IMS Group GmbH

What IMS Group GmbH does

IMS Group GmbH is a privately held German Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung headquartered in Ottendorf-Okrilla that operates as a consulting collective binding together three wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiaries — IMS Robotics GmbH, Hurricane Trenchless Technologie GmbH, and Kardiam Diamantwerkzeuge GmbH — to deliver trenchless (no-dig) sewer and pipe rehabilitation technologies and services worldwide. The company's combined product portfolio covers the major mechanical and curing technologies used in cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation: milling robots and ultra-high-pressure water systems for pipe preparation from IMS Robotics; UV and LED curing systems for fast liner hardening from IMS Robotics; thermal (steam) curing systems, inversion drums, and short lining equipment from Hurricane TT; and diamond-tipped cutting tools plus channel cleaning nozzles plus consumables (resins, hardeners) from Kardiam. The MAINreel modular reel system is positioned as the flagship new offering, marketed around vehicle space savings, reduced training requirements, and on-site responsiveness. Operational reach spans Europe, Australia, and the USA, with subsidiaries and representation providing tri-continent sales and service coverage.

The company monetizes through three streams: one-time equipment sales (milling robots, curing units, inversion equipment, short lining, tools, and consumables), recurring worldwide rental of mobile systems and fully equipped rehabilitation vehicles, and professional technical service and support across sales, service, and rental divisions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all commercial engagement flows through a direct sales-led motion staffed by technical sales representatives organized regionally across Germany (South, East, Central, North/West), France, and broader Europe, with a dedicated Business Development Manager Europe and a Head of Sales coordinating coverage. Customer segmentation is vertical — primarily municipal water and sewage utilities addressing costly excavation repairs, infrastructure modernization, and environmental compliance, and secondarily industrial facilities seeking to minimize production downtime from underground piping rehabilitation. The leadership team includes Andreas Heinrich and Christian Schönfeld on the Executive Board (alongside legal representatives Jelena Heinrich, Andreas Heinrich, and Jürgen Baumgartner), with Thomas Lengger as Head of Sales and Alice Thieme leading marketing. The company has no disclosed external investor backing, no funding rounds, no M&A history, and no public revenue figures, and its only recorded certification is the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Name

IMS Group GmbH

Legal name

IMS Group GmbH

Website

https://imsgroupgmbh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IMS Group GmbH is a German private holding company that unites manufacturing subsidiaries to deliver trenchless sewer and pipe rehabilitation technologies — milling robots, UV/LED and thermal CIPP curing, inversion systems, short lining, and consumables — serving municipal water utilities and industrial facilities across Europe, Australia, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Skids & Modular Process Systems (Packaged Units) (IMAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plumbing & Utility Systems (Potable/Non-Potable Water, Sanitary, Storm, Sewage Lift) (EUAEAFAF)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Sewer rehabilitation equipment
• CIPP curing systems
• Milling robotics sewer
• High pressure water cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottendorf-okrilla

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment including milling robots, ultra high pressure systems, UV & LED curing units, thermal curing systems, inversion equipment, and consumables from subsidiary companies IMS Robotics, Hurricane TT, and Kardiam.
2. Equipment Rental: Worldwide rental of mobile systems and fully equipped vehicles for trenchless pipe rehabilitation projects.
3. Technical Service: Technical service and support available for all technology areas, including sales, service, and rental divisions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

IMS Group GmbH is a consulting collective that unites multiple manufacturing companies serving the sewer and trenchless pipe rehabilitation industry. It manufactures and supplies equipment and consumables for trenchless pipe repair — including modular rehabilitation reels (MAINreel), milling robots, ultra high-pressure water cutting systems, UV/LED and thermal curing systems, inversion equipment, short-lining systems, and consumables — together with rental and technical service. The offering targets municipal utilities, sewer rehabilitation contractors, and industrial operators needing no-dig sewer and pipe repair solutions.

Product overview

IMS Group GmbH is a consulting collective that unites multiple manufacturing companies within the sewer rehabilitation industry. The company offers a portfolio of trenchless pipe rehabilitation products and technologies through its subsidiaries: IMS Robotics GmbH (milling robots, ultra high pressure systems, UV & LED curing), Hurricane Trenchless Technologie GmbH (thermal curing, inversion systems, short lining), and Kardiam Diamantwerkzeuge GmbH (diamond cutting and cleaning tools). The MAINreel modular system serves as the core flagship product. Combined products include milling robots, water jetting technology, UV/LED curing systems, thermal curing equipment, inversion drums, short lining solutions, and consumables (resins and hardeners). The group provides global service, rental, and support for all mobile systems and fully equipped vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAINreel: A modular system product for sewer rehabilitation that offers flexibility through a modular design - One system, endless possibilities. Saves space in vehicles, reduces training requirements, and provides full responsiveness on-site.

