Helios Technologies

What Helios Technologies does

Helios Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIO) is a global industrial technology manufacturer organized into two reporting segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment encompasses motion control technology (MCT) — principally cartridge valves built around a proprietary floating-nose construction that enables self-alignment and operation at higher pressures than competing designs — and fluid conveyance technology (FCT), including quick-release couplings and multiconnection plates. The Electronics segment designs and manufactures customized electronic control systems, displays, wire harnesses, and embedded software for engines, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and spa applications. Operations are run through wholly-owned operating companies including Sun Hydraulics (cartridge valves), Faster S.r.l. (quick-release couplings and a newly-launched line of OCP-compliant liquid cooling couplers for data centers), Enovation Controls (electronic control systems), Balboa Water Group (spa controls), and Daman Products (precision hydraulic manifolds).

Helios generates revenue almost entirely through B2B hardware sales of engineered components to industrial, mobile, agricultural, energy, marine, material handling, recreational, and health-and-wellness equipment OEMs. In FY2025 the Hydraulics segment contributed approximately $452.2 million and the Electronics segment approximately $386.8 million of the $839 million total. The company sells direct through its operating-company brands in over 80–90 countries, supported by manufacturing facilities in the United States (Sarasota, FL headquarters plus operations in Indiana) and Italy (Faster S.r.l.), with sales coverage extending across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated contract-by-contract with OEM customers.

The business model is a multi-brand industrial holdco: a Florida-incorporated parent company that acquires and operates specialized engineered-component businesses, retains their brand identities and customer relationships, and pursues operational synergies across the portfolio. FY2025 revenue of $839 million marked the first year of growth following three consecutive years of decline; Q1 2026 revenue of $228.4 million grew 17% year-over-year, gross margin expanded 220 basis points to 32.8%, and net-debt-to-adjusted-EBITDA leverage declined to 1.6x from 2.7x. In March 2026 management unveiled the CORE 2030 strategy targeting $1.6 billion in sales and 25%+ EBITDA margin by 2030.

Name

Helios Technologies

Legal name

Helios Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://heliostechnologies.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Helios Technologies (NASDAQ: HLIO) designs and manufactures engineered hydraulic motion control components and customized electronic control systems for industrial, mobile, agriculture, energy, marine, and health-and-wellness OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic and Electronic Motion Control Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Hydraulic motion control
• Electronic control systems
• Cartridge valve technology
• Quick-release couplings
• Industrial fluid power

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulics Segment: Motion control technology (MCT) and fluid conveyance technology (FCT) products including cartridge valves, quick release couplings, and hydraulic components for industrial and mobile applications. FY2025 revenue of $452.2 million.
2. Electronics Segment: Customized electronic controls systems, displays, wire harnesses, and software solutions for engines, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and spas. FY2025 revenue of $386.8 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Helios Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology through two business segments. The Hydraulics segment produces cartridge valves, quick-release couplings, and precision hydraulic manifolds, while the Electronics segment produces customized electronic control systems, displays, wire harnesses, and software solutions for engines, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, spas, and high-density data centers. Products are sold globally in over 90 countries to industrial and mobile equipment manufacturers.

Product overview

Helios Technologies operates as a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, organized under two business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment comprises motion control technology (MCT) including cartridge valve products from Sun Hydraulics, and fluid conveyance technology (FCT) including quick-release couplings from Faster S.r.l. The Electronics segment includes electronic control systems from Enovation Controls and Balboa Water Group. Recent additions include Daman Products (precision hydraulic manifolds), thermal management products for data centers (UQD, UQDB, LQC, FFC series), and the OpenView™ display platform with CODESYS® support. The company sells products to customers in over 80 countries across diverse end markets including agriculture, construction, data centers, energy, health and wellness, industrial, marine, material handling, and recreational vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Faster: Global leader in hydraulic quick-release couplings, casting solutions, and multi-connection plates. With 75 years of experience, Faster has built deep expertise in fluid handling and high-performance connection systems.
• Sun Hydraulics
• Enovation Controls
• Balboa Water Group

