What Reln does

RELN Pty Ltd is a second-generation Australian-owned family manufacturer of plastic drainage and agricultural products, headquartered in Ingleburn, NSW, with operations since 1955. The company designs and manufactures four core product categories: surfacewater drainage (Storm Drain, Storm Mate, Storm Drain Pro, Uni-Pit Vortex, Civil Edge Pit, and channel/pit systems), groundwater drainage (Ag Pipe, Stretch Ag-Pipe, Soakwells, Splash Blocks), blackwater/wastewater solutions (Septic and Holding Tanks, Drain Trenching, Grease Traps, Pump Stations), and agricultural products (Feed and Water Tubs, Troughs, and Accessories). Its core technology is proprietary injection moulding manufacturing with machine capacities from 150T to 4000T, processing weights from 10 grams to 120kg, including pioneering recycled polymer technologies and the SP-1 Structural Foam Injection-Moulding Machine developed under an Australian Research and Development Board grant.

RELN operates a multi-brand portfolio under the RELN Group umbrella: RELN (core drainage), Aymroo (large bore plumbing fittings since 1982), AlphaTreat (wastewater treatment since 2005, formerly EcoWater), Tumbleweed (composters and worm farms), and FTR Products (Canadian distribution into North American big-box hardware stores). The company serves four primary customer segments: residential DIY homeowners (Drainage Solution Finder tool), plumbers and civil contractors (Professional/Content Hub), rural/remote properties (on-site wastewater solutions), and agricultural/livestock operations (feeding and watering equipment). Products are certified to multiple Australian Standards (AS3996, AS/NZS 1546.1, AS 2439-1:2007, S1547) and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 quality management.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of proprietary drainage and agricultural products across domestic and export markets (20+ countries), distributed through a multi-channel network including retail/hardware stores, plumbing merchants, direct sales to civil contractors, and North American big-box retailers. The company also offers contract moulding services (industrial design, prototyping, tooling, production) as a secondary revenue stream. Pricing is set at retailer level rather than directly by RELN, with the company maintaining representation on Australian Standards Committees since 1987 to influence specification frameworks.

Name

Reln

Legal name

RELN Pty Ltd

Website

https://reln.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RELN is a second-generation Australian family-owned manufacturer of plastic drainage and agricultural products, producing surfacewater, groundwater, blackwater, and livestock solutions through proprietary injection moulding technologies for residential, trade, civil, and rural customers across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drainage Products and Equipment

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems (IMANADAH)

Keywords

• Plastic drainage products
• Stormwater drainage systems
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Agricultural livestock troughs
• Injection moulding manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingleburn

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surfacewater Drainage Products: Manufacture and sale of surface water drainage products including channel drains (Storm Mate, Storm Drain, Storm Drain Pro, Hidden Channel, Rain Drain Trade), domestic and commercial pits (Traditional Pits, Commercial Pits, Civil Edge Pit, Uni-Pit Vortex). These are one-time hardware purchases sold through retail and trade channels.
2. Groundwater Drainage Products: Sale of subsoil drainage products including Soakwells, Splash Blocks, Ag Pipe, Stretch Ag-Pipe, and Temporary Downpipe Adaptors for groundwater management applications.
3. Blackwater/Wastewater Products: Products for wastewater management including Septic and Holding Tanks, Drain Trenching, Drain Matting, Grease Traps, Distribution Pits, and Pumpwells/Pump Stations for on-site sewage treatment and disposal.
4. Agricultural Products: Feed and water tubs, troughs, and accessories for livestock management. Products made from UV-stabilised food-safe plastic for durability in Australian conditions.
5. Contract Moulding Services: RELN offers comprehensive injection moulding manufacturing services to corporate clients, including spray painting, extrusion, rotational moulding, ultrasonic welding, structural foam and gas-assisted moulding technologies. Services include industrial design, prototype creation, product analysis, tooling design, and production tooling.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RELN manufactures and sells plastic drainage and agricultural products through proprietary injection moulding technology. The product range covers four core categories: surface water drainage (channel drains, pits, grates), groundwater drainage (ag pipes, soakwells, splash blocks), blackwater/wastewater systems (septic tanks, holding tanks, grease traps, pump stations), and agricultural products (feed and water tubs/troughs). The company also offers contract moulding services to corporate clients including industrial design, prototype creation, tooling design, and production using injection, structural foam, rotational, and gas-assisted moulding technologies.

