Hathorn
Hathorn Corporation is a Canadian manufacturer of drain and pipe inspection camera systems, founded in 2003, selling hardware and accessories to plumbers, municipalities, tool rental companies, and utilities across North America and Australia through direct sales and a dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersMarkham, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hathorn does
Hathorn Corporation is a Canadian-founded, privately held manufacturer of drain and pipe inspection camera systems, headquartered in Markham, Ontario with a US office in Groveport, Ohio. Founded in 2003, the company designs and builds its products in-house at its North American facility, selling primarily to plumbers and plumbing contractors, with secondary reach into municipalities, government agencies, tool rental companies, and home inspectors across the USA, Canada, and Australia.
The product portfolio centers on the H12+ command module — a 12-inch 1,300 cd/m2 impact-resistant LCD controller with 128GB/512GB storage, 512Hz/640Hz sonde locator control, multilingual UI, and Milwaukee 18V battery compatibility — paired with a modular set of camera reels including Wi-Fi reels, standard sewer line reels, Micron small-diameter reels, and a Keyhole Gas Camera System. Cross-product compatibility across past, present, and future reels is a deliberate design principle, supported by a mobile viewer app (iOS/Android) for Wi-Fi reel workflows.
Hathorn generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of camera systems, command modules, and accessories, priced via quote rather than published list. Go-to-market combines direct sales (phone, email, website) with an extensive authorized dealer and repair center network, including Vermeer Canada and SECA Australia. Customer retention is reinforced by the Camera Club program, which offers discounted camera head exchanges for the life of the product.
Hathorn firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hathorn
- Legal name
- Hathorn Corporation
- Website
- https://hathorncorp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hathorn Corporation is a Canadian manufacturer of drain and pipe inspection camera systems, founded in 2003, selling hardware and accessories to plumbers, municipalities, tool rental companies, and utilities across North America and Australia through direct sales and a dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hathorn industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Drain Inspection Equipment
- NAICS
- Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Drain & Sewer Video Camera Inspection (HSAOABAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Plumbing Inspection, Preventive Maintenance & Code Compliance (HSAOAAAI)
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Where Hathorn is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Markham
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Hathorn business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Inspection Camera Systems: Hathorn generates revenue from selling drain inspection camera systems including command modules, camera reels, and accessories. Products are priced for plumbers and contractors while meeting municipal durability standards. The company offers a Camera Club program providing discounted camera head exchanges for the life of the product.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Hathorn product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hathorn manufactures drain and pipe inspection camera systems in-house at its North American facilities, including command modules (H12+, H7, H2), Wi-Fi and standard camera reels, Micron cameras for small-diameter pipes, and a Keyhole Gas Camera System. The products are designed for professional plumbers, plumbing contractors, municipalities, tool rental companies, and home inspectors, with command modules compatible across all Hathorn camera reels.
Product overview
Hathorn manufactures a comprehensive line of drain inspection cameras and pipe inspection systems. The product portfolio centers on the H12+ Command Module as the flagship control unit, paired with various camera reel options including Wi-Fi enabled reels, standard sewer line cameras, Micron cameras for small-diameter pipes, and Keyhole Gas Camera systems. All products are designed and manufactured in-house at their North American facilities, with cameras compatible across the entire product line for flexibility and investment protection.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- H12+: Command module with 12-inch impact-resistant screen, featuring daylight readable display, one touch recording, adjustable camera head lighting, and compatibility with all standard Hathorn camera reels
- H7
- H2
- Wi-Fi Reels
- Micron Camera Reels
- KHG Camera
Products and services
- H12+ Command Module Portable command module featuring a 12-inch impact-resistant daylight-readable LCD screen (1,300 cd/m2), one-touch video recording to USB or 128GB hard drive, adjustable camera head lighting, on-screen Hathorn Info Bar, multi-language menus (English, French, Spanish), and 512Hz/640Hz sonde control. Compatible with all standard Hathorn camera reels. Designed for plumbers, contractors, and municipalities.
- Wi-Fi Camera Reels Camera reel systems with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enabling remote viewing and wireless data transfer during drain and pipe inspections, designed for professional plumbers and contractors.
- Standard Camera Reels Traditional sewer line inspection cameras with standard reel systems used for drain and pipe inspection in plumbing, municipal, and contractor applications.
- Micron Camera Reels Compact inspection cameras designed for small diameter pipes and tight spaces, providing precision inspection for specialized drain and pipe applications.
