150-800), and RS PolyLiner® for large-diameter collecting pipes with factory impregnation (DN 200-1400). Supporting these systems is the RS MaxPatch® short liner repair system for localized damage. The product ecosystem also includes specialized equipment such as inversion devices (RS LinerGun®, RS LinerCannon®), curing systems (RS HotBox®, RS Steam Unit), mixing plants (RS CMU, RS CCM®), calibration tools, and the RS MicroCutter® for preparation work. Consumables include epoxy resin systems under the RS MaxPox® brand, including the SVHC-free Eco variant. The company provides comprehensive training, technical support, and certified quality management. All systems carry DIBt approvals from the German Institute for Building Technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RS MaxLiner: Renovation system for house connection pipes (DN 70 to DN 400), including Inhouse applications. Epoxy resin-based trenchless pipe lining system.
• RS CityLiner
• RS PolyLiner
• RS MaxPatch
• RS MaxPox
• RS LinerGun
• RS LinerCannon
• RS HotBox
• RS Steam Unit
• RS CMU / RS CCM
• RS MicroCutter
• RS Kalibrierwalze

Products and services

• RS PolyLiner® High-performance renovation system for collecting pipes up to DN 1700 (DN 200-1400). Features factory impregnation in Bergkamen using UP or VE resin for inversion and warm curing, ensuring high reliability. DIBt-approved (Z-42.3-424).
• RS MaxLiner® System Multi-talent pipe lining system for house connections and ground pipes DN 70 to DN 400, including inhouse applications. Uses epoxy resin-based technology for demanding pipe layouts including bends and diameter changes. DIBt-approved (Z-42.3-389).
• RS CityLiner® Worldwide applied system for installing epoxy-impregnated liners directly on construction sites for collecting pipes DN 150 to DN 800. Uses mobile high-tech impregnation equipment and EP resin for inversion and warm curing. DIBt-approved (Z-42.3-377).
• RS MaxPatch® Repair System Short liner repair system for rapid sealing and static stabilization of local damage in non-pressurized wastewater pipes in domestic and commercial applications. DIBt-approved (Z-42.3-430, up to DN 800).
• RS LinerGun® Inversion Device Inversion device for installing pipe liners in house connection rehabilitation applications.
• RS LinerCannon® Inversion Device Alternative inversion device for pipe liner installation in rehabilitation projects.
• RS Kalibrierwalze (Calibration Roller) Calibration roller for pipe rehabilitation to ensure proper liner installation and fitting.
• RS HotBox® Mobile Heating System Mobile heating system for curing pipe liners during rehabilitation, available in models 60 and 105.
• RS Steam Unit (Steam Generator) Mobile steam generator for curing pipe liners; RS Steam Unit 150 mobile model.
• RS CMU Controlled Mixing Unit Controlled mixing unit for preparing epoxy resin mixtures for pipe rehabilitation on construction sites.
• RS CCM® Mixing Plant Mixing plant for epoxy resin preparation in rehabilitation applications.
• RS MicroCutter® Cutting device for pipe rehabilitation preparation and finishing work.
• RS MaxPox® Epoxy Resin Systems Epoxy resin systems for pipe rehabilitation. Includes SVHC-free MaxPox Eco variant for highest chemical resistance, safest curing, and best adhesion properties with infiltration-free connections.
• Training and Support Services Comprehensive training programs and technical support for equipment and system operation, including general rehabilitation practice techniques and quality/health safety training for executing contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 36,000 hours of verified infiltration-free operation for RS MaxLiner connections
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• SEZAM INSTAL sp.j.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023SEZAM INSTAL sp.j. based in Opeln, Poland is a new sales partner of Pipe-Aqua-Tec GmbH & Co.KG (RS Technik's German distribution partner). Founded in 1993, the company is well established in the Polish market, distributing suction-flushing vehicles, TV cameras, robot systems, and trenchless pipe rehabilitation systems. SEZAM INSTAL has over 20 years of collaboration history with RS Technik AG.
• Pipe-Aqua-Tec GmbH & Co.KGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distribution partner of RS Technik AG with responsibility for sales in Germany and partnership development. Partnered with SEZAM INSTAL to expand distribution into the Polish market.
• IQS Engineering AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance partner supporting RS Technik in quality management. Designed and conducted verification testing for RS MaxLiner infiltration-free connections in coordination with Siebert + Knipschild testing laboratory.
• Siebert + Knipschild GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited testing laboratory conducting quality verification for RS Technik systems. Developed test concepts for infiltration testing under challenging conditions including greasy pipe surfaces and 5-meter water column external pressure. Awards quality seals to contractors demonstrating consistent quality execution.
• Verein der Wirtschaft zur Förderung des IKT e.V. (IKT)minorOthersAssociation of the Economy for the Promotion of ICT. RS Technik participates in committees and institutions committed to further development and assurance of quality in pipeline rehabilitation.
• Technische Akademie Hannover (TAH)minorOthersTechnical Academy in Hannover. RS Technik is involved in committees focusing on qualification in pipeline rehabilitation.
• RSV (Pipeline Rehabilitation Association)minorOthersAssociation of companies and institutions in pipeline rehabilitation. Represents company interests, develops and maintains technical standards. Certification required for membership.
• VDRK (Association of Pipe and Sewer Technology)minorOthersAssociation of Pipe and Sewer Technology. Founding member of Community of Land Drainage and Test Organisation. Promotes inter-company training as specialist for pipe, sewer and industrial services.
• Österreichische Vereinigung für grabenlosen Leitungsbau (ÖGL)minorOthersAustrian Association for Trenchless Pipeline Construction. Represents providers and interested parties of trenchless construction. Founded 1991 with over 50 members including Austrian specialized civil engineering companies, municipal companies, manufacturers, and science representatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saertex Multicom GmbH: German manufacturer of glass fiber-reinforced liners for CIPP pipe rehabilitation, including UV-cured systems. Directly competes with RS Technik's CityLiner and PolyLiner products in the European trenchless rehabilitation market, serving similar municipal and industrial contractors.
• iMPREG GmbH: German-based CIPP liner manufacturer specializing in UV-light-cured glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) liners. Direct competitor in trenchless pipe rehabilitation with overlapping DIBt approvals and similar contractor customer base across DACH region.
• Brandenburger Liner GmbH: German CIPP liner manufacturer producing flexible liners for sewer and pipe rehabilitation. Competes directly with RS Technik in the German market with comparable DN range coverage and DIBt certifications.
• RelineEurope GmbH: European-based CIPP technology provider offering UV-cured GRP liners for sewer rehabilitation. Direct competitor targeting similar municipal and industrial trenchless rehabilitation projects across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Pipe Seals & Hoses: Large industrial group with pipe rehabilitation products including CIPP solutions. Broader portfolio spans seals, hoses, and infrastructure products across multiple industries, overlapping with RS Technik in pipe rehabilitation but not specialized to CIPP.
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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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