Drekopf Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH

What Drekopf Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH does

DREKOPF Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH is a privately held German environmental-services company headquartered in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, operating in the pipe and sewer cleaning, canal services, and waste-disposal trades. The company traces its origins to 1971 under the name RRS Rohrreinigungs-Service GmbH and was rebranded to its current form on April 22, 2015. It employs more than 100 commercial and administrative staff across multiple branches in Krefeld, Leverkusen, Willich, and Bonn, and operates a subsidiary, GRUBENBLITZ GmbH. Its service portfolio covers pipe and sewer cleaning, canal cleaning, canal inspection using Kummert camera systems, trenchless canal renovation via Inliner procedures, leak testing, backflow protection, suction and flushing operations, separator service for oil and fat traps, liquid-waste disposal, food-waste collection, pump service, and mobile irrigation. DREKOPF also runs an in-house training institution (Schulungen) and is a certified IHK Ausbildungsbetrieb in partnership with Westfälische Hochschule.

The firm's technical foundation rests on a specialized fleet of high-pressure flushing, suction, and CCTV inspection vehicles, combined with certified Inliner rehabilitation capability, positioning it as a one-stop provider for both reactive maintenance and planned infrastructure renewal. Service execution is supported by a set of formal certifications — Güteschutz Kanalbau, Fachbetrieb nach WHG (Water Resources Act), Entsorgungsfachbetrieb, and RedCert 104 EU & 202 EU — which prequalify the company for regulated public-sector and hazardous-waste work. The ACO Service Partner designation for North Rhine-Westphalia extends its pump and drainage competence into a manufacturer-backed service channel.

The business model is B2B and project- or contract-driven, with revenue generated from municipalities (City of Düsseldorf, City of Korschenbroich, Straßen.NRW), gas-station chains (Aral), hospitality and gastronomy accounts, and private property owners. Revenue mixes recurring maintenance streams (separator service, backflow protection, pump service) with project-based canal inspection, cleaning, and renovation. Go-to-market is regional, relying on proximity-based response across the NRW corridor and certification-led access to public tenders rather than national or digital channels.

Name

Drekopf Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH

Legal name

DREKOPF Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH

Website

https://drekopf-kanalservice.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DREKOPF Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH is a regional North Rhine-Westphalia-based environmental services company providing pipe and sewer cleaning, canal inspection and renovation, separator servicing, liquid-waste and food-waste disposal for municipalities, gas stations, hospitality, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Canal Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOAMAC

Emergency Sewer Line Backup & Cleanup

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Emergency Plumbing Services

SECONDARYHSAOABAB

Drain Cleaning (Commercial/Industrial)

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Inspection & Repair

SECONDARYBPALAHAH

Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Industrial & Chemical Waste Management

SECONDARYHSAEAHAJ

Sewage Backup & Black Water Cleanup

Home & Personal Services/Home Cleaning & Housekeeping/Disinfection/Sanitization & Biohazard Cleaning

SECONDARYBPABAAAO

Water, Air Quality & Environmental Hygiene (Legionella/IAQ)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)

Keywords

• Canal maintenance services
• Pipe and sewer cleaning
• Liquid waste disposal
• Separator inspection service
• Environmental disposal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kanalinstandhaltung (Canal Maintenance Services): Recurring and project-based services for pipe/sewer cleaning, inspection, renovation, and leak testing. Includes regular maintenance contracts and one-time service calls.
2. Abscheider-Service (Separator Services): Maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of oil/fat separators. Recurring service contracts for commercial customers (restaurants, gas stations).
3. Fluessigkeitsentsorgung (Liquid Waste Disposal): Collection and disposal of liquid waste including oil emulsions, sludge, and contaminated liquids. Volume-based pricing.
4. Speiseroesteentsorgung (Food Waste Disposal): Disposal services for hospitality and gastronomy sectors, providing sealed containers and regular collection.
5. Schulungen (Training Services): Professional training courses for canal inspection, separator maintenance, pipe cleaning, backflow protection, and WHG certification. Course fees charged per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DREKOPF Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH provides environmental and infrastructure services focused on pipe and sewer cleaning, canal inspection and renovation (using trenchless Inliner-Verfahren), leak testing per DIN EN 1610, and backflow protection. Complementary services include oil/grease separator maintenance, liquid waste disposal (oils, emulsions, sludge), food waste disposal for the hospitality sector, pump service as ACO Service Partner for NRW, and mobile irrigation for municipal green spaces. The company operates a 24/7 emergency service and an in-house training institution offering certified courses in canal inspection, separator maintenance, and WHG certification.

