What Drossbach does

DROSSBACH Maschinenbau GmbH is a German industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1919 and headquartered in Rain am Lech, Bavaria. The company designs and builds equipment for producing corrugated plastic pipes (HD-series corrugators covering diameters from 7mm to 1800mm OD), spiral metal pipes for chimney, ventilation, and post-tensioning applications (SPF/SR-series), and thermoplastic extruders (DE45-series). Its products are used globally by pipe manufacturers serving cable protection, sewage and drainage infrastructure, HVAC/chimney, construction post-tensioning, and medical/technical tubing end-markets. DROSSBACH holds proprietary technologies including the Omega Lock folded-joint system (claimed to be 8x stronger than traditional connections and unique to DROSSBACH machines), the 4-layer die head for cost-efficient use of recycled material, and the SAFECONNEC pipe-coupling system; its brand has become a generic term (Gattungsname) for corrugated pipe equipment in many countries.

The company sells capital equipment directly to pipe manufacturers worldwide through a dedicated enterprise sales department, with quote-based pricing, optional configuration per customer specifications, installation and training support, and lifetime spare-parts service from a central warehouse in Bavaria. Since November 2012, DROSSBACH has operated as part of a corporate group with M.D.S. Meyer GmbH (sealing systems) and WPS - Water Pipe System GmbH (finished corrugated pipe systems), enabling value-chain synergies from design through manufacturing and after-sales. The company markets its offering under the Corrugated Pipe Solutions (CPS) holistic concept, combining machinery, consulting, and pipe profile design.

DROSSBACH is privately held (GmbH), has 11-50 employees, and discloses no external funding or revenue. Its primary operating signals are continuous product iteration (e.g., HD 500-T3 launched 2021, SR 300 XL-DW in 2019, SPF COMPACT in 2017, 4-layer die head in 2016), a multi-language website (German, English, Russian, French), and a global service-engineer network supporting an installed base across multiple continents.

Name

Drossbach

Legal name

DROSSBACH Maschinenbau GmbH

Website

https://drossbach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DROSSBACH Maschinenbau GmbH is a German industrial machinery manufacturer (founded 1919) producing corrugated plastic pipe machines, spiral metal pipe machines, and extruders for pipe manufacturers serving infrastructure, HVAC, cable protection, construction, and medical tubing markets globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: DROSSBACH manufactures and sells corrugated pipe machines (corrugators), metal pipe machines, and extruders. Capital equipment sales model with custom configuration based on customer requirements. Machines are sold with associated tooling, spare parts, and lifetime service support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DROSSBACH manufactures and supplies industrial machinery for the production of corrugated plastic pipes and spiral metal pipes. The product portfolio includes HD-series corrugators (ranging from HD 25 for 7–25mm OD pipes to HD 1800 for pipes up to 1800mm OD), SPF/SR-series spiral metal pipe machines for chimney, ventilation, and post-tensioning applications, and DE45-series plastic extruders. Equipment is sold with installation, training, full automation, spare parts, and lifetime service support to pipe manufacturing companies worldwide.

Product overview

DROSSBACH is a German industrial machinery company (founded 1919, headquartered in Rain am Lech, Bavaria) that manufactures and supplies equipment for producing corrugated plastic pipes and spiral metal pipes. The product portfolio consists of three main machine categories: (1) HD-series Corrugated Pipe Machines (corrugators) ranging from compact HD 25 (7-25mm) to massive HD 1800 (up to 1800mm OD), plus specialized HD 65-114 for high-speed small diameter production; (2) SPF/SR-series Metal Pipe Machines for spiral metal pipes including SPF 450 S (premium, up to 450mm), SPF 250, SPF COMPACT (economic), SR 200-T2, SR 300, SR 300 XL, SR 450, plus auxiliary equipment like Flexi Wind coilers, SA 250 compressors, and OV ovalizers; and (3) DE45-series Extruders (DE45-37-GR universal and DE45-30-GL gear-less). These machines share a modular construction system with interchangeable tooling, feature integrated automation, remote diagnostics, and USB data export. DROSSBACH also offers Corrugated Pipe Solutions (CPS), a holistic business concept combining equipment with consulting, services, and pipe profile innovation including proprietary technologies like SAFECONNEC connection systems and 4-layer die head technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corrugated Pipe Solutions (CPS): Holistic business concept provided by DROSSBACH, sharing know-how and experience with partners and customers for complete pipe production solutions.

