EHLE-HD Entwicklungs- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH

What EHLE-HD Entwicklungs- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH does

EHLE-HD Entwicklungs- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH is a German specialty distributor and low-volume manufacturer serving the underground wastewater infrastructure market. The company supplies a complete, workflow-spanning portfolio covering pipe and sewer cleaning (high-pressure nozzles, jetters, drum machines), CCTV inspection (push cameras, crawlers, manhole systems), sealing and pipe testing, rehabilitation equipment, safety/respiratory protection, and locating/fog equipment. It also designs and builds custom vehicle conversions for CCTV inspection vans, high-pressure cleaning vans, leak testing vans, and sewer rehabilitation vans tailored to customer specifications. The company distributes third-party premium brands (RIDGID, iPEK, Picote, Milwaukee, Vetter, Warthog, ROM, CleverScan, Envirobot, GFG, Ikar) alongside its own product lines, and develops/promotes AI-supported manhole inspection products (CleverScan, QuickView 360).

The business operates through direct sales in Germany (Saxony HQ, NRW branch) and Austria (Stockerau branch), supplemented by international distribution partners in Switzerland (Sikatec GmbH), Poland (UNIMARK), Finland (Kamtek Oy), and Hong Kong/China (PD Technologies Ltd.). Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is founder-owned, privately held (GmbH), and currently led by Managing Directors Björn Ehle and Tanja Di Dia following the 2024 passing of founder Friedhelm Ehle. Headcount is 6, with active participation in major industry trade fairs (IFAT Munich, RoKaTech, Vienna Wastewater Days, DWA events) as both exhibitor and sub-exhibitor alongside partner brands.

The core customer base is municipal water/sewer utilities and professional pipe/sewer service contractors, with secondary exposure to industrial facilities and plumbing/drainage companies. The company addresses operational pain points in underground infrastructure maintenance — sewer blockages, pipe inspection in difficult-to-access locations, leak detection, network rehabilitation, and regulatory compliance — and supports its customers with seminar-based training and remote diagnostics. Its integrated van-fit + equipment + consumables offering positions it as a one-stop shop for sewer maintenance operations, although it competes against larger German and European specialists in a fragmented niche market.

Name

EHLE-HD Entwicklungs- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH

Legal name

Ehle-HD Entwicklungs- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://ehle-hd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EHLE-HD is a 6-employee German specialty distributor and custom vehicle converter supplying sewer cleaning, CCTV inspection, pipe testing, and rehabilitation equipment to municipal utilities and pipe/sewer service contractors across Germany, Austria, and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sewer Technology Equipment

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drain Cleaning (Commercial/Industrial) (HSAOABAB), Stormwater Drainage Network Operations & Maintenance (Cleaning, CCTV, Jetting) (EUANAEAB)

Keywords

• Sewer cleaning equipment
• Pipe inspection systems
• CCTV inspection technology
• Manhole inspection systems
• Sewer rehabilitation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Machern OT Gerichshain

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Tools Sales: Direct sales of sewer cleaning equipment including high-pressure nozzles, root cutters, drain machines, CCTV inspection cameras, pipe testing equipment, and accessories. Products sold through direct sales team and distribution partners.
2. Custom Vehicle Conversions: Custom-built vehicle conversions for sewer inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation operations. Customers request specific configurations and the company builds bespoke solutions mounted on various vehicle types.
3. Branded Product Distribution: Distribution of third-party branded products including RIDGID, Milwaukee, Picote, Vetter, and other manufacturer equipment. Products integrated into the company's broader product ecosystem.
4. Service and Support: Maintenance and repair services, technical support, remote diagnostics, training seminars, and product training for customers and partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EHLE-HD develops, distributes, and services complete sewer technology systems covering high-pressure pipe cleaning, mechanical drain cleaning, CCTV inspection (including the proprietary CleverScan manhole inspection system), pipe sealing and testing, rehabilitation equipment, and safety gear. The company also builds custom vehicle conversions that integrate its cleaning and inspection equipment into mobile vans for sewer maintenance operators.

