Hydronit

What Hydronit does

Hydronit S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Varedo (Monza Brianza), with a registered office in Bologna and wholly owned regional subsidiaries in Charlotte (Hydronit Americas Inc), Suzhou (MicroHy Electro-Hydraulic Systems; Hydronit Asia Trading), and Malmesbury (Hydronit UK Ltd). The company designs and produces modular hydraulic power units, electric pumps, valves, manifolds, and related components, organized around four core product lines — the programmable Smart Power Unit (CAN-bus, SIL2-capable), the Compact Series (up to 7.5 kW AC / 4 kW DC), the Micro Series for space-constrained installations, and the Bull DC electric pumps — together with the Matrol-Bi biodegradable hydraulic fluid co-developed with Novamont S.p.A. Its technology platform combines a 2,000+ component modular architecture with a customer-facing 3D online configurator that generates CAD models and quote requests, enabling mass customization across industrial, marine, mobile, railway, oil & gas, agriculture, energy, and livestock end-markets in over 50 countries.

Name

Hydronit

Legal name

Hydronit S.r.l.

Website

https://hydronit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydronit is an Italian manufacturer of modular hydraulic power units, electric pumps, valves, and components serving OEM and system-integrator customers across industrial, marine, mobile, railway, and energy end-markets in over 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Power Units and Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Hydraulic power units
• Modular power packs
• Hydraulic components
• Biodegradable hydraulic fluid
• Electrohydraulic pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Varedo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Hydraulic Power Units (Fully Assembled): Sale of complete, assembled and tested hydraulic power units ready for installation on OEM machinery. Units comply with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and include full documentation and test certificates.
2. Component Kits: Supply of modular hydraulic components in kit form for distributors and system integrators who prefer local assembly. Includes detailed assembly instructions and technical documentation.
3. Individual Components: Sale of individual hydraulic components (pumps, valves, manifolds, motors) from the 2,000+ component catalog for service, maintenance, and custom system building.
4. Technical Assistance Services: After-sales technical support, repair, and maintenance services. Includes assistance terms and conditions and published price list for service work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hydronit designs, manufactures, and sells modular hydraulic mini and micro power units (Smart Power Unit, Compact Series, Micro Series, Bull DC electric pumps), a Matrol-Bi biodegradable hydraulic fluid, and a catalog of 2,000+ hydraulic components (motors, manifolds, gear pumps, tanks, in-line and external valves) supplied as individual parts, kits, or fully assembled and tested units. Offerings target industrial OEM manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators in industrial, marine, mobile, railway, oil & gas, agriculture, and energy applications across more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Hydronit is an Italian company specializing in the design and production of modular hydraulic power units, valves, and components exported to over 50 countries. Its core product portfolio consists of four main series of modular hydraulic power packs: the Smart Power Unit (programmable digital units with electronic control and CAN-bus connectivity), the Compact Series (AC/DC mini power units up to 7.5 kW), the Micro Series (micro power units for space-constrained applications), and the Bull Series (DC electric pumps for mobile use). These are complemented by the Matrol-Bi biodegradable hydraulic fluid developed with Novamont, and a comprehensive range of hydraulic components including electric motors, gear pumps, manifolds, valves (external and in-line), hydraulic tanks, and accessories. The company also offers a 3D online configurator for custom unit design. Hydronit supplies components as individual parts, kits for local assembly, or fully assembled and tested units, under direction and coordination of Dacke Holding Italy S.r.l.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Power Unit Programmable digital modular hydraulic power unit with electronic control, CAN-bus connectivity, and integrated diagnostics. Architecture certified up to SIL2 safety level. Designed for industrial, marine, mobile, and railway OEM manufacturers that need intelligent, sensor-integrated hydraulic power with electronic management of hydraulic functions.
• Compact Series hydraulic mini power units Modular AC/DC hydraulic mini power units delivering up to 7.5 kW (AC) and 4 kW (DC), with flow rates up to 25 l/min and pressures up to 370 bar. Integrates key hydraulic components into a single compact central body. Targeted at industrial OEM machine builders, mobile equipment manufacturers, and system integrators needing space-efficient hydraulic power.
• Micro Series hydraulic micro power units Modular hydraulic micro power units designed for the most compact installations where space is severely limited, while retaining full modularity and configurability from the 2,000+ component catalog. Targeted at OEM manufacturers needing miniaturized hydraulic power without sacrificing customization.