Products and services

• HD 25 Corrugator Compact corrugator for small diameter corrugated pipes producing OD 7-25mm pipes from PE, PP, PVC materials at speeds up to 40 m/min with output up to 130 kg/h. Designed for manufacturers of small diameter corrugated pipes for cable protection, medical, and technical applications.
• HD 50 Corrugator Reliable and cost-effective corrugator for small diameter corrugated pipes producing OD 7-50mm pipes with three variants (HD 50-53, HD 50-75, HD 50-97) offering speeds up to 35 m/min and output up to 230 kg/h. Designed for pipe manufacturers producing small diameter corrugated pipes for cable protection and technical applications.
• HD 100 Corrugator Reliable and cost-effective solution for wide range of small diameter corrugated pipes producing OD 50-115mm at speeds up to 20 m/min with output up to 360 kg/h. Designed for pipe manufacturers producing small to medium diameter corrugated pipes.
• HD 250 Corrugator High-speed corrugator for maximum production output producing OD up to 250mm pipes with 38 directly water-cooled mold block pairs and output up to 750 kg/h. Designed for high-volume pipe manufacturers producing cable protection and drainage pipes.
• HD 315 Corrugator High-speed corrugator for maximum flexibility producing OD 100-315mm pipes at speeds up to 25 m/min with full vacuum system with 4 controllable zones and output up to 850 kg/h. Designed for pipe manufacturers needing flexible diameter range production.
• HD 500-T3 Corrugator Third generation medium-sized corrugator producing OD 100-560mm pipes with state-of-the-art servodrives, automatic vacuum control, and output up to 950 kg/h at speeds up to 11 m/min. Designed for manufacturers producing medium diameter corrugated pipes for cable protection and drainage.
• HD 700 Corrugator Superior performance corrugator for wider diameter range producing OD 150-700mm pipes with 39 directly water-cooled mold block pairs and output up to 1050 kg/h. Designed for high-volume pipe manufacturers needing superior output across wider diameter range.
• HD 800 Corrugator Optimum start tool for sewage pipe production, producing OD 150-800mm pipes with complete tool compatibility with HD 500 and HD 1200, output up to 1050 kg/h. Designed as entry-level machinery for sewage pipe manufacturers with tool compatibility to larger DROSSBACH systems.
• HD 1200-T3 Corrugator Maximum variety corrugator for pipe diameters from ID 150 to OD 1200mm with 9/10 mold block pairs, direct water-cooled mold blocks, and output up to 1200 kg/h. Designed for sewage and large infrastructure pipe manufacturers requiring maximum diameter variety.
• HD 1800 Corrugator Superior quality corrugator for pipe sizes up to OD 1800mm (70 inches), the world's largest corrugator with tool compatibility with HD 1200 for diameters ID 500-800, output up to 1535 kg/h. Designed for large infrastructure pipe manufacturers producing the largest diameter sewage and drainage pipes.
• HD 65–114 Corrugator High speed corrugator for efficient production of small diameter pipes (ID 7mm to OD 65mm) with 114 pairs of mold blocks, unique hybrid cooling system, and integrated direct vacuum producing output up to 530 kg/h. Designed for high-output small diameter corrugated pipe manufacturing for medical, technical, and cable protection applications.
• SPF 450 S Spiral Pipe Machine Premium spiral pipe machine for flexible single and double wall ducts for chimney and ventilation applications producing diameters up to 450mm at strip speeds up to 100 m/min. Designed for HVAC and chimney manufacturers producing premium flexible metal pipes.
• SPF 250 Spiral Pipe Machine Economic modular system for producing flexible single and double wall ducts for chimney and ventilation applications covering diameters 50-250mm. Designed for HVAC and chimney manufacturers needing economic flexible metal pipe production.
• SPF COMPACT Spiral Pipe Machine Most economic basic spiral pipe machine for producing flexible chimney flue liners from 50 to 200mm, reduced to bare essentials while maintaining DROSSBACH features. Designed for chimney liner manufacturers needing low-cost entry-level spiral pipe machinery.
• SR 200-T2 Metal Pipe Machine Unbreakable reliability post-tensioning pipe machine producing diameters 30-210mm with flying automatic saw, high torque for strip up to 0.6mm thickness, and output from single strip. Designed for post-tensioning pipe manufacturers requiring reliable production meeting EN 523 and EN 524 standards.
• SR 300 Universal Metal Pipe Machine Highest flexibility universal machine for post-tensioning pipe (25-300mm), flexible exhaust pipe (4"-12"), and chimney/ventilation duct (2"-12") from single strip. Designed for manufacturers producing multiple metal pipe types from a single flexible machine platform.
• SR 300 XL Metal Pipe Machine Enhanced modular metal pipe machine capable of producing special pipe profiles with strip width up to 115mm (4.528 inches) for diameters up to 300mm. Designed for manufacturers of special profile metal pipes requiring wider strip widths.
• SR 450 Metal Pipe Machine Modular system combining best features of SPF 450 and SR 300 XL, versatile metal pipe machine with large diameter range up to 450mm (18 inches) for heavy flex exhaust and chimney applications. Designed for manufacturers needing large diameter metal pipes for heavy flex and chimney applications.
• Flexi Wind Coiler High-quality coiler for flexible chimney and ventilation pipe, single and double wall, with adjustable inner core for minimized packing sizes and optional shrink foil arm for product finish. Designed for HVAC and chimney manufacturers needing automated coiling of flexible metal pipes.
• SA 250 Automation Compression Unit Automation compression unit for compressing flexible metal pipes and chimneys after production, reducing pipe length with compression ratio up to 1:5 for compact storage and transport. Designed for HVAC and chimney manufacturers needing compact packaging of flexible metal pipes.
• Ovalizers (OV 60 & OV 85) Semi-automatic ovalizing machines for post-tensioning pipes producing flat tubes: OV 60 produces 70x21mm flat tubes from 60mm round pipe; OV 85 produces 85x21mm from 70mm round pipe. Designed for post-tensioning and construction pipe manufacturers requiring flat tube production.
• Extruder DE45-37-GR Universal extruder for processing various thermoplastic polymers with L/D 37, max output 300 kg/h HDPE, 330 RPM, 5 cylinder zones, and grooved water-cooled feeding bush. Designed for plastic pipe manufacturers needing flexible thermoplastic processing capability.
• Extruder DE45-30-GL Gear-less extruder with direct drive from high-torque synchronous motor, no gearbox for energy savings, low noise, high reliability, max output 230 kg/h HDPE, 250 RPM. Designed for plastic pipe manufacturers needing energy-efficient, low-maintenance extrusion equipment.
• Corrugated Pipe Solutions (CPS) Holistic business concept offered by DROSSBACH that includes high-performance equipment, consulting, services, and innovative pipe profile design tailored to customer requirements and market needs. Designed for pipe manufacturers seeking a complete production solution beyond standalone machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• HD 1800 corrugator achieves production speed for pipes up to OD 1800mm (world's largest corrugated pipe machine)
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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• M.D.S. Meyer GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2012Since November 2012, M.D.S. Meyer GmbH has been part of the same group of companies as DROSSBACH. MDS specializes in development, design, and selection of ideal sealing systems for corrugated pipe systems, complementing DROSSBACH's manufacturing expertise.
• WPS - Water Pipe System GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2012Since November 2012, WPS - Water Pipe System GmbH has been part of the same group of companies as DROSSBACH. WPS specializes in the production and supply of corrugated pipe and fitting systems, completing the value chain from machinery to finished products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Reifenhäuser Group: German manufacturer of extrusion lines for films, sheets, nonwovens, and pipe production. A broad incumbent with pipe extrusion capabilities that compete with DROSSBACH's extruder offering but serve a much wider polymer processing portfolio.
• KraussMaffei Group: Large German manufacturer of extrusion, injection molding, and reaction process machinery. Provides pipe extrusion lines that overlap with DROSSBACH's extruder business, but operates at significantly greater scale across diverse polymer processing applications beyond pipe.

