Hermes Technologie Gmbh

What Hermes Technologie Gmbh does

Hermes Technologie GmbH is a family-owned Austrian industrial company headquartered in Redlham, Austria, that develops and distributes specialized materials, machinery, and training services for trenchless rehabilitation of sewer systems and manholes. Founded in 1987 by Rainer Hermes, who co-developed the ERGELIT-KS1 and ERGELIT-KS2 canal renovation mortars with ERGELIT GmbH in 1982, the company now operates six wholly-owned subsidiaries across Austria, Germany, the UK, France, and the Czech Republic, serving over 20 countries. Its product portfolio spans DIBT-certified rehabilitation mortars (ERGELIT KS1/KS2/KS2bL/Fix 35 F), a full injection resin line (Hermes-WS, Hermes-FlexSeal PUR, Hermes-1K-Inject, Hermes-PowerInject, HermesLiner-SR), ECR glass fiber mats, and specialized machinery systems including the KS-ASS automatic centrifugal coating system for round and square shafts from DN 500 to DN 4500, HDS Jet and TSSR high-pressure substrate preparation equipment, and supporting mixers, pumps, and cutting tools. The company also operates a Mietpark equipment rental fleet and delivers DWA-certified training programs (BBE-Schein, Laminierschein).

The company's go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct technical sales representatives with on-site consulting support for complex rehabilitation projects. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time sales of proprietary mortars, resins, and glass fiber materials; equipment sales (KS-ASS systems, mortar pumps, mixers, cutting machines); equipment rental through the Mietpark service for contractors who prefer not to purchase; and professional services including DWA-certified training courses (priced from 224.90 EUR to 2,915.50 EUR per course) and pull-off adhesion testing. Customer segments are organized vertically into Municipal Utilities (primary), Industrial Facilities, and Construction Contractors, with applications ranging from municipal sewer networks and manhole rehabilitation to industrial wastewater treatment facilities and chemical processing plants. Distribution leverages the six European branch offices plus direct field sales, with active presence at major trade events including IFAT Munich and Grabenlos 2026.

The business has remained family-controlled since founding, with second-generation siblings Tim Hermes and Eileen Hermes assuming co-leadership (Geschäftsführer) in 2017. Eileen Hermes has served as Convenor of CEN/TC165/WG13 (the European DIN standards committee for canal rehabilitation) since 2022, giving the company direct influence over evolving European technical standards. The company maintains DIBT approvals (Z-53.5-461), DIN 19573 compliance testing, and EN 1504-5 certifications across its product lines, creating a regulatory moat for certified contractors bidding on public tenders.

Name

Hermes Technologie Gmbh

Legal name

HERMES Technologie GmbH

Website

https://hermes-technologie.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hermes Technologie GmbH is an Austrian family-owned supplier of trenchless sewer and manhole rehabilitation systems, offering DIBT-certified mortars (ERGELIT), injection resins, glass fiber laminates, and automated coating/substrate-preparation machinery to municipal utilities, industrial facilities, and contractors across 20+ European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Materials & Equipment

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

Keywords

• Sewer rehabilitation mortars
• Injection resins
• Manhole coating systems
• Trenchless sewer repair
• Wastewater infrastructure equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Redlham

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialized Construction Materials: Sale of proprietary mortars (ERGELIT product line), injection resins, and glass fiber mats for sewer rehabilitation.
2. Construction Equipment: Sale of specialized machinery including coating systems (KS-ASS), mortar pumps, mixers, cutting machines, and manhole lifters.
3. Equipment Rental (Mietpark): Rental of specialized equipment for customers who prefer not to purchase, including KS-ASS systems, HDS Jet, mortar mixers, and pumps.
4. Training and Certification Services: DWA-certified training programs including BBE certificate and Lamination certificate for construction professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hermes Technologie develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty mortars (ERGELIT product line), injection and lamination resins, glass fiber mats, and dedicated machinery for the trenchless rehabilitation of sewer networks and manholes. Its offering spans the full rehabilitation chain—from substrate preparation (HDS Jet, TSSR) and mortar/resin application (KS-ASS centrifugal system) to quality assurance testing—and is complemented by equipment rental, certified DWA training, and technical consulting.

