What T.I.P. does

T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH is a privately held German wholesale and manufacturing company headquartered in Waibstadt, founded in 1978. The company specializes in water pumps and water management technology, organized across six primary categories: irrigation and drainage pumps (garden, submersible pressure, deep well, cistern), domestic water supply (Hauswasserwerke and Hauswasserautomaten), pool equipment (robotic cleaners, filters, heaters, UV-C clarifiers), pond equipment (pumps, filters, sludge vacuums, UV-C clarifiers), leisure/camping (compressor coolers), and a tools sub-brand CROSSTOOLS (generators, cutting machines, wet/dry vacuums, portable power stations). Core proprietary technology centers on UV-C water clarification (chemical-free algae and pathogen reduction, up to 8,000-hour lamp lifespan on stainless-steel units), and pool robotics with Twist-Stop anti-tangle cable systems and triple-motor drives handling pools up to 100 m³. The company operates its own production capabilities and supports an industry-disrupting 10-year post-purchase spare parts guarantee.

T.I.P. generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of pumps, filters, and accessories across consumer and light-professional use cases (garden irrigation, water supply from wells/cisterns, drainage, pool and pond maintenance). Distribution is multi-channel: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at tip-pumpen.de with individual consultation, plus physical retail through specialist trade (Fachhandel) and DIY chains (Baumärkte), and online marketplaces across Europe. Pricing is unit-based at the consumer end (e.g., UV-C replacement tubes €21-€47, battery pool vacuums €80, premium pool robots up to €1,189.95), with payment options including PayPal, credit card, and Klarna. Customers are split horizontally across residential homeowners (primary segment) and professional contractors/landscapers/facilities managers, with no disclosed enterprise contracts or named accounts. The company also retains wholly-owned sub-brands CROSSTOOLS (tools/outdoor) and Steinberg (pumps).

Name

T.I.P.

Legal name

T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH

Website

https://tip-pumpen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer and wholesaler (founded 1978, Waibstadt) supplying water pumps, pool and pond equipment, UV-C water clarification systems, and DIY tools under T.I.P. and CROSSTOOLS sub-brands to residential and light-professional customers across Europe via direct e-commerce and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Pumps & Water Management Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL), Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI), Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair (HSAIALAC), Equipment Installation & Upgrades (Automation, Covers, Sanitizers) (HSAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Water pump manufacturing
• Garden irrigation equipment
• Pool cleaning robots
• Pond filtration systems
• UV-C water clarifiers

Headquarters

HQ city

Waibstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time product sales of pumps, filters, pool equipment, pond equipment, tools, and camping gear through direct online shop, specialist trade, DIY stores, and online marketplaces. Revenue generated from consumer and professional end-users across residential and commercial water management applications.
2. Spare Parts: Sale of replacement parts and accessories for existing T.I.P. and CrossTools products, supported by 10-year post-purchase guarantee. Includes exploded diagrams and ordering system for easy part identification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

T.I.P. designs, manufactures, and sells water pumps and water management equipment for residential and light-commercial use across Europe, including garden and irrigation pumps, submersible and deep well pumps, domestic water supply systems, pool and pond equipment (pumps, filters, robots, UV-C clarifiers, heaters, sludge vacuums), and supporting accessories and spare parts. The company distributes through its own online shop, specialist retailers, DIY chains, and online marketplaces, with a 10-year post-purchase spare parts guarantee.

Product overview

T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH is a German company (since 1978, based in Waibstadt) offering a comprehensive portfolio of water management and outdoor equipment products. The core offering centers on pumps for irrigation, drainage, domestic water supply, and specialty applications, organized around product categories: (1) Be- und Entwässerung (Irrigation & Drainage) including Gartenpumpen, Tauchdruckpumpen, Tiefbrunnenpumpen, Zisternenpumpen, Hauswasserautomaten, and various submersible pumps; (2) Hauswasserversorgung (Domestic Water Supply) including Hauswasserwerke and pressure tanks; (3) Pool products including Poolroboter (Sweeper series), Akku-Poolsauger (Sweep series), Poolfilter, Poolpumpen, Poolheizungen (solar and heat pumps), and UV-C Strahler for chemical-free water treatment; (4) Teich (Pond) products including Teichpumpen, Teichfilter, Filtermaterial, Teichschlammsauger, and UV-C Strahler; (5) Freizeit & Camping including Kompressorkühlbox ICEBOX coolers; (6) Werkzeuge (Tools) sub-brand CROSSTOOLS including Stromerzeuger, Trennmaschinen, Asche-Sauger, and TRAVELBOX portable power stations. All products are available with a 10-year post-purchase spare parts guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CROSSTOOLS: A brand of machine and tool experts for DIY enthusiasts and professionals, belonging to the T.I.P. group. Offers products including TRAVELBOX portable power stations for camping and festivals, as well as a wide range of power tools.
• Steinberg