Product overview

DREKOPF Entsorgung und Kanalservice GmbH ist ein Umweltdienstleistungsunternehmen mit Sitz in Krefeld, das ein breites Portfolio an infrastrukturnahen Dienstleistungen für Kommunen, Gewerbe und Industrie anbietet. Das Kernangebot bilden Rohr- und Kanalservice (Rohrreinigung, Kanalreinigung, Kanalinspektion mittels Kummert-Kamerasystem, Sanierung via Inliner-Verfahren, Dichtheitsprüfung nach DIN EN 1610 und Rückstausicherung), ergänzt durch Abscheiderservice (Fettabscheider und Ölabscheider für Gastronomie, Tankstellen und Gewerbe), Flüssigkeitsentsorgung und Speiseresteentsorgung. Hinzu kommen Pumpenservice mit ACO-Servicepartner-Status für NRW, mobile Bewässerung für Kommunen sowie ein eigenes Schulungsinstitut mit Kursen zu Kanalreinigung, WHG-Fachkunde und Dichtheitsprüfung. Das Unternehmen operiert mit einem modernen Fuhrpark (Saug-/Spülkombinationen, Spezialfahrzeuge) und nutzt KaRo-Technik-Spiralmaschinen für die Rohrreinigung. Die Tochterfirma GRUBENBLITZ GmbH (Standorte Leverkusen und Willich) erweitert das Einzugsgebiet auf den Niederrhein und das Rheinland. Ein 24-Stunden-Notdienst ist ganzjährig verfügbar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rohr- und Kanalservice (Pipe and Canal Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency service available 24 hours, 365 days per year including weekends and public holidays
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACO Service PartnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ACO Service Partner for North Rhine-Westfalen providing pump and lifting systems as well as separator systems from commissioning, maintenance, repair, conversions, modernization to regular emptying. 24-hour emergency service for pump malfunctions and separator blockages.
• Grubenblitz GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary headquartered in Leverkusen with branch in Willich. Extends service coverage to entire Lower Rhine, parts of Ruhr area, Bergisches Land, and Rhineland.
• Berufsbildungs-Akademie KrefeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Berufsbildungs-Akademie Gesellschaft für Fort- und Weiterbildung mbH in Krefeld for partial qualification programs leading to professional certification as specialist for pipe, canal, and industrial service.
• Westfälische Hochschule GelsenkirchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual study partnership offering combined apprenticeship and bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering Sciences (B.Eng.). Four-year program combining theoretical studies with practical company phases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ACO Ahlmann SE & Co. KG: Global manufacturer of drainage, separator, and pump systems based in Büdelsdorf, Germany. ACO's product range directly overlaps with Drekopf's separator and pump service offerings, and ACO relies on regional service partners like Drekopf to deliver installation, maintenance, and emergency response in NRW.
• Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KGaA (Dussmann Group): Berlin-based international facilities and technical services group providing cleaning, security, and technical facility management. Overlaps with Drekopf in commercial cleaning and technical services, though Dussmann operates at far greater scale and broader scope.
• SUEZ Deutschland GmbH: German subsidiary of SUEZ, providing water, wastewater, and waste management services to municipalities and industry. Operates sewer and pipe maintenance as part of broader utility contracts, competing with Drekopf for municipal tenders.
• Remondis AG & Co. KG: One of Europe's largest privately held water, waste, and environmental services groups, headquartered in Lünen, Germany. Remondis operates across canal services, liquid waste disposal, and industrial cleaning — overlapping broadly with Drekopf but at vastly larger national and international scale.
• WISAG Industrie Service Holding SE & Co. KG: Large German facilities and industrial services group based in Essen, NRW. Offers technical building services including pipe/sewer cleaning and facility management. Operates across NRW in similar end markets as Drekopf but as part of a much broader integrated FM portfolio.
• STRABAG AG (Infrastructure Division): European construction group with significant operations in Germany, including underground pipeline and sewer construction. Comparable in addressing large municipal infrastructure contracts that occasionally include rehabilitation and maintenance scopes similar to Drekopf's service offering, though at vastly larger scale.
• Veolia Deutschland GmbH: German arm of global water and waste utility Veolia. Operates municipal water and wastewater infrastructure including pipe and sewer maintenance services. Significantly larger and broader in scope than Drekopf, but competes in the same municipal B2B service market.

Others

• Hermann Sewerin GmbH: German manufacturer of measurement and detection technology for water, gas, and sewer applications, based in Gütersloh. Adjacent equipment vendor comparable to Drekopf's inspection, leak-testing, and quality-control operations using industry-standard specialized gear.
• Pipetronics GmbH & Co. KG: German provider of trenchless sewer rehabilitation equipment and robotics based in Winnenden. Adjacent ecosystem player whose liner/inliner technology is the same category Drekopf deploys for trenchless canal renovation — comparable as a technology vendor serving the same contractor customer base.
• IBAK Helmut Hunger GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of sewer inspection camera systems and TV inspection technology based in Kiel. Comparable as an ecosystem participant — Drekopf uses comparable inspection equipment (Kummert systems) and IBAK represents the leading supplier side of that technology category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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