Newbotec, a specialized environmental infrastructure company, announced on the 16th that it has successfully registered its self-developed trenchless partial sewer pipeline repair method (ERS method) on the Small and Medium Business Technology Market and obtained a certificate of excellent technology, laying the groundwork for entry into the public market.
Recently, sinkhole incidents have been occurring one after another in various urban areas such as Gangdong-gu and Gwanak-gu, increasing citizens' anxiety. According to data released by the Korea Land and Housing Safety Management Institute, a significant portion of sinkhole occurrences in Korea are directly related to the damage of aging sewer pipelines. Accordingly, local governments and public institutions are placing greater emphasis on the need for repair and maintenance projects for aging pipelines.
The Small and Medium Business Technology Market is a platform that connects technologies of small and medium enterprises with excellent technological capabilities to public institutions. It grants certificates to technologies that pass a strict screening process during registration. Registered technologies can be directly searched and reviewed by numerous demand institutions such as the Public Procurement Service, local governments, and public institutions, creating an active matching structure between actual pipeline repair demand and technology supply.
Newbotec’s recent technology certification passed multifaceted evaluations including technical feasibility, marketability, and applicability to public institutions, proving the credibility and effectiveness of the related technology. In particular, some local governments and public institutions reflect the registration status on the technology market as a bidding evaluation criterion, making the certification itself an important measure for securing competitiveness.
A Newbotec official stated, "To prevent continuous sinkhole accidents, a proactive repair system and effective technology adoption are key rather than post-recovery," adding, "Our trenchless method can quickly and accurately repair aging sewer pipelines without excavating roads, which is expected to shorten construction time, minimize complaints, and reduce construction costs."
In fact, Newbotec’s trenchless method repairs sewer pipelines partially from the inside without road excavation, offering advantages such as minimizing traffic congestion during construction, preventing damage to the surrounding environment, and significantly shortening construction time. This technology certification serves as a sales support tool that can objectively explain these effects with technical data, playing an important role in building trust with clients on site.
Registration on the technology market can be utilized as a core asset for marketing and sales strategies beyond simple certification. Since public institutions select partner companies and promote technology adoption based on technologies registered on the technology market, Newbotec’s brand trust and market position are expected to be further strengthened.
A Newbotec official said, "This technology registration and certification is not just a marketing tool but a practical foothold for entering the public market," and added, "We will continue to contribute to improving urban infrastructure safety through ongoing technology development and certification acquisition."
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