Dawi Kanalservice

What Dawi Kanalservice does

Dawi Kanalservice GmbH is an Innsbruck-based specialized canal services provider operating exclusively in the Austrian state of Tirol. Founded circa 1970, the company delivers sewer and canal cleaning, high-pressure flushing, TV camera inspection, leak testing (Dichtheitsprüfung under ÖNORM 2503), and trenchless pipe rehabilitation (Inliner/Schlauchliner technology) to municipal, industrial, infrastructure, hospitality, and residential customers. It operates a 31-vehicle specialized fleet across three Tyrolean locations (Innsbruck, Schwaz, St. Johann in Tirol), maintains 24/7/365 emergency response (DAWI AKUT), and runs a preventive maintenance subscription program (DAWI CARE). Distinct technical capabilities include the only Kummert mobile rail-based camera system in Tyrol, large-profile sealing pillows for DN 1800 leak tests, water-recovery flushing vehicles, and alpine-deployable equipment transportable by piste crawler or gondola. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe AG (IKB), Tyrol's largest municipal utility, providing institutional and governance backing.

The firm commercializes services via three primary revenue streams: professional service contracts billed on time-and-materials including travel time (cleaning, inspection, rehabilitation, leak testing); fixed-price specialty services (e.g., fat separator cleaning starting at €399); and add-on hardware rentals (mobile WC units). Pricing is non-binding, with current rates applied at time of delivery and surcharges for disposal and added materials. Go-to-market is sales-led and field-based with no reseller or partner distribution; demand is captured through a free 24/7 hotline (0800 240 000), website contact forms, direct enterprise relationships, and inbound referrals from long-tenured municipal and industrial clients. The company also markets indirectly through content (blog, YouTube, case studies) and organic social channels, and increasingly productizes inspection data via its Digitales Kanalnetz 3D mapping service.

DAWI's commercial logic rests on multi-vertical segmentation (municipalities, industry, property managers, insurers, mountain railways, hospitality, plumbers, construction, planners, households) and regulatory certification capture: EFB+ waste disposal certification, certified Generalinspektion personnel, ADR hazardous goods drivers, and ÖNORM-compliant tightness testing authority. Recurring infrastructure contracts include tunnel drainage work for ÖBB and water protection system maintenance for ASFINAG. Headcount is 54-60 employees supported by 31-35 specialized vehicles delivering approximately 8,000 service deployments and 75,000 working hours annually, processing an estimated 267TB of inspection video data per day.

Name

Dawi Kanalservice

Legal name

DAWI Kanalservice GmbH

Website

https://dawi.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dawi Kanalservice GmbH provides sewer cleaning, trenchless rehabilitation, TV inspection, and leak testing to municipalities, industrial clients, and infrastructure operators across Tirol, Austria, operating a 31-vehicle specialized fleet from three locations as a 100% subsidiary of Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sewer and Canal Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Sewer Cleaning, Jetting & Root Control (EUANACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Field Operations & Repair Services (Emergency Response, Leak Repair, Crew Dispatch) (EUANAKAL), Drain Cleaning (Commercial/Industrial) (HSAOABAB), Emergency Drain Clog Removal & Hydro-Jetting (HSAOAMAB), Manholes, Laterals & Service Connections (Installation/Rehab) (EUANACAI)

Keywords

• Sewer cleaning services
• Canal rehabilitation
• Pipeline TV inspection
• Leak tightness testing
• Wastewater infrastructure maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Innsbruck

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Canal Cleaning and Maintenance Services: Core service revenue from professional canal/sewer cleaning, high-pressure cleaning, and routine maintenance. Charged by actual effort including travel time to and from service locations. Additional fees for disposal and depreciation costs.
2. Canal Inspection Services: TV camera inspection services for detailed canal condition assessment, producing digital canal network plans and comprehensive documentation.
3. Trenchless Rehabilitation (Kanalsanierung): Non-excavation pipe repair using liner technology. Revenue from both materials and labor for point-precise repairs.
4. Leak Testing (Dichtheitsprüfung): Certified canal tightness testing with documentation, including DN 1800 large profile testing capability.
5. Separator Cleaning: Fat and oil separator cleaning and maintenance services. Offered at fixed price starting at €399.
6. WC Rental: Mobile toilet rental services for construction sites and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DAWI Kanalservice provides professional sewer and canal services across Tirol, Austria, including high-pressure canal cleaning, trenchless pipe rehabilitation via Inliner technology, TV camera inspection with 3D digital mapping, certified leak tightness testing, and fat/oil separator cleaning. Services are delivered through a 31-vehicle specialized fleet with 24/7 emergency response and a preventive maintenance program (DAWI CARE) serving municipalities, industry, property managers, insurers, and mountain railways.