• Bull Series DC electrohydraulic pumps Direct current electric pumps (DC electrohydraulic pumps) including EPB series models for mobile and battery-powered hydraulic applications, available in 12V, 24V, and 48V variants with brushless motor options for high efficiency. Targeted at manufacturers of forklifts, aerial lifts, snowplows, car transporters, loading ramps, and other battery-powered mobile equipment.
• Matrol-Bi biodegradable hydraulic fluid Biodegradable hydraulic fluid co-developed with Novamont S.p.A. with 92% biodegradability in 21 days, viscosity index of 170, 4,500-hour service life, and 48% lower total cost of ownership over five years versus mineral oils. Certified to ISO 15380 HETG, EPA EAL, and EU Ecolabel. Targeted at marine, oil & gas, agriculture, and environmentally regulated applications requiring environmentally acceptable lubricants.
• Hydraulic components catalog Modular catalog of 2,000+ hydraulic components — including AC & DC electric motors, hydraulic central manifolds, gear pumps, integral components, hydraulic tanks, external manifolds and accessories, external valves, and in-line valves — supplied individually or in kits to distributors and system integrators for service, maintenance, and custom system building.
• In-Line Valves Compact in-line hydraulic valves for flow control, load maintenance, and circuit integration, including ball valves (RSAPV series), check valves, pilot-operated check valves, flow control valves, overcentre valves, hose break safety valves, and SAE08 inline manifolds. Sold individually to system integrators and OEMs for hydraulic circuit design.
• External Valves External hydraulic valves including NG6 (Cetop 3) directional valves, modular NG6 sandwich valves for flow/pressure/overcentre control, composable directional valves, and cartridge valves mounted in external blocks. Sold individually to system integrators and OEMs for hydraulic circuit design.
• Technical assistance services After-sales technical support, repair, and maintenance services for Hydronit hydraulic power units, valves, and components, with a published price list and formal terms and conditions. Targeted at OEM customers, distributors, and end users needing service and maintenance for installed Hydronit equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% lower total cost of ownership over 5 years with Matrol-Bi biodegradable fluid vs mineral oils
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Novamont S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Matrol-Bi biodegradable hydraulic oil based on synthetic esters. Novamont provides expertise in bio-based chemistry and ester technology while Hydronit provides application testing and hydraulic system integration knowledge. The product achieves 92% biodegradability in 21 days and superior technical performance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dana Incorporated: Global provider of drivetrain, sealing, and thermal management technologies with a hydraulic power unit and motion systems business serving off-highway and industrial OEMs comparable to Hydronit's mobile and industrial customers.
• Eaton: Industrial power management company with a significant hydraulics business spanning pumps, valves, and integrated power units serving similar OEM, mobile, and agricultural customers as Hydronit.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global market leader in hydraulic components and power units, offering modular hydraulic power packs, pumps, motors, and valves that compete directly with Hydronit's portfolio across industrial, mobile, and marine applications at much larger scale.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies leader with an extensive hydraulic power unit, pump, valve, and cylinder portfolio directly comparable to Hydronit's modular power pack offering, especially in industrial and mobile equipment.

Direct peers

• HAWE Hydraulik: German manufacturer of hydraulic power packs, valves, and pumps focused on compact and modular solutions for industrial and mobile applications, competing head-to-head with Hydronit on size, customization, and engineering-led sales.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss-based specialist manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, motors, and valves for mobile and industrial applications, closely comparable to Hydronit in product mix, customer base, and mid-sized European manufacturer profile.
• Hydac: Global supplier of hydraulic accumulators, valves, filtration, and power unit components serving industrial, mobile, and marine markets with a comparable modular component philosophy to Hydronit.
• Casappa: Italian-based peer manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, and motors for mobile and industrial applications, directly comparable to Hydronit in product range, geographic profile, and core competency.
• Sun Hydraulics (Helios Technologies): Specialist in high-performance hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds, and integrated circuits, addressing the same modular fluid power design-in use cases as Hydronit's valve and manifold business.

Emerging players

• Atos (now part of Bosch Rexroth): Italian-origin specialist in proportional and directional hydraulic valves, manifolds, and integrated circuits with strong overlap to Hydronit's external valves and modular manifold products, particularly for industrial and marine applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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