Spechtenhauser Pumps

What Spechtenhauser Pumps does

Spechtenhauser Pumpen GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of building drainage and mobile flood protection pump systems, founded in 1962 in Munich and currently headquartered in Waal, Bavarian Allgäu. The company operates through two divisions: Spechtenhauser Pumpen, which produces sewage lifting stations (HEBESTAR series), above-floor and subsurface drainage lifting stations (BULLI, KELLERBOY), submersible wastewater and sewage pumps (ECO, ECO EX, SP VX), pre-installed pumping stations (HYDRO-COLLECTOR), and custom-made tanks and lifting stations; and SHG Spechtenhauser Hochwasser- und Gewässerschutz GmbH (established 2002 as a wholly-owned subsidiary), which supplies mobile flood protection pumps, wet vacuum cleaners, and rapid-deployment flood challenge trailers to fire brigades, the THW, and disaster prevention organizations.

Core proprietary technology includes blockage-free single-channel impeller systems (ECO series), the FAK+ flat intake nozzle with integrated non-return flap, the modular HEBESTAR baukasten configuration system, and ATEX-certified explosion-protected variants. All products are manufactured at the company's own production site in Waal with approximately 80% vertical integration, supported by predominantly regional Bavarian/Southern German suppliers, and conform to DIN 14425, ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, and DIN EN ISO 9001 (TÜV Rheinland certified 2024-2027). A photovoltaic installation generates approximately 80,000 kWh annually, exceeding site consumption.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of configured pump systems to building services contractors and specialist trade (the primary channel), direct and dealer-based sales of SHG products to government buyers (fire brigades, THW, municipalities), custom tank fabrication for industrial applications, and aftermarket maintenance/service through a Kundendienst division and Munich sales/service center. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the high degree of customization. The company maintains international sales partners for SHG products and operates with 51-100 employees.

Name

Spechtenhauser Pumps

Legal name

Spechtenhauser Pumpen GmbH

Website

https://spechtenhauser.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Spechtenhauser Pumpen GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer, founded in 1962, producing building drainage pumps, sewage lifting stations, and mobile flood protection equipment (via its SHG subsidiary) for building services contractors, fire brigades, THW, municipalities, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Building Drainage Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Sewage lifting stations
• Submersible pump systems
• Flood protection pumps
• Wastewater pump manufacturing
• Drainage pumping equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Waal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Systems Sales: Sale of manufactured submersible pumps, lifting stations, pump shafts, and associated control/alarm systems to building services contractors, plumbers, municipal authorities, and industrial customers. Products are sold as configured units with customization options. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales with associated installation and commissioning services.
2. Mobile Flood Protection Equipment: Sale of mobile flood protection pumps (Alpsee, Tegernsee, Chiemsee, Mini-Chiemsee, Atlantica), wet vacuum cleaners (Aquatix, Mini-Aquatix), flood protection trailers (HSA), and accessories to fire brigades, THW, disaster prevention organizations, and municipalities.
3. Custom-Made Tanks and Systems: Custom tank and system manufacturing to specification, including on-site tank construction and individual lifting station fabrication for special applications (fish farming, process water, sprinkler systems, fountain systems, etc.).
4. Aftermarket Services: Customer service division providing maintenance, repair, and technical support. The company maintains a Kundendienst (customer service) division and regional service center in Munich.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spechtenhauser Pumps manufactures and sells submersible pumps, sewage lifting stations, pre-installed pumping stations, and mobile flood protection equipment for building drainage and professional emergency response. All products are manufactured at the company's own production site in Waal, Bavarian Allgäu, Germany, with approximately 80% in-house production depth, serving specialist trade contractors, municipalities, fire brigades, and industrial customers through direct and dealer channels.

