What Esders does

Esders GmbH is a privately held German measurement technology company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Haselünne, Lower Saxony, with 101-250 employees. The company develops and manufactures specialized measurement instruments, software, and system solutions for the gas, water, and wastewater sectors, serving gas distribution utilities, water utilities, industrial customers with in-house gas networks, and the SHK (plumbing, heating, air conditioning) trades. Its core hardware portfolio includes the smart memo pressure testing device, the OLLI gas detector family, the HUNTER laser-based gas detection line, the GOLIATH explosion-protected multi-gas detector, the TONI family of pressure/leak/load testing devices, the GasCam optical gas imaging camera, and the ELLI active laser remote gas detection device, alongside accessories such as the Ecomini test gas cylinder and the Mobile Gasfackel L methane flare.

Underlying technology combines ppm-level methane sensing, laser infrared spectrometry, correlation-based leak detection, and explosion-protected (ATEX) hardware, with digital data transmission via LTE, Bluetooth, and a documented REST API and JSON protocol. The software stack consists of Esders Connect (a cloud platform for measurement data, report generation, and DVGW Metra integration), Esders Pi NOTE (GIS software for gas pipeline inspection per DVGW G 465), and the Esders LIVE service for paid data storage and processing on Germany-located servers. The AI/ML posture is limited to sensor-level anomaly detection and automated pressure-curve evaluation rather than machine learning research.

Esders makes money primarily through hardware device sales (quote-based, with registration required to view prices), recurring software and data services (Esders LIVE subscriptions, pay-as-you-go LTE measurement packages), a 15+ year full-service maintenance and calibration program, and pipeline/sewer rehabilitation services delivered through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Esders Pipeline Service GmbH, Esders Kanal-Sanierungs-Technik GmbH (Kasatec, holding SCCP safety certification), and Esders Abscheiderservice GmbH. Distribution is primarily direct via a field sales force covering Germany and Austria, an inside sales service team, a company-operated e-commerce shop, and seven country-specific international websites (NL, PL, CN, PT, BR, ES, IT), supported by a multi-channel content marketing program including a technical blog, YouTube tutorials, webinars, and trade fair participation. The company is led by founder and managing director Dipl. Ing. Bernhard Esders and has received EU and Lower Saxony co-funding to build a new logistics and production hall and the 5-year Esders Tech Campus expansion.

Name

Esders

Legal name

Esders GmbH

Website

https://esders.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Esders GmbH is a German measurement technology company that designs, manufactures, and services specialized instruments for gas leak detection, pressure testing, and pipeline inspection, serving gas and water utilities, industrial operators, and the SHK trades across Europe and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gas Measurement & Pipeline Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Metering, AMI/AMR & Measurement Services (Distribution) (TLAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Management, LIMS & Compliance Software (ELN, eDMS, reporting automation) (EUANAJAE), Meter Reading Services (Manual, AMR/AMI Operations & Validation) (EUAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Gas leak detection
• Pressure testing equipment
• Pipeline inspection
• Gas measurement devices
• Water network testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Haselünne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Measurement Device Sales: Esders develops and manufactures measurement devices, software and system solutions for gas, water and wastewater. The primary revenue comes from selling specialized measurement equipment including gas detectors, pressure testing devices, and accessories. Devices are sold with various configuration options and add-on modules (LTE-GPS, wireless data transfer, etc.).
2. Full Service / After-Sales Service: Esders Full Service provides comprehensive device maintenance and calibration. The company offers service packages ensuring devices remain functional without unexpected downtime. Professional services include calibration, repairs, and maintenance over a minimum 15-year device service lifecycle.
3. Software and Digital Services: Software offerings including Esders Connect (cloud-based data management), Esders Pi NOTE (GIS software), and data transmission services. Esders LIVE is a paid online service for storing and processing measurement data after activation in the Esders-IR app.
4. Seminars and Training: The company offers seminars including webinars on topics like DVGW Metra data transmission. Seminars represent a training/education revenue stream for customer capacity building.
5. Pipeline Services: Through subsidiary Esders Pipeline Service GmbH, the company offers pipeline rehabilitation services including trenchless repairs, optical inspection, and high-pressure cleaning. Esders Kanal-Sanierungs-Technik GmbH provides sewer rehabilitation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Esders GmbH develops and manufactures measurement instruments, software, and system solutions for gas, water, and wastewater applications. The product portfolio includes portable gas detection devices, pressure and tightness testing equipment, cloud-based data management software, and GIS software for documenting pipeline inspection work. The company also operates subsidiaries offering trenchless pipeline rehabilitation and sewer rehabilitation services.

