IMS Robotics UK Ltd

What IMS Robotics UK Ltd does

IMS Robotics UK Ltd is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of Germany's IMS Robotics Group, established in March 2022 and headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The company distributes, rents, services, and supports the IMS Group's portfolio of robotic cutting and rehabilitation equipment for the UK trenchless sewer and drainage market. Its core technology covers mainline cutting robots (Turbo 4, Turbo 3, DRIVE) for pipes DN 150 to DN 800, house connection cutters (MICROpremium, MICROpremium flex, NANOeasy) for DN 70 to DN 250, ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems (CLEANER, CLEANERbasic) operating up to 2,500 bar, UV curing systems for CIPP lining curing at roughly 5 ft per minute, and an inspection camera (WIPERcam basic) for DN 50 to DN 110. The Leeds facility is purpose-built as a service centre, staffed by four full-time engineers dedicated exclusively to IMS machines with over 35 years of combined experience, and holds more than £250,000 of parts on-site to minimize customer downtime.

The company generates revenue across four streams: direct equipment sales, usage-based rental of the UK's largest DN 75 to DN 800 robotic milling and UHP water-cutting fleet, professional service and repair from routine maintenance to full rebuilds, and spare parts and cutting-tool sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain quotes from the Leeds sales team. Distribution is direct from the single Leeds depot, supplemented by mobile demonstration vehicles that visit customer sites across the UK and the Channel Islands, and supported by participation in trade shows such as No Dig Live (Coventry) and RO-KA-TECH (Kassel, Germany). In September 2023, the company established Pro Lining Solutions Ltd (PLS), a wholly-owned subsidiary that distributes CIPP consumables and materials from Brandenburger Liner, Hurricane Trenchless Technologie, and Kummert, extending the offering beyond capital equipment into recurring materials revenue.

Target customers are UK sewer rehabilitation contractors, commercial and municipal utilities, and house-connection specialists who require trenchless solutions to avoid excavation disruption. Named buyers include Jet Aire, EnviroClean Scotland, and Subscan UDS, several of whom have made repeat equipment purchases. As part of the broader IMS Group — which operates approximately 40 dealerships across 30 countries — the UK entity provides local sales, training, parts, and engineering support for German-manufactured robotic cutting systems, positioning itself as the in-country service and rental backbone for the IMS brand.

Name

IMS Robotics UK Ltd

Legal name

IMS Robotics UK Ltd

Website

https://ims-robotics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IMS Robotics UK Ltd distributes, rents, and services German-engineered IMS robotic cutting and rehabilitation equipment for UK sewer and drainage contractors. Operating from a Leeds HQ with a four-engineer service centre, it supplies mainline and house-connection cutters, UHP water jetting, and UV curing systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipeline Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Mining Robotics (HDAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Trenchless rehabilitation equipment
• Robotic sewer cutters
• Pipeline rehabilitation systems
• CIPP lining equipment
• Ultra-high pressure water jetting

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of IMS robotic cutting systems including Turbo 4, Drive, MICRO series, NANOeasy, and UV curing systems
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental options for short-term and long-term needs with collection or delivery options, rental conditions apply
3. Service and Repair: UK-based purpose-built service centre with over £250,000 of parts stocked, routine maintenance to full rebuilds
4. Parts and Accessories: Spare parts sales including cutting tools, milling tools, nozzles, and specialized components

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IMS Robotics UK Ltd sells, rents, and services a full range of IMS-branded robotic cutting and rehabilitation systems used by professional contractors and utilities for trenchless sewer and drain rehabilitation. Products include mainline cutting robots (Turbo 4, Turbo 3, DRIVE), house connection cutters (MICROpremium, MICROpremium flex, NANOeasy), ultra-high pressure (UHP) water jetting systems (CLEANERbasic, CLEANER), UV curing systems for CIPP lining, and inspection cameras. Equipment is manufactured in Germany by parent IMS Robotics Group and supported by a UK purpose-built service centre in Leeds.

