UEMSI/HTV

What UEMSI/HTV does

UEMSI/HTV (legal name United Environmental Manufacturing Supply, Inc. / Hose and Televising) is a Jackson, Wisconsin-based manufacturer and distributor serving the wastewater pipeline maintenance and inspection industry since 1989. The company operates two intertwined functions: it manufactures its own pipeline inspection camera systems (the U, U-Vue 2, and U Express product lines, plus legacy push-reel systems) and related hydro excavation and vacuum truck parts under the Hydro-X and Dura Tube brands, and it acts as a distributor of high-pressure thermoplastic sewer cleaning hose, where it self-describes as the world's largest distributor. The core technology base is electromechanical rather than digital: self-leveling color wireless push-pole cameras with proprietary multi-conductor nylon-jacketed video cable, dielectric HDPE tubing, root cutter motors rated at 40-55% higher torque than industry-standard alternatives, and a patent-pending quick-change Speed Skid System. A mobile inspection app (UEMSI/HTV Express App) extends the inspection product into a hardware-plus-software workflow on Apple and Android devices.

The business model is direct-to-customer industrial hardware sales. Products are sold via a self-service e-commerce storefront at store.uemsihtv.com with public pricing, an inside sales team reachable by toll-free and local phone lines, four published PDF catalogs (Sewer & Vacuum, Inspection System, Hose, Hydro-X), and trade show presence at events such as WWETT. Customers span sewer cleaning and maintenance contractors, hydro excavation operators, municipal water/wastewater departments, and vacuum truck fleet operators (Vactor, Guzzler, Super Products), with the replacement-parts business engineered to OEM specifications for major truck brands. Revenue is transactional SKU-based hardware sales with volume handled through phone-based quotes; there is no disclosed subscription, SaaS, or service-contract layer.

Ownership is private and family-held. The company was established under the UEMSI/HTV brand around 2015 by Alison and Rick Dresang, building on the predecessor United Environmental Manufacturing Supply, Inc. entity founded in 1989. Rick Dresang serves as CFO. Operations are US-domestic only, with a single headquarters facility in Jackson, Wisconsin (relocated to a larger site in 2018). There are no disclosed institutional investors, M&A activity, subsidiaries, or international operations.

Name

UEMSI/HTV

Legal name

United Environmental Manufacturing Supply, Inc.

Website

https://uemsi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UEMSI/HTV manufactures pipeline inspection camera systems and distributes thermoplastic sewer cleaning hoses, serving sewer cleaning contractors, hydro excavation operators, municipal utilities, and vacuum truck fleet operators across the United States from its Jackson, Wisconsin headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipeline inspection and sewer cleaning equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Drain & Sewer Video Camera Inspection (HSAOABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Installation, Repair & Repiping (HSAOAAAB), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

Keywords

• Sewer cleaning hose
• Pipeline inspection cameras
• Hydro excavation equipment
• Vacuum truck parts
• Pipeline maintenance equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipeline Inspection Equipment: Sale of sewer inspection cameras, push-pole systems, reels, cables, and accessories. Includes U-Vue 2, The U, Express, and Legacy product lines.
2. Thermoplastic Sewer Cleaning Hose: World's largest distributor of thermoplastic sewer cleaning hose, including premium leader hose, debris hose, boom hose. Various PSI ratings and sizes for sewer jetting operations.
3. Hydro Excavation Parts and Equipment: Hydro-X branded products including vacuum tubes (Dura Tube™), hand tool assemblies, safety shut-off valve assemblies, washdown guns, quick disconnects, and tubing accessories.
4. Vacuum Truck Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts for Vactor-style trucks including inlet seals, check valves, boom elbows, throttle cables, float balls, hydrant wrenches, pipe nipples, hose splicers, and barb fittings.
5. Root Cutter Systems: Lateral and mainline root cutter motors, Speed Skid systems, saw blade hubs, and tail nozzle assemblies for sewer pipe maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UEMSI/HTV manufactures pipeline inspection camera systems (push-pole wireless, self-leveling color, and high-definition units branded The U, U-Vue 2, and U Express) and is the world's largest distributor of thermoplastic sewer cleaning hose. The company also manufactures proprietary hydro excavation vacuum tubing (Dura Tube aluminum and HDPE non-conductive), heavy-duty debris and leader hoses, root cutter motors and skid systems, washdown guns, stainless steel quick disconnects, and Vactor-style vacuum truck replacement parts under the Hydro-X brand and its own private labels.