Product overview

Esders GmbH develops and manufactures measurement instruments, software, and system solutions for the gas, water, and wastewater sectors. The product portfolio consists of hardware devices (smart memo pressure testers, OLLI/HUNTER/GOLIATH gas detectors, TONI family testers), software solutions (Esders Connect cloud platform, Esders Pi NOTE GIS software), and services (Pipeline Service, Kasatec sewer rehabilitation). The devices integrate connectivity options (LTE, Bluetooth, REST API) for digital data transmission and documentation. The company also offers calibration gases, mobile flares, and specialized accessories for pipeline inspection, testing, and rehabilitation applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• smart memo Pressure testing device for water and gas pipelines with automated measurement recording, curve analysis, and digital report generation per DVGW standards.
• GOLIATH Explosion-protected measurement device with built-in membrane pump and rechargeable NiMH battery for gas detection, LDAR applications, and multi-gas analysis including methane, CO2, O2, CO, H2S, and pressure measurement up to 2000 hPa.
• OLLI Gas detection device for pipeline network inspection, confined space entry monitoring, and personal protection. Available in multiple variants including OLLI FP and OLLI Tracergas.
• OLLI Tracergas Tracer gas leak detection device for locating leaks in gas installations, drinking water, heating systems, and refrigeration technology.
• HUNTER Professional laser-based gas detection device for pipeline network monitoring with fast response times and low cross-sensitivity for methane detection.
• HUNTER SF6 Specialized gas leak detector for sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) detection in electrical infrastructure.
• GasTest delta3 Gas testing device for various gas measurement applications in gas installations and pipeline networks.
• TONI Family Product family for pressure, leak testing, and tightness testing. Includes TONI FlowTest for flow measurement, usability, tightness, and load testing in gas interior installations, drinking water, heating systems, and refrigeration technology.
• Opgal EyeCGas Multi OGI Camera (GasCam) Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera for remote detection of methane emissions from up to 100m distance, suitable for LDAR in natural gas infrastructure, oil and gas industry, and biogas production.
• Mobile Gasfackel L (Mobile Gas Flare) Mobile gas flare for flaring methane during gas pipeline drainage operations, supporting compliance with EU Methane Regulation requirements.
• Ecomini Prüfgas Reusable test gas cylinder for calibration and testing of gas detection devices.
• GasCar RC Remote-controlled all-wheel drive vehicle for gas detection in inaccessible areas, equipped with camera and ultrasonic deterrent.
• Esders Connect Cloud-based platform for data management, report customization, PDF report generation, and integration of measurement data from Esders devices. Supports direct transmission to authorities via DVGW Metra and Esders LIVE service.
• Esders Pi NOTE GIS software for simple and straightforward recording, documentation, and analysis of inspection work on underground gas pipelines per DVGW G 465.
• Esders Pipeline Service GmbH Pipeline rehabilitation service subsidiary offering trenchless pipe repairs, optical inspections, and high-pressure cleaning services for gas pipelines.
• Esders Kanal-Sanierungs-Technik GmbH (Kasatec) Sewer rehabilitation technology service subsidiary with SCCP safety certification for sewer rehabilitation, separator rehabilitation, and gas station service operations.
• Esders Full Service Comprehensive device maintenance, calibration, and repair service packages ensuring devices remain functional with minimum 15-year device service lifecycle support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% reduction in plastic packaging materials through paper-based solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DVGW (Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsders products are designed for compliance with DVGW standards (G 465, G 469, G 425, W 400-2, etc.). The company actively supports DVGW regulations and integrates compliance into product development. DVGW Metra integration enables direct data transmission to DVGW authorities.
• European Union and Land NiedersachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU and Lower Saxony co-funded the construction of modern logistics and production facilities at the Haselünne headquarters and transition to energy-efficient heat pump technology. Project aims to create 20 permanent jobs and improve environmental sustainability.
• Esders Pipeline Service GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary focused on trenchless pipeline rehabilitation, optical inspection, and high-pressure cleaning services. Complements Esders core measurement business by offering rehabilitation services for pipelines with detected leaks.
• Esders Kanal-Sanierungs-Technik GmbH (Kasatec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary (kasatec.esders.de) focused on sewer rehabilitation, separator system service, and tank station service. Holds SCCP (highest safety certificate) for management fields of sewer rehabilitation, separator rehabilitation, and tank station service.
• Naturschutzbund Emsland (NABU Emsland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization that collaborated with Esders on the 2021 tree planting initiative where 1,000 trees were planted in memory of Bernd Esders.
• JVA Lingen (Prison Lingen)minorOthersPrison in Lingen manufactured bird houses for Esders as part of the company's sustainability and biodiversity initiatives.
• atmosfairminorOthersClimate protection organization through which Esders compensates for greenhouse gas emissions from company vehicles by making donations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Opgal Optronic Industries: Israeli developer and manufacturer of thermal imaging and optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras including the EyeCGas Multi product that Esders resells in German-speaking markets. Technology overlap with Esders' GasCam offering in optical gas imaging and LDAR programs.
• PID Analyzers / Heath ROW (Sensit Technologies): Niche US manufacturer of combustible gas leak detectors (Sensit, GMI, capital Safety legacy brands) for utility leak survey and industrial safety markets. Comparable to Esders' portable HUNTER/OLLI detector portfolio for utility leak survey contractors.

