DKS Group

What DKS Group does

DKS Group is a Germany-based network platform for trenchless sewer and pipe rehabilitation, founded in June 2022 with backing from private equity firm Aurelius Wachstumskapital. The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiary partner companies that maintain their regional brands while benefiting from centralized professional services, project controlling, and integration support. As of March 2026, the network comprised eight partner companies: DF-ING GmbH (trenchless UV liner technology, patented MtH 2.0 method, 80 employees), Kilian Kanalsanierung GmbH, Pipe Bull GmbH, E. Fröhlich GmbH, Jackels Umweltdienste GmbH, E.N. Rohr- und Kanaltechnik, i+d Sanierungstechnik GmbH, and Schüßler's Rohrreinigungsschnelldienst GmbH & Co. KG. The group employs over 200 people across offices in Karlstein am Main, Fürth (Hessen), Landau in der Pfalz, Herxheim, Schwalmtal, Fürth (Bavaria), Bocholt, and Oer-Erkenschwick.

The portfolio spans three service areas: inhouse rehabilitation (Inhouse-Lining, Brush-Coating, Spraylining, building shaft rehabilitation), sewer and pipe services (TV inspection, leak testing, cleaning), and sewer rehabilitation (CIPP/Schlauchlining from DN 100 to DN 2000, Close-Fit, single-pipe lining, Kurzliner, robotic procedures, the patented MtH 2.0 main-to-house system, and QuickLock). DF-ING's patented MtH 2.0 technique enables trenchless rehabilitation of house connections directly from the main sewer without excavation, using proprietary milling robot technology and temperature-monitored UV curing. The network has cumulatively maintained over 55,000 kilometers of sewer lines and combines more than 130 years of industry experience.

DKS Group generates revenue through project-based professional services fees for inspection, cleaning, repair, renovation, and renewal of pipelines, serving municipal and public-utility clients, industrial and commercial customers, retail chains, private property owners, and utilities/network operators. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Notable customers include ALDI SÜD (170+ stores under multi-location service contract), Hansewasser Bremen (municipal water authority, MtH 2.0 deployment), Berlin Cathedral (heritage building), and various municipalities. The GTM motion is enterprise field sales with direct regional relationships, supplemented by 24/7 emergency service offerings. The group is led by CEO Jan Jörgenshaus, COO Holger Zinn, and CFO Maximilian Jensen, and operates the DKS Academy for internal training and professional development.

Name

DKS Group

Legal name

DKS Management GmbH

Website

https://dks-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DKS Group is a Germany-based network platform for trenchless sewer and pipe rehabilitation, operating through eight wholly-owned partner companies serving municipalities, industrial clients, retailers, and private customers. Backed by Aurelius Wachstumskapital since 2022, it provides CIPP lining, UV curing, robotic rehabilitation, and the patented MtH 2.0 main-to-house system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sewer and Pipe Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Utility System Construction (2371)

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 industries

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC), Manholes, Laterals & Service Connections (Installation/Rehab) (EUANACAI)

Keywords

• Sewer rehabilitation
• Pipe rehabilitation
• Trenchless technology
• Inhouse rehabilitation
• Sewer inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlstein am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sewer and Pipe Rehabilitation Services: Full-service sewer and pipe rehabilitation including inspection, cleaning, repair, renovation and renewal of pipelines. Services provided through a network of specialized partner companies for both public and private clients. Revenue generated from project-based service fees for rehabilitation work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DKS Group operates a network of eight specialized partner companies that collectively deliver trenchless sewer and pipe rehabilitation services across Germany. Services span inhouse rehabilitation (lining, brush-coating, spraylining), sewer and pipe services (TV inspection, leak testing, cleaning), and main sewer rehabilitation (Schlauchlining/CIPP, Close-Fit, Kurzliner, robotic procedures, QuickLock, and the patented MtH 2.0 system). Customers include municipalities, industrial and commercial clients, retail chains, utilities, and private property owners.

