What Glemflow Servicios Spa does

Glemflow Servicios SpA is a Chilean trenchless pipe rehabilitation company that provides no-dig (Sin Zanja) and no-break (Sin Picar) inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation services for sanitary drain pipes and underground networks. The company serves four primary customer segments across Chile: large water utilities (Aguas Andina, Essbio, Esval, Aguas de Antofagasta, Aguas Decima, Essal), commercial and industrial facilities (CCU, Petrobras, Tottus, Alto Las Condes), government institutions (Municipalidad de Providencia, Tribunal Constitucional, Capredena, public hospitals), and residential communities served via government housing subsidy programs (SERVIU, FONDEVE, Minvu Subsidio Hogar Mejor). Coverage spans 82 cities from Arica to Punta Arenas, with 160,000+ meters of pipeline rehabilitated to date.

The company's technology stack comprises six distinct proprietary trenchless systems covering pipe diameters from 75mm to 700mm and applications spanning pressurized water mains, gravity sewers, building discharge lines, and industrial pipelines. These include Sistema SWP (PVC spirally wound pipe, 175-700mm), Sistema F&F (PVC fold and form, 175-250mm), Sistema SIPP (spray-in-place polyurea, 100-800mm, NSF-ANSI 61 certified), Sistema In-Situ Coating (multi-pass flood coat progressive pigging with two-part epoxy for piggable steel pipes up to 20km, 75-600mm), Sistema Quick Lock (stainless steel ring spot repair), and Sistema Fabricación In-Situ (epoxy-impregnated in-building pipe fabrication, 75-200mm). Glemflow also holds exclusive Chilean distribution rights for international equipment brands including i2O pressure management (UK), Picote cleaning tools (Finland), Minicam CCTV cameras (UK), and the Quick Lock system (Germany), which it both uses in its own services and resells to clients.

Revenue is generated through two streams: project-based professional services for trenchless rehabilitation (priced per meter or as fixed project fees) and hardware sales from equipment distribution. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting water utilities, government institutions, and large commercial clients, with a parallel channel through government housing programs (SERVIU D.S.27, FONDEVE, Minvu Hogar Mejor) that funnel residential rehabilitation demand via PSAT entities. The company was established as a brand in 2019 under the Glemans group (founded 1977) and is family-controlled, with the Tagle Coeymans family holding key board, executive, and shareholder positions. The firm is a founding member of LAMSTT (Latin American Society for Trenchless Technology) and holds memberships in ISTT, NASTT, and NASSCO.

Name

Glemflow Servicios Spa

Legal name

Glemflow Servicios SpA

Website

https://glemflow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Glemflow Servicios SpA is Chile's pioneer in trenchless pipe rehabilitation, providing no-dig inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation services for sanitary drain pipes to water utilities, commercial, industrial, government, and residential clients across 82 Chilean cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Gravity Sewer Collection Networks (Sanitary Sewers) (EUANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leak Localization & Condition Assessment (Inline Inspection, GPR, CCTV for Water Mains) (EUANAKAF), Storm Drain & Yard Drain Cleaning & Repair (HSAOABAL), Water Supply & Distribution Components (Manifolds, Stops, Service Lines) (IMADALAF)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• No-dig sewer rehabilitation
• CCTV pipe inspection
• Underground pipeline renewal
• Sanitary pipe rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Services: Glemflow generates revenue through the direct provision of no-dig and no-break pipe rehabilitation services to water utilities, municipalities, property managers, and commercial/industrial clients. Services are project-based, priced per meter rehabilitated or as fixed project fees. Revenue is driven by project volume, pipe diameter, and technology deployed.
2. Equipment Distribution: Glemflow distributes specialized equipment in Chile including: i2O pressure management systems (from England), Picote deep cleaning tools (from Finland), and Minicam CCTV inspection cameras (from England), along with the German Quick Lock spot repair system. Revenue generated through equipment sales and distribution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Glemflow provides trenchless inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation services for sanitary drain pipes in buildings, water mains, and industrial pipelines across Chile. It deploys multiple proprietary no-dig systems (SWP, F&F, SIPP, In-Situ Coating, Quick Lock, and Sin Picar in-situ fabrication) covering diameters from 75mm to 700mm, plus distributes specialty equipment (i2O pressure management, Picote cleaning tools, Minicam CCTV cameras, Quick Lock) in Chile.