Product overview

RELN is an Australian manufacturer of drainage and agricultural products with four core product categories: Surfacewater Drainage (Storm Drain™, Storm Mate™, Storm Drain Pro™, Hidden Channel™, Rain Drain™ Trade, Traditional Pits, Commercial Pits, Civil Edge Pit™, Uni-Pit Vortex™), Groundwater Drainage (Ag Pipe, Stretch Ag-Pipe, Soakwell, Splash Block, Temporary Downpipe Adaptor, Filter Sock), Blackwater Drainage (Septic Tanks, Holding Tanks, Drain Trenching, Drain Matting, Grease Trap, Distribution Pit, Pumpwell/Pump Station), and Agriculture (Feed and Water Tubs, Feed and Water Troughs, Accessories). The product portfolio spans from residential DIY drainage solutions to heavy-duty commercial civil infrastructure, offering complete water management systems for homes, construction sites, farms, and municipal applications across Australia with exports to over 20 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aymroo: Pioneer in large bore plumbing fittings since 1982. Provides pipe fittings and maintenance shafts, both moulded and fabricated, to the Australian civil, commercial and contractor markets for stormwater and sewer applications.
• AlphaTreat
• Tumbleweed
• FTR

Products and services

• Storm Drain™ Complete drainage channel system ideal for paths, driveways and domestic areas with corners and T-sections. Made from tough, durable, lightweight and UV-stabilised recycled plastic. Available in 1m and 3m lengths with deep 100mm profile.
• Storm Mate™ Surface water drainage channel with shallow profile perfect for straight-line solutions. Ideal for installation across pathways to divert excess surface water to connected stormwater systems.
• Storm Drain Pro™ Professional-grade drainage channel system with Series 100, 150, and 200 variants. Complies to Australian Standard AS3996 Class B and Class C Load Ratings. Features modular design requiring no corners or tee pieces to change directions.
• Hidden Channel™ Concealed channel drainage system designed for discreet installation where aesthetics are paramount. Part of the Storm Drain Pro Hidden Channel brochure series.
• Rain Drain™ Trade Trade-focused surface water drainage channel product. Interchangeable with other 100mm profile Channel Drain ranges including Storm Drain, Storm Mate, and Rain Mate.
• Traditional Pits (Domestic Pits) Domestic surface water pits available in Series 250, 300, and 300 Deep. Fixed depth design with side outlets for pipework. Perfect for under taps and downpipes, junction boxes, domestic pathways, lawns, and end of surface water drainage channels.
• Commercial Pits Heavy-duty commercial surface water pits in Series 410, 450, and 600. Durable, environmentally friendly, ideal for commercial applications with Class A or B Load Rating requirements and lock-down security grates.
• Civil Edge Pit™ Lightweight stormwater drainage pit system up to 17 times lighter than concrete alternatives. Features anti-flotation feet and galvanised metal frame, requiring no concrete encasement. Meets AS3996 Class A through D load ratings. Single person handling without mechanical assistance.
• Uni-Pit Vortex™ Shallow profile surface water pits in Series 200, 300, and 450. Features unique vortex design that prevents water pooling and mosquito breeding. Built-in debris collector prevents pipe blockage. No risers required - vertical pipe can be cut to required depth. Interchangeable grates available in Class A, B or C Load Ratings.
• Ag Pipe Corrugated single-wall drainage pipe for subsoil drainage. Manufactured from HDPE SN8 with corrugated profile. Available in 50mm and 100mm diameters in 10m lengths. Slotted variants allow water to enter the pipe for draining excess groundwater.
• Stretch Ag-Pipe Flexible corrugated drainage pipe that installs 20% faster than standard corrugated pipe and requires 80% less space for transport and storage. Widely compatible with 90 and 100mm PVC pipe. Designed for sub-surface drainage in pooling areas.
• Soakwell Groundwater drainage product for sub-surface water absorption. Australian made from UV-stabilised recycled plastic.
• Splash Block Water diversion device placed directly under downpipes to divert and slow the flow of water from roof runoff. No installation required.
• Temporary Downpipe Adaptor Temporary drainage adaptor for connecting downpipes during construction or renovation projects.
• Septic Tanks Onsite sewage disposal tanks for homes in rural or remote locations. Effluent flows from toilet, bathroom, laundry and kitchen into tank where liquids, fats, oils and solids are separated. Bacteria consumes effluent leaving liquid for evapo-transpiration field. Available in 3200L and 3700L capacities.
