GreenLife GmbH

What GreenLife GmbH does

GreenLife GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of decentralized water management systems headquartered in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Founded in 1993 and led by Managing Director Friedhelm Neumann, the company designs and produces polyethylene and polypropylene tanks, cisterns, graywater recycling systems, small wastewater treatment plants, fire water retention tanks, lifting stations, pumps, and TÜV-certified construction buckets, primarily using rotational sintering manufacturing in Germany with recycled plastic inputs.

The company serves two primary customer bases: residential homeowners purchasing directly through its e-commerce platform (shop.greenlife.de) for rainwater harvesting, graywater recycling, and garden water management; and commercial, industrial, and municipal clients procuring custom-engineered systems for hotels, retail chains, logistics centers, office complexes, manufacturing facilities, and public buildings. Notable enterprise references include IKEA Stettin, LIDL Logistikzentrum Erlensee, McDonald's Quarteira, Radisson Blu Hotel Zakopane, DHL logistics centers, and the Edge Elbside Hamburg commercial development. The company reports 210 completed large-scale projects across 40 countries.

Revenue is generated through one-time unit-priced hardware sales across a price spectrum from €1.59 (small construction buckets) to over €19,545 (fire water tanks up to 99,800L), supplemented by enterprise project contracts and technical consultation services. Competitive positioning rests on patented tank stability design, proprietary ultrafiltration and SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) treatment technologies, DIBt and TÜV regulatory certifications, DIN-standard compliance, "Made in Germany" provenance, and a 30+ year track record. The company has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity, operating as an independent family enterprise.

Name

GreenLife GmbH

Legal name

GreenLife GmbH

Website

https://greenlife.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GreenLife GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of sustainable decentralized water management systems, producing rainwater harvesting, graywater recycling, and wastewater treatment tanks for residential homeowners and commercial/industrial clients across 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Management Systems

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA), Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems (IMANADAH)

Keywords

• Rainwater harvesting systems
• Graywater recycling solutions
• Wastewater treatment tanks
• Water management products
• Rainwater storage cisterns

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwerin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct sales of water management products through the company's online shop (shop.greenlife.de). Products include cisterns, tanks, pumps, filtration systems, wastewater solutions, and accessories. One-time purchase model with prices ranging from approximately €1.59 to over €19,000 depending on product complexity and capacity.
2. Large-Scale Project Solutions: Customized water management solutions for major commercial, industrial, and municipal projects including graywater recycling systems, fire water retention tanks, and comprehensive water management for buildings. Projects include IKEA, LIDL logistics centers, hotels, residential complexes, and municipal facilities.
3. Expert Consultation Services: On-site expert consultation for product selection, application, and accessories. Technical advice available via phone (0385 / 773 37-72) and customer service (0385 / 773 37-0).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GreenLife GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells sustainable water management systems including rainwater harvesting tanks, graywater recycling systems with ultrafiltration, decentralized wastewater treatment plants (SBR technology), infiltration solutions, and fire water retention tanks. Products are manufactured in Germany from polyethylene and polypropylene using rotational sintering, sold via an online shop to residential customers and via direct sales to commercial and municipal clients.