Product overview

Glemflow is a Chilean trenchless rehabilitation company offering a suite of no-dig pipe rehabilitation technologies. The core offerings include: Sistema Fabricación In-Situ for residential building drain rehabilitation; Sistema SWP, F&F, and SIPP for municipal sanitary and water main rehabilitation; Sistema In-Situ Coating for pigable steel pipelines; and Sistema Quick Lock for spot repairs. The company also distributes related equipment including the i2O pressure management system, Minicam CCTV inspection cameras, and Picote cleaning tools. Services cover inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation of drainage systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and sanitary sectors across Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistema In-Situ Coating (Pigable Pipes Coating) Interior coating and rehabilitation system for pressurized steel pipelines (piggable pipes) using Multi-Pass Flood Coat Progressive Pigging with two-part epoxy. Handles diameters 75mm-600mm and lengths up to 20km. Applicable to oil, gas, and water pipelines for water utilities and industrial operators.
• Sistema SWP (PVC Spirally Wound Pipe) Trenchless structural rehabilitation service for gravity pipelines (sewers, stormwater, Riles) using spirally wound PVC profile expanded in-situ to form a new pipe inside the host pipe. Diameters 175mm-700mm. Targeted at water utilities and municipal sanitary networks.
• Sistema F&F (PVC Fold and Form) Trenchless structural rehabilitation service for gravity pipelines using fold-and-form PVC. Factory U-shaped pipe heated with steam, pulled through manholes, and re-rounded with compressed air. Diameters 175mm-250mm. Targeted at water utilities for sewer and stormwater collectors.
• Sistema SIPP (Spray in Place Pipe) Spray-in-place polyurea lining service for pressurized water pipelines. Applied via dual-tank rotating spray head, 100mm-800mm diameter, up to 180m between entry points, 2-4mm thickness, NSF-ANSI 61 certified. Polyurea cures in 30 minutes for rapid re-inspection. Targeted at water utilities for potable water mains.
• Sistema Fabricación In-Situ (Sin Picar) On-site no-break pipe fabrication service for gravity sanitary pipes in buildings and residences. Epoxy-impregnated pipe inserted, inflated with bladder, cured in place, and connections opened with robotic cutter. Diameters 75mm-200mm, up to 20m between access points. Targeted at residential buildings, commercial properties, and property managers.
• Sistema Quick Lock Spot Repair Spot repair service using German stainless steel ring system (rubber AS or silicone AP coated) for punctual cracks or fractures. Inflated packer positions ring which locks with zipper mechanism. Targeted at water utilities and industrial clients needing localized pipe repairs without excavation.
• Equipment Distribution (i2O, Picote, Minicam, Quick Lock) Distribution of specialized equipment in Chile: i2O advanced pressure management systems (England), Picote deep cleaning tools (Finland), Minicam CCTV inspection cameras (England), and German Quick Lock spot repair systems. Sold to water utilities and contractors needing inspection, cleaning, and pressure management capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 160,000 meters of pipeline rehabilitated trenchlessly across Chile
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LAMSTT (Latin American Society for Trenchless Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlemflow is a founding member of LAMSTT, actively participating in society events including the XXV Congreso AIDIS. LAMSTT brings together professionals, technicians, companies and academics in the sanitary engineering sector across Latin America.
• i2O (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlemflow is the Chilean distributor of the i2O advanced water network pressure management system, consisting of hardware positioned over pressure control valves and algorithmic software that delivers exactly the demanded water volume, reducing leaks and bursts.
• Picote (Finland)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlemflow distributes Picote Finnish deep cleaning tools in Chile, the same tools used daily in its own Sanitary Pipe Rehabilitation service. Glemflow is expert in both the use and maintenance of these tools.
• Minicam (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlemflow distributes Minicam English CCTV inspection cameras in Chile, the same cameras used in its own trenchless collector rehabilitation and no-break sanitary pipe rehabilitation services.
• SERVIU (Servicio de Vivienda y Urbanismo)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlemflow works with SERVIU through the housing improvement subsidy program D.S. 27, which finances the majority of rehabilitation project costs for social and economic housing communities in Chile.
• FONDEVE (Fondo de Desarrollo Vecinal)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFONDEVE (Neighborhood Development Fund) is a municipal program that provides financing for housing community improvements. Glemflow guides residential communities through the application process for FONDEVE-funded pipe rehabilitation projects.
• Minvu Subsidio Hogar MejorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Chilean Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (Minvu) Hogar Mejor subsidy program finances complete pipe and pipeline rehabilitation for condominiums. Glemflow projects qualify for this subsidy, enabling widespread residential access to trenchless rehabilitation technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• i2O Water: UK smart-water network pressure management vendor whose products Glemflow distributes; complementary to Glemflow's leak reduction/pressure management offering for water utilities.
• Vortex Companies: US-based trenchless infrastructure services and product provider delivering rehab systems, equipment and contracting; overlapping market with Glemflow in trenchless service delivery for utilities.
• SAERTEX multiCom: German manufacturer of UV-cured CIPP liners and trenchless rehabilitation materials; comparable supplier-side peer to Glemflow's CIPP-adjacent rehabilitation offerings.

Direct peers

• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: Manufacturer and supplier of trenchless rehabilitation equipment, including spot repair and CIPP systems; comparable to Glemflow's Quick Lock and in-house equipment distribution arm serving utility crews.
• Aegion Corporation (Insituform): Global leader in CIPP and trenchless pipe rehabilitation for sewer and water networks; directly comparable to Glemflow's SWP/F&F/SIPP rehabilitation services across municipal gravity and pressurized systems.
• Per Aarsleff Pipe Technologies: Danish-headquartered contractor offering CIPP, swagelining and pipe renewal services worldwide; competes head-to-head with Glemflow on municipal sewer rehabilitation and pressurized water main renewal.
• Sekisui Chemical SPR: Japanese supplier of the SPR (Spiral-Wound Pipe) method for gravity sewer rehabilitation, the underlying technology Glemflow deploys via its SWP system; competes for the same trenchless rehab project portfolios.
• Picote Solutions: Finnish manufacturer of pipe cleaning and rehabilitation tooling, currently distributed in Chile by Glemflow; directly comparable as both a vendor-partner and competing trenchless cleaning technology provider.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Pipe Rehab: Large industrial group with trenchless pipe rehabilitation liners (CIPP) for sewer and stormwater markets; comparable as a broad incumbent in the trenchless technology materials space.

Regional players

• Rädlinger ZSK Grand Solutions: German-based civil engineering contractor providing trenchless pipe rehabilitation including CIPP and pipe bursting; geographic peer sharing the trenchless project execution model that Glemflow applies in Chile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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