Canal-Control + Clean Umweltschutzservices GmbH & Co. KG

Name

Canal-Control + Clean Umweltschutzservices GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Canal-Control + Clean Umweltschutzservices GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://canal-control.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Infrastructure Maintenance Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Sewer Cleaning, Jetting & Root Control (EUANACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sewer Inspection, Condition Assessment & Monitoring (CCTV, Sensors) (EUANACAG), Sewer & Stormwater Line Cleaning (Jetting, Rooting) (BPALAMAG), Sewer Line Cleaning & Root Removal (HSAOABAC), Storm Drain & Yard Drain Cleaning & Repair (HSAOABAL)

Keywords

• Sewer pipe cleaning
• TV pipe inspection
• Leak tightness testing
• Wastewater infrastructure maintenance
• Culvert and sluice services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barsbüttel

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Pipe and Canal Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance and one-time service contracts for underground drainage infrastructure including cleaning, inspection, and leak testing services for pipe diameters from DN50 to DN3000
2. Special Projects: Large-scale projects including lock/sluice gate maintenance, dukker (underwater crossing) cleaning and inspection, and major infrastructure rehabilitation work
3. Data Services / Kanaldaten: Survey data integration into canal cadastre or site plans, documenting precise pipe location and routing for infrastructure management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Canal-Control + Clean is a specialized German environmental services provider that maintains underground wastewater pipe and sewer systems. Its core offerings include professional pipe and sewer cleaning (Kanalreinigung) for diameters from DN50 to DN3000, TV/camera inspection of underground pipelines, and certified leak tightness testing (Dichtheitsprüfung) per DIN EN 1610, complemented by data services for canal cadastre documentation and specialized projects such as culvert (Düker) and sluice/lock (Sperrwerke/Schleusen) maintenance.

Product overview

Canal-Control + Clean is a specialized environmental services company offering an integrated suite of services for the maintenance of underground wastewater infrastructure. The core offering consists of pipe and sewer cleaning (Kanalreinigung), TV/camera inspection (TV-Inspektion), and leak tightness testing (Dichtheitsprüfung) as the primary service pillars. These are complemented by data services for documentation and mapping, plus specialized offerings for large-scale projects including culvert cleaning (Dükerreinigung) and sluice/lock maintenance (Sperrwerke/Schleusen). The company employs advanced technologies including camera robots, ultra-high pressure water jet systems (Wasserhöchstdruck), and the Drainjet robot for specialized cleaning and preparatory rehabilitation work. As Germany's first climate-neutral environmental services provider, the company operates as part of the Buhck Gruppe with 15 specialized subsidiaries across 9 locations in Northern Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kanalreinigung (Sewer/Pipe Cleaning) Professional cleaning of pipe and sewer systems for pipelines from DN50 to DN3000 using high-pressure water jet technology, the proprietary Sehende Düse (Seeing Nozzle), ultra-high pressure water jets, and vacuum suction vehicles. Sold to municipalities, industrial clients, and commercial property owners.
• TV-Inspektion (TV/Camera Pipe Inspection) Inspection of underground pipe and sewer systems using professional camera technology to assess condition and detect damage or leaks. Includes Störbetriebe Kanalinspektion (disturbance inspection operations) and Kanal Kameratechnik (canal camera technology). Used by municipalities and infrastructure operators to verify pipeline integrity.
• Dichtheitsprüfung (Leak Tightness Testing) Certified tightness testing services including optical leak inspection via TV cameras and pressure testing of drainage pipes according to DIN EN 1610 using water or air, plus calibration of cable empty conduits. Provided to property owners and municipalities for regulatory compliance.
• Datendienste (Canal Data Services) Survey point mapping directly into canal cadastre or site plans, documenting precise pipe position and exact pipe routing for infrastructure management. Sold to municipalities and infrastructure operators for documentation and asset management.
• Dückerreinigung (Culvert/Düker Cleaning) Comprehensive expertise and powerful technology for cleaning and inspection of Dückern (culverts) and Deichsielen (dike sluices). Provided to public infrastructure operators and water authorities.
• Sperrwerke/Schleusen (Lock and Sluice Gate Services) Individual solutions for large-scale facilities such as cleaning and inspection of locks, sluice gates, and barrier systems, with over 35 years of specialized experience. Sold to public water authorities and large-scale infrastructure operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Groundwater protection through maintenance of underground drainage systems

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mission Klimaschutz (GOLD Standard Climate Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The company invests in a GOLD Standard certified climate project to compensate all emissions from their operations since 2019, enabling them to market their services as climate-neutral. This partnership is integral to their brand positioning as Germany's first climate-neutral environmental services provider.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bilfinger SE: German industrial services provider serving process industry, energy, and infrastructure clients. Comparable on the industrial-services execution model and infrastructure client base, though its scope is much broader than Canal-Control's sewer-only focus.
• Suez S.A. International water and waste services group with European municipal wastewater operations. Overlaps with Canal-Control on sewer network maintenance and inspection, but operates as a global utility services platform rather than a regional specialty contractor.
• STRABAG SE: European construction leader with significant utility and pipeline infrastructure activities, including sewer construction and rehabilitation. Competes with Canal-Control on the construction side of the value chain and on large municipal tenders.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company providing pumps, inspection cameras, and smart metering for wastewater networks. Comparable as a supplier of much of the equipment Canal-Control uses (TV inspection systems, high-pressure jetting), and increasingly a competitor in digital water services.
• Remondis SE & Co. KG: Germany's largest privately held recycling, water and wastewater services group. Operates a far broader portfolio than Canal-Control but overlaps directly on municipal sewer and drainage services — the most credible broad-incumbent benchmark for tendering behavior and pricing power in this market.
• HOCHTIEF AG: Major German-based international construction group with civil engineering and infrastructure services. Comparable for large-scale public infrastructure projects including underground drainage and pipeline works, even though sewer maintenance is not its core focus.
• Veolia Environnement S.A. Global water, wastewater and environmental services major with significant German municipal contracts through Veolia Water. Comparable in serving public-sector wastewater infrastructure, though at vastly larger scale and with broader service scope than Canal-Control.

Others

• KROHNE Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of flow, level, and analytical measurement instrumentation for the water and wastewater industry. Tangential peer supplying the metering and process instrumentation Canal-Control relies on for leak testing and inspection data.
• Hammelmann GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and water jet technology systems. Direct supplier of the ultra-high-pressure Wasserhöchstdruck equipment Canal-Control deploys, and a useful comparable for capital intensity and technology cycles in pipe cleaning.

Direct peers

• Friedrich Vorwerk SE & Co. KG: German mid-cap contractor specializing in pipeline, gas, and sewer infrastructure construction and rehabilitation. Most directly comparable German peer for Canal-Control on sewer network work, with overlapping customer base among municipal utilities and similar technical execution profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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