Roddie Inc

Name

Roddie Inc

Legal name

Roddie Inc

Website

https://roddieunderground.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Underground Construction Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenchers & Pipe Layers (IMAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trenchless/Directional Drilling Ducts & Conduit (IMANADAI), Completion Tools & Subsurface Equipment (Packers, Liners, Valves, Sand Control) (EUALABAD), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe bursting equipment
• Horizontal directional drilling systems
• Underground utility construction machinery
• Pit launch directional drills
• Pipe replacement equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trenchless Equipment Sales: Sale of pipe bursting machines, directional drills, and trenchless installation tools to contractors for water, sewer, gas, and utility installations.
2. Accessories and Components: Sale of accessories including bursting heads, cables, drill stems, guidance systems, power packs, mud mixers, and replacement parts for trenchless equipment.
3. Equipment Financing: Financing options offered through Providence Capital Funding for equipment purchases.
4. Equipment Training: Product training and support services provided to equipment customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roddie Inc designs and manufactures compact trenchless pipe bursting machines and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) systems for replacing and installing underground water, sewer, gas, and conduit lines without open excavation. The product line includes the R8 Pipe Bursting Machine, Pipe Shark, Pipe Ram, Basement Buddy, Pit Shot, Pit Shot X4, Bore Glide DD-1, Bore Glide D-4, and Dry Bore 4, sold with compatible accessories such as bursting heads, drill stems, guidance systems, hydraulic power packs, and wireless controls.

Product overview

Roddie Inc (operating as Roddie Underground) is a manufacturer of trenchless pipe bursting and directional drilling equipment with a portfolio of 9 core products and 12+ accessories. The core product line includes pipe bursting machines (R8 Pipe Bursting Machine, Pipe Shark, Pipe Ram) and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) systems (Basement Buddy, Pit Shot, Pit Shot X4, Bore Glide DD-1, Bore Glide D-4, Dry Bore 4). The R8 and Pipe Shark are compact pipe bursting systems for replacing underground pipes without trenching. The HDD lineup ranges from the ultra-portable Basement Buddy (under 200 lbs for residential basements) to the high-power Pit Shot X4 (15,000 lb push/pull). Accessories include bursting heads, drill stems, guidance systems, power packs, and wireless communication systems. The equipment is used for water service replacement, sewer lateral installation, and conduit placement in residential and commercial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Basement Buddy®: Compact HDD for Residential Service Lines - a lightweight directional drill system for installing underground service lines from basements or exterior pits.
• Pipe Ram
• Pipe Shark
• R8
• Pit Shot®
• Bore Glide
• Dry Bore 4

Products and services

• R8 Pipe Bursting Machine A compact 30-ton pipe bursting system engineered for fast, trenchless pipe replacement of 1 inch to 8 inch pipes in tight or restricted locations such as basements, crawl spaces, manholes, septic tanks, and under-deck applications. Breaks down into two 70-lb components for transport and operates vertically or horizontally. Designed for underground utility contractors performing residential and commercial water, sewer, gas, and storm drain replacements.
• Basement Buddy Directional Drill A lightweight, highly maneuverable horizontal directional drilling system that weighs under 200 lbs and delivers accurate on-grade installations up to 2 inch pipe. Designed for installing or replacing underground service lines directly from a home's basement or an exterior pit. Targets residential service line contractors needing two-person transport into confined spaces.
• Bore Glide DD-1 Directional Drill A pit launch directional drill engineered for comfort, precision, and efficiency in pit-launch HDD applications, providing 7-ton push/pull with up to 400-ft drill range. Features operator-focused ergonomics that reduce fatigue, an oil-filled rotational gear box for smooth operation, and minimal excavation footprint. Designed for sewer lateral installations on grade, water service lines, and conduit installations.
• Bore Glide D-4 Directional Drill A high-performance pit launch directional drill engineered for contractors who need power, precision, and efficiency in tight or restricted jobsite conditions. Delivers reliable results for sewer laterals, water lines, and conduit installations.
• Dry Bore 4 Pit Launch TBM A steerable thrust bore machine for installing service lines in compressible soils without fluids and muddy mess, offering ranges up to 200 feet in favorable conditions. Patent pending. Designed for trenchless installation in conditions where fluid-based boring is undesirable.
• Pit Shot Directional Drill A compact, pit-launch horizontal directional drilling system engineered for utility service work where surface-launch drills cannot operate. Installs 1 inch to 6 inch pipe with on-grade accuracy for sewer laterals, water service lines, and conduit installations.
• Pit Shot X4 Directional Drill A high-power pit-launch HDD system engineered for utility service work with 15,000-lb push/pull capacity. Designed for tight or restricted jobsite conditions and installs 1 inch to 6 inch pipe with on-grade accuracy.
• Pipe Ram Trenchless Installation Tool A compact, powerful trenchless installation tool designed for pushing pipes and conduits beneath driveways, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and other surface-sensitive locations. Capable of pushing black iron pipe up to 2 inch in diameter. Optional Vivax vLoc3 tracking system compatibility available for improved accuracy.
• Pipe Shark Water Line Bursting System A compact water line bursting system designed for replacing old plastic water lines by splitting the existing pipe and simultaneously pulling in new product pipe. Delivers 18,000 lbs of pull force in a lightweight, portable package.