• Holding Tanks Collection wells or pump out tanks used to hold effluent when disposal in evapo-transpiration field is not possible. Stores overflow from septic tanks for pump out by effluent tanker and safe disposal at town sewerage works.
• Drain Trenching Effluent drainage trench system. Made in Australia from recycled plastic. Available in Standard 230mm, Large 350mm and Jumbo 410mm sizes. S1547 Disposal Method Approved by health authorities in all Australian States and New Zealand.
• Drain Matting Australian made non-decaying continuous polymer geofabric (GLS150 equivalent to Geofabric Australia's A12). Replacement for heavy expensive blue metal or aggregate in drainage applications. Available in rolls from 600mm to 2m width and 6m to 50m length.
• Grease Trap Domestic effluent disposal unit designed to reduce fats and oils entering septic tanks from kitchen sinks. Features 100mm inlet/outlet sockets, heavy duty 10mm thick walls, and 3 baffles. 18L capacity with 30mm invert fall. Designed to suit 100mm AS/NZS1260 DWV uPVC Pipe.
• Distribution Pit Designed to ensure wastewater output is equally shared. Internal stainless steel dividers (baffles) divide wastewater from septic tanks into drain trenching or distribute surface water into groundwater products.
• Pumpwell / Pump Station Housing for black and grey water pumps designed to pump wastewater where flow in pipe requires elevation. Available in 600L, 900L, and 1200L capacities. Pump Station includes Blanco B120GS2 or REEFE grinder pump with automatic control, 40mm discharge piping, and high level alarm.
• Feed and Water Tubs Large livestock watering and feeding containers. Available in 380L, 1000L, and 2500L capacities. Made from non-toxic, food-compatible, UV-stabilised food safe plastic. Options include round and oval configurations with ball valve, bung, and frame accessories.
• Feed and Water Troughs Feed and water troughs for livestock from cattle and horses to sheep, goats, dogs and poultry. Sizes range from 0.68m to 4.2m. Made from 100% virgin UV-stabilised food safe plastic. Available with galvanised stands and various accessories.
• Agriculture Accessories Range of accessories including automatic float valves, ball valves, H-frames, hoop frames, auger hoppers, bungs, and brackets to complement feed and water products.
• Filter Sock for Ag-Pipe Geofabric sock that fits over 100mm slotted Ag-Pipe to prevent sediment entering the pipe. RMS approved. Available in 3m lengths.
• Heel Guard Grate Pedestrian-safe grate option for channel drains. Available in black plastic or ductile iron with anti-slip options containing high grip aggregate. Prevents blockage from leaves and debris while providing safe drainage for high traffic pedestrian areas. Interchangeable across Storm Drain, Storm Mate, Rain Drain, and Rain Mate channel ranges.
• Contract Moulding Services Comprehensive injection moulding manufacturing services to corporate clients, including spray painting, extrusion, rotational moulding, ultrasonic welding, structural foam and gas-assisted moulding technologies. Services include industrial design, prototype creation, product analysis, tooling design, and production tooling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Civil Edge Pit is 17 times lighter than concrete equivalents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AymroocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAymroo is a pioneer in large bore plumbing fittings since 1982, providing pipe fittings and maintenance shafts (moulded and fabricated) to the Australian civil, commercial, and contractor markets for stormwater and sewer applications. RELN serves as Aymroo's distributor to the plumbing merchant market in Australia, while Aymroo sells directly to civil and contractor markets. Aymroo has appointed distributors in New Zealand.
• AlphaTreatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlphaTreat specializes in quality assured systems for wastewater treatment since its inception as EcoWater in 2005. Core market is providing 10-person domestic twin tank on-site sewage treatment systems using RELN's plastic septic tanks. AlphaTreat also supplies treatment system inners to partner concrete tank manufacturers for single tank systems. Sells directly to households through regionally appointed distributors in Australia and New Zealand.
• TumbleweedcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTumbleweed designs, manufactures, and distributes Composters, Worm Farms and Environmental Gardening products to Australia and globally. Key to Tumbleweed's success is environmentally friendly, Australian made, 100% recycled products coupled with long-term consumer relationships with retail and council organisations. Part of the RELN Group.