Product overview

DAWI Kanalservice operates as a comprehensive canal service provider offering a unified portfolio of physical inspection, cleaning, rehabilitation, and maintenance services across Tirol, Austria. The core service offering centers on Kanalreinigung (canal cleaning), Kanalsanierung (trenchless rehabilitation using Inliner technology), Kanal-TV-Inspektion (camera inspection), and Dichtheitsprüfung (leak testing), complemented by Abscheider-Reinigung (separator cleaning), Beratung (consulting), and the Digitales Kanalnetz (digital canal mapping) digital service. The company operates two primary service brands: DAWI AKUT for 24/7 emergency response and DAWI CARE for preventive maintenance programs targeting municipalities, industry, property managers, and insurers. Additional specialty services include WC Vermietung (mobile toilet rental), Leitungsortung (pipe locating), Trockensaugen (industrial dry vacuuming), and Klärschlamm-Transport (sewage sludge transport). The portfolio is delivered through a fleet of 31 specialized vehicles and 54+ staff across three Tirol locations (Innsbruck, Schwaz, St. Johann), with the company positioning itself as a single-point-of-contact provider for all canal service needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kanalreinigung (Canal Cleaning)

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000 service deployments and 75,000 hours of work annually across Tyrol
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ÖBB Immobilien InnsbruckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership where DAWI conducted training sessions for ÖBB Immobilien Innsbruck staff on MÖA systems, TV inspections, and various renovation procedures. Training included technical content, current regulations, and personal exchange of experiences.
• HD-Sanierungstechnik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership where DAWI employees visited HD-Sanierungstechnik to expand their expertise in Kurzliner rehabilitation (short liner renovation). Practical training provided valuable insights into current techniques and applications.
• LARO-TECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint inspection operation in Absam where DAWI (W08) handled cleaning while LARO-TEC handled inspection. Demonstrated efficient workflows with strong technology partnership and seamless teamwork.
• DAKA (Austrian Alpine Open)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent services partnership providing fecal tank suction for the Austrian Alpine Open event in Kitzbühel. DAWI ensured smooth operations with professional waste management services.
• ASFINAGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater protection systems maintenance partnership with ASFINAG. DAWI's W09 'Big Boy' vehicle cleaned water protection facilities (Gewässerschutzanlagen) at the Kaunertal dam. Critical environmental protection work.
• IVB (Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban infrastructure partnership where DAWI's W51 worked alongside IVB in city operations, demonstrating vehicle flexibility in urban environments.
• Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe AG (IKB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company relationship. DAWI is 100% subsidiary of IKB (Tyrol's largest municipal utility). IKB provides organizational backing and DAWI complements IKB's service portfolio. Joint whistleblower system established.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KMG Kanal-Müller Gruppe: KMG is one of Germany's largest sewer cleaning, TV inspection, and rehabilitation service groups. Like DAWI, it operates a fleet-based, regional model with municipal and industrial customers, trenchless rehabilitation, and emergency response — making it the most direct comparable in scale and service mix.
• Heinrich Austermann GmbH & Co. KG: Austermann provides sewer cleaning, pipe rehabilitation, and TV inspection services in Germany with a similarly diversified municipal and industrial book of business. Comparable mid-sized, regional specialist profile to DAWI.
• Kanaltechnik Wolters GmbH: German sewer services specialist offering cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation to municipalities and industry. Closely matches DAWI's core service portfolio and target segments.
• Rädlinger Maschinen- und Stahlbau GmbH: German/Austrian civil engineering and specialist contractor active in sewer construction, trenchless rehabilitation, and municipal infrastructure. Comparable in regional operating model and technical capabilities.
• Kanal Haag GmbH: Mid-sized German sewer cleaning and rehabilitation company with similar fleet-based, multi-service model. Provides a close size and operating-model comparable.

Broad incumbents

• ACO Group: Global drainage and wastewater systems manufacturer with service offerings adjacent to DAWI's cleaning and inspection work. Provides channel and technology context for the broader drainage value chain.
• Swietelsky AG: One of Austria's largest construction groups with utility and infrastructure service lines including sewer and pipeline work. Serves the same Austrian customers as DAWI but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Veolia Environnement: Global utility services group with major wastewater and municipal infrastructure operations across Europe. Serves the same end customers as DAWI but at national/international scale and as a regulated utility provider.
• Kärcher (Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG): Global leader in cleaning technology with a professional sewer and pipe cleaning equipment line. Comparable in that it serves many of the same end customers and shapes the equipment standards DAWI relies on.
• STRABAG AG: Major European construction group active in pipeline and sewer construction across Austria and the DACH region. Overlaps with DAWI in trenchless rehabilitation and municipal infrastructure, but operates at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dawi_kanalservice_gmbh
• Facebookfacebook.com/dawikanalservice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dawi-kanalservice
• Instagraminstagram.com/dawi_kanalservice_gmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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