What Hermes Technology does

Hermes Technologie GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-owned specialty building materials company founded in 1987 by Rainer Hermes and headquartered in Schwerte, Germany. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of products, machinery, and engineering services for the trenchless rehabilitation of sewer networks and manholes. Its three core product pillars are: (1) ERGELIT-brand cementitious wastewater (WW) mortars (KS1, KS2, KS2bL, 10S, 10SD, Fix 35 F) certified under DIN 19573 and approved by DIBT (Z-53.5-461); (2) polyurethane and organomineral injection and laminate resins (Hermes-WS, Hermes-WS Quick, Hermes-1K-Inject, Hermes PowerInject, Hermes-FlexSeal PUR, HermesLiner-SR, and the 2024-launched HermesConnect-3C); and (3) process-engineering machinery, most notably the KS-ASS / M-Coating System, a fully automatic centrifugal-spray manhole coating rig for shafts from DN 500 to DN 4500, supported by TSSR high-pressure cleaning, HDS Jet substrate preparation, and a range of mortar pumps, mixers, and HermesGun cartridge presses.

The business sells through five wholly-owned European subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, France, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic, complemented by a distributor network reaching more than 20 countries. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales (consumables and capital equipment), usage-based equipment rental, and professional services including application engineering, on-site construction support, pull-off/adhesion testing, and certified training delivered through the Hermes Academy (BBE certificate courses, laminating certificates, ZKS consultant courses) in partnership with the DWA. Pricing is quote-based across products and equipment, with one disclosed online training price of EUR 932.99 inclusive of VAT.

The company serves municipalities, public utilities, industrial wastewater operators, sewer rehabilitation contractors, and emergency services. Its primary vertical is municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, where aging European sewer networks, biogenic sulphuric acid corrosion, and trenchless repair demand drive recurring demand. The firm has been under second-generation leadership (Tim Hermes and Eileen Hermes) since 2017, with Eileen Hermes additionally serving as Convenor of CEN/TC165/WG13, the European standards committee for sewer rehabilitation, since 2022 — a position that gives Hermes direct influence over the technical standards governing its market.

Name

Hermes Technology

Legal name

HERMES Technologie Ltd.

Website

https://hermes-technologie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hermes Technology is a German, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1987 that supplies ERGELIT mortars, polyurethane and organomineral resins, and automated coating machinery (KS-ASS/M-Coating System) for trenchless sewer and manhole rehabilitation, serving municipalities, industrial wastewater operators, and rehabilitation contractors across more than 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Materials & Equipment

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK)

Keywords

• Sewer rehabilitation materials
• Manhole coating systems
• Wastewater structure repair
• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Industrial mortars and resins

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwerte

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of sewer rehabilitation mortars (ERGELIT brand), injection resins, and machinery including coating systems, pumps, and accessories. Products include WW coating mortars, repair mortars, injection resins, and associated equipment.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental fleet of professional rehabilitation equipment including KS-ASS coating systems, HDS Jet, mortar mixers and pumps, and other specialized machinery for sewer rehabilitation projects.
3. Training Services: Online and in-person training courses through Hermes Academy, including BBE certificate courses, laminating certificates, and professional development programs for sewer rehabilitation specialists.
4. Engineering Services: Application engineering consultation, on-site construction site support, tensile adhesion testing, and compressive strength testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hermes Technology manufactures and supplies specialty mortars (ERGELIT brand), polyurethane and organomineral resins, and specialized rehabilitation machinery for the trenchless renovation of sewers, manholes, and wastewater structures. Its offering also includes automated coating systems, mortar mixers and pumps, surface-preparation equipment, equipment rental, certified training through the Hermes Academy, and on-site application engineering and testing services.

Product overview

Hermes Technology is a supplier for manhole and sewer rehabilitation since 1987, offering a comprehensive product portfolio comprising three main categories: (1) ERGELIT sewer rehabilitation mortars including KS1, KS2, KS2bL, 10S special, 10SD, Fix 35 F, and KBi injection mortar; (2) Polyurethane and organomineral resin products including Hermes-WS, Hermes-WS Quick, Hermes-1K-Inject, Hermes PowerInject, Hermes-FlexSeal PUR, HermesLiner-SR short liner resin, and HermesConnect-3C local laminate; (3) Professional machines and systems including the KS-ASS/M-Coating System for automated manhole coating, mortar mixers (RH100, RH150, RHM404) and pumps (RH20S, RH30S, RH30L, RH30XL), injection pumps and cartridge guns (HermesGun series), surface preparation equipment (TSSR, HDS Jet, HT-B 400), cutting machines (SP-V-300, DS1400), manhole frame lifters (SRH03, SRH07), and accessories including impact packers, mortars hoses, and tools. The company also provides training through Hermes Academy, equipment rental services, and engineering consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KS-ASS: Fully automatic and semi-automatic manhole coating system for round and square manholes from DN 500 to DN 4500, using centrifugal spray method with ERGELIT quality mortar
• ERGELIT
• HermesConnect
• Hermes Academy
• TSSR
• HDS Jet
• HermesGun

