Evac-Eau
Evac-Eau is a family-owned French pumping and hydraulic water-management provider, founded in 1968 and based in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, serving municipalities, industrial operators, public-works contractors, building professionals, and private individuals across Alsace and the Grand Est region with pump sales, rental, installation, and 700+ maintenance contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersIllkirch-Graffenstaden, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Evac-Eau does
Evac-Eau, legally EVAC-EAU SAS, is a family-owned French pumping solutions provider founded in 1968 in Avolsheim and now headquartered at 4 impasse Denis Papin in the Illkirch-Graffenstaden South Industrial Zone (Grand Est). The company sells, rents, installs, maintains, and repairs pumping and hydraulic water-management equipment — submersible and surface pumps, high-pressure cleaners, lifting stations, swimming-pool hydraulic systems, and groundwater-lowering equipment — distributing premium brands including GRUNDFOS, FLYGT (Xylem), KSB, DAB, Kärcher, and Portotecnica, while also manufacturing its own proprietary EVAC+ thermal high-pressure cleaner in-house for over 40 years. Operations include a workshop with bench testing and laser alignment, a substantial rental fleet (pumps up to 1,200 m³/h, generators 6-150 KVA, several kilometers of 25-400 mm piping), and emergency 7/7 field response covering Alsace and the broader Grand Est region.
Evac-Eau generates revenue across five streams: pump and equipment sales (one-time), equipment rental (project-based recurring), maintenance and repair services anchored by 700+ active annual contracts (subscription), installation and project services (professional services), and high-pressure cleaning product sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with documented ranges spanning €150-€1,500 for standard pumps, €180-€300/year for maintenance contracts, and €1,000-€10,000 for pump renovations. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, combining an in-store retail counter at Illkirch, an inside technical-commercial team, and field technicians serving enterprise and municipal clients on site; there is no e-commerce or online purchasing channel.
The customer base spans municipalities, public works contractors, industrial operators, building professionals, agriculture, hospitality, and private individuals across France's Grand Est region. Notable clients include SDEA Alsace-Moselle (drinking-water station renovation), the City of Strasbourg (Carav'nage mobile pool program and rainwater harvesting), Hôtel L'Ami Fritz, and Arkédia Architecture. Evac-Eau holds ISO 45001:2018 and QUALIFELEC certifications, is an authorized KSB (SIS) repairer, and operates as a SPANC partner for individual sewage systems. Capital social is €1,000,000; the company is led by Michel Vetter (Directeur Général) following the 1998 family succession, with the HVM Group created in 2014 to structure and diversify activities.
Evac-Eau firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Evac-Eau
- Legal name
- EVAC-EAU SAS
- Website
- https://evac-eau.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Evac-Eau is a family-owned French pumping and hydraulic water-management provider, founded in 1968 and based in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, serving municipalities, industrial operators, public-works contractors, building professionals, and private individuals across Alsace and the Grand Est region with pump sales, rental, installation, and 700+ maintenance contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Evac-Eau industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pumping Equipment & Water Management Services
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair (HSAIALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Commercial & HOA Irrigation Services (Large-Scale Systems) (HSAIAEAJ), Cooling Tower & Evaporative Condenser Water Treatment (BPABAJAC)
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Where Evac-Eau is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Illkirch-Graffenstaden
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Evac-Eau business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Pump and Equipment Sales: Sale of pumps (submersible, surface, high-pressure), lifting stations, and accessories from brands such as GRUNDFOS, FLYGT, KSB, DAB, Kärcher, and Portotecnica. Also includes the company's own EVAC+ thermal cleaner.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of pumps (20 to 1200 m3/h), high-pressure cleaners, groundwater lowering equipment, flow meters, manual and inflatable shut-off devices, flotation sets, generators (6 to 150 KVA), and several kilometers of flexible and rigid piping (25mm to 400mm).
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance contracts for lifting stations, pumping installations, and swimming pools. Includes workshop repairs, on-site interventions, and emergency 7/7 service. Over 700 maintenance contracts managed.
- Installation and Project Services: Installation, commissioning, and custom project execution for pumping systems, swimming pools, sewage treatment, and hydraulic works for industrial, public works, and municipal clients.
