RSC Rohrbau und Sanierungs

What RSC Rohrbau und Sanierungs does

RSC Rohrbau & Sanierungs GmbH is a privately held German specialty construction contractor (GmbH) founded in 1991 and headquartered in Cottbus, Brandenburg, with branch offices in Hoyerswerda and Forst. The company executes trenchless pipe and canal rehabilitation projects for water supply and wastewater infrastructure, employing approximately 60 qualified specialists across its sites. Its core offering is a portfolio of specialized rehabilitation methods — Close-Fit-Lining, Kurzrohrrelining (short pipe relining), Langrohrlining (long pipe relining), Berstlining (pipe bursting), Schlauchlining (CIPP/hose lining), Schachtsanierung (shaft rehabilitation), Robotersanierung (robot-assisted rehabilitation), Reduktionsverfahren (reduction method), and HDD-Bohrspülverfahren (horizontal directional drilling) — supported by Civil Engineering, water supply installation, and emergency drainage bypass services with up to 140 l/s capacity.

The business model is project-based, sales-led B2B contracting with revenue generated from public tenders, municipal utility contracts (notably with WAL Wasserverband Lausitz, Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda, and Ruhrverband), industrial customers (including Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG at Industriepark Schwarze Pumpe), and private clients. Pricing is quote-based and varies by pipe diameter (DN 400–800), installation depth, ground conditions, and chosen rehabilitation method; contracts typically span multiple-year construction programs. The company emphasizes certified quality, 30+ years of operational history, 24/7 emergency response for regional customers, and a regional base in Lausitz while serving customers nationally and internationally (including projects in Greece and South Africa). Recent capital actions include 2022 EU EFRE funding for equipment and facility expansion, and ESF co-funding for site expansion, new workspaces, job creation, and training positions.

The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, no institutional investors, no M&A activity, no funding rounds, and no management team or leadership changes documented in the source material. The marketing footprint is limited to the company website (www.rohrsanierung-online.de), Instagram (@der_rohrsanierer), and Facebook (RSCCottbusGmbH), with reference projects serving as the primary mid-funnel channel.

Name

RSC Rohrbau und Sanierungs

Legal name

RSC Rohrbau & Sanierungs GmbH

Website

https://rohrsanierung-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RSC Rohrbau & Sanierungs GmbH is a German specialty contractor founded in 1991 that delivers trenchless pipe and canal rehabilitation — including CIPP lining, pipe bursting, robotic repair, and HDD drilling — for municipal water utilities, wastewater operators, and industrial customers primarily in the Lausitz region with national and international project reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Water supply construction
• Wastewater canal rehabilitation
• Pipe relining services
• Civil engineering construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottbus

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction and Rehabilitation Services: Project-based revenue from pipe and canal construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance services for water supply and wastewater systems. Revenue generated through public tenders, industrial contracts, and private projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RSC Rohrbau & Sanierungs GmbH provides trenchless pipe and canal rehabilitation and new construction services for water supply and wastewater systems. Offerings include Close-Fit-Lining, Short and Long Pipe Relining, Pipe Bursting, Cured-in-Place Hose Lining, Shaft Rehabilitation, Robot-assisted Rehabilitation, Pipe Reduction Procedures, and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), along with civil engineering and emergency drainage services. The company serves public utilities, municipalities, industrial enterprises, and private clients across Germany and internationally.

