Name

Zhongke

Legal name

陕西中科非开挖技术股份有限公司

Website

https://zkpipe.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipeline Construction Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipeline Construction & Right-of-Way Services (EUALADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trenchless Sewer Repair (Pipe Lining/CIPP) (HSAOABAH), Pipeline Rehabilitation & Repair Services (Sleeves, Composite Wraps, Hot Taps, Recoating) (TLAGALAJ), External Pipeline Inspection & Patrol (ROW Surveys, Aerial/Drone, Ground) (TLAGALAB)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipeline construction
• Horizontal directional drilling
• Pipeline rehabilitation services
• Underground pipe replacement
• Pipeline inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Xian Shi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trenchless Pipeline Construction Services: Project-based fees for pipeline laying, rehabilitation, and replacement services using trenchless technologies (directional drilling, pipe jacking, pipe bursting). Revenue is recognized upon project completion and acceptance. Projects range from municipal water/drainage pipe installations to long-distance oil and gas pipeline crossings.
2. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Technical Services: Specialized HDD services for geological survey (horizontal drilling for tunnel investigation), crossing engineering for rivers, roads, and infrastructure barriers, and pipe stringing-pullback operations. Includes long-distance HDD record projects and technically challenging crossings.
3. Pipeline Rehabilitation and Repair Services: Non-excavation pipeline rehabilitation including UV-CIPP curing, centrifugal spray coating, point repairs, and PE lining, typically contracted on a per-project basis for municipal drainage, water supply, and thermal pipeline systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zhongke provides non-excavation (trenchless) pipeline construction services spanning four segments: pipeline laying using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and pipe jacking; pipeline rehabilitation using UV-CIPP curing, centrifugal spray coating, PE lining, and point repair techniques; pipeline replacement using pipe bursting methods (including China's first thermal pipe replacement project); and pipeline detection using CCTV inspection robots. Services are delivered through the company's own equipment fleet (up to 800-ton HDD rigs) and technical workforce to municipal utilities bureaus, state-owned oil/gas/energy pipeline operators, and industrial clients across China.

Product overview

Zhongke (陕西中科非开挖技术股份有限公司) is a comprehensive trenchless technology solutions provider specializing in non-excavation pipeline services. The company operates four main business segments: (1) Non-excavation pipeline laying (非开挖管道敷设) for installing new pipelines using directional drilling technology; (2) Non-excavation pipeline repair (非开挖管道修复) including UV CIPP curing, grouting, centrifugal coating, and localized resin curing techniques; (3) Non-excavation pipe replacement (非开挖管道更换) using pipe bursting and cracking methods; and (4) Pipeline endoscopy/detection (管道内窥检测) using CCTV robots and QV inspection systems. The product portfolio includes directional drilling machines (GD450-L, XZ8600, GS350-L, GD380A-L, GD3500-L, GS900-L, V500), repair equipment (IBG UV curing vehicles, cleaning trucks, CCTV inspection robots, PE lining presses), supporting instruments (total stations, pipe locators, guidance systems, ultrasonic thickness gauges), and auxiliary equipment (centrifuges, mud pumps, mud purification systems). The company also provides related construction services for municipal utilities, long-distance oil/gas pipelines, and infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Non-Excavation Pipeline Laying (非开挖管道敷设) Non-excavation installation of new underground pipelines using horizontal directional drilling (HDD), pipe jacking, and other trenchless methods. Services are contracted to municipal utilities, state-owned energy pipeline operators, and infrastructure owners for water supply, drainage, gas, thermal, and long-distance transmission pipeline projects.
• Non-Excavation Pipeline Rehabilitation (非开挖管道修复) Non-excavation rehabilitation of corroded, leaking, or damaged underground pipelines using UV-CIPP ultraviolet light curing, centrifugal spray coating, PE lining, stainless steel quick-lock rings, and localized resin curing. Used by municipal water authorities, drainage utilities, and district heating operators to extend pipeline service life without road excavation.
• Non-Excavation Pipeline Replacement (非开挖管道更换) In-situ replacement of aging, undersized, or failed underground pipelines using pipe bursting/fragmentation and cracking methods without surface excavation. Includes China's first thermal pipe double-pipe replacement technology (Xi'an) and execution across municipal drainage, water supply, and district heating networks.
• Pipeline Endoscopy/Detection (管道内窥检测) Internal pipeline condition assessment and defect detection using CCTV inspection robots and QV (Quick View) systems. Used by municipal utilities and engineering clients for pre-rehabilitation surveys, pipeline integrity assessment, and post-construction inspection.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Herrenknecht AG: German manufacturer of tunnel boring machines, microtunneling systems, and pipe jacking equipment used in trenchless pipeline installation. Comparable to Zhongke in pipe jacking and large-diameter trenchless installation; serves as a technology/equipment supplier or indirect competitor on premium infrastructure projects in China.
• Vermeer Corporation: US-based manufacturer of horizontal directional drills, trenchers, and underground construction equipment that also supports trenchless service operations globally. Comparable to Zhongke on HDD rig technology and trenchless project delivery, though Vermeer is primarily an OEM with a much larger equipment portfolio and global footprint.
• China Oil Pipeline Engineering Corporation (COPEC): State-owned subsidiary of CNPC focused on long-distance oil and gas pipeline construction. Comparable to Zhongke on HDD crossings of major energy corridors (e.g., West-East Gas Pipeline) but vastly larger in scale, capacity, and capital base, often acting as the general contractor on projects where Zhongke serves as a specialist subcontractor.
• China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Second Highway Engineering: One of the largest state-owned highway and infrastructure contractors in China. Comparable to Zhongke as a customer-counterparty on the Wuyu Highway/Tianshan Shengli Tunnel HDD project; as a general contractor, CCCC increasingly bundles trenchless scopes, creating both an opportunity (subcontracting) and a threat (vertical integration) for Zhongke.

Others

• SAERTEX multiCom: Leading global supplier of UV-cured CIPP liner systems used in trenchless pipe rehabilitation. An enabling technology provider rather than direct competitor to Zhongke, but their liner systems are used in UV-CIPP projects Zhongke executes, making them an ecosystem partner and a potential vertical-integration threat.

Direct peers

• Tracto-Technik: German manufacturer of trenchless technology (HDD, pipe bursting, ramming) with an active service operation. Comparable to Zhongke in HDD and pipe replacement; Tracto-Technik is more equipment-focused but operates in adjacent trenchless services in Europe and via distributors in China.
• Akkerman Inc. US-based manufacturer and service provider of trenchless pipeline installation systems (microtunneling, pipe jacking, auger boring). Directly comparable to Zhongke's pipe jacking and trenchless installation capabilities, particularly on complex-formation crossings.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: Provider of trenchless rehabilitation and replacement solutions (CIPP, pipe bursting, point repair). Directly comparable to Zhongke's UV-CIPP, PE lining, and point-repair service lines, with overlapping customer base in municipal water and sewer rehabilitation.
• TT Technologies: US-based manufacturer of trenchless equipment (pipe bursting, static pipe bursting, ramming tools) and a trenchless service provider. Closely comparable to Zhongke's pipe-bursting replacement business and CIPP/PE rehabilitation methods, with both companies operating in the 'full-lifecycle' trenchless services category.

Regional players

• Beijing Trenchless Technology Co. (北京非开挖技术股份有限公司): One of China's earliest specialized trenchless technology enterprises, focused on HDD and pipe jacking for municipal and energy pipeline projects. Highly comparable to Zhongke in business scope and historical positioning, though Beijing-based and primarily serving northern China rather than the Northwest market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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