BRAWO SYSTEMS

What BRAWO SYSTEMS does

BRAWO SYSTEMS GmbH is a Kaiserslautern-based system provider for trenchless (no-dig) pipe rehabilitation, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of KOB GmbH within the HARTMANN GRUPPE (PAUL HARTMANN AG). The company's core offering is the BRAWOLINER® system — a flexible textile liner impregnated with proprietary epoxy resins (BRAWO® I, III, SRR) that is inverted into damaged wastewater pipes via air or water pressure and cured using hot water, steam, or UV/LED light, creating a new plastic pipe within the old one. This serves building drainage, property drainage, and lateral connection rehabilitation applications across diameters from DN 50 to DN 800+.

The product portfolio extends well beyond liners to a complete system: curing devices (Magnavity SX UV, HotBox HQ/VHQ hot water, SteamGenerator ULX50), resin mixing and impregnation equipment, inversion drums, the Picote Miller connection-opening system, climate-controlled chambers (MoCli) for vehicle fitting, and dedicated compact equipment for in-house applications (Pico SX, PICOTE In-house Package). The portfolio is differentiated by regulatory approvals including DIBt Z-42.3-499 (in-building rehabilitation) and Z-42.3-566 (light curing), WRC approval PT-542 (UK), ISO 9001, CE, and ASTM F-1216 compliance.

BRAWO generates revenue through sales of consumable liners and resins (recurring), one-time sales of rehabilitation equipment, equipment rental (BRAWO® Mietpark), and training services (BRAWO® Academy). The go-to-market is sales-led via a network of certified Sanierungspartner installation contractors in Germany, an international dealer network with a dedicated US presence, and direct sales. Pricing is quote-based with ZUGFeRD electronic invoicing for B2B compliance. The company's 2024 BRAWO® Remote LC launch extends light-curing capability into the communal house-connection-line segment, broadening the addressable market.

Name

BRAWO SYSTEMS

Legal name

BRAWO SYSTEMS GmbH

Website

https://brawosystems.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BRAWO SYSTEMS GmbH is a German manufacturer and system provider of trenchless pipe rehabilitation technology, selling BRAWOLINER® liners, epoxy resins, curing equipment, and training to certified installation partners across Germany, Europe, and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Sewer rehabilitation systems
• Drainage pipe liners
• Epoxy resin systems
• Pipe curing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaiserslautern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BRAWOLINER® Liner Products: Sale of flexible textile liners (BRAWOLINER®, BRAWOLINER® HT), epoxy resins (BRAWO® I, BRAWO® III, BRAWO® SRR), and ancillary products (BRAWO® Repair) for trenchless pipe rehabilitation. Customers are installation partners and contractors who purchase materials for rehab projects.
2. BRAWO® Tech Machines and Equipment: Sale of professional rehabilitation equipment including curing devices (Magnavity SX, HotBox HQ/VHQ, SteamGenerator ULX50), inversion drums (Drum 4.0, DN 400–800 XL), impregnation systems, resin mixers, Picote Miller systems, and vehicle fitting solutions. Equipment is sold directly to installation partners.
3. BRAWO® Rental Equipment: Rental of the full BRAWO® Tech equipment range to installation partners to handle demand peaks without capital purchase. Rental provides flexibility, eliminates maintenance burden, and allows testing before buying. Pricing upon request.
4. BRAWO® Academy Training: Training services delivered in-person at the Kaiserslautern headquarters and via online tutorial videos. Training supports proper installation of the rehabilitation systems and strengthens partner loyalty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BRAWO SYSTEMS is a system provider for trenchless (no-dig) pipe rehabilitation, manufacturing and selling flexible textile BRAWOLINER® liners impregnated with epoxy resin, along with curing equipment (UV/LED, hot water, steam), impregnation systems, resin mixers, inversion drums, and the PICOTE Miller tool kit. Products are sold to certified installation partners and contractors who rehabilitate damaged wastewater pipes inside buildings, on properties, and in municipal networks without excavation.

