Bodus

What Bodus does

Bodus gmbh is a privately held Swiss sewer-technology distributor and equipment manufacturer founded in 2008 by Daniel Boller in Aarau, Switzerland, operating under the slogan "from practitioners for practitioners." The firm sells a full portfolio of sewer technology products covering pipe jetting, CCTV inspection, pipe rehabilitation (anchored by its DIBt-certified Metroliner System® for DN 100–DN 400 house connection lines), sewer maintenance, leak testing, and rental/second-hand systems, complemented by proprietary consumables including the Flexi Tube liner series, bodus EP resins, the Spotliner extension product, and accessories such as the ST-150 steam generator and EM-20 mixing module.

The company's core technology asset is the Metroliner System® (DIBt approval Z-42.3-534), which combines different certified liners, installation equipment, and multiple curing methods (steam, water) for trenchless rehabilitation of damaged buried sewer pipes, protected by European patent EP 3364092B1 on the liner end cap and a German utility model on its pneumatic gripper. Bodus also serves as an authorized service partner for several third-party manufacturers (Hächler, GEJOS, ritec, Sklarz) and partners with SBKS for accredited laboratory testing under its construction site monitoring program.

Commercially, Bodus generates revenue through one-time equipment sales (vehicle extensions, calibration rollers, inversion devices, milling robots, CCTV systems), consumable sales (liners, epoxy resins), recurring Metroliner System membership fees with annual construction site monitoring and staff certification, rental and second-hand equipment transactions, and on-site training and technical support services. The firm operates a sales-led go-to-market via direct offices in Switzerland (Aarau) and Germany (Lake Constance, North Rhine-Westphalia), an EU warehouse in Germany, and international sales partners spanning Brisbane, Europe, California, Helsinki, and Cape Town. Pricing is quote-based, ex-works, and not publicly disclosed. The company remains founder-owned with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Bodus

Legal name

bodus gmbh

Website

https://bodus.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bodus is a privately held Swiss sewer-technology firm that distributes and manufactures DIBt-certified pipe rehabilitation equipment and consumables, centered on its proprietary Metroliner System® for DN 100–DN 400 house connection lines, serving certified contractor members across the DACH region and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sewer Rehabilitation Equipment and Pipe Lining Systems

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

Keywords

• Sewer rehabilitation equipment
• Pipe lining systems
• CCTV inspection systems
• Leak testing equipment
• Pipe cleaning machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Equipment and Systems Sales: Sale of complete vehicle expansion systems and individual components for lateral and in-house pipe rehabilitation including calibration rollers, inversion devices, mixing systems, milling robots, cutters, steam systems, and CCTV inspection equipment from renowned manufacturers
2. Consumables and Liner Materials: Development, manufacture and distribution of first-class consumables including liners (Flexi Tube series, Brawoliner HT/XT and 3D), epoxy resins, and associated materials for sewer rehabilitation
3. Rental and Second-hand Equipment: Rental equipment available for customer shortages or during repairs; also sale of used equipment either directly or on behalf of customers
4. Training and On-site Support Services: Intensive training at customer construction sites, individual site supervision, and technical support with manpower and rental equipment at fair daily rates
5. Repair and Maintenance Services: In-house workshop repair services for devices including camera systems and leak detection equipment; regular maintenance services on request

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bodus sells technical equipment, consumables and services for the full sewer technology chain: pipe jetting/cleaning machines, CCTV inspection systems, the DIBt-certified Metroliner System® for pipe rehabilitation (DN 100–DN 400), sewer maintenance accessories and Sklarz leak testing products. The product mix includes vehicle fit-out systems, calibration rollers, inversion devices, mixing systems, milling robots, cutters, steam generators, liners (Flexi Tube series, BRAWOLINER®) and bodus EP epoxy resins, complemented by on-site training, supervision, repair services and rental equipment.

Product overview

Bodus is a Swiss sewer technology company offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered around its proprietary Metroliner System (DIBt-certified, Z-42.3-534) for pipe rehabilitation of house connection lines in nominal diameters DN 100 - DN 400. The product ecosystem includes core categories: pipe jetting (cleaning machines, flushing units, nozzles), CCTV inspection systems, pipe rehabilitation (liners including BRAWOLINER and Flexi Tube series, epoxy resins, steam generators, calibration rollers, inversion devices, mixing systems, cutters), sewer maintenance (grippers, odour filters, sealing packers), leak testing products from Sklarz, and rental/second-hand systems. The company also offers complementary products like the Spotliner for liner extensions, Midicoater coating system, and various accessories. Services include training, on-site supervision, and quality assurance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metroliner System®: DIBt-certified pipe lining system for buried damaged sewer pipes in nominal width range DN 100 - DN 400, combining different liners, installation equipment, and curing methods.
• Spotliner
• Flexi Tube Series
• Midicoater
• BRAWOLINER®

