Plumettaz America, Corp.

What Plumettaz America, Corp. does

Plumettaz America, Corp. is the US operating subsidiary of Switzerland-based Plumettaz Group, a 1953-founded manufacturer of underground cable installation equipment for the telecommunications and utility industries. The company is headquartered at 225 Thrasher Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a workforce of 11-50 employees and a product catalog spanning roughly 112-115 SKUs organized into four categories: telecom jetting systems, utility underground pullers and cable pushers, duct rodders, and air compressors. Its foundational technology is the patented jetting system invented by Plumettaz Group in 1987, which uses air or water propulsion to push cables through ducts rather than pulling them, enabling longer cable runs and reduced labor. The product line includes the Hydraulic SuperJet (medium/large cables), MiniJet (OSP/microcables), the E-Winch electric puller with Torqeedo battery technology, the Jakob Thaler series of heavy-duty underground pullers (up to 44,900 lbf), the DF6 cable pusher, and the Ultimaz E Series battery-powered point-to-point pushers, complemented by JetPlanner 4.0, a web-based physics simulation tool for installation feasibility planning. The company also sells third-party compressors from Kaeser and Sullair and integrates with Rally Trailers for bundled reel-trailer solutions. Plumettaz America generates revenue through four streams: hardware sales of jetting, pulling, pushing, and accessory equipment; equipment rentals with rent-to-buy options; service and repair (including on-site/virtual demos and training); and recurring subscriptions for JetPlanner 4.0 (Starter, Advanced, Watucab Edition tiers). Go-to-market combines six regional telecom sales representative firms covering distinct US territories, dedicated utility sales managers, direct field sales staff, and a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront targeting smaller contractors and accessory buyers. Pricing ranges from $24 for consumable split-couplings to quote-based heavy-duty equipment contracts. The company's customer base is concentrated in two verticals, Telecommunications and Utilities, with broad geographic reach across the US but no disclosed enterprise anchor logos or revenue figures.

Name

Plumettaz America, Corp.

Legal name

Plumettaz America Corp.

Website

https://plumettazamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plumettaz America is the US subsidiary of Swiss-based Plumettaz Group, manufacturing patented cable jetting, underground pulling, and cable pushing equipment for the US telecommunications and utility industries, distributed through regional sales reps and a direct e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Installation Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Cable jetting equipment
• Underground cable installation
• Fiber optic jetting
• Cable pulling winches
• Utility cable equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hixson

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, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of cable installation equipment including jetting machines, underground pullers, cable pushers, duct rodder systems, trailers, compressors, and accessories. Products are sold through e-commerce and direct sales with regional representatives.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental options for jetting products with rent-to-buy options available. Customers can request rental for specific applications with flexible terms.
3. Service and Repair: In-house repair services for equipment, on-site and virtual demos, and training services.
4. JetPlanner 4.0 Subscription: Digital simulation service with Starter, Advanced, and Watucab Edition versions available through subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Plumettaz America manufactures and sells cable installation equipment, including jetting systems, underground pullers, cable pushers, duct rodders, reel trailers, and compressors, for the telecommunications and utility industries. The company also offers JetPlanner 4.0, a web-based cable installation simulation software, along with equipment rental, repair services, and training/demos for fiber optic and underground power cable deployment.