Product overview

Spechtenhauser Pumps offers a comprehensive portfolio of sewage and drainage technology products, organized into two main divisions: Spechtenhauser Pumpen (building drainage) and SHG Spechtenhauser (mobile flood protection). The Spechtenhauser Pumpen division provides HEBESTAR sewage lifting stations (200-730 series), BULLI and KELLERBOY drainage lifting stations, ECO/ECO EX wastewater and sewage submersible pumps, SP VX drainage pumps, and HYDRO-COLLECTOR pre-installed pumping stations, complemented by custom-made tanks and lifting stations. The SHG division offers specialized flood protection products including CHIEMSEE, Mini-Chiemsee, Tegernsee, and Alpsee TP 4/1 submersible pumps, Atlantica engine-driven pumps, Aquatix/Mini-Aquatix wet vacuum cleaners, and HSA flood challenge trailers. All products are manufactured in Germany (Bavarian Allgäu region) with a focus on quality, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEBESTAR: Sewage lifting stations series for building installation
• HYDRO-COLLECTOR
• ECO
• BULLI
• KELLERBOY
• Alpsee TP 4/1
• CHIEMSEE
• Mini-Chiemsee
• Tegernsee
• Atlantica
• Aquatix
• Mini-Aquatix
• HSA

Products and services

• HEBESTAR Series Sewage Lifting Stations Modular sewage lifting stations (Fäkalienhebeanlagen) for building drainage, available in multiple series (200-220, 300-320, 400-420, 500, 600-620, 700-720, 730 Triplex, SR) with varying capacities from single-family homes to large commercial facilities. Components factory-pre-installed with customized inlets.
• BULLI Series Above-Floor Drainage Lifting Stations Above-floor drainage lifting stations for wastewater from showers, sinks, bathtubs, and washing machines, available in PE-HD, PP, and V4A stainless steel versions with tank volumes from 50 to 990 liters. For plumbers and building services contractors.
• KELLERBOY Series Subsurface Drainage Lifting Stations Subsurface drainage lifting stations for below-floor wastewater drainage from basins, bathtubs, showers, and washing machines, with customizable inlet positions and stainless steel V4A option.
• ECO Series Wastewater Submersible Pumps Submersible wastewater pumps with single-channel impeller for faecal-free wastewater with solids and fibres, available in ECO 81-87 (DN 80) and ECO 112-140 (DN 100) variants with up to 80mm solid passage. Corrosion-free aluminum-bronze alloy impeller.
• ECO EX Series ATEX-Certified Sewage Pumps ATEX-certified submersible sewage pumps with single-channel impeller for explosive atmospheres (ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU), conveying sewage wastewater with solids and fibres with maximum blockage protection. Features pressure-tight encapsulated three-phase squirrel-cage motor, IP68 protection, and double shaft seal with oil separation chamber.
• SP VX Series Drainage Pumps Submersible drainage pumps with Vortex impeller for faecal-free wastewater with fibres and solids, available in multiple sizes (SP VX 2-5) handling solids from 28mm to 40mm.
• HYDRO-COLLECTOR 1000 Pre-Installed Pumping Stations Pre-installed pumping stations in PE plastic sumps (PE-HD, Ø1000mm) for drainage and sewage water, available as single or duplex configurations with ECO or SP VX pumps for manhole installation. Sump depths up to 5m, buoyancy-proof.
• CHIEMSEE Flood Protection Pump Blockage-free sewage submersible pump for heavily soiled wastewater including sludge, leaves, wood pieces, textiles, with up to 2500 l/min capacity and 80mm solid passage. Available in Standard, ATEX, and hot water (90°C) versions. Standard equipment for fire brigades and THW.
• Mini-Chiemsee Flood Protection Pump Compact blockage-free sewage submersible pump for strongly soiled wastewater with up to 1600 l/min capacity and 65mm solid passage, available in single-phase (230V) and three-phase (400V) versions. Features FAK+ flat intake nozzle with integrated non-return flap.
• Alpsee TP 4/1 Submersible Pump Flat-suction submersible motor pump according to DIN 14425 for soiled wastewater with solids up to 8mm grain size, featuring 850 l/min capacity, low-level pumping starting at 3 cm water level, mantle flow cooling for continuous slurping operation, thermal monitoring, and 23kg compact weight.
• Atlantica Flood Protection Pump Blockage-free high-performance pump unit with gasoline or diesel engine (Briggs & Stratton or Hatz) for heavily soiled wastewater, with up to 2650 l/min capacity and 80mm solid passage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alpsee TP 4/1: 850 l/min at 0 bar, 410 l/min at 1 bar; reliable pump start at 3 cm water level