Products and services

• QMEH Cartridge Flow Meter Cartridge-style flow meter designed for high-pressure hydraulic applications up to 5,000 psi (350 bar), featuring proprietary position sensor technology with factory-set calibration and CE/E-mark EMC certification. Targets aerospace ground support, construction, and material handling sectors.
• Faster Thermal Management Products (UQD, UQDB, LQC, FFC Series) Liquid cooling couplers and thermal management solutions for data centers, AI infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments. Includes Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD), Universal Quick Disconnect Blind (UQDB), Large Quick Connector (LQC), and Flat Face Couplings (FFC) series compliant with Open Compute Project standards.
• MultiQTC™ Multiconnection hydraulic coupling system for large-scale and demolition excavators in the 20 to 50 ton class, consolidating multiple hydraulic connection steps into a single maneuver with over 50% higher flow capacity than conventional interfaces.
• MultiSlide Hydraulic coupling system designed for compact excavators, engineered for improved safety, efficiency, and operator comfort.
• OpenView™ Display Platform Electronic display platform that supports CODESYS programming, allowing users to program both controllers and displays with a common environment for faster development and remote diagnostics.
• 0-Series Counterbalance Valves Counterbalance valves introduced through the Sun Hydraulics operating unit for hydraulic motion control applications.
• GenYus Next-Generation Casting Solution Next-generation casting solution from Faster S.r.l. representing a significant advancement in the casting product line for hydraulic applications.
• Balboa Water Group Spa Control Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 sales of $228.4 million, up 17% year-over-year and 23% on pro forma basis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jacuzzi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Helios Technologies extended its long-standing partnership with Jacuzzi Group by supporting the Jacuzzi J5 Collection with electronic control and lighting technologies. The collaboration involves Balboa Water Group, a subsidiary of Helios, providing custom display, control, and lighting systems for advanced spa features and premium wellness experiences.
• Mote Marine LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Helios Technologies partnered with Mote Marine Laboratory to fund the Marine Science & Technology Digital Hub at the new Mote Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida. The hub provides digital access to Mote's scientific resources and research programs to visitors.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Parker Hannifin: Global industrial leader with a large Motion & Control Technologies segment directly overlapping Helios' cartridge valves, hydraulic fittings, and electronic control products across the same OEM customer base.
• Bosch Rexroth: Pure-play hydraulics and motion control business of Bosch; competes head-to-head with Sun Hydraulics in proportional/servo valves and with Faster in quick-release couplings for mobile and industrial machinery OEMs.
• Eaton Corporation: Industrial conglomerate with a Hydraulics segment and Electrical Components business that directly parallels Helios' Hydraulics and Electronics segments across similar industrial, mobile, and energy end markets.
• Danfoss A/S: Danish motion control and hydraulics specialist with strong presence in proportional valves and electronic controls serving agriculture, construction, and material handling OEMs — the same core verticals as Helios.
• Moog Inc. Specialist in precision electrohydraulic servovalves, motion control electronics, and integrated systems; comparable to Helios' higher-precision hydraulic and electronic controls offerings in industrial, aerospace, and specialty vehicle applications.
• HYDAC International: Privately held German manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, valves, fluid conditioning, and quick-release couplings; directly comparable product portfolio with global OEM customers in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and power units for agricultural, construction, and materials handling OEMs; competes directly with Helios' Sun Hydraulics and Faster brands in mobile hydraulics.
• Enerpac Tool Group: Specialist in high-pressure hydraulic tools, cylinders, valves, and controlled force solutions; comparable to Helios' high-pressure hydraulic components for industrial, construction, and MRO applications.

Broad incumbents

• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Industrial and defense electronics manufacturer with motion control and embedded computing capabilities that partially overlap Helios' Enovation Controls electronic displays and software business in specialty vehicles and engineered systems.

Others

• Watts Water Technologies: Global manufacturer of water and fluid handling products including valves, fittings, and flow control; adjacent rather than directly competing, but comparable in fluid conveyance technology and OEM distribution models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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