Product overview

Plumettaz America Corp. is a manufacturer of telecom and utility cable installation equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main product categories: Telecom (jetting equipment including Hydraulic SuperJet and MiniJet for cable placement), Utility (underground pullers like the Jakob Thaler series, cable pushers like DF6, duct rodders), Compressors (Kaeser and Sullair portable air compressors), and Trailers (reel trailers including turret and standard designs). Products range from heavy-duty 44,900 lbs pulling force underground winches to compact point-to-point cable pushers, complemented by accessories including air coolers, power packs, cable inserts, end caps, and split-couplings. The company also offers JetPlanner 4.0, a web-based cable installation simulation service for planning cable installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic SuperJet Industry workhorse hydraulic cable jetting system for installing medium to large cables (9mm-36mm diameter) in long-haul and city ring networks, featuring twin opposing caterpillar motor drives, self-adjusting cylinder grip, and quick track change system.
• MiniJet 100% pneumatic cable placing system with twin opposing caterpillar tracks for OSP, microcables, and microducts installation, featuring EZ Track Change System for quick conversion between applications.
• E-Winch Electric-powered underground cable puller with Torqeedo battery technology offering up to 5 hours of standalone operation, radio remote control, digital display, and approximately 4 dB noise reduction compared to thermal versions.
• Jakob Thaler 80200 Underground Puller Heavy-duty underground cable pulling winch with 44,900 lbs pulling force, equipped with Kubota V2403-CR-TE5B-EU-X8 62.5hp EPA Tier 4 compliant engine and wireless remote control.
• Jakob Thaler 2030 Underground Puller Compact hydraulic cable pulling winch with 7,500 lbs pulling force, featuring Kubota diesel 19 hp Tier 4 Final engine, TM 3000 electronic measuring system, cable length of 3,280 feet, and smartphone/tablet interface.
• Jakob Thaler 3050 Underground Puller Mid-range underground cable pulling winch with 11,000 lbs pulling force, powered by Kubota diesel engine at 26 hp Tier 4 Final.
• Jakob Thaler 60100 Underground Puller Mid-heavy duty underground cable pulling winch with 22,000 lbs pulling force.
• DF6 Cable Pusher Hydraulically driven power cable pusher providing 1,350 lbf push force for enhanced cable installation in traditional infrastructures.
• Ultimaz E Series (E25/E100) All-digital smart point-to-point cable installation units powered by 18-volt Makita battery; E25 handles cables 0.080mm-4.0mm OD, E100 handles cables 4.0mm-10.5mm OD.
• Duct Rodder Cable installation and duct tracing equipment for underground utility applications.
• Two Place Turret Trailer Heavy-duty reel trailer with 10,000 lb payload rating, self-locking 5,000 lbs rated turrets, and options for hydraulic driven turrets and gear-driven rewinder.
• Triple Reel Trailer (TRT-315) Overhead transmission line trailer with capacity for three 15k reels, 13 HP hydraulic power unit, and three 22.5k air brake axles with ABS.
• 3 Place Hydraulic Turret Trailer Heavy-duty turret trailer with 24,000/30,000 lbs payload rating, 84 inch reel diameter capacity, and hydraulic turret drive controls with 360-degree rotation.
• Standard and Hydraulic Reel Trailers Heavy-duty reel trailers designed with safety features including reel shaft slide locking mechanism and Jet Shaft for easy reel pay-off.
• Sullair 400HH Compressor High-pressure portable compressor delivering 400 CFM at 200 PSI with Caterpillar C4.4 T4F engine and compact design.
• Kaeser M27 Compressor Portable screw compressor providing 57 CFM at 200 PSI with rotomolded polymer canopy, recommended for fiber jetting into ducts up to 18mm ID.
• JetPlanner 4.0 Web-based cable installation simulator service that allows planning and simulating cable installation in ducts and rollers for single cable, bundle of cables, and occupied ducts. Embeds 30 years of theoretical and practical experience in cable installation, with Starter, Advanced, and Watucab Edition versions available by subscription.
• Equipment Rental Service Rental options for jetting products with rent-to-buy options available, allowing customers to rent equipment for specific applications with flexible terms.
• Service, Repair, and Training In-house repair services for equipment, on-site and virtual demos, and training services for cable installation operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cable production increase of up to 50% with AC-10 Air Cooler in hot climates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 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 core.

• Rally RepcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional telecom sales representative covering CA, OR, WA, AL, MT, ID, NV, UT, CO, NM, AZ territories for Plumettaz telecom products.
• QuadopticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional telecom sales representative covering MA, CT, RI, NH, ME, VT, NY territories for Plumettaz telecom products.
• Southeastern Sales & Marketing, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional telecom sales representative covering AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN territories for Plumettaz telecom products.
• TelQuipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional telecom sales representative covering LA, TX, AR, OK, MO, KS, NE territories for Plumettaz telecom products.
• Eagle MarketingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional telecom sales representative covering MN, ND, SD, WI, IA territories for Plumettaz telecom products.
• Comtec SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional telecom sales representative covering DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV territories for Plumettaz telecom products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ditch Witch (The Toro Company): Ditch Witch, a Toro subsidiary, is a leading manufacturer of underground construction equipment including HDD drills, trenchers, and vibratory plows used for cable and utility installation, serving the same contractor base as Plumettaz with a broader equipment portfolio.
• Vermeer Corporation: Vermeer is a large US manufacturer of industrial and underground construction equipment including horizontal directional drills, trenchers, and vibratory plows used by the same utility and telecom contractor customers as Plumettaz, but with a much broader product portfolio.
• AFL Telecommunications: AFL Telecommunications, a Fujikura subsidiary, manufactures fiber optic equipment including fusion splicers, test equipment, and connectivity products serving the same telecom carrier and contractor customers as Plumettaz, but focused on fiber termination rather than cable installation.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Hubbell is a large electrical and utility infrastructure company that owns Sherman + Reilly and supplies a broad range of products to telecom and utility customers, overlapping with Plumettaz's utility customer base but across a far wider product portfolio.

Emerging players

• TT Technologies: TT Technologies manufactures trenchless technology equipment including pipe bursting, ramming, and moling tools used in underground utility installation, offering partial overlap with Plumettaz's underground puller and duct rodder products for utility applications.

Others

• Corning Incorporated: Corning is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables whose products are installed using Plumettaz's jetting equipment, making it an ecosystem partner whose own growth in fiber deployments directly drives demand for Plumettaz's installation tools.

Direct peers

• Sherman + Reilly (Hubbell): Sherman + Reilly, a Hubbell brand, manufactures underground cable installation equipment including pullers, tensioners, and blowers used by utilities and telecom contractors, directly competing with Plumettaz's Jakob Thaler puller line in similar applications.
• Jakob Thaler GmbH: Jakob Thaler is the German manufacturer of heavy-duty underground cable pulling winches (7,500 to 44,900 lbf models) that Plumettaz America resells in the US, making it both a partner and the most directly comparable technology competitor for utility pullers.
• Condux International: Condux International manufactures cable installation equipment including cable blowers, jetting systems, and duct products for fiber optic and power cable networks, directly competing with Plumettaz's SuperJet and MiniJet in the same US contractor customer base.
• General Machine Products (GMP Tools): GMP Tools manufactures cable installation tools and equipment for telecom and utility markets including cable pullers, capstan hoists, and duct rodders, directly overlapping with Plumettaz's underground puller and duct rodder product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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