Product overview

BRAWO SYSTEMS is a system provider for trenchless (grabenlos) pipe rehabilitation, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware products and solutions. The core product is BRAWOLINER®, a flexible textile liner system that creates new plastic pipes inside existing damaged sewage pipes without excavation. This is supported by BRAWO® Harze (epoxy resin systems including BRAWO I, BRAWO III, and BRAWO SRR) for liner impregnation, and BRAWO® Tech Maschinen - a full range of professional equipment including curing devices (Magnavity series, HotBox series, SteamGenerator), resin mixers, impregnation systems, and inversion drums of various sizes. The BRAWO® Mietpark rental service allows customers to access equipment flexibly during peak demand. The company also offers repair products (BRAWO® Reparatur) including connection sleeves and short liner solutions. All products are designed for small diameter drain and sewer rehabilitation in buildings (Inhouse) and property drainage systems (GEA). The portfolio is complemented by PICOTE Miller tools for cutting/opening connections and vehicle fitting solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BRAWOLINER®: Flexible textile liner system for trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• BRAWO® Reparatur
• BRAWO® Harze
• BRAWO® Tech Maschinen
• BRAWO® Mietpark
• BRAWO® Academy

Products and services

• BRAWOLINER® Flexible Textile Liner System A flexible textile liner impregnated with epoxy resin, introduced into damaged sewage pipes via air or water pressure to create a new plastic pipe inside the old pipe without excavation. Includes the BRAWOLINER® HT variant with DIBt approval for in-building wastewater rehabilitation. Sold to certified installation partners and contractors.
• BRAWO® Epoxy Resin Systems Two-component epoxy resin systems (BRAWO® I, BRAWO® III, BRAWO® SRR) used to impregnate the textile liners. Curing begins once resin and hardener are mixed. Sold to installation partners.
• BRAWO® Repair Solutions Targeted repair products including connection sleeves (Anschlussmanschetten) and short liner solutions for spot pipe repairs without full relining. For installation partners and contractors.
• BRAWO® Magnavity SX UV/LED Curing Device Fast UV/LED light curing device with integrated camera control for cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation. Sold to installation partners for trenchless pipe lining projects.
• BRAWO® Remote LC Light-Curing System Remote light-curing system that rehabilitates the communal portion of house connection lines from the main sewer or collector without excavation. Combines light-curing technology with remote access.
• BRAWO® SteamGenerator ULX50 Diesel Diesel-fired steam generator for curing epoxy resin-impregnated liners, with temperature up to 120°C and 2-3 minute warm-up time. Low-weight and mobile design for flexible site use.
• BRAWO® HotBox VHQ Hot Water Curing System Diesel-powered continuous hot water heater for domestic sewer rehabilitation with 90 kW burner output, up to 3000 litres per hour and temperatures up to 80°C.
• BRAWO® Pico SX Light-Curing System Compact light-curing system specifically designed for in-house pipe rehabilitation in very small wastewater pipes (DN 50-DN 200). For contractors working in compact spaces.
• Picote Miller Cutting System Electrically driven (230V) milling system for opening lateral connections from DN 50 to DN 200. Includes Battery Super Mini Miller, Super Midi Miller, and Maxi Miller variants. Can open an inlet in under 10 minutes.
• BRAWO® Resin Mixing Unit Automated resin and hardener mixing system with two independent high-precision piston pumps, adjustable mixing ratio, and automatic cooling/warming. 60-litre resin main tank plus separate hardener tanks.
• BRAWO® Electrical Impregnation System Professional-grade electrical system for careful and uniform liner impregnation with resin prior to installation.
• BRAWO® Drum 4.0 Inversion Drum Flexible inversion drum with universal applications, part of a range including DN 400, DN 600, DN 700 UL, DN 800, and DN 800 XL models for varying rehabilitation diameters.
• BRAWO® Vehicle Fitting Service Professional configuration of rehabilitation vehicles and trailers with ergonomic impregnation units, climate control cabinets, and organized storage for installation partners.
• BRAWO® Equipment Rental Service Rental of the full BRAWO® Tech equipment range to installation partners to handle demand peaks without capital purchase and to test equipment before buying. Pricing upon request.
• BRAWO® Academy Training Training services delivered in-person at the Kaiserslautern headquarters and via online tutorial videos covering BRAWOLINER® installation techniques for certified installation partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Picote Miller can open a lateral connection inlet in less than 10 minutes even in cases with bends and dimensional changes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KOB GmbHcoreOthersBRAWO SYSTEMS GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KOB GmbH, a company based in Wolfstein, Germany. KOB GmbH is described as the worldwide leading manufacturer of elastic special fabrics for medical and technical applications. BRAWO SYSTEMS falls under the KOB Group compliance framework, including the KOB Integrity Channel (whistleblower system) and the KOB Code of Conduct. The parent relationship is governed by the broader HARTMANN GRUPPE (PAUL HARTMANN AG).
• PAUL HARTMANN AG (HARTMANN GRUPPE)coreOthersKOB GmbH has been part of the HARTMANN GRUPPE since 2000. BRAWO SYSTEMS operates within the HARTMANN GRUPPE's compliance structure, including adherence to the HARTMANN Code of Conduct. The group's data protection policies (PAUL HARTMANN AG, Heidenheim) apply to BRAWO SYSTEMS' customer and employee data processing.
• Lobbe KanaltechnikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partnership for live demonstration events. Lobbe Kanaltechnik and BRAWO SYSTEMS co-hosted demo days in Delmenhorst and Paderborn showcasing the BRAWO® Remote LC trenchless rehabilitation method on active construction sites. Events were designed to demonstrate the product to potential customers in a real-world setting.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RelineEurope: RelineEurope (part of the Reline Group) is a German provider of UV-cured CIPP liner systems and equipment. It overlaps with BRAWO on the light-curing rehabilitation method and serves municipal and industrial customers across Europe.
• iMPREG: iMPREG is a German specialist in CIPP liner technology, producing UV-cured glass-fiber liners for trenchless pipe rehabilitation. It directly competes with BRAWO's BRAWOLINER® in the German and international CIPP market for small and medium diameter pipes.
• LMK Technologies: LMK Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of CIPP liners and rehabilitation materials focused on small-diameter lateral and building service lines. It directly parallels BRAWO's in-house and lateral connection product positioning in the North American market.
• Saertex: Saertex is a German manufacturer of glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) and non-crimp fabric liners used in cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation. It is the closest direct competitor to BRAWO SYSTEMS, offering comparable textile liner systems for trenchless sewer and pipe rehabilitation across similar diameters and applications.

