Trenchless Equipment

Name

Trenchless Equipment

Legal name

Trenchless Equipment

Website

https://trenchlessequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Pipe Bursting) (HSAOABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL), Trenchless Sewer Repair (Pipe Lining/CIPP) (HSAOABAH), Pipe Installation, Repair & Repiping (HSAOAAAB), Trenchers & Pipe Layers (IMAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Pipe bursting equipment
• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Hydro jetting systems
• Pipe inspection cameras
• Underground utility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Turlock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new pipe bursting equipment, pipe inspection cameras, hydro-jetting units, and related trenchless technology systems
2. Replacement Parts: Sale of consumable and replacement parts including bursting heads, blades, hydraulic fittings, seal kits, grippers, and other components
3. Used Equipment: Sale of pre-owned trenchless equipment
4. Equipment Repair Services: Repair and service for all trenchless equipment sold, maintaining equipment to superior standards
5. Training Services: Training provided for all units purchased to ensure customers maximize their investment
6. Financing Services: Financing options through Alpine Equipment Funding for equipment purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trenchless Equipment manufactures, distributes, and services trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment, specializing in pipe bursting systems (PBP30 and PBP50), hydraulic power units, pipe inspection cameras, leak detection systems, hydro-jetting equipment, and duct rodders, alongside a full catalog of replacement parts. The company is the exclusive distributor of Pipe Bursting Parts (PBP) and also provides repair, training, and financing services to plumbers, contractors, and municipal departments globally.

Product overview

Trenchless Equipment is a hardware-focused company specializing in pipe bursting and pipe rehabilitation equipment. The product portfolio centers around pipe bursting systems (PBP30, PBP50, and 45-ton systems) with associated hydraulic power units, along with a comprehensive range of bursting heads in various sizes (2", 3", 4", 6", 8"). The company also offers pipe inspection equipment including drain cameras (ST Intruder Mini, Intruder Standard) and leak detection systems. Hydro jetting solutions include Brute mountable-skid jetters, portable-cart jetters, and hot boxes. The product line extends to cable pullers, pulley assemblies, duct rodders (including traceable Jameson variants), and an extensive catalog of replacement parts including Parker hydraulic fittings, seal kits, blades, resistance plates, and yoke components. New innovations include bead reamers and small pipe slitting heads. The company provides related services including repair, training, and financing. The company operates as a global distributor from California, serving plumbers, contractors, and municipal workers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PBP (Pipe Bursting Parts): Exclusive distributor brand for pipe bursting parts and systems including PBP30 and PBP50 pipe burst systems
• Brute
• ST (SubTech)

Products and services

• PBP30 Pipe Burst System A 30-ton pipe bursting system designed for replacing underground sewer and water pipelines without excavation; targeted at contractors and municipal departments.
• PBP50 Pipe Burst System A 50-ton pipe bursting system for municipal sewer and water main replacements requiring higher pulling force.
• PBP 24HP BIG RED Industrial Hydraulic Pump 24HP industrial hydraulic power unit providing the high-pressure hydraulic force needed for pipe bursting operations.
• ST Intruder Mini Camera Compact drain camera system for inspecting small-diameter pipes and sewer laterals.
• Intruder Standard Camera Municipal-grade pipe inspection camera system for sewer and drain pipe inspections.
• Leak Location Equipment (ST2000) ST series leak detection equipment for locating underground water and sewer line leaks.
• Brute Mountable-Skid Jetters Van- or skid-mounted hydro jetting systems for cleaning sewer lines and removing blockages.
• Brute Portable-Cart Jetters Portable cart-style hydro jetting equipment designed to be maneuvered to job sites.
• Brute Hot Box Hot box equipment for heating materials during trenchless operations.
• Duct Rodders Flexible fiberglass rodder equipment for threading cables through underground conduits, including traceable Jameson duct rodder variants.
• Red Pump (Hydraulic Power Unit) Hydraulic power unit for pipe bursting machines.
• Cable Puller Cable pulling equipment for trenchless pipe installation.
• 70-Ton Hydraulic Ram High-capacity hydraulic ram for demanding municipal pipe bursting applications.
• Gripping Jaws Cable gripping jaws for pipe bursting operations, sold as a standalone replaceable component at $262.50 per unit.
• 2" Bursting Head Through-hardened expansion bursting head for pipe replacement up to 2 inches in diameter.
• 30-Ton Cable Grippers Cable gripping equipment rated for 30-ton capacity pipe bursting operations.
• Used Equipment Pre-owned trenchless equipment offered for sale as a secondary channel.
• Equipment Repair Services Repair and service for all trenchless equipment sold, performed to superior standards by a team with more than 20 years of industry experience.
• Training Services Operator training provided for all units purchased to help customers maximize their equipment investment.
• Equipment Financing (Alpine Equipment Funding) Financing options for purchasing trenchless equipment through a third-party lender (Alpine Equipment Funding).