Product overview

GreenLife GmbH is a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience offering sustainable water management solutions for private households and large-scale international projects. Their product portfolio is organized as a modular system of complementary products across seven core categories: (1) Zisternen (Cisterns) — underground storage tanks in various configurations; (2) Regenwassernutzung (Rainwater Utilization) — complete harvesting systems with filters and the proprietary Biovitor system; (3) Grauwasser-Recycling (Gray Water Recycling) — ultrafiltration systems for indoor/outdoor use; (4) Versickerung (Infiltration) — percolation cubes, blocks, shafts, and retention tanks; (5) Wassermanagement — fire water tanks, lifting stations, hybrid managers, and automatic irrigation; (6) Abwasser (Waste Water) — treatment plants with SBR technology, collection pits, and DIBt-approved tanks; and (7) Baueimer (Construction Buckets) — TÜV-certified plastic containers. The offerings include complete turnkey systems as well as individual components, with products manufactured in Germany using recycled materials where possible.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cisterns (Zisternen) Underground water storage tanks in various configurations including flat tanks (Flachtank), ground tanks (Erdtank), drinking water tanks, earth shafts, above-ground tanks, and cellar tanks for rainwater harvesting and storage. Used by residential homeowners and commercial clients for rainwater collection.
• Rainwater Utilization Systems (Regenwassernutzung) Complete rainwater harvesting systems including complete plants, house & garden systems, garden systems, rainwater managers, drinking water treatment, and various filters including the Biovitor system. Designed for above-ground or underground use in residential and commercial applications.
• Gray Water Recycling Systems (Grauwasser-Recycling) Gray water recycling systems with proprietary Ultrafiltration technology (indoor and outdoor variants) and fixed bed + UV disinfection for treating and reusing household gray water in private households and large commercial projects. Includes heat recovery capability.
• Infiltration Solutions (Versickerung) Rainwater infiltration solutions including pre-filters, septic tanks (Sickerflachtank), soakaway shafts (Sickerschacht), percolation cubes (Sickerwürfel), percolation blocks (Sickerquader), and retention tanks for controlled water absorption into soil. Made from recycled recyclable plastic.
• Water Management Systems (Wassermanagement) Comprehensive water management systems including fire water tanks (Löschwassertanks) with 11,700 to 99,800 liter volumes featuring the patented GreenLife stability design, pumping stations (Hebeanlagen), Hybridmanager intelligent water control systems with DIN EN 1717 compliance, and automatic irrigation systems for areas up to 500 m².
• Pumps (Pumpen) Various pump types including suction pumps (Ansaugpumpen), submersible pumps (Tauchpumpen), and pump accessories for water transfer and circulation in rainwater and graywater systems.
• Wastewater Solutions (Abwasser) Wastewater management products including collection pits (Abwassersammelgruben), small treatment plants (Kleinkläranlagen) with SBR technology including the Premium Eco Air system, wastewater infiltration systems, and DIBt-approved tanks (700 to 12,000 liters) for decentralized wastewater treatment.
• Garden & Decoration (Garten & Deko) Garden products including rain barrels, decorative rain storage units, and accessories for garden water management and decoration, made from recycled plastic (Made in Germany).
• Construction Buckets & Containers (Baueimer & Co) Robust plastic containers including buckets, tubs, boxes, and craneable large containers made from polyethylene, including TÜV-certified products for construction, garden, and household use. Sizes range from 6L buckets to 200L boxes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in water consumption through graywater recycling and rainwater harvesting systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FBR (Fachvereinigung Betriebs- und Regenwassernutzung e.V.)minorOthersIndustry association membership for rainwater and operational water utilization. Provides industry credibility, networking opportunities, and standards participation.
• pro-kunststoff (Industrieverband Halbzeuge und Konsumprodukte aus Kunststoff e.V.)minorOthersPlastics industry association representing half-finished products and consumer products made from plastic. Industry representation and standards development.
• Klima Allianz SchwerinminorOthersLocal climate alliance in Schwerin focused on environmental sustainability. Supports local climate action initiatives.
• Review ForestminorOthersSustainability certification/organization supporting reforestation and environmental projects. Company receives sustainability recognition.
• Initiative FairCommerceminorOthersMember since December 2017 of FairCommerce initiative for fair commerce practices and consumer protection.
• Händlerbund (Merchant Association)minorOthersGreenLife has submitted to the Händlerbund quality criteria and Ecommerce Europe Trustmark Code of Conduct for online retail compliance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Uponor Corporation: Global provider of plumbing, heating, and water infrastructure solutions including rainwater management and stormwater systems. A broad incumbent that overlaps with GreenLife in commercial water management and offers greater international scale.
• Wavin (Orbia): Global plastic pipe and water management solutions company including stormwater infiltration, rainwater harvesting, and drainage systems. Broad incumbent competing in commercial infrastructure projects alongside GreenLife's infiltration and water management lines.
• Kingspan Group (Environmental): Large multinational building solutions group with water and environmental management offerings including rainwater harvesting and wastewater treatment systems. A broad incumbent that competes with GreenLife in commercial-scale decentralized water infrastructure, though GreenLife is more specialized in PE/PP tanks.

Direct peers

• ACO Group: Large German-based manufacturer of drainage, stormwater management, and infiltration solutions (Sickerschächte, Versickerung). Directly overlaps with GreenLife's Versickerung and stormwater management categories and serves the same commercial/industrial project market.
• Otto Graf GmbH (Graf Group): Germany's leading manufacturer of PE/PP rainwater harvesting tanks, cisterns, and infiltration systems. Directly comparable to GreenLife across the same core product categories (Zisternen, Regenwassernutzung, Versickerung) and customer segments (residential + commercial), with similar Made-in-Germany positioning.
• WISY AG: German specialist in rainwater filtration and utilization systems, including pre-tank filters and complete harvesting setups. Closely comparable niche competitor in residential and commercial rainwater harvesting hardware.
• 3P Technik Filtersysteme GmbH: Specialist German manufacturer of rainwater filters, cistern filters, and complete rainwater utilization systems (similar to GreenLife's Biovitor and Regenwassernutzung lines). Overlaps directly on rainwater harvesting hardware and filtration differentiation.
• Roth Industries (Roth Werke): German manufacturer of plastic tanks, rainwater harvesting systems, and small wastewater treatment plants (SBR Kleinkläranlagen) for residential and commercial applications. Direct competitor in Kleinkläranlage and tank categories with overlapping DIN-certified product lines.
• Premier Tech (Rewatec): Global manufacturer of PE rainwater and wastewater tanks under the Rewatec brand, serving residential and commercial decentralized water management. Direct competitor in plastic tank and decentralized treatment categories across European markets.
• Fränkische Rohrwerke (FRÄNKISCHE): German manufacturer of plastic pipe, drainage, and infiltration systems for stormwater and wastewater management. Comparable in Versickerung and stormwater drainage product categories, especially for commercial and infrastructure projects.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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