Product overview

EHLE-HD Entwicklungs- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH is a German company specializing in sewer technology for cleaning, inspection, renovation, and testing. The product portfolio is organized into eight main categories: High Pressure Pipe Cleaning (nozzles, jetters, accessories), Drum Pipe Cleaning (machines, tools, accessories), Sealing and Pipe Testing (pipe plugs, testers, lifting bags), CCTV Inspection Systems (push cameras, crawlers, manhole systems, software), Sewer Equipment (cover lifters, hoses, vacuums), Safety and Breathing Protection (gas detectors, rescue equipment, workwear), Fog Machines and Locating Equipment (tracers, locators), and Rehabilitation Equipment (packers, cutting tools). The company also offers custom vehicle conversions (Van Fits) for mounting inspection and cleaning equipment. Key branded products include the CleverScan automated manhole inspection system, RIDGID SeeSnake inspection cameras and pipe cleaning machines, iPEK/ROVION crawler systems, and Picote Miller rehabilitation tools. The company distributes products from partners including Milwaukee, Vetter, Warthog, ROM, and Envirobot.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Pressure Pipe Cleaning Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to approximately 50 manholes can be inspected per day by a single person using CleverScan
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Tubus GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in development of training container for China/Asia. Container equipped with demo pipe system, cleaning nozzles, inspection cameras, and rehabilitation equipment for educational purposes.
• MitkanalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in development of training container for China/Asia market. Contributed to comprehensive training setup covering cleaning, inspection, renovation, and planning demonstrations.
• BFW Bau SachsenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in development of training container project for Asian/Chinese market. Container designed for comprehensive sewer technology training and demonstration.
• Sikatec GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales partner for Ehle-HD products in Switzerland. Located in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. Handles distribution of the full product range including cleaning equipment, inspection systems, and accessories to Swiss market.
• UNIMARK Spółka z o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Ehle-HD products in Poland. Located in Wadowice, Poland. Distributes sewer technology equipment including cleaning nozzles, inspection cameras, and testing equipment.
• Kamtek OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Ehle-HD products in Finland. Located in Rajamaki, Finland. Handles distribution of sewer cleaning and inspection equipment in the Finnish market.
• PD Technologies Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Ehle-HD products in Hong Kong and China. Located in Shatin, Hong Kong. Distributes the product range including cleaning equipment and inspection systems to the Asian market.
• iPEK International GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner for CCTV inspection systems. Ehle-HD participates as sub-exhibitor at trade shows on iPEK's exhibition stands (IFAT, trade fairs). Joint open house events organized (iPEK Days). Products include AGILIOS XRP push camera systems and crawler inspection systems for pipes 100-2200mm.
• PicotecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Picote products including Picote Miller for mechanical pipe cleaning and rehabilitation. Picote is a manufacturer of innovative products for pipe cleaning and sewer rehabilitation.
• RIDGIDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of RIDGID products including SeeSnake camera systems, K-45 hand spiral machines, K9 FlexShaft pipe cleaning machines, and locator equipment. Products cover pipe sizes from 20mm to 200mm.
• MilwaukeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Milwaukee cordless pipe cleaning equipment and sewer inspection cameras with battery-powered (accu) technology.
• VettercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Vetter products including inflatable pipe plugs, mechanical pipe plugs, high pressure plugs, and related sealing equipment.
• WarthogminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Warthog high-pressure pipe cleaning equipment including specialized nozzles for sewer cleaning applications.
• ROM b.v.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of ROM sewer jetting equipment. Ehle-HD participates as sub-exhibitor on ROM's exhibition stand at trade shows including IFAT.
• CleverScancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of CleverScan manhole inspection systems. Mobile, battery-powered system for one-man operation enabling automated inspection of difficult-to-access manholes with AI-supported processing.
• EnvirobotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Envirobot camera nozzles for sewer inspection applications.
• GFGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of GFG multi-gas detectors for safety and respiratory protection equipment.
• IkarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Ikar confined space entry and rescue equipment for safety applications in sewer maintenance operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rioned: Netherlands-based manufacturer of high-pressure sewer cleaning machines, jetters, and combined cleaning/inspection vehicles. Direct competitor to EHLE-HD's high-pressure cleaning equipment and custom vehicle conversions, serving the same municipal and contractor customer base across Europe.
• Hammelmann GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and water jet technology widely used in sewer and pipe cleaning applications. Comparable to EHLE-HD's high-pressure pipe cleaning equipment line in end use, customer profile, and DACH-centric distribution.
• Picote Solutions Oy: Finnish manufacturer of pipe cleaning and rehabilitation equipment (Picote Miller) and an existing distribution partner of EHLE-HD. Direct peer because Picote's products overlap with EHLE-HD's mechanical cleaning and rehabilitation categories and compete for the same contractor and municipal buyers in Europe and beyond.
• IBAK Helmut Hunger GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of sewer inspection camera systems and software for pipe and manhole inspection. Direct peer because IBAK competes head-to-head in CCTV push cameras, crawler systems, and inspection reporting software sold to municipalities and contractors across Europe.
• iPEK International GmbH: German manufacturer of CCTV pipe inspection systems (push cameras, crawlers) and a strategic partner/supplier of EHLE-HD. Directly comparable because both serve sewer inspection use cases with overlapping product lines across DACH municipal and contractor customers.
• IMS Robotics GmbH: German manufacturer of sewer rehabilitation robots, cutting systems, and packers. Direct peer because IMS competes in the rehabilitation equipment category adjacent to EHLE-HD's rehabilitation packers and cutting tools, serving the same contractor customer base across DACH.

Broad incumbents

• RIDGID (Emerson): Global manufacturer of pipe cleaning machines, inspection cameras, and locators — a major OEM supplier to EHLE-HD. While EHLE-HD distributes RIDGID products, RIDGID also sells through competing channels and adjacent product categories worldwide, making it a broad incumbent in the same end markets.

Emerging players

• Envirobot: Swiss-origin provider of sewer inspection camera nozzles (swimming camera nozzles) used in pipe CCTV inspections. Comparable emerging player because Envirobot targets the same inspection use cases as EHLE-HD's CCTV and QuickView product lines, primarily across European municipal and contractor customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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