Direct peers

• Corma Inc. Canadian manufacturer of corrugated pipe production machinery for plastic pipes used in drainage, sewer, and conduit applications. A direct competitor to DROSSBACH's HD-series corrugators, serving a global installed base of pipe manufacturers with comparable extrusion-based equipment.
• Unicor Kunststofftechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of corrugated pipe machinery and extrusion lines for plastic pipes. Directly competes with DROSSBACH in the corrugator market for sewage, drainage, and cable protection pipes, serving the same pipe-producing customers with similar production equipment.
• Battenfeld-Cincinnati: German-Austrian manufacturer of extruders and extrusion lines for pipe, profile, and film production. Directly overlaps with DROSSBACH's DE45 extruder series and competes for the same pipe manufacturer customers investing in extrusion capacity.
• Rollepaal Pipe Extrusion Technology: Dutch specialist in pipe extrusion machinery for PVC, PE, and PP pipes, including solid-wall and corrugated pipe systems. Directly comparable to DROSSBACH in serving pipe manufacturers with extrusion-based production lines for drainage, pressure, and structural pipe applications.

Others

• Fränkische Rohrwerke: German manufacturer of plastic pipe and hose systems for drainage, electrical, and automotive applications. Comparable through its reliance on corrugated pipe production equipment similar to DROSSBACH's HD-series machinery for cable protection and drainage product lines.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Leading North American manufacturer of corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes for stormwater and drainage. A major buyer of large-diameter corrugators like DROSSBACH's HD 1200 and HD 1800 and a relevant proxy for infrastructure-driven pipe demand.
• Pipelife International GmbH: European plastic pipe producer serving water, sewer, drainage, and cable protection applications. Comparable to DROSSBACH through its use of corrugator and extrusion equipment, and serves as a representative downstream customer for plastic pipe machinery.
• Uponor Corporation: Finnish manufacturer of plastic pipe systems for water supply, indoor climate, and infrastructure. A downstream customer of pipe-making machinery like DROSSBACH's corrugators and a useful proxy for end-market demand trends in plastic pipe consumption.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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