An essential trade
Know-how that is indispensable every day, supporting comfort, hygiene and the smooth running of buildings.
How did the Amoudruz story begin?
The history of Amoudruz SA is closely tied to the evolution of sanitation and urban life in Geneva. As soon as water was piped into the municipalities, ways of draining it away had to be invented… and a trade was born.
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A family business rooted in Geneva
The Amoudruz family founded the company in 1848. In its early days, the business focused on construction, at the heart of a city undergoing major transformation.
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The arrival of the Forces Motrices
With water now being distributed, the lack of any way to drain it away quickly caused serious public health problems, making a drainage system essential.
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The first solutions
Open gutters and settling pits marked the beginnings of drainage. Amoudruz took part in these first installations and became a pioneer in pit emptying.
A company that moves with the times
For more than a century and a half, each generation has helped the trade evolve, adopting ever more effective techniques and equipment suited to real conditions in the field.
From manual labour to mechanisation
Evolution 01
From manual labour to mechanisation
In the past, everything was done by hand with carts. Then came the first trucks and hydraulic systems, paving the way for a new level of efficiency in the field.
High pressure
Evolution 02
High pressure: a technical revolution
The arrival of high-pressure water jetting marked a major milestone: pressurised water cleans drains thoroughly and improves their performance for the long term.
A key player in modernisation
Evolution 03
A key player in modernisation
Within the company, Claude Amoudruz (born in 1933) played a central role in mechanisation and technical progress, fitting out vehicles to meet the real needs of the trade.
+4,900
active clients
+3,000
maintenance contracts
+9,000
call-outs / year
A strong team with a wide range of skills
The strength of Amoudruz SA lies in an experienced, versatile team, equally able to work for private customers, industrial clients and institutions.
- Our core business: drain cleaning, emptying and pumpingThe company's historic activities, these services ensure efficient drainage and networks that stay clean for the long term.
- Comprehensive technical servicesCCTV drain inspection, cleaning, transport to disposal sites, inspections, leak-tightness tests, breakdown repairs, installation and maintenance of networks: complete support, tailored to each situation.
- Complementary, responsive teamsSpecialist technicians and administrative staff work together to ensure efficiency, precision and responsiveness, including in emergencies.
Our fleet
A fleet of 23 specialist vehicles, suited to every job
Drain cleaning, emptying, inspection or construction work: Amoudruz SA has the right vehicle for every situation, in Geneva and La Côte.
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8heavy trucks
High-pressure water jetting, emptying and pumping
Our 8 heavy trucks handle jobs of every size. Three compact two-axle models can reach the narrow streets of the city centre.
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3recycling trucks
Recycling trucks that conserve water
Three of our trucks filter and reuse the water they extract, on site. The result: less drinking water used, fewer trips to treatment centres and lower CO₂ emissions.
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9vans
Underground car parks and difficult access
Our 9 combined pumping and high-pressure vans fit into most underground car parks.
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3CCTV vehicles
CCTV inspection and diagnosis
Three vehicles equipped with robotic cameras provide an accurate diagnosis of your drains. One of them combines inspection and high-pressure jetting, so we can diagnose and fix the problem in a single visit.
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1ADR-approved truck
Hazardous materials
An ADR-approved truck handles the transport of dangerous goods.
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3vehicles
Masonry
Three vehicles are dedicated to our masonry work: repairing manholes and inspection chambers, connections, and restoring masonry structures.
Rehabilitation and masonry
Passing on a vital trade and preparing for the future
The trade is essential, yet sometimes little known. Amoudruz SA is committed to promoting it, to training and to continuing to innovate, while adopting a more responsible approach.
Training and promoting the profession
Since 2016, a dedicated apprenticeship track has helped pass on the trade. Amoudruz SA is committed to raising its profile and inspiring new vocations.
Preparing for the future
In the face of urban and environmental change, the company anticipates the challenges ahead so that it remains effective and supports Geneva's development.
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