Product overview

RSC Rohrbau & Sanierungs GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of trenchless pipe and canal rehabilitation services. The core offering consists of specialized rehabilitation methods including Close-Fit-Lining, Kurzrohrrelining, Langrohrlining, Berstlining, Schlauchlining, Schachtsanierung, and Robotersanierung. These methods are complemented by general services in Wasserversorgung (water supply), Abwasserentsorgung (wastewater disposal), facility and pipeline renewal, and civil engineering work. The company serves municipal, commercial, and private clients with projects spanning drinking water, industrial water, and wastewater systems across Germany and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Close-Fit-Lining (Close-Fit-Lining) A trenchless pipe rehabilitation method in which a close-fitting liner is inserted into the existing damaged pipe to form a new inner pipe within the old one, without major excavation. Used for water supply and wastewater pipe renewal across diameters DN 400-800.
• Short Pipe Relining (Kurzrohrrelining) Short pipe relining technique for rehabilitating shorter, localized sections of damaged pipelines without excavation. Suitable for targeted repairs in water supply and wastewater networks.
• Long Pipe Lining (Langrohrlining) Long pipe lining method for rehabilitating extended pipeline sections using continuous liner tubes, used for longer transmission main renewals.
• Pipe Bursting (Berstlining) Pipe bursting technique that fractures the existing damaged pipe while simultaneously pulling in a new pipe to replace it, enabling full replacement with minimal excavation.
• Hose Lining / CIPP (Schlauchlining) Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation method where a resin-impregnated felt tube is inserted into the existing pipe and cured to form a new pipe within the old one, without excavation.
• Shaft Rehabilitation (Schachtsanierung) Rehabilitation of underground shafts, manholes, and utility structures, complementing pipe rehabilitation work in cohesive underground infrastructure renewal.
• Robot-assisted Pipe Rehabilitation (Robotersanierung) Robotic pipe rehabilitation using specialized robots for inspection, cleaning, and localized repair of pipes without excavation, enabling precise interventions in damaged sections.
• Reduction Procedure (Reduktionsverfahren) Pipe rehabilitation technique using controlled diameter reduction of the liner (e.g., from DN 800 down to DN 400) before insertion, then re-expansion to fit the host pipe, used for large-diameter wastewater canal renewals.
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD-Bohrung) Trenchless installation method using HDD drilling with drilling fluid to install pipelines under rivers, roads, and other obstacles without open excavation.
• Water Supply Services (Wasserversorgung) Certified services for drinking water supply covering new construction, pipeline rehabilitation, and comprehensive maintenance for public utilities, municipalities, industrial enterprises, and private clients.
• Wastewater Disposal Services (Abwasserentsorgung) Rehabilitation and maintenance services for wastewater systems, including rehabilitation of damaged sewage networks and emergency response to protect the environment from wastewater leaks.
• Facility and Pipeline Renewal (Erneuerung von Anlagen und Rohrleitungen) Comprehensive renewal of supply and disposal facilities including civil engineering work and emergency services for public, commercial, and private projects.
• Civil Engineering Works (Tiefbauarbeiten) Underground construction and excavation services supporting pipeline installation and rehabilitation projects, including open-cut laying methods.
• Emergency Drainage Systems (Notentsorgungsleitungen) Temporary bypass pumping systems with capacities up to 140 l/s to maintain wastewater flow during rehabilitation works, preventing service interruptions during pipeline renewal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of experience in pipe rehabilitation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• WAL – Wasserverband LausitzmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term customer relationship for water supply infrastructure projects including Trinkwasserfernleitung DN 400 rehabilitation in Schipkau. WAL serves as both customer and planning partner.
• Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility company for waterworks Zeißig operational safety upgrade project. IHC – IPP Hydro Consult GmbH provided planning services.
• Lausitz Energie Bergbau AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial water supply projects at Industriepark Schwarze Pumpe. Brauchwasserleitung DN 400 rehabilitation using long pipe insertion method. Planning by IHC – IPP Hydro Consult GmbH.
• Ruhrverband & Josef Knoche GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWastewater infrastructure rehabilitation project in Eslohe-Bremke involving multiple rehabilitation techniques (reduction procedure, long pipe relining, GFK relining). Complex project spanning multiple construction phases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Insituform Technologies (Aegion Corporation): Global leader in CIPP and trenchless sewer rehabilitation with German/European operations. Provides the same Schlauchlining (CIPP) and pipe renewal services RSC offers, with substantially larger scale and R&D capability.
• Swietelsky AG: Large Austrian/German construction group with utility and pipeline construction divisions that perform trenchless rehabilitation and water/sewer pipeline work. Overlaps with RSC on pipeline infrastructure but operates at substantially larger scale across broader construction categories.
• Bilfinger SE: German engineering and industrial services provider with significant water infrastructure and pipeline services. Competes in the same German municipal/industrial water space as RSC, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Strabag AG: Major European construction group active in pipeline, civil engineering, and water infrastructure. Competes for large municipal contracts in Germany and would be a tier-1 bidder on the same tenders RSC targets.

Regional players

• Städtler + Beck GmbH: German construction firm specializing in underground pipe and sewer construction/rehabilitation. Comparable trenchless offerings and municipal customer base; regional focus (Bavaria) limits direct overlap but service mix is highly aligned.

Direct peers

• Hermes Technologie GmbH: German provider of pipe and sewer rehabilitation services including trenchless methods. Comparable in being a specialized mid-sized German rehabilitation firm targeting utility and municipal customers.
• PPS GmbH (Pipe Professional Services): Germany-based trenchless pipe rehabilitation and relining contractor offering close-fit lining and related technologies. Comparable service mix and German regional-utility focus.
• Rainer Kiel Kanalsanierung GmbH: Germany-based trenchless sewer and pipe rehabilitation specialist serving municipalities with CIPP, short-lining, and robot-based methods. Closest like-for-like competitor to RSC in scale, technology, and customer type.
• Diringer & Scheidel GmbH & Co. Rohrbau KG: German specialist contractor offering trenchless pipe rehabilitation, sewer renovation, and pipe-bursting services to municipal utilities. Directly comparable in service portfolio (lining methods, regional utility focus) and German market presence.

Others

• Trelleborg Pipe Rehab (Trelleborg AB): European provider of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liners and trenchless rehabilitation systems that often partners with or supplies the installation contractors (including RSC's category of firms) executing trenchless projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RSCCottbusGmbH
• Instagraminstagram.com/der_rohrsanierer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about RSC Rohrbau und Sanierungs