Quantifiable outcome

• Relined pipe will provide at least 50 years of service life
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PBP (Pipe Bursting Parts)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor relationship for Pipe Bursting Parts (PBP) equipment and components. PBP pipe bursting systems are a core product line offered by Trenchless Equipment.
• Georg Fischer Central PlasticscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of butt fusion equipment with more than 40 years of experience. Georg Fischer Central Plastics equipment is American Made and used for pipe fusion in trenchless pipe replacement projects.
• Connectra FusioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of butt fusion equipment for pipe replacement projects. Connectra Fusion equipment is American Made and offered as part of Trenchless Equipment's pipe fusion solutions.
• Alpine Equipment FundingminorOthersFinancing partner providing equipment financing options for customers purchasing trenchless equipment. Referenced as available financing option on company website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TT Technologies: TT Technologies manufactures the well-known Grundoburst static pipe bursting systems and Grundomat piercing tools, competing directly with Trenchless Equipment's PBP30 and PBP50 systems for the same municipal and contractor customers.
• Tracto-Technik: German-based Tracto-Technik manufactures Grundoram (pipe ramming) and Grundoburst systems, and serves North American municipal and contractor markets through distribution — directly comparable to Trenchless Equipment's product mix and end customers.
• Pow-R Mole Trenchless Solutions: Pow-R Mole designs and sells pipe bursting and trenchless replacement equipment, often specializing in smaller-diameter and lateral applications — directly overlapping with Trenchless Equipment's smaller PBP30-class offerings and plumber/contractor customer base.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: HammerHead manufactures pipe bursting, CIPP, and point repair systems used by the same plumbing contractors and municipal buyers as Trenchless Equipment. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor in the pneumatic and static pipe bursting category.
• Roddie Underground: Roddie Underground supplies pipe bursting, HDD, and trenchless rehabilitation equipment and tooling to contractors and municipalities. Its product portfolio and customer segments closely overlap with Trenchless Equipment's PBP and Brute product lines.
• Akkerman: Akkerman manufactures trenchless equipment including pipe jacking, microtunneling, and guided boring systems serving municipal sewer and water infrastructure markets — a comparable specialty equipment manufacturer with overlapping end-user segments.

Emerging players

• McElroy Manufacturing: McElroy is a leading manufacturer of pipe fusion equipment that is sold alongside Trenchless Equipment's offerings (via Georg Fischer Central Plastics and Connectra Fusion partnerships). It is an adjacent player in the same trenchless pipe replacement workflow.
• Radius HDD: Radius HDD supplies horizontal directional drilling tooling, locating equipment, and consumables to utility contractors. It serves a similar contractor buyer persona but in HDD rather than pipe bursting, making it an adjacent comparable.
• Pipe Lining Supply: Pipe Lining Supply distributes CIPP lining materials, drain cleaning equipment, and pipe rehabilitation tooling to plumbers and municipalities — overlapping end customers but focused on the CIPP/lining segment rather than pipe bursting.

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: Vermeer is a large, diversified industrial manufacturer offering trenchless equipment including horizontal directional drills and pipe bursting accessories. While not exclusively focused on trenchless rehabilitation, Vermeer competes with Trenchless Equipment across multiple equipment categories and contractor relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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