Product overview

UEMSI/HTV is a manufacturer and distributor of pipeline maintenance and inspection equipment, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Jackson, Wisconsin. The company's product portfolio consists of several interconnected product lines centered around sewer cleaning, hydro excavation, and pipeline inspection. The core inspection system lineup includes The U Express™ (push-pole wireless camera system), U-Vue 2™ (next-generation HD inspection camera), and The U™ (color self-leveling wireless system), supported by the UEMSI/HTV Express App for mobile device viewing. The hydro excavation line features Dura Tube™ aluminum vacuum tubes (6", 7", 8"), HDPE non-conductive polyethylene tubing, Heavy Duty Debris Hose, Premium Leader Hose, Heavy Duty Washdown Gun, and Hydro X Safety Shut Off Valve Assembly. The sewer cleaning line includes Lateral Root Cutter Systems, Heavy Duty Mainline Root Cutter Systems, Speed Skid Systems, Vactor® Style Check Valves, Inlet Seal Assemblies, 70° Boom Elbows, and Heavy Duty Adjustable Hydrant Wrenches. Supporting products include Float Balls and Cages, Washdown Hose Quick Disconnect Couplings, and various hardware accessories. The company also distributes Revolution® Footage Counters and publishes comprehensive product catalogs for each product category.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The U Express™ Push-Pole Wireless Camera Inspection System
• U-Vue 2™ High-Definition Sewer Inspection Camera
• The U™ Wireless Color Self-Leveling Camera Inspection System
• UEMSI/HTV Express App
• Dura Tube™ Aluminum Vacuum Tubing
• HDPE Polyethylene Non-Conductive Vacuum Tubing
• Premium Leader Hose
• Heavy Duty Debris and Boom Hose
• Lateral Root Cutter System
• Heavy Duty Mainline Root Cutter System
• Speed Skid System (Patent Pending)
• Inlet Seal Assemblies for Vactor Trucks
• Vactor® Style Check Valves
• 70° Boom Elbow for Vacuum Trucks
• Heavy Duty Washdown Gun (G45109)
• Washdown Hose Quick Disconnect Couplings
• Hydro X Safety Shut Off Valve Assembly
• Float Balls and Cages
• Heavy Duty Adjustable Hydrant Wrench
• Revolution® Footage Counters (Distributed)

Quantifiable outcome

• Debris hose vacuum rating of HG 29 - strongest in the industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Road AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2024Multi-year agreement making UEMSI/HTV the Official Pipeline Camera Manufacturer of Road America, the world-renowned 4.048-mile racing course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. UEMSI/HTV provides American-made inspection camera systems for various facility needs. The partnership serves as a testing ground for R&D to refine cameras, while helping keep the facility's underground infrastructure operational.
• Revolution® Footage CountersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 November 2018UEMSI/HTV became a distributor for Revolution® Footage Counters, offering their left and right-hand counters and accompanying wheels. Products were in stock by December 1, 2018 at introductory pricing. The partnership expanded UEMSI's product offering following their move to a larger Jackson, Wisconsin facility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CUES (Subsite Environmental): Established manufacturer of pipeline inspection camera systems, crawler robots, and CCTV equipment for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. Comparable customer base (municipal utilities, contractors) and overlapping product category with UEMSI/HTV's inspection cameras.
• Rioned: European manufacturer of sewer and drain cleaning equipment including high-pressure jetting systems, nozzles, and camera inspection equipment. Comparable product category to UEMSI/HTV's Premium Leader Hose and inspection cameras, though primarily serving European municipal and contractor markets.
• Aries Industries: Manufacturer of sewer inspection camera systems, transporters, and CCTV equipment for municipal and contractor markets. Direct competitor in the same push-camera and crawler camera category as UEMSI/HTV.
• IBAK Helmut Hunger: German manufacturer of sewer inspection camera systems, crawler robots, and software for pipe assessment. Comparable product category to UEMSI/HTV's The U and U Express systems, with overlap in municipal and contractor markets globally.
• Envirosight: Manufacturer of sewer and pipe inspection camera systems (including Rovver crawler cameras and push cameras) sold to municipalities and contractors in North America. Direct overlap with UEMSI/HTV's The U and U-Vue 2 product lines in the same channel and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Vactor Manufacturing: Established manufacturer of sewer cleaning and industrial vacuum trucks whose platforms (2100, 2100i, HXX) UEMSI/HTV's replacement parts are explicitly designed to fit. Overlap is in the broader sewer cleaning equipment ecosystem, but Vactor is an upstream OEM rather than a direct competitor in parts distribution.
• Cam Spray: Manufacturer of high-pressure washers, sewer jetter equipment, and drain cleaning machines sold through distribution. Adjacent competitor in the sewer and drain cleaning equipment category with overlap in jetter hose and cleaning equipment markets served by UEMSI/HTV.
• GapVax: Manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks, hydro excavation equipment, and sewer cleaning vehicles. Competes with Vactor in the truck OEM space where UEMSI/HTV sells replacement parts and accessories, representing an adjacent player in the same end-market ecosystem.

Emerging players

• KEG Technologies: Manufacturer of sewer and storm line cleaning equipment, nozzles, and chain flail cutting systems. Comparable to UEMSI/HTV's root cutter and sewer cleaning hose offerings, focused on the maintenance contractor segment.
• Sewer Robotics: Specialty manufacturer of robotic pipe cutting, grinding, and lateral reinstatement tools for trenchless sewer rehabilitation. Partial overlap with UEMSI/HTV's root cutter product line in addressing pipe maintenance needs, though focused on rehabilitation vs. inspection/cleaning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uemsihtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/uemsihtv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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