What HakaGerodur does

HakaGerodur AG is a Swiss family-owned plastics extrusion manufacturer founded in 1932 and headquartered in Gossau SG, Switzerland. It operates three production sites across Switzerland (Gossau, Benken) and Germany (Neustadt i. Sachsen, via subsidiary Gerodur MPM Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH + Co. KG) and runs four integrated product divisions: piping systems (GEROfit, GEROthen, GEROgrip, GEROvolt/watt/lux/sol, GEROtec MINING, SESU, RCprotect), geothermal systems (GEROtherm FLUX/VARIO/DUPLEX variants, manholes, energy piles, SAVE collectors/distributors, horizontal earth collectors), heating and plumbing (HAKAthen and HAKAflex metal composite pipes, PE-RT and PE-Xc all-plastic pipes, HAKAfloor and HAKAklett floor heating components), and plastic profiles (custom technical profiles, pipes and hoses, snow poles, wood-plastic composites). The company employs 251-500 people and reaches an installed base of 500,000+ factory-welded geothermal probes and 100 million meters of metal composite pipe produced annually.

The business is built around proprietary extrusion technologies including laser-welded metal-plastic composite pipe manufacturing, multi-component (two- and three-component) extrusion in a single step, in-line machining, sheathing/coating of corrugated metal pipes with LLD-PE, FEP, and halogen-free flame-retardant TPUs, and unidirectional tape reinforcement with continuous glass or carbon fibers. Go-to-market is B2B direct sales through technical sales consultants and account managers, complemented by participation in industry trade shows (Bohrtechniktage, Geofluid), a multi-language corporate website (German, French, English), social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), and broad membership in DACH and European plastics, heat pump, geothermal, and water/wastewater industry associations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Revenue is generated from hardware sales across the four product divisions, supplemented by engineering and technical services (custom OEM development, distribution chamber planning, static and hydraulic pipe calculations). The company holds a comprehensive certification stack (ISO 9001 since 1996, ISO 14001 since 2005, ISO 50001 since 2012, ISO 45001, ISCC PLUS since 2024, EnAW, BVF-Gütesiegel) and operates up to 2.1 MWp of on-site photovoltaic capacity across its Swiss and German sites. Ownership has rested with the Menzl family since 2012, with Michael Menzl as Managing Director; the company remains privately held with no external investment and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

HakaGerodur

Legal name

HakaGerodur AG

Website

https://hakagerodur.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HakaGerodur AG is a Swiss family-owned plastics extrusion manufacturer founded in 1932, producing piping systems, geothermal probes, heating/plumbing products, and custom plastic profiles for construction, geothermal, HVAC, and industrial customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Piping Systems and Extrusion Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

Keywords

• Plastic extrusion manufacturing
• Geothermal probe systems
• Plastic piping solutions
• Metal composite pipes
• Custom plastic profiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Gossau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Piping Systems: Manufacturing and sale of high-quality plastic piping systems for supply, drainage, and communication in construction and industry. Includes GEROfit, GEROthen, GEROgrip product lines for various applications including trenchless installation and cable protection.
2. Geothermal Systems: Complete geothermal systems including factory-welded geothermal probes (GEROtherm FLUX, VARIO, DUPLEX series), connection pipes, manholes, energy piles, and collectors for renewable heating and cooling applications.
3. Heating & Plumbing Products: Metal composite pipes (HAKAthen, HAKAflex) and all-plastic pipes (PE-RT, HAKAultraflex, PE-Xc) for heating and plumbing applications, including HAKAfloor floor heating components and HAKAklett solutions.
4. Custom Plastic Profiles: Customized extruded plastic profiles, pipes, and hoses for industrial customers. Development partner offering technical plastic profiles, wood plastic composites (WPC), and specialized solutions for automotive, electronics, construction, and machinery industries.
5. Engineering & Technical Services: Comprehensive technical services including custom OEM product development, planning support for distribution chambers, static pipe calculations, hydraulic calculations, and customer-specific solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HakaGerodur is a Swiss plastics extrusion manufacturer that produces high-quality plastic piping systems, geothermal probe systems, metal composite and all-plastic pipes for heating and plumbing, and custom-extruded plastic profiles. The company operates four integrated product divisions (Piping Systems, Geothermal Systems, Heating & Plumbing, Plastic Profiles) from facilities in Switzerland and Germany, serving construction, geothermal, plumbing/HVAC and industrial customers across Europe with both standard and custom-engineered extruded solutions.

Product overview

HakaGerodur is a Swiss plastics extrusion company offering four integrated product lines: (1) Piping Systems including GEROfit® and GEROthen® product families for water supply, drainage, cable protection, and specialized applications like mining pipes and self-sinking systems; (2) Geothermal Systems with the comprehensive GEROtherm® portfolio featuring FLUX and VARIO conical probes, DUPLEX dual-tube probes, manholes, energy piles, earth collectors, and SAVE collector/distributor systems for heat pump installations; (3) Heating & Plumbing featuring HAKAthen and HAKAflex metal composite pipes (MMP), PE-RT and PE-Xc all-plastic pipes (MPP), plus HAKAfloor and HAKAklett floor heating solutions; and (4) Plastic Profiles including technical profiles for industry, custom pipes and hoses, snow poles, and Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) components. The company operates as a development partner for customized extruded solutions using advanced manufacturing technologies including laser welding, multi-component extrusion, in-line machining, and 3D printing for prototyping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEROtherm: Geothermal probe systems including FLUX, VARIO, VARIO-RT, VARIO-REX, DUPLEX, DUPLEX-RT, DUPLEX-REX product lines
• GEROfit
• GEROthen
• GEROgrip
• GEROvolt, GEROwatt, GEROlux, GEROsol
• GEROtec MINING
• HAKAthen
• HAKAflex
• HAKAultraflex
• HAKAfloor
• HAKAklett
• SAVE
• SESU
• LHT