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: Global US-listed safety equipment company with a major fixed and portable gas detection portfolio (including the legacy General Monitors, Sensidyne, and Bacharach product lines). Competes with Esders in industrial gas detection and LDAR programs; broader portfolio and global channels but less deep in DVGW/EU Methane Regulation-specific compliance workflows.
• Drägerwerk (Dräger): Global German safety/medical technology company with a large gas detection and measurement portfolio serving industrial safety, mining, utilities, and first responders. Overlaps with Esders in fixed and portable gas detection, leak detection, and breath measurement; competes especially on portable multi-gas detectors and LDAR programs, but at much broader scale and global reach.
• Honeywell International (Bacharach): Through its Bacharach and HW gas detection franchises, Honeywell supplies combustion, refrigerant, and gas leak detection equipment to HVAC/R, industrial, and utility markets. Overlaps with Esders in portable gas detectors and combustion analysis for industrial and SHK applications.
• testo SE & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered global leader in portable measurement technology for HVAC, flue gas, gas leak detection, and industrial process monitoring. Competes with Esders in pressure testing, gas leak detection, and emission measurement; serves the same SHK trade customers but at much larger scale and broader product range.

Direct peers

• Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of portable and fixed gas detection equipment for confined space entry, industrial hygiene, and LDAR programs. Comparable to Esders in personal protection gas detectors (OLLI category) and stationary gas monitoring solutions.
• Wöhler Messgeräte kehr GmbH: German measurement technology manufacturer of inspection devices for building diagnostics, gas, water, and flue gas analysis. Closely comparable to Esders in pressure testing, gas leak detection, and DVGW/Ri-strategy-aligned measurement devices for the same SHK trade and utility customers.
• Heath Consultants: North American specialist in natural gas leak detection and pipeline inspection equipment, LDAR services, and methane survey programs. Direct peer in gas leak survey hardware, optical gas imaging offerings, and methane LDAR compliance services.
• Hermann Sewerin GmbH: German specialist manufacturer of gas leak detection equipment, pipe testing devices, and water leak detection instruments headquartered in Germany. Direct competitor to Esders in DVGW-compliant gas leak detection, pressure testing, and SHK-trade portable measurement tools; closely overlapping product categories and customer base.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esders-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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