- High-Pressure Cleaning Products: Sale of professional high-pressure washers (Kärcher, Portotecnica), detergents, and accessories for industrial and municipal cleaning applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard pump pricing |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual maintenance contract for lifting stations |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | Pump renovation/repair service |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Evac-Eau product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Evac-Eau sells, rents, installs, and maintains pumping equipment and water management solutions — submersible and surface pumps, lifting stations, high-pressure cleaners, and swimming pool hydraulic systems — for industrial, municipal, construction, public works, agricultural, and residential customers across the Grand Est region of France. The company distributes major brands (GRUNDFOS, FLYGT, KSB, DAB, Kärcher, Portotecnica) and manufactures its own proprietary EVAC+ thermal cleaner.
Product overview
Evac-Eau operates as a pumping solutions provider offering four core service/product lines: Pompes (pump sales, installation, and maintenance), Location (equipment rental), Piscines (pool systems), and Haute-Pression (high-pressure cleaning). The company distributes major pump brands (GRUNDFOS, FLYGT, KSB, DAB) and high-pressure equipment (Kärcher, Portotecnica), while also manufacturing its own EVAC+ thermal cleaner in-house since 1978. Services include mobile pumping solutions for emergency bypass and lock draining, groundwater lowering systems, and the Carav'nage mobile pool maintenance program. The offering is structured around equipment sales and rental complemented by technical services including installation, maintenance contracts (700+ active), and emergency response.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pompes (Pump Sales & Service) Sales, installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of pumps (submersible, surface, high-pressure, industrial models) distributing brands including GRUNDFOS, FLYGT, KSB, and DAB for professionals and individuals.
- Location (Equipment Rental) Rental of pumping equipment including submersible and surface pumps (20 to 1,200 m3/h), high-pressure cleaners, groundwater lowering systems, flowmeters, blockers, flotation sets, generators (6 to 150 KVA), and flexible and rigid piping (Ø 25–400 mm) for project-based needs.
- Piscines (Pool Systems) Design, installation, and maintenance of swimming pool hydraulic systems including filtration, water treatment, heating, networks, and technical rooms for public, municipal, and private pools. Includes liner replacement, sand filter media renewal, chloramine destroyers, and electrical maintenance.
- Haute-Pression (High-Pressure Cleaning) Sales, service, and rental of professional high-pressure washers including cold and hot water models, single and three-phase units, and thermal devices. Distributes Kärcher and Portotecnica brands along with proprietary EVAC+ thermal cleaners for industrial and municipal cleaning applications.
- EVAC+ Thermal Cleaner Proprietary thermal high-pressure washer manufactured in Evac-Eau's workshops for over 40 years, offering power and durability for professional cleaning applications.
- Mobile Pumping Solutions Mobile pumping services including emergency bypass systems for lock rehabilitation (3 pumps at 1,200 m3/h each plus 1 sludge pump at 300 m3/h), lock draining services, and dewatering for large hydraulic structures.
- Groundwater Lowering (Rabattement de nappe) Groundwater table lowering services via filtering wells for secure depth work on parking structures, tunnels, and large collectors in urban areas.
- Carav'nage Mobile Pool Service Daily maintenance service for the Carav'nage mobile swimming pool deployed in Strasbourg primary schools, including water analysis, disinfection, filter washing, temperature control, and equipment verification for children aged 4–11.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30% reduction in water bills achieved in first year for a public site in Strasbourg through combined rainwater harvesting and high-pressure supply system.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Evac-Eau
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Evac-Eau technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Evac-Eau partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.
- KärchercoreEvac-Eau is a distributor of Kärcher professional high-pressure washers, including cold and hot water models, single-phase and three-phase units, and thermal machines, as well as auto-scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and sweepers for professional and private use.
- PortotecnicacoreEvac-Eau distributes Portotecnica professional high-pressure cleaning equipment, offering a range of models for industrial and commercial cleaning applications.
- GRUNDFOScoreEvac-Eau offers GRUNDFOS professional pumps for sewage lifting, rainwater management, water supply, pressure boosting, irrigation, and swimming pool applications, selected for their quality and adapted to each client's needs.
- FLYGT (Xylem)coreEvac-Eau distributes FLYGT pumps (a Xylem brand) as part of its professional pump portfolio for industrial, municipal, and building applications.
- KSBcoreEvac-Eau is an authorized KSB repairer (SIS certified) and distributes KSB pumps. KSB products are used in applications including multi-cell high-pressure pumps at water stations (e.g., 210 m³/h at 12 bars, 132 kW).
- DABcoreEvac-Eau distributes DAB pumps as part of its range of professional pumping solutions for various residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Arkédia ArchitecturekeyEvac-Eau collaborates with Arkédia Architecture on ambitious swimming pool construction projects. Evac-Eau handles all hydraulic aspects including excavation, reinforcement, hydraulic networks, waterproofing, pressure testing, and finishing. Also works with Surprise architecture agency.