Product overview

Hermes Technologie Gmbh is a supplier for trenchless sewer and shaft rehabilitation since 1987, offering a comprehensive portfolio of rehabilitation mortars (ERGELIT product line including KS1, KS2, KS2bL, Fix 35 F), injection resins (Hermes-WS, Hermes-WS Quick, Hermes-FlexSeal PUR, Hermes-1K-Inject, Hermes-PowerInject, HermesLiner-SR), glass fiber materials (ECR mats), and specialized machinery systems (KS-ASS automatic coating system, HDS Jet, TSSR surface preparation equipment). The product ecosystem is organized around rehabilitation mortars and resins as core materials, supported by an extensive range of application equipment including cartridge guns, injection pumps, mixers (RH100, RHM404), mortar pumps (RH30S, RH30L, RH30XL), and cutting/lifting machines (SP-V-300, DS1400, SRH03, SRH07). The company also provides services including equipment rental, technical consulting, and quality testing services. The products are designed for municipal and industrial wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation including channels, shafts, and special structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KS-ASS: Automatic shaft coating system for circular and square canal shafts from DN 500 to DN 4500, using centrifugal process with ERGELIT mortars
• HermesConnect-3C
• HermesLiner-SR
• Hermes-WS
• Hermes-Flexseal PUR
• Hermes-PowerInject
• ERGELIT
• TSSR
• HDS Jet
• HermesGun