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fire brigades (Germany and abroad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing operational relationships with fire brigades throughout Germany and internationally. SHG Spechtenhauser flood water pumps are part of the standard equipment of fire brigades. Products are developed in close collaboration with firefighting professionals to meet operational requirements for flood fighting and emergency water removal.
• THW (Technisches Hilfswerk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHW (German Federal Agency for Technical Relief) uses SHG Spechtenhauser mobile flood protection pumps as standard equipment. Products are developed working closely with THW to ensure they meet the specific operational needs of disaster prevention organizations.
• Regional suppliers (Bavarian Allgäu / Southern Germany)coreOthersMost suppliers are locally based in the region, with strong emphasis on 'Made in Germany' and often 'Made in Bavaria'. This regional supplier network supports short delivery distances, optimal logistics, quality assurance, and environmental sustainability.
• Certified recycling partnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of certified recycling partners ensures that products at the end of their life cycle are high-quality recycled through a certified recycling partner network, supporting the company's circular economy and sustainability commitments.
• Well-known German manufacturers (pump accessories)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany supplements its product range with complementary products from well-known predominantly German manufacturers, particularly in the area of pump accessories and custom tank configurations, to offer customers a complete tailored solution.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair plc: Global water treatment and flow technology company offering sewage and wastewater pumping solutions through brands including Jung Pumpen. Comparable in commercial and municipal wastewater pumping markets.
• Grundfos: Global Danish leader in pumps with a wide range of submersible, wastewater, and drainage pumps. Directly comparable as a sewage and submersible pump manufacturer targeting municipal and building services customers.
• Xylem (Flygt): Global water technology company whose Flygt brand is a leading supplier of submersible wastewater and sewage pumps. Comparable in submersible pump technology, municipal customer base, and flood/wastewater applications.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German pump and valve manufacturer with major wastewater and sewage pump product lines. Comparable as a German-headquartered competitor serving building services, municipal, and industrial pumping applications.
• Sulzer AG: Swiss pump manufacturer with the ABS brand providing submersible sewage and drainage pumps. Comparable in wastewater pump technology and municipal/infrastructure customer base.

Direct peers

• HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH: German manufacturer of submersible sewage and wastewater pumps serving building services, municipal, and flood protection markets. Closely comparable as a German Mittelstand competitor with similar product range and trade-channel distribution.
• Wilo: German pump manufacturer with strong presence in building services, sewage, and drainage pumps. Closely comparable as a German Mittelstand competitor offering HEBESTAR-equivalent lifting stations and submersible pumps for the same plumbing/HVAC trade channel.
• Jung Pumpen (Pentair): German manufacturer of sewage and wastewater pumps and lifting stations acquired by Pentair. Directly comparable product portfolio (sewage lifting stations, submersible pumps) targeting the same building services and specialist trade channel in Germany.

Emerging players

• Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in submersible pumps for dewatering, wastewater, and construction. Comparable in submersible pump technology for flood and construction site dewatering, including products used by emergency services.

Regional players

• Zenit Italia (Bianche): Italian manufacturer of submersible electric pumps for wastewater and drainage with UNI EN ISO 9001 and ATEX-certified products. Comparable as a European mid-sized competitor in submersible sewage and drainage pumps for similar trade and municipal channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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