Products and services

• Gartenpumpen (Garden Pumps) Surface pumps for garden irrigation and water transfer applications, used by residential homeowners for yard and garden watering.
• Tauchdruckpumpen (Submersible Pressure Pumps) Submersible pressure pumps for lifting water from wells or cisterns to higher elevations, for residential domestic and garden water supply.
• Tiefbrunnenpumpen (Deep Well Pumps) Submersible pumps designed for extracting water from deep wells and boreholes for residential and light-commercial water supply.
• Zisternenpumpen (Cistern Pumps) Pumps for extracting water from rainwater cisterns and tanks for garden or household use, sold to residential customers.
• Hauswasserautomaten (Domestic Water Automats) Automatic domestic water supply units with integrated pressure controls for household water systems from cisterns or wells.
• Hauswasserwerke (Domestic Water Stations) Complete domestic water supply systems with pressure tanks and pumps for household water distribution from private sources.
• Schmutzwasser-Tauchpumpen (Dirty Water Submersible Pumps) Submersible pumps for handling dirty water with solid particles, used in residential flood control, basement drainage, and construction-site dewatering.
• Drainage-Tauchpumpen (Drainage Submersible Pumps) Submersible pumps for clean-water drainage applications in residential and light-commercial settings.
• Klarwasser-Tauchpumpen (Clear Water Submersible Pumps) Submersible pumps for clean-water drainage, marketed for residential use in pools, basements, and flooding response.
• Poolroboter (Pool Robots) Automated pool cleaning robots for residential pools, including floor-only, wall-and-floor, and wall-waterline models with anti-tangle cables.
• Akku-Poolsauger (Cordless Pool Vacuums) Cordless manual pool cleaning devices for residential pools, with telescopic poles and multiple brush attachments.
• Poolfilter & Poolpumpen (Pool Filters & Pool Pumps) Pool filtration systems including filter media and dedicated pool pumps for residential water circulation.
• Poolheizungen (Pool Heaters) Pool heating solutions for residential pools, including solar heating systems and pool heat pumps for water temperature management.
• UV-C Strahler für Pool (Pool UV-C Lamps) UV-C water treatment devices for residential pools that reduce algae and bacteria chemically-free.
• UV-C Strahler für Teich (Pond UV-C Lamps) UV-C clarifier devices for residential garden ponds and aquaria that use ultraviolet radiation to control algae and pathogens.
• UV-C Ersatzröhren (UV-C Replacement Tubes) Replacement UV-C tubes for UV-C clarification devices, available in multiple wattages and sizes with lifespans of 3,000–8,000 hours.
• Teichpumpen (Pond Pumps) Pumps designed for garden pond applications, including water-feature, solar, multifunction, stream/filter, aeration, and aquarium/decorative-fountain variants.
• Teichfilter (Pond Filters) External multi-chamber pond filters and pressure filters for mechanical and biological water treatment in residential garden ponds.
• Teichschlammsauger (Pond Sludge Vacuums) Pond bottom cleaners for residential garden ponds, removing mud, debris, and sediment via wet/dry vacuum operation.
• Kompressorkühlbox ICEBOX (Compressor Cool Boxes) Portable compressor-powered coolers for outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and boating, sold to consumers.
• Stromerzeuger (Power Generators) Gasoline and inverter power generators sold under the CROSSTOOLS sub-brand for DIY and outdoor power needs.
• Trennmaschinen (Cutting Machines) Tile and stone cutting machines sold under the CROSSTOOLS sub-brand for DIY and trade users.
• Asche- & Nass-Trocken-Sauger (Ash & Wet-Dry Vacuums) Vacuum cleaners for ash, dry, and wet debris sold under the CROSSTOOLS sub-brand for DIY and household use.
• TRAVELBOX Powerstations Mobile power stations for camping, festivals, and outdoor use, sold under the CROSSTOOLS sub-brand.
• Ersatzteile & Zubehör (Spare Parts & Accessories) Replacement parts and accessories for T.I.P. and CROSSTOOLS products, including pump components, UV-C tubes, filters, hoses, connections, and specialized parts, with a 10-year post-purchase guarantee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year spare parts guarantee ensures long-term product support
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gardena (Husqvarna Group): German garden equipment brand owned by Husqvarna, offering garden pumps, irrigation systems, and pond equipment. Closely comparable to T.I.P.'s garden pump, irrigation, and pond product lines, with similar DIY and specialist trade distribution in Europe.
• Steinbach: Austrian pool and pond equipment brand offering pool pumps, filters, UV-C systems, and pool robots. Highly comparable to T.I.P.'s pool and pond categories, with similar price-performance positioning in the European retail channel.
• Oase (Living Water): German specialist in pond technology, water gardens, and fountain pumps. Direct overlap with T.I.P.'s Teich (pond) pumps, filters, and UV-C clarifiers, serving the same European pond enthusiast market.

Broad incumbents

• Wilo: German pump manufacturer specializing in heating, air-conditioning, and water supply pumps. Directly comparable to T.I.P.'s domestic water supply and heating circulation pump product lines, with stronger industrial and commercial presence.
• Pentair: Global water treatment and pool equipment company. Overlaps with T.I.P.'s pool pumps, filters, and UV-C systems, but operates at industrial scale with broader commercial pool focus.
• Xylem: Global water technology company offering pumps, filtration, and treatment solutions. Touches T.I.P.'s domestic water supply, drainage, and submersible pump categories, though primarily serves municipal and industrial end markets.
• Kärcher: Global leader in cleaning and water technology, headquartered in Germany. Offers pumps, pool cleaners, garden irrigation, and home water systems, directly competing with T.I.P. across multiple product categories but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Zodiac (Fluidra): Pool and wellness equipment company under Fluidra, producing pool robots, pumps, filters, and UV-C systems. Direct competition in T.I.P.'s premium pool robot segment (e.g., Sweeper 18000 WL) and broader pool categories.
• Hayward: Major pool equipment manufacturer offering pumps, filters, heaters, and robotic pool cleaners. Direct overlap with T.I.P.'s pool product categories, though Hayward's primary market is North America.
• Grundfos: World's largest pump manufacturer, headquartered in Denmark. Produces domestic water supply pumps, submersible pumps, and booster systems that overlap with T.I.P.'s Hauswasserautomaten and Tauchdruckpumpen ranges, but operates at vastly greater scale with industrial focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tip_gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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