Product overview

IMS Robotics UK Ltd offers a comprehensive portfolio of robotic cutting and rehabilitation equipment for sewer and drainage systems. The product range includes mainline cutters (Turbo 4, Turbo 3, DRIVE) for larger diameter pipes and house connection cutters (MICROpremium, MICROpremium flex, NANOeasy) for smaller diameter pipes. Ultra-high pressure water technology products include CLEANERbasic and CLEANER for debris and deposit removal. The company also provides UV curing systems for CIPP lining, WIPERcam inspection cameras, and various cutting tools and accessories. A subsidiary, Pro Lining Solutions Ltd, supplies CIPP materials and consumables. Products are available for purchase or rental and are supported by dedicated service and repair capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turbo 4 Main sewer cutting robot for cleaning main sewers from DN 200 to DN 800, rehabilitating with different attachments, and opening lateral connections after liner rehabilitation. Features a 400-degree electrically driven cutting arm rotation and powerful air motor. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors.
• Turbo 3 Main sewer cutting robot for all cutting work in main sewers from DN 200 to DN 600. Equipped with a powerful air motor and combinable with the IMS rehabilitation system MULTISAN. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors.
• DRIVE Robust cutting robot for removing deposits and opening lateral connections in small main sewers and small sewage collectors from DN 150 to DN 400. Features integrated colour camera with LED illumination. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors.
• MICROpremium House connection cutting machine for specialists combining a powerful cutter module with features for deposits, ingrowths, soiling and lateral connections in pipes from DN 80 to DN 250. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors specialising in house connections.
• MICROpremium flex New generation modular ultra-high-pressure robotic cutter system with one cable drum and one control unit for milling/cutting work, ultra-high water jetting and rehabilitation operations. Applicable from DN 80 to DN 250. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors specialising in house connections.
• NANOeasy Cutter for the smallest pipe diameters enabling cutting work in small and medium-sized house connection pipes with excellent flexibility in pipe bends. Includes integrated colour camera and steering wheel. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors specialising in small-diameter pipes.
• CLEANERbasic Ultra-high pressure (UHP) water technology device for removing deposits, concrete and other materials with up to 2,500 bar water pressure. Usable in all pipe materials with nominal diameters from DN 100 to DN 250. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors.
• CLEANER Ultra-high pressure (UHP) water technology set for the TURBO 4 cutting robot that removes deposits of lime, concrete, or root ingrowths with up to 2,500 bar water pressure in main sewers from DN 250 to DN 600. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors.
• WIPERcam basic In-house inspection camera system for small-diameter pipe inspection, manoeuvring in drain pipes from DN 50 up to DN 110. Features a camera head wiper for perfect visibility. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation and inspection contractors.
• UV Curing Systems UV curing systems for CIPP lining in sewer rehabilitation, including LED curing and main line UV curing equipment for curing liners using UV light. Capable of curing approximately 5ft of pipe per minute. Targeted at professional sewer rehabilitation contractors performing CIPP lining work.
• Cutting Tools Range of cutting tools including Turbo 4 cutting tools, milling tools, diamond globe milling tools, half globe and cone milling tools designed for various pipe diameters and applications including CIPP, PVC and root cutting. Sold as accessories for IMS robotic cutting systems. Targeted at existing IMS cutting equipment users.
• Equipment Hire and Sales Service Flexible hire and sales service offering the full IMS Robotics range for short-term or long-term needs. All machines are fully serviced, up to spec, and ready to go. Equipment can be collected from the Leeds depot or delivered, with comprehensive briefing on equipment use provided. Targeted at professional contractors and utilities needing flexible equipment access.
• Service and Repair UK-based purpose-built service centre dedicated entirely to IMS systems with four full-time dedicated IMS engineers and over £250,000 of parts stocked on-site. Covers routine maintenance through to full rebuilds, plus tailored training to keep crews productive. Targeted at IMS equipment owners requiring technical support.