Products and services

• HermesConnect-3C Ortslaminat Styrene-free, elastified organomineral two-component resin for manual lamination in wastewater structures, used for liner connections and full lining of chemically stressed wastewater structures. Targeted at sewer rehabilitation contractors and municipal utilities.
• HermesLiner-SR Kurzlinerharz Styrene-free, elastified organomineral two-component resin system for short liner (partial) pipe rehabilitation, available in winter, summer, and three-component variants for sewer rehabilitation contractors.
• Hermes-WS Injection Resin Closed-cell, two-component injection resin for sealing against strong water ingress with larger cavities, featuring rapid ~10-second foaming response and up to 3,000% volume increase. For sewer and manhole rehabilitation contractors.
• Hermes-WS Quick Injection Resin High-strength, two-component injection resin for rapid sealing of water ingress in small cavities and rifts with high compressive strength requirements.
• Hermes-FlexSeal PUR Injection Resin Permanently elastic two-component PUR injection resin for flexible sealing or filling of joints and cracks in shaft structures and underground structures.
• Hermes-1K-Inject Polyurethane Resin Strongly foaming one-component PUR resin for pre-sealing or two-phase injection, activated by water contact with rapid reaction time; tested to EN 1504-5.
• Hermes-PowerInject 2K-PUR Injection Resin Multi-function 2K-PUR injection resin available in three reaction-speed variants, producing either solid or foam structures for tailored rehabilitation.
• ERGELIT-KS1 Universal WW Mortar Universal wastewater mortar for municipal applications as masonry, joint, coating, and repair mortar. DIBt approved (Z-53.5-461) and tested to DIN 19573 XWW3-B2; water-resistant after 2 hours at 20°C.
• ERGELIT-KS2 Sulfate-Resistant WW Mortar Sulfate-resistant wastewater mortar for industrial wastewater applications; tested to DIN 19573 XWW4-B2 for protection against industrial wastewater at pH 3-11.
• ERGELIT-KS2bL BSK Corrosion Protection Mortar Special corrosion-protection mortar for strong biogenic sulfuric acid corrosion (BSK) environments in wastewater structures; tested to DIN 19573 XWW4-B2.
• ERGELIT-Fix 35 F Grouting Mortar Fiber-reinforced, early-strength wastewater mortar for rehabilitation of shaft frames and curbs, pouring of machine anchors and foundations, with 4 mm maximum grain size.
• ECR Laminiermatte (Glass Fiber Mat for Ortslaminat) ECR (E-glass Corrosion Resistant) glass fiber mat used with HermesConnect-3C for hand lamination, available in 450 g/m² and 600 g/m² weights.
• ECR-Glasfasermatten for Kurzliner Special HT glass fiber mats for short liner rehabilitation with excellent mechanical and chemical properties, available in 1050, 1080, and 1370 g/m² weights.
• KS-ASS Automatic Shaft Coating System Fully automatic coating system for round and square sewer shafts from DN 500 to DN 4500 using centrifugal application of ERGELIT dry mortars. DIBt certified (Approval Z-53.5-461).
• KS-ASS Compact / Mobil Coating System Semi-automatic shaft coating system for mobile use on vehicles, trailers, or wheeled deployment; upgradable to full KS-ASS automation. Up to 10 manholes per day achievable.
• HDS Jet Substrate Preparation System Water-granulate blaster for substrate preparation of masonry shafts using two rotating nozzles at up to 400 bar pressure, applying the Venturi principle for abrasive injection.
• TSSR High-Pressure Rotary Jet System Water high-pressure rotary jet system for professional substrate preparation of shaft walls, operating at up to 400 bar with a rotating nozzle system.
• Mörtelpumpe RH30S Screw Pump Screw pump mortar pump with 2.2 kW motor for pumping ERGELIT fresh mortar up to 40 m distances, with delivery rates of 4, 8, or 15 l/min.
• Durchlaufmischer RHM404 Continuous Mixer Continuous mixer for ERGELIT dry mortars with variable mixing output of 8, 16, or 20 l/min, suitable for KS-ASS vehicle installation.
• Tellermischer RH100 Batch Mixer Batch mixer with 100 liter mixing volume and turbo mixing tool for quick and effective mixing of ERGELIT mortars; suitable for mobile deployment.
• Schneidemaschine SP-V-300 Semi-Automatic Cutter Semi-automatic cutting machine for shaft covers in asphalt and concrete, 114 kg weight, variable cut diameter 1004–1240 mm, up to 80 mm cutting depth.
• Schneidemaschine DS1400 Fully Automatic Cutter Fully automatic, self-propelled cutting machine for shaft covers in asphalt and concrete, up to 40 km/h travel speed and 150 mm cutting depth.
• Schachtrahmenheber SRH03 Hand-Hydraulic Lifter Hand-hydraulic shaft frame lifter for shaft covers with 560–625 mm outer and up to 800 mm inner diameter, 300 mm lifting height and 36 ton total lifting force.
• Schachtrahmenheber SRH07 Motor-Hydraulic Lifter Motor-hydraulic shaft frame lifter for shaft covers with 950 mm outer and up to 800 mm inner diameter, 290 mm lifting height and 48 ton total lifting force.
• HermesGun400 Pneumatic Cartridge Press Pneumatic cartridge press for processing 2x200 ml double-chamber cartridges with automatic or semi-automatic functionality for resin injection.
• HermesGun1500 Manual Cartridge Press Manual cartridge press for processing 2x750 ml double-chamber cartridges for precise and effortless resin injection on site.
• Mietpark Equipment Rental Service Rental of specialized canal rehabilitation machinery for contractors who prefer not to purchase, including KS-ASS coating systems, HDS Jet, mortar mixers, and pumps.
• Engineering & Technical Consulting Technical consulting services for sewer and shaft rehabilitation projects, leveraging 35+ years of application experience and active participation in DIN standards committees.
• Adhesive Strength & Pull-Off Testing Service Quality-control testing services for adhesion and pull-off strength before and after coating applications in wastewater structures.
• DWA-Certified Training Programs (BBE & Lamination Certificates) Authorized DWA training provider delivering BBE-Schein (building coating certificate) and Laminierschein (lamination certificate) courses for sewer rehabilitation professionals since 2018, complemented by an online Akademie.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water-resistant after 2 hours at 20°C for ERGELIT-KS1
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ERGELIT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Long-term partnership since 1982 for development and production of specialized dry mortars for sewer rehabilitation. ERGELIT GmbH developed the renowned ERGELIT-KS1 and ERGELIT-KS2 mortars with founder Rainer Hermes.
• DWA (Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall e. V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for DWA-certified training programs including BBE-Schein (building coating certificate) and Laminierschein (lamination certificate). Hermes Technologie has conducted these training programs since 2018.
• Katec Kanaltechnik Müller & Wahl GmbH & Co. KGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term installation partner for KS-ASS technology and ERGELIT mortars. Multiple successful projects including the 60-manhole project in Hellenthal-Hollerath (2007) and ongoing 288-manhole project in Erftstadt.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of CIPP liners for sewer rehabilitation, serving municipal and industrial customers across Europe; comparable in customer base, trenchless technology focus, and European DACH-region presence.
• Schwalm Education GmbH: German specialist in sewer robotics and rehabilitation equipment, including milling robots and manhole refurbishment equipment — competing with Hermes in equipment solutions sold or rented to rehabilitation contractors.
• RELINEEUROPE GmbH: German manufacturer of UV-cured CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) liner systems for sewer rehabilitation — competing for trenchless rehabilitation project budgets alongside Hermes, using a different (liner-based) technology approach.
• SAERTEX multiCom GmbH: German manufacturer of glass-fiber reinforced pipe liner systems for trenchless sewer and manhole rehabilitation, including ECR glass fiber mats comparable to Hermes's ECR glass fiber materials used with its resins.
• MC-Bauchemie: German manufacturer of construction chemicals including mortars, coatings, and injection systems for concrete repair and waterproofing — directly comparable to Hermes Technologie's ERGELIT mortar line and resin portfolio serving the same wastewater infrastructure customers.
• KÖSTER Bauchemie AG: German waterproofing specialist with an extensive portfolio of injection resins, coatings, and membranes for basement and infrastructure sealing; competes head-to-head with Hermes in resin-based sewer and manhole repair applications.
• Per Aarsleff A/S: Danish infrastructure group with a Pipe Technologies division specializing in trenchless pipe and sewer rehabilitation; comparable to Hermes in customer base (municipal utilities) and trenchless technology focus, though operating at a larger scale.
• Remmers GmbH: German building protection specialist offering waterproofing systems, concrete repair mortars, and injection resins — overlapping with Hermes's product portfolio and target customers in municipal and industrial infrastructure rehabilitation.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss global construction chemicals leader offering waterproofing, sealing, concrete repair, and infrastructure solutions; broader portfolio than Hermes but competes in adjacent sewer and manhole rehabilitation products with greater scale and R&D resources.
• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German building protection company offering facade systems, coatings, and concrete repair products; broader scope but overlaps with Hermes in infrastructure waterproofing, surface protection, and rehabilitation materials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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