- Keyhole Gas Camera System Specialized camera system designed for gas pipe inspections through keyhole access points, used by utility companies and pipeline contractors for gas infrastructure assessment.
- Accessories Replacement parts, attachments, and supplementary equipment for Hathorn inspection camera systems, including camera heads, reels, and connectors available for existing customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 400 hours of recording capacity with 512GB HDD upgrade
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Hathorn
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Hathorn technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Hathorn partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SECA (Australia)coreSECA is a major dealer and repair center for Hathorn products in Australia with locations in Dandenong South VIC, Wynnum West QLD, and Chipping Norton NSW.
- Vermeer CanadacoreVermeer Canada distributes Hathorn inspection cameras from multiple locations across Ontario including Windsor, Brampton, London, and Greely.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hathorn competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aries Industries: Aries Industries designs and builds pipeline TV inspection and rehabilitation equipment (crawlers, trucks, lateral launch systems). It is a direct competitor focused on larger-diameter municipal sewer inspection, complementary but overlapping with Hathorn's portfolio.
- CUES: CUES is a long-established manufacturer of wastewater and pipeline inspection equipment, including CCTV crawlers and push cameras for sewer and stormwater systems. It is a direct competitor to Hathorn in the municipal and utility inspection segment.
- Ratech Electronics: Ratech Electronics is a Canadian manufacturer of video pipe inspection and leak detection equipment. As a fellow North American-based peer in pipe inspection, it competes with Hathorn in both plumbing and municipal segments.
- Spartan Tool: Spartan Tool sells drain cleaning machines, pipe inspection cameras, and locating equipment to plumbing contractors and municipalities. Its product range and target customer base substantially overlap with Hathorn's plumber and municipal segments.
- Ridgid (Emerson): Ridgid, owned by Emerson, sells the SeeSnake line of drain and sewer inspection cameras plus recording monitors directly competing with Hathorn's H12+ command modules and reels. Strong contractor brand and broad plumbing-tools portfolio make it the closest direct peer in the North American market.
- General Pipe Cleaners: General Pipe Cleaners manufactures drain cleaning machines and video pipe inspection systems for professional plumbers. Its product line (e.g., Gen-Eye) competes head-to-head with Hathorn in sewer line inspection cameras targeting plumbing contractors.
- Envirosight: Envirosight manufactures sewer inspection cameras, crawlers, and reporting software (WinCan) used by municipalities and contractors. It is a direct competitor in sewer and stormwater pipe inspection, with overlapping customers in the public-works segment.
- IBAK: IBAK is a German manufacturer of sewer TV inspection systems, push cameras, and crawlers used by municipalities worldwide. It is a direct peer in the same product category with deep European municipal market presence and global export reach.
Regional players
- Mini-Cam: Mini-Cam is a UK-based manufacturer of push-rod and crawler inspection cameras for the plumbing, drainage, and utility markets. Comparable product offering to Hathorn but primarily serves UK and European markets rather than North America.
Broad incumbents
- Emerson Electric: Emerson owns Ridgid and a portfolio of professional tools and industrial automation solutions. As the parent of Hathorn's largest direct peer, Emerson represents the kind of broad incumbent that could leverage scale, distribution, and bundling to pressure Hathorn's market position.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Hathorn funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Hathorn M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Hathorn
What does Hathorn do?
Hathorn manufactures drain and pipe inspection camera systems in-house at its North American facilities, including command modules (H12+, H7, H2), Wi-Fi and standard camera reels, Micron cameras for small-diameter pipes, and a Keyhole Gas Camera System. The products are designed for professional plumbers, plumbing contractors, municipalities, tool rental companies, and home inspectors, with command modules compatible across all Hathorn camera reels.
Is Hathorn a public or private company?
Hathorn is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Hathorn founded?
Hathorn was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hathorn based?
Hathorn is headquartered in Markham, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Hathorn make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales - Inspection Camera Systems.
Who are Hathorn's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aries Industries, CUES, Ratech Electronics, Spartan Tool, Ridgid (Emerson), General Pipe Cleaners, Envirosight and IBAK. Mini-Cam is listed as a regional player. Emerson Electric is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Hathorn have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hathorn.
What industry is Hathorn in?
Hathorn's product category is Drain Inspection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOABAE, Drain & Sewer Video Camera Inspection, with a secondary code of HSAOAAAI, Plumbing Inspection, Preventive Maintenance & Code Compliance. Its NAICS code is 334514 and its SIC code is 3531.