Products and services

• ERGELIT Sewer Rehabilitation Mortars (KS1, KS2, KS2bL, 10S special, 10SD, Fix 35 F) DIN 19573-tested and DIBT-approved cementitious WW mortars for coating, masonry, joint, laying, and repair of wastewater structures. The line covers all-rounder (KS1), high sulphate resistance (KS2), biogenic sulphuric acid corrosion resistance (KS2bL), early-strength repair (10S special, 10SD), and fiber-reinforced frame grouting (Fix 35 F). Customers are municipalities, sewer rehabilitation contractors, and industrial facility operators.
• Hermes Polyurethane & Organomineral Resins (HermesConnect-3C, HermesLiner-SR, Hermes-WS, Hermes-WS Quick, Hermes-1K-Inject, Hermes PowerInject, Hermes-Flexseal PUR) Resin product line for sealing, injecting, and lining wastewater structures. Includes 2-component and 1-component PUR injection resins (Hermes-WS with up to 3,000% volume expansion, fast-reacting Hermes-WS Quick, foaming Hermes-1K-Inject, multifunctional Hermes PowerInject, permanently elastic Hermes-Flexseal PUR), short liner resin (HermesLiner-SR), and styrene-free organomineral local laminate (HermesConnect-3C). Customers are sewer rehabilitation contractors and industrial operators.
• KS-ASS / M-Coating System (Turnkey)

Quantifiable outcome

• Water resistance achieved in 2-4 hours depending on mortar type
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ERGELIT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987Since 1987, Hermes Technologie has been working with ERGELIT GmbH, the specialist for dry mortar, to develop the highest quality mortars for wastewater rehabilitation. This long-standing partnership has produced the renowned ERGELIT-KS1 and ERGELIT-KS2 sewer rehabilitation mortars, as well as various equipment and materials for the industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German building products manufacturer specializing in facade systems, renders, and concrete repair mortars. Overlaps with Hermes in cementitious mortars and surface protection products for concrete infrastructure.
• Mapei S.p.A. Italian construction chemicals manufacturer with extensive ranges in mortars, resins, and waterproofing systems. Directly comparable in product categories (mortars, resins for concrete repair) but serves a much broader construction market beyond sewer rehabilitation.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish engineered polymer group with infrastructure seals, pipe couplings, and rehabilitation products. Overlaps with Hermes in sealing and pipe infrastructure products but operates as a diversified industrial group.
• Sika AG: Swiss global leader in construction chemicals and sealants with broad portfolios in concrete repair mortars, waterproofing, and injection resins. Competes with Hermes across adjacent categories of construction mortars and resins, but at vastly greater scale and a much broader product mix.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Mortars and building solutions division of Saint-Gobain, offering tile adhesives, renders, and technical mortars including waterproofing variants. Competes in the mortars category at scale across European markets with broader construction applications.

Direct peers

• SAERTEX multiCom GmbH: German supplier of UV-cured GRP liners and rehabilitation systems for sewer and manhole renewal. Directly comparable German trenchless rehabilitation specialist serving similar municipal customers.
• Per Aarsleff A/S (Aarsleff): Danish contractor and supplier specializing in trenchless pipe and sewer rehabilitation using CIPP liners and related technologies. Directly competes in the sewer rehabilitation market with overlapping customer base (utilities and municipalities).
• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of UV-cured GFRP liners for trenchless sewer and pipe rehabilitation. Closely comparable German specialist operating in the same sewer rehabilitation value chain with a different but adjacent product technology.
• MC-Bauchemie: German construction chemicals specialist focused on concrete protection, repair mortars, and waterproofing systems. Closely comparable mid-sized competitor in the DACH region offering concrete repair and waterproofing solutions similar to ERGELIT mortars.
• Remmers GmbH: German building protection specialist producing repair mortars, waterproofing systems, and resin-based coatings for concrete infrastructure. Comparable German mid-sized competitor with overlapping products in concrete repair and surface protection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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