Quantifiable outcome

• R8 replaces pipes from 1" to 8" in diameter with 30-ton pulling force
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Underground MagneticscoreTechnology or IntegrationRoddie offers guidance systems by Underground Magnetics with their machines. The Underground Magnetics Mag 3 system is offered with Basement Buddy and Pit Shot drills. Features include multiple frequencies, 60-foot depth capability, Track on the Fly walkover mode, and Bore-To function.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: Vermeer is a large, established manufacturer of horizontal directional drills, trenchers, and underground utility equipment. It competes broadly with Roddie in trenchless installation and pipe replacement but focuses on utility-scale machines rather than compact, basement-launch systems.
• TRACTO-TECHNIK: TRACTO-TECHNIK is a long-established German manufacturer of trenchless technology including HDD rigs, pipe bursting systems, and guided boring tools. It competes broadly with Roddie in HDD and pipe replacement but operates primarily at larger utility scale with global reach.
• Astec Industries (Akkerman): Astec Industries, through its Akkerman brand, manufactures guided boring machines, pipe jacking systems, and HDD equipment for utility-scale trenchless installation. It overlaps with Roddie in guided boring and HDD but at larger diameters and longer drives.

Direct peers

• TT Technologies: TT Technologies manufactures pneumatic pipe bursting systems, horizontal boring tools, and trenchless replacement equipment used for water, sewer, and gas line replacement. It directly competes with Roddie's R8 and Pipe Shark in static and pneumatic pipe bursting for utility service lines.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: HammerHead produces pipe bursting systems, HDD tooling, and trenchless replacement equipment for water, gas, and sewer applications. It is a direct competitor to Roddie in static pipe bursting heads and pneumatic/hydraulic pipe replacement tools.
• Pow-R Mole Trenchless Solutions: Pow-R Mole designs and manufactures compact trenchless equipment including pipe bursting systems, moles, and HDD tooling aimed at service line replacement. It is highly comparable to Roddie's compact, contractor-focused niche.
• Barbco: Barbco manufactures horizontal directional drills, auger boring machines, and trenchless equipment for utility installation. It competes with Roddie in compact-to-mid HDD systems and pit-launch boring applications.

Emerging players

• McElroy Manufacturing: McElroy is the leading manufacturer of butt fusion equipment for HDPE pipe, used heavily in trenchless water and gas line installation. Its fusion equipment is adjacent to Roddie's Pipe Shark and cable/bursting offerings and serves the same contractor base installing HDPE service lines.

Others

• DCI (Digital Control Incorporated): DCI manufactures locating and tracking systems used to guide horizontal directional drills, and is one of Roddie's listed guidance system partners for the Basement Buddy. It is comparable as the dominant HDD guidance technology supplier that enables accurate boring across Roddie's and competitors' equipment.
• Underground Magnetics: Underground Magnetics makes HDD guidance and locating systems and is Roddie's primary guidance system partner, with its Mag 3 system offered on the Basement Buddy and Pit Shot. It is ecosystem-adjacent rather than a direct competitor but is integral to the same trenchless workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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