Products and services

• GEROfit REX
• GEROfit Protection Pipe System
• GEROthen Wastewater Pipe System

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ factory-welded geothermal probes delivered (2024 milestone)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Fachvereinigung Wärmepumpen Schweiz (FWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss heat pump association partnership for geothermal industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, and market development for renewable heating solutions.
• Geothermie SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss geothermal association partnership supporting industry standards and geothermal technology advancement in Switzerland.
• Geothermie ÖsterreichregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian geothermal association partnership for cross-border geothermal industry collaboration.
• Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V. (BWP)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman heat pump association partnership for geothermal and heat pump market development.
• Erdwärme Gemeinschaft Bayern e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian geothermal community partnership for regional geothermal industry networking.
• Bundesverband GeothermieregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman geothermal association partnership for national geothermal industry standards and advocacy.
• Wärmepumpe AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian heat pump association partnership for regional market development.
• Heat Pump Association Limited (HPA UK)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK heat pump association partnership for international geothermal market expansion.
• earth power - ItalienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian geothermal company partnership for market presence in Italy.
• Bundesverband Flächenheizung und Flächenkühlung (BVF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman floor heating and cooling association. 40-year membership demonstrating long-term industry commitment. Joint quality initiatives and standards development.
• KUNSTSTOFF.swissregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss plastics industry association membership.
• OST - Ostschweizer FachhochschuleregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences partnership for innovation, research, and development projects.
• ETH ZürichregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Federal Institute of Technology partnership for advanced research and development in plastics technology.
• Teppfa (European Plastics Pipe Association)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean plastic pipe association membership for industry standards and market intelligence.
• Verband Schweizer Plastic RecyclerregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss plastic recycler association membership supporting circular economy initiatives.
• VKR Verband Kunststoff-Rohre und -RohrleitungsteileregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss association for plastic pipes and fittings supporting industry standards and recycling initiatives.
• Schweizerischer Verein für Gas- und Wasserfach (SVGW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss gas and water association partnership for piping systems standards and certifications.
• Verband Schweizer Abwasser- und Gewässerschutzfachleute (VSA)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss wastewater and water protection association partnership for drainage systems.
• Schweizerischer Brunnenmeister-VerbandregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss well masters association partnership for groundwater applications.
• Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss-Liechtenstein building services association partnership.
• KRV - Fachverband der Kunststoffrohr-Industrie DeutschlandregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman plastic pipe industry association partnership for German market standards.
• ÖAKR (Österreichischer Arbeitskreis Kunststoffrohr Recycling)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian plastic pipe recycling working group supporting circular economy.
• Swiss Plastic Pipe RecyclingregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss-wide take-back and recycling system for plastic pipes and pipeline components.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Henco Industries: Belgian manufacturer of multilayer plastic pipes (PE-Xc/Al/PE-Xc) for underfloor heating, plumbing, and gas. Comparable in metal-composite pipe technology (similar to HAKAthen/HAKAflex) and underfloor heating systems (similar to HAKAfloor/HAKAklett).
• Thermaflex: Netherlands-based specialist in flexible plastic pre-insulated pipe solutions for district heating/cooling and industrial applications. Niche overlap with HakaGerodur's custom pipe/hose capabilities and adjacent to geothermal piping.

Direct peers

• aquatherm: German manufacturer of polypropylene (PP-R) plastic pipe systems for plumbing, heating, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in plastic pipe heating/plumbing with comparable specialty positioning.
• Rehau: German-headquartered polymer-based solutions provider with strong presence in plumbing, heating, geothermal, and industrial profiles. Direct competitor in metal-composite pipes, underfloor heating, and custom extrusion profiles across Europe.
• Uponor: Finland-based global manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for plumbing, heating, and cooling. Closest direct competitor to HakaGerodur across residential, commercial, and geothermal applications with overlapping product categories (underfloor heating, PE-Xc, multilayer pipes).
• Pipelife: Austria-based plastic pipe manufacturer (owned by Wienerberger) producing water supply, drainage, cable protection, and industrial piping across Europe. Direct competitor in infrastructure pipe systems and similar scale/markets to HakaGerodur.
• Wavin: Netherlands-based plastic pipe manufacturer (owned by Orbia) offering water supply, drainage, heating/cooling, and cable protection pipe systems. Direct competitor in trenchless installation (similar to GEROfit) and infrastructure piping.

Broad incumbents

• Geberit: Swiss-listed incumbent providing complete plumbing and sanitary systems including plastic pipes, cisterns, and installation systems. Larger and broader than HakaGerodur, but overlaps in plastic plumbing pipe components and shares Swiss-quality positioning.
• GF Piping Systems: Swiss-headquartered global provider of plastic and metal piping systems for industrial, utility, and building applications. Broader incumbent with comparable materials expertise in PE, PP, and PVDF piping.

Regional players

• Polypipe: UK-based plastic pipe systems manufacturer (part of Genuit Group) serving water management, climate management, and cable protection. Comparable product portfolio but operates in a different geographic market (UK-focused) than HakaGerodur's DACH base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/www.hakagerodur.ch
• LinkedInch.linkedin.com/company/hakagerodur
• Instagraminstagram.com/hakagerodur

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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