Products and services

• Metroliner System® DIBt-certified pipe lining system (approval Z-42.3-534) for rehabilitation of buried damaged sewer pipes in nominal diameters DN 100–DN 400 (4"–16"), combining different liners, installation equipment and curing methods for sewer rehabilitation contractors.
• Pipe Jetting Equipment (Kanalreinigung) Pipe cleaning machines and compact flushing units for cleaning of laterals and in-house areas, along with an extensive range of flushing nozzles and accessories, offered to sewer cleaning contractors and municipal utilities.
• CCTV Inspection Systems (Kanalinspektion) Mobile inspection systems for optical pipe and sewer inspection including documentation software, sourced from well-known manufacturers, with bodus providing in-house maintenance and repair services in its Aarau workshop.
• Sewer Maintenance Equipment (Kanalunterhalt) Range of technical equipment for sewer maintenance including the bodus pneumatic gripper for removing obstacles from sewers, odour filters for manholes, pipe and test sealing packers, hose caddies (hose reels) and other maintenance accessories.
• Leak Testing Products (Dichtheitsprüfung) Sklarz Abwasser- und Umwelttechnik GmbH products for leak testing of pipelines (main lines and branches), pipe connections, manholes, separators and pressure lines, with servicing available in the bodus workshop.
• Rental & Second-hand Equipment Systems Rental equipment available for shortages or for the duration of a repair, and sale of used equipment either directly or on behalf of customers, covering selected bodus and third-party sewer technology devices.
• Training, Instruction and On-site Job Site Supervision Intensive on-site training at customer construction sites, individual site supervision and technical support with bodus manpower and rental equipment at fair daily rates, primarily supporting Metroliner System members and other bodus customers.
• Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services In-house workshop repair services in Aarau for devices including camera systems and leak detection equipment, with regular maintenance services on request, performed as authorized service partner for GEJOS Kanal TV GmbH, Hächler GmbH, ritec Rohr-Inspektionstechnik and Sklarz products.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GEJOS Kanal TV GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBodus is the authorized service partner of GEJOS Kanal TV GmbH for Switzerland. Camera system repairs are carried out professionally and as quickly as possible in the service workshop in Aarau.
• Sklarz Abwasser- und Umwelttechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBodus offers Sklarz products for leak testing of pipelines, pipe connections, manholes, separators and pressure lines, and also services these products in their workshop. Bodus also uses the Dokuboy from Sklarz for curing documentation. The annual Sklarz factory test (Werksprüfung) takes place at bodus workshop in Aarau.
• SBKS GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited testing institute partnered with bodus for the Metroliner System construction site monitoring program. Material samples taken during site supervision are sent to SBKS for laboratory testing as part of quality assurance.
• Street to Home (STH) SanierungsverfahrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBodus became a supplier for the Street to Home (STH) renovation process in 2016, supplying DIBt-certified liners from the Flexi-SF Tube series with end caps and bodus EP-resins.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• I.S.T. GmbH (Innovative Sewer Technologies): German provider of sewer rehabilitation systems, liners, and equipment, with overlapping CIPP product portfolios and DIBt-style approvals serving the same contractor customer base as bodus.
• Saertex Multicom GmbH: Manufacturer of the BRAWOLINER® and Saertex Liner glass-fibre products that bodus distributes and integrates into the Metroliner System. Directly comparable as a liner supplier for cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation in Europe.
• RELINING GROUP: Swiss trenchless sewer rehabilitation specialist operating in the same DACH region, offering CIPP and rehabilitation services to contractors and municipalities comparable to bodus's customer segments.
• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of UV-cured glass-fibre reinforced pipe liners (BB2.5, BB7.5) for trenchless sewer rehabilitation, directly competing with bodus's Metroliner System in the DACH market for DN 100–DN 400 house connections.

Emerging players

• Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Rib Loc): Manufacturer of Rib Loc spiral-wound PVC liners for sewer rehabilitation, comparable to bodus's plastic liner technology for host pipe renewal, particularly in non-DACH markets.

Others

• Sklarz Abwasser- und Umwelttechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of leak testing products (including Dokuboy) that bodus distributes and services; included as a key strategic partner/adjacent player in the leak testing segment of bodus's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Vortex Companies: US-based provider of trenchless sewer rehabilitation products, equipment, and services with a broad portfolio comparable to bodus's product ecosystem (liners, resins, equipment, training).
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: Established provider of trenchless rehabilitation equipment and consumables for water and sewer networks, comparable to bodus's pipe rehabilitation equipment, calibration rollers, and consumables portfolio.
• Rädlinger Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH: German manufacturer of construction and trenchless technology equipment including pipe rehabilitation vehicles, comparable to bodus's vehicle extension systems and field equipment offering but with broader construction machinery exposure.
• Trelleborg AB (Pipe Seals): Large industrial group with a pipe seals business supplying sealing and rehabilitation products for sewer and water infrastructure, comparable to bodus's maintenance and sealing packer offerings but at a much larger scale and broader product range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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