- SDEA Alsace-MosellekeySDEA Alsace-Moselle (water and sanitation authority) partnered with Evac-Eau for renovation of a multi-cell high-pressure pump at a drinking water station, demonstrating Evac-Eau's capability with large-scale hydraulic infrastructure.
- Carav'nage (City of Strasbourg)keyEvac-Eau provides daily maintenance for the Carav'nage mobile swimming pool program, which installs temporary pools in primary school courtyards in Strasbourg for children's swimming instruction. Evac-Eau performs daily water quality testing, disinfection, filter cleaning, and equipment verification.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Evac-Eau competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Wilo SE: Major German pump manufacturer serving building services, water management and industrial markets across Europe. Comparable to Evac-Eau in target applications (sewage, pressure boosting, HVAC pumps), though at far greater scale and with direct sales models.
- Xylem (FLYGT): Global water-technology company owning the FLYGT submersible pump brand. Evac-Eau distributes FLYGT pumps for industrial, municipal and building uses, operating as a regional channel and service counterpart in France.
- Kärcher: Global leader in professional and consumer high-pressure cleaning. Evac-Eau is a Kärcher distributor, with its high-pressure cleaning business line directly competing against and complementing Kärcher's own service network.
- Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in submersible and dewatering pumps for construction, mining and municipal use. Overlaps with Evac-Eau's submersible pump and rental/dewatering business lines.
- DAB Pumps: Italian-headquartered pump manufacturer (part of Caleffi group) with strong presence in residential, commercial and irrigation pumping. Distributed by Evac-Eau in France and a comparable peer in the same product categories.
- KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Global German pump and valve manufacturer. Evac-Eau is an authorized KSB distributor and SIS-certified repairer; KSB sets the product standards and service expectations that Evac-Eau's KSB-related business depends on.
- GRUNDFOS: World-leading Danish pump manufacturer. Evac-Eau distributes GRUNDFOS across sewage, water supply, irrigation, and pool applications, making it a key channel partner whose product portfolio closely mirrors Evac-Eau's offering.
Direct peers
- Brinkmann Pumpen: German manufacturer of industrial pumps (submersible, centrifugal, high-pressure) for metalworking, chemical and water-treatment markets. Overlaps with Evac-Eau's industrial pumping and high-pressure service lines.
- SFA Group: French specialist in domestic and commercial pumping and water-management solutions. Headquartered in France with overlapping product categories (lifting stations, pumps for buildings), making it a natural direct competitor in Evac-Eau's home market.
- Caprari S.p.A. Italian pump manufacturer serving municipal water, wastewater, irrigation and industrial applications across Europe. Comparable mid-cap European specialist with similar customer mix (utilities, contractors, agriculture).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Evac-Eau social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Evac-Eau financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Evac-Eau leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Evac-Eau funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Evac-Eau M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Evac-Eau
What does Evac-Eau do?
Evac-Eau sells, rents, installs, and maintains pumping equipment and water management solutions — submersible and surface pumps, lifting stations, high-pressure cleaners, and swimming pool hydraulic systems — for industrial, municipal, construction, public works, agricultural, and residential customers across the Grand Est region of France. The company distributes major brands (GRUNDFOS, FLYGT, KSB, DAB, Kärcher, Portotecnica) and manufactures its own proprietary EVAC+ thermal cleaner.
Is Evac-Eau a public or private company?
Evac-Eau is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Evac-Eau founded?
Evac-Eau was founded in 1968. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Evac-Eau based?
Evac-Eau is headquartered in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France, in the Europe region.
How does Evac-Eau make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Pump and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, maintenance and Repair Services, installation and Project Services and high-Pressure Cleaning Products.
Who are Evac-Eau's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Wilo SE, Xylem (FLYGT), Kärcher, Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd., DAB Pumps, KSB SE & Co. KGaA and GRUNDFOS. Direct peers are Brinkmann Pumpen, SFA Group and Caprari S.p.A..
Does Evac-Eau have an API?
No public API is recorded for Evac-Eau.
What industry is Evac-Eau in?
Evac-Eau's product category is Pumping Equipment & Water Management Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAIALAC, Filter, Pump & Heater Maintenance/Repair, with a secondary code of HSAIAEAJ, Commercial & HOA Irrigation Services (Large-Scale Systems). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.