• FTR ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFTR is the window to serving the North American Plumbing marketplaces for the RELN Group's range of products. FTR is a distribution company supplying RELN's Surfacewater, Groundwater and bathroom drainage products into big box hardware stores in the rough plumbing and fashion plumbing categories. FTR is a Canadian-owned distribution company.
• Landcare AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRELN has developed strong corporate relationships with leading environmental organisations such as Landcare Australia, along with Keep Australia Beautiful and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as Government health departments and local governments.
• Keep Australia BeautifulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRELN has established corporate relationships with environmental organisations including Keep Australia Beautiful, working together on environmental initiatives and waste-minimisation programs.
• Environmental Protection AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRELN maintains relationships with the Environmental Protection Agency as part of its corporate environmental responsibility program, developing products for waste-minimisation and recycling.
• Australian Industry Group (AIG)minorOthersRELN represents on the Australian Standards Committee on behalf of the Australian Industry Group (AIG), a position it has held since 1987. RELN also represents on Australian Standards Committee WS/13 for wastewater.
• PanasonicminorOthersAustralian Corporate Reporting was commissioned by Panasonic to evaluate RELN as a supplier. In their evaluation, RELN was assigned an Australian Corporate Rating of 'A2'.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NDS (NDS Inc.): NDS is a leading US manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management products including channel drains, catch basins, and fittings for residential and commercial applications. Directly comparable to RELN's Storm Drain, Storm Mate, and pit product lines serving similar DIY homeowner and contractor customers.
• ACO Polymer Products: ACO is a global manufacturer of polymer concrete and plastic drainage channel systems, grates, and stormwater management products. Directly competes with RELN's Storm Drain Pro and Civil Edge Pit product lines in commercial and civil drainage infrastructure segments.
• ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems): ADS is a leading US manufacturer of corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drainage pipe and stormwater management products. Comparable to RELN's Ag-Pipe products and broader stormwater drainage portfolio serving residential and infrastructure markets.
• Everhard Industries: Everhard Industries is an Australian manufacturer of plumbing, drainage, and rainwater products including pits, grates, and trenching systems. Comparable to RELN's Traditional Pits, Commercial Pits, and Uni-Pit Vortex product lines serving similar Australian plumbing and drainage customers.
• Iplex Pipelines Australia: Iplex is a major Australian manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for water, gas, stormwater, and drainage applications. Comparable to RELN's Ag-Pipe, Stretch Ag-Pipe, and Aymroo pipe fittings products in the Australian plastic pipe and drainage market.
• Vinidex: Vinidex is one of Australia's largest manufacturers of PVC, polyethylene, and polypropylene pipe systems for plumbing, irrigation, and drainage. Directly comparable to RELN's plastic pipe products and contract manufacturing capabilities in the Australian market.

Broad incumbents

• Geberit: Geberit is a European market leader in sanitary technology including bathroom and drainage systems, supply systems, and plumbing installations. Overlaps with RELN's drainage and bathroom product lines but at much larger scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Pipelife: Pipelife is a European manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for water supply, sewage, stormwater drainage, and cable protection. Comparable to RELN's Ag-Pipe and Aymroo drainage pipe products in the broader plastic pipe and drainage systems category.
• Wavin: Wavin is a global manufacturer of plastic pipe systems and drainage solutions serving water management, heating, and sanitation markets. Overlaps with RELN's drainage pipe and fittings portfolio but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies and broader product categories.

Regional players

• Marley NZ: Marley is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of plastic piping systems, stormwater solutions, and drainage products. Operates in a related geography (New Zealand) where RELN exports and has distributor relationships, making it a regional peer in the broader Australasian plastic drainage market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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