Strengthening Sewer & Drain Cleaning Capabilities

Published November, 2025

Warrenville, IL – November 3, 2025 The Heico Companies announced that it has completed the acquisition of Electric Eel Manufacturing. Headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, the acquired business is a major supplier of quality sewer and drain cleaning equipment since 1939.

Electric Eel’s product lines include sectional drain cleaning machines, drum machines, sewer cables, hydro jetters, gasoline powered municipal sewer cleaners, and pipeline inspection systems. In addition to retail products, they have a robust presence in the rental market for drain cleaning and sewer inspection equipment.

“Electric Eel’s strong brand and synergistic product and service offerings make it a natural fit within our growing portfolio. This acquisition represents more than growth—it’s a commitment to innovation, customer value, and long-term leadership in the sewer and drain industry.” – Robert Kennedy, President of The Heico Companies’ Industrial Technologies Group

“The Electric Eel brand allows us to offer additional solutions to our customers while supporting a legacy American manufacturer and leader in the sewer and drain cleaning industry. This expansion of Heico’s Sewer and Drain Segment will result in strengthened capabilities, increased capacity to support our strategic customers, and to provide enhanced service offerings nationwide." – Kevin Walsh, President of The Heico Companies’ North American Sewer and Drain Segment.

“Electric Eel was founded as a family-owned business, and we’re happy to have found a company who will take it to the next level of success. We believe that The Heico Companies will provide the infrastructure, relationships, expertise and growth strategy to keep Electric Eel vital and thriving. Most importantly, they understand and respect family businesses.” – Amy Hale, Vice President of Strategy for Electric Eel.

The Heico Companies is a family-owned business and parent holding company for a diverse portfolio of manufacturing, construction, and industrial services businesses. Founded by Michael Heisley in 1979, The Heico Companies has delivered sustainability to its businesses while maintaining their entrepreneurial spirit. The Heico Companies now has over 9,000 employees and over 70 operating companies on 5 continents.

Electric Eel Manufacturing, based in Springfield Ohio, has been a major supplier of quality sewer and drain cleaning equipment since 1939. Originally known for the Model C dual cable sectional machine, the company has continually expanded its line of products over the years to include drum machines, water jetters, gasoline powered municipal sewer cleaners, and pipeline inspection systems. This full range of equipment is the industry standard for quality and professional design. Electric Eel is committed to providing the industry’s highest quality Sewer and Drain Cleaning Equipment at competitive prices. Along with this commitment to quality, is our dedication to service and support to all our customers and distributors.

For more information or sales requests, contact:
The Heico Companies, Industrial Technologies Group
David Stone
VP and COO
(630) 353-5000
[email protected]