Products and services

• MAINreel modular pipe rehabilitation system A modular pipe rehabilitation system (reel-based) for trenchless sewer and pipe repair, positioned for quick deployment. Targeted at municipal utilities, sewer contractors, and industrial maintenance teams needing flexible rehabilitation equipment without lengthy setup.
• Milling robots for sewer preparation Robotic milling systems used to prepare sewer pipes prior to rehabilitation, such as removing intrusions, deposits, or failed liners. Targeted at sewer rehabilitation contractors and municipal sewer maintenance crews.
• Ultra high-pressure water cutting systems Ultra high-pressure water cutting technology (up to 3000 bar) for cutting and cleaning tasks in sewer rehabilitation. Targeted at sewer rehabilitation contractors and industrial pipe-cleaning operators.
• UV and LED curing systems for CIPP liners UV and LED light-based curing systems used to cure CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) liners during trenchless sewer rehabilitation. Targeted at sewer rehabilitation contractors and municipal sewer maintenance crews performing CIPP installations.
• Thermal curing systems for CIPP liners Steam/hot-water thermal curing systems used to cure CIPP liners during trenchless sewer rehabilitation. Targeted at sewer rehabilitation contractors performing steam-cured CIPP installations.
• Inversion equipment Inversion drums and related equipment used to install CIPP liners and inversion liners in sewer rehabilitation. Targeted at sewer rehabilitation contractors performing liner installations.
• Short-lining systems Short-lining equipment and systems used for localized trenchless pipe repairs. Targeted at sewer rehabilitation contractors performing point repairs.
• Consumables: channel cleaning nozzles and milling tools Consumable channel cleaning nozzles and milling tools used with the rehabilitation equipment portfolio. Targeted at operators of IMS Group milling and high-pressure water cutting systems.
• Equipment rental Rental of trenchless sewer rehabilitation equipment (including reels, milling robots, curing systems, inversion equipment, etc.) to municipal and industrial customers. Targeted at customers needing short-term access to equipment without purchase.
• Technical service Technical service and support for the installed base of trenchless rehabilitation equipment. Targeted at municipal utilities, sewer contractors, and industrial customers using IMS Group equipment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IMS Robotics GmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary company specializing in milling robots, ultra high pressure water technology, and UV & LED curing systems (CIPP). Part of the IMS Group's integrated portfolio of trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions.
• Hurricane Trenchless Technologie GmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary company providing thermal curing (CIPP) steam units, inversion drums, and short lining equipment. Part of the IMS Group's comprehensive trenchless rehabilitation technology portfolio.
• Kardiam Diamantwerkzeuge GmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary company manufacturing diamond cutting tools and canal cleaning nozzles. Provides consumables and precision tools for pipe rehabilitation applications within the IMS Group portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TT Technologies: Manufacturer of trenchless pipe replacement and bursting equipment for water, sewer, and gas utilities. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to IMS Group's pipe rehabilitation systems, particularly in the inversion and pipe-bursting categories.
• SAK Construction Services: US-based CIPP and trenchless pipeline rehabilitation contractor and equipment provider. Comparable customer base (municipal water/wastewater utilities) and product overlap with IMS Group's CIPP and inversion technology portfolio.
• iMPREG GmbH: German specialist in CIPP glass-fiber liner systems for trenchless pipe rehabilitation. Direct peer to IMS Group's CIPP capabilities (UV/LED and thermal curing), serving the same municipal and industrial sewer rehabilitation market in Europe and globally.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: US-based manufacturer of trenchless equipment including pipe bursting, ramming, and CIPP systems. Direct competitor to IMS Robotics' and Hurricane TT's trenchless curing and inversion product lines serving the same municipal and contractor customers.
• BKP Berolina Polytec GmbH: German CIPP liner and rehabilitation system manufacturer. Direct competitor to IMS Group's CIPP curing and inversion offering, with overlapping German/European municipal customer base.
• Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) liners and UV-light curing systems for trenchless sewer rehabilitation. Headquartered in Germany with overlapping product technology (CIPP liners, UV curing) and customer base to IMS Robotics' UV & LED curing offering.
• Saertex Multicom GmbH: German manufacturer of UV-curable GRP liners for CIPP sewer rehabilitation. Overlaps directly with IMS Robotics' UV & LED curing product line as a liner/curing materials supplier into the same trenchless rehabilitation ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB (Pipe Solutions): Global polymer technology group with a dedicated pipe rehabilitation business (Trelleborg Pipe Solutions) offering trenchless relining solutions. A larger, diversified incumbent competing in the broader sewer rehabilitation market where IMS Group operates.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company providing pumps, treatment, and pipeline rehabilitation solutions (including assessment and rehabilitation services). Broad incumbent in the same water/wastewater infrastructure market IMS Group serves, with much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Veolia Environnement SA: Global environmental services group with extensive water and wastewater infrastructure operations, including pipeline rehabilitation work for municipal utilities. A large, diversified incumbent whose water-services arm overlaps with IMS Group's primary municipal customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 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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