Product overview

DKS Group is a network organization for sewer and pipe rehabilitation, providing comprehensive services through a growing network of partner companies. The portfolio consists of three main service areas: (1) Inhouse-Sanierung (Inhouse Rehabilitation) covering pipe repair and renovation within buildings using methods like Inhouse-Lining, Brush-Coating, Spraylining, and Gebäudeschachtsanierung; (2) Sewer and Pipe Services covering cleaning, inspection, and maintenance including TV-Inspektion, Dichtheitsprüfung, and various cleaning methods; and (3) Kanalsanierung (Sewer Rehabilitation) covering repair, renovation, and renewal of canals outside buildings using advanced technologies including Schlauchlining, the patented MtH 2.0 system, QuickLock, robotic procedures, and Close-Fit methods. The network includes partner companies DF-ING (UV liner technology, MtH 2.0), Kilian Kanalsanierung (UV-Schlauchlining), Pipe Bull (Inhouse rehabilitation), E. Fröhlich (sewer cleaning and inspection), Jackels Umweltdienste (large profiles), E.N. Rohr- und Kanaltechnik (inhouse), i+d Sanierungstechnik (large profile rehabilitation), and Schüßler's Rohrreinigungsschnelldienst (24/7 emergency service). The group also operates the DKS Academy for internal training and professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sewer Rehabilitation (Kanalsanierung) Trenchless repair, renovation, and renewal of main sewers outside buildings for municipal, industrial, and commercial clients. Delivered through methods including Schlauchlining (cured-in-place pipe lining for DN 100 to DN 2000), Close-Fit, Einzelrohr-Lining, Kurzliner, the patented MtH 2.0 Main-to-House system, QuickLock for DN 400 to DN 600, and robotic procedures.
• Inhouse Rehabilitation (Inhouse-Sanierung) Trenchless rehabilitation of pipes and shafts inside buildings, targeting private property owners, property managers, and commercial building operators. Delivered via Inhouse-Lining (resin-impregnated textile hose lining), Brush-Coating (rotating brush epoxy application from DN 40), Spraylining (rotating spray head epoxy application), and Gebäudeschachtsanierung (building shaft rehabilitation with mortar or resin).
• Sewer and Pipe Services (Kanal- und Rohr-Services) Inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of sewers, pipes, and pipelines for municipalities, industrial, commercial, and private clients. Includes TV-Inspektion (mobile and remote-controlled camera inspection with location transmitters and laser technology), Dichtheitsprüfung (leak testing with water or air), and Reinigungsarbeiten (electromechanical and hydromechanical cleaning using specialized equipment, high-pressure systems, and suction vehicles).
• DKS Academy Practice-oriented continuing education and training program for partners, their teams, and employees across the DKS Group network. Courses cover digital development, financial processes, employee management, technical techniques, work safety, and compliance, taught by industry practitioners. Addresses industry-wide skilled labor shortages and supports succession planning for acquired family businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 55,000 kilometers of sewer lines maintained across network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Schüßler's Rohrreinigungsschnelldienst GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Established pipe and canal service specialist based in Oer-Erkenschwick (Recklinghausen district). Offers comprehensive services from cleaning through TV inspection to maintenance and rehabilitation, with particular focus on structured 24/7 emergency service. Strengthens private customer business and expands presence in western Germany.
• i+d Sanierungstechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Long-established partner in North Rhine-Westphalia specializing in large-profile rehabilitation, concrete rehabilitation, and canal inspection. Uses state-of-the-art equipment with experienced teams for complex canal and concrete rehabilitation projects. Strengthens DKS Group presence in NRW and adds large-profile rehabilitation capabilities.
• E.N. Rohr- und KanaltechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Founded in 2019, based in Fürth (Bavaria). Offers sewer/drain cleaning, CCTV camera inspection, condition/functionality testing, canal locating, and minimally invasive pipe rehabilitation. Member of Handwerkskammer für Mittelfranken. Strengthens the inhouse rehabilitation segment alongside Pipe Bull.
• Jackels Umweltdienste GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Family business from Schwalmtal (North Rhine-Westphalia) developed from a 1956 gravel business. Founded as Jackels Umweltdienste in 1993, led by founder Rudolf Jackels. The 30-employee company specializes in canal cleaning, leak testing, inspection, and rehabilitation with Ökoprofit certification. 5th company to join DKS Group.
• E. Fröhlich GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Family-owned company with over 50 years of history based in Herxheim near Landau (Rhineland-Palatinate). The 35-employee team led by Melanie and Markus Klein specializes in pipe/sewer cleaning and inspection of manholes and sewer systems in Southwest Germany region. DEKRA certified.
• Pipe Bull GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Young company headquartered in Landau in der Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) with branches in Karlsruhe and Mannheim. The 20-person team led by Thomas Miller and Andreas Kinder specializes in minimally invasive inhouse rehabilitation. Joined February 2024. Holds multiple certifications including RAL Gütezeichen, RSV, VDRK, and DWA membership.
• Kilian Kanalsanierung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Founded in 1998, Kilian Kanalsanierung is a full-service provider for closed canal rehabilitation based in Fürth im Odenwald (Hessen). The 40-employee team led by Sven Barth specializes in UV hose lining and serves municipalities, industry, commerce, and private customers. Joined January 2024 as second subsidiary.
• DF-ING GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Founded in 2003, DF-ING from Karlstein am Main is the first partner to join DKS Group (2022) and focuses on trenchless UV-liner technology. The company developed the proprietary and patented MtH 2.0 system for main-to-house house connection rehabilitation. With 80 employees, DF-ING operates in central Germany between southwest and east.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of CIPP liners (e.g., BB 2.5 Flex) used by DKS partner Kilian Kanalsanierung for stream culvert rehabilitation. An enabling technology supplier rather than direct contractor, but tightly linked to DKS's trenchless service delivery and value chain.
• RelineEurope: UK-based manufacturer of UV-cured CIPP liners including the 1800H large-diameter liner deployed by DF-ING in nature-reserve projects. A key technology partner rather than competitor, but its product roadmap directly shapes DKS's trenchless capability envelope.
• IBAK Helmut Hunger GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of sewer TV inspection and CCTV systems, hosted by DKS during Strategy Days 2025 and a leading equipment supplier to the sewer industry—an enabling technology vendor rather than competitor, but its products underpin DKS's inspection-led service workflow.

Direct peers

• A.Hak Groep: Netherlands-based infrastructure and pipeline services contractor with German operations (A.Hak GmbH) performing utility construction, pipe laying, and trenchless rehabilitation—directly comparable to DKS on customer base and project types in the DACH region.
• Per Aarsleff A/S: Danish-headquartered leader in trenchless sewer and pipeline rehabilitation with a German subsidiary (Aarsleff Grundsikring). Direct competitor offering CIPP, UV-lining, and large-profile sewer rehabilitation services across Germany and Northern Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB: Swedish multinational with a significant pipe seals and infrastructure solutions business, including CIPP liners and trenchless pipe rehabilitation systems relevant to sewer infrastructure networks—overlaps with DKS's core rehabilitation service portfolio.
• Insituform Technologies (part of Aegion/Quanta): Original inventor of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining and one of the largest global pipe rehabilitation players, owned within Quanta Services / Aegion. Directly comparable in trenchless sewer rehabilitation technology category though focused outside Germany.
• Swietelsky AG: Austrian-headquartered construction group with trenchless sewer rehabilitation capabilities (Swietelsky-Faber Kanalsanierung) operating throughout Germany. Overlaps with DKS in municipal sewer rehabilitation contracting and large-profile rehabilitation projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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