FFG Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG
About
FFG Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, is a manufacturer of specialized vehicle superstructures for sewer cleaning, sludge transport, and industrial waste management. The company was spun off in 2017 from FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH and builds on over 30 years of experience developing suction and flushing vehicles under the elephant product family. The lineup covers weight classes from 3.5 to 40 tons and includes the modular E-line for custom configurations, the pre-configured S-line with a 24-month warranty (available in six standard models), the custom C-line for specialized applications such as sewage sludge disposal and hazardous waste, the compact little elephant city and little elephant aqua for urban deployments, and the fully electric e-power series built on the Volvo FM Electric chassis. Key proprietary technologies include the elephant connect telematics platform for real-time vehicle monitoring and over-the-air updates, the elephant comfort pro intelligent control system with active user guidance and error management, and the patented Multifunktionsausleger XL telescopic boom offering 6,200 mm reach, 200-degree swivel, and 500 kg lifting capacity with PSAgA personnel rescue certification. FFG offers ADR-compliant hazardous material variants, deep-suction configurations rated to 28 meters, a winter operation package rated to minus 25 degrees Celsius, and vehicle rental services. The company holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834-2, and AD 2000 certifications.
Key Products
Electric alternative drive suction and flushing vehicle built on Volvo FM Electric chassis, configurable as suction vehicle, combination vehicle, or recycler with up to 11,000L tank capacity
Modular standardized vehicle concept for suction and flushing vehicles with configurable options including water recycling, various pump systems, and ADR equipment
Pre-configured series production combined suction-flushing and sludge suction vehicles available in 6 standard models with 24-month warranty
Custom-configured vehicle concept tailored for specific applications including sewage sludge disposal, tank cleaning, hazardous waste, and deep suction
Compact sludge suction and flushing vehicle built on Mitsubishi FUSO Canter 7C18 chassis for urban deployments with 3,750L tank
Compact vehicle featuring DUO-Tank system with two side-mounted stainless steel water tanks providing lower center of gravity for urban maneuverability
Sludge suction vehicle series for collection and transport of wet waste, gully pot cleaning, and grease separator disposal
Combined suction and flushing vehicle series for simultaneous high-pressure jetting and vacuum suction of sewers, available with or without water recycling
Digital telematics and fleet management platform providing real-time vehicle data, remote diagnostics, and over-the-air updates
Intelligent vehicle control system with intuitive operation, active user guidance, and integrated error management for operational safety
Patented telescopic boom with 6,200mm reach, 200-degree swivel, electronic hose tracking, 500kg lifting capacity, and PSAgA personnel rescue certification
Fully automated multi-stage water recycling system using coarse filter, cyclone separator, and cascade for reuse in high-pressure flushing
Hazardous material configuration compliant with GGVSEB/ADR regulations for oil residue and volatile fluid transport
Cold-weather system enabling continuous vehicle operation down to minus 25 degrees Celsius with sandwich container body enclosure and warm air heating
Short-term and long-term rental of suction and flushing vehicles from the elephant product range
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