• Pro Lining Solutions Ltd (PLS) Wholly-owned subsidiary company of IMS Robotics UK Ltd, established September 2023, dedicated to facilitating and supplying a wide range of quality CIPP products including Brandenburger Liner GRP lining products, Hurricane Trenchless Technologie lining equipment, and Kummert GmbH sewer inspection products for the UK sewer rehabilitation market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster repairs with parts in stock reducing wait times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• Leeds United Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2023Leeds United Community Partner programme created by Eleven Sports Media enabling local businesses to connect and engage with Leeds United. IMS Robotics UK appears as Official Community Partner and Silver Partner with company name and logo at home games.
• Pro Lining Solutions Ltd (PLS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Established in September 2023 as a subsidiary company of IMS Robotics UK Ltd. Dedicated to facilitating and supplying a wide range of quality CIPP products including Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG GRP lining products, Hurricane Trenchless Technologie GmbH lining equipment, and Kummert GmbH sewer inspection products. Led by industry experts with experience in technical assistance and customer-focused solutions.
• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KGsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGRP lining products distributed through Pro Lining Solutions Ltd as part of comprehensive CIPP product portfolio
• Hurricane Trenchless Technologie GmbHsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLining equipment and products supplied through Pro Lining Solutions Ltd
• Kummert GmbHsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTop-tier sewer inspection products and industry-leading software distributed through Pro Lining Solutions Ltd
• Quadrant2DesignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibition support partner for No Dig Live booth at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IBAK Helmut Hunger GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of sewer inspection cameras and rehabilitation robotics, directly competing with IMS Robotics in pipeline cutting and lateral reinstatement equipment. Most comparable counterpart in the German trenchless robotics space.
• Rausch Electronics USA: Provides lateral launch inspection and rehabilitation systems plus CCTV crawler equipment for sewer and stormwater networks. Closely overlaps with IMS Robotics UK's Turbo/DRIVE mainline cutter and inspection offerings.
• Picote Solutions: Specializes in pipe rehabilitation equipment including chain flails and lateral cutters for small diameter drains. Comparable to IMS Robotics UK's MICRO and NANOeasy product families for house connection work.
• I.S.T. Innovative Sewer Technologies: Specializes in UV curing systems for CIPP lining in sewer rehabilitation. Direct competitor to IMS Robotics UK's UV curing systems product line and complementary to the cutting robots.
• Aries Industries: Manufactures pipeline inspection and rehabilitation equipment including CCTV crawlers and lateral reinstatement cutters. Directly competes with IMS Robotics UK in robotic cutting and inspection systems for sewer contractors.

Others

• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG: Supplies GRP/FGRP CIPP liners distributed in the UK via Pro Lining Solutions, IMS Robotics UK's wholly-owned subsidiary. Ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but a key adjacent supplier in the trenchless rehabilitation cycle.

Regional players

• IMS Robotics Group (Germany): Parent company of IMS Robotics UK, headquartered in Ottendorf-Okrilla, Germany. Manufactures all robotic cutting products sold by the UK subsidiary; comparison clarifies the UK entity's role as a local sales/service distributor within the broader group.

Broad incumbents

• CUES (subsidiary of Elxsi): Large US-headquartered supplier of pipeline inspection and rehabilitation equipment, including robotic cutters and CCTV systems. Competes in the same sewer rehabilitation equipment category but at broader scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Envirosight: US-based provider of sewer inspection crawlers and rehabilitation equipment, with growing presence in trenchless robotics. Overlaps with IMS Robotics UK in pipeline inspection and cutting robotics for municipal customers.
• Hammelmann GmbH: German manufacturer of ultra-high pressure water jet systems, including the high-pressure pumps used in pipeline cleaning and surface preparation. Competitor to IMS's CLEANER/CLEANERbasic UHP water technology line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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