Broad incumbents

• Insituform Technologies (Aegion Corporation): Insituform is the original pioneer of CIPP technology and operates globally in trenchless sewer rehabilitation. While it overlaps technically with BRAWO, it focuses on larger municipal projects and offers a broader services-plus-products model.
• Trelleborg: Trelleborg is a large Swedish industrial polymer group with a pipe rehabilitation division offering CIPP liners and seals. It competes with BRAWO at the larger-diameter and municipal-network end of the market while serving a much broader industrial portfolio.
• HammerHead Trenchless: HammerHead Trenchless offers a broad portfolio of trenchless rehabilitation equipment and consumables, including CIPP liners and curing systems. It competes with BRAWO's equipment side while serving the broader utility and contractor market in North America.

Others

• KOB GmbH: KOB GmbH is the parent company of BRAWO SYSTEMS and a worldwide leading manufacturer of elastic special fabrics for medical and technical applications. It is comparable as the upstream textile-manufacturing capability that supplies BRAWO's liner substrate technology.

Regional players

• Per Aarsleff: Per Aarsleff is a Danish contractor and technology provider for trenchless pipe rehabilitation, primarily serving Scandinavian and Northern European markets. It is comparable to BRAWO in trenchless rehabilitation services but does not directly compete in the German market.
• Sekisui Chemical: Sekisui Chemical is a Japanese diversified chemical company with a CIPP pipe rehabilitation business (e.g., SPR/EX-Liner). It competes with BRAWO's liner technology but operates primarily in Asian and select international markets rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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