Hydro-Air International

What Hydro-Air International does

HYDRO-AIR international irrigation systems GmbH is a family-owned German provider of turnkey agricultural irrigation, pump, and slurry-management systems, headquartered in Altes Lager, Brandenburg. Founded in 1994 and operating for three decades, the company designs, installs, and services center pivot, hose reel, drip, and flexible irrigation systems along with pump stations, well equipment, low-voltage pipeline networks, control systems with browser/app remote monitoring (integrated with the Raindancer platform), diesel generators, water filtration, and manure/slurry processing equipment. Its engineering capability is demonstrated by installations on demanding terrain — including 18% slopes, 20-meter elevation differences, and up to 30% span interweaving — and by a 153-hectare center pivot project and 230-hectare flagship installations for customers such as Agrargesellschaft Niederer Fläming mbH and Beregnungsnetz Groß Flotow.

The company's technology base has been developed and validated through five EU-funded research consortia (WACOSYS, BIOWARE, OPTIFERT, Treat&Use, SuWaNu) and was recognized with an Agritechnica Silver Medal (2013) and Brandenburg ELER Project of the Month (2019). Proprietary features include polygon-based partial-area irrigation with per-nozzle control, slow-running pumps exceeding 80% efficiency, frequency-converter regulation, sensor-driven fertigation prototypes, and an MBR-based wastewater-to-irrigation reuse system.

Hydro-Air generates revenue through one-time equipment sales and installation projects, professional planning/project management services, ongoing maintenance contracts (including 24-hour service), and equipment rental of hose reel machines. Pricing is quote-based, project-dependent, and not publicly disclosed; billing follows multi-year contracts for large projects and pay-as-you-go for rentals. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting large-scale commercial farms primarily in Germany and selectively in Central/Eastern Europe (Poland), with demand generation through agricultural trade shows, annual customer training fairs, co-exhibitions with technology partners (Raindancer, Fasterholt, Lindsay Europe), and a content-driven website. The customer base is enterprise agricultural, with no disclosed recurring software revenue, no public listing, and no external institutional investors.

Name

Hydro-Air International

Legal name

HYDRO-AIR international irrigation systems GmbH

Website

https://hydro-air.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HYDRO-AIR international irrigation systems GmbH is a German family-owned provider of turnkey agricultural irrigation, pump, and slurry-management systems — including center pivot, hose reel, and drip irrigation — serving large-scale commercial farms primarily in Brandenburg and Central/Eastern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Irrigation Systems

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Sprinkler & Center-Pivot/Lateral-Move Systems (AFAAACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels) (AFABAHAI), Irrigation System Design & Engineering (AFACAFAA), Irrigation Automation & Controls Services (SCADA, Sensors, Telemetry) (AFACAFAI), Irrigation System Design & Planning (HSAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural irrigation systems
• Center pivot irrigation
• Pump stations
• Manure technology
• Precision farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Altes Lager

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Irrigation System Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of complete irrigation systems including center pivot systems, hose reel machines, pumps, pipe networks, and control systems. Revenue generated from equipment supply and installation services.
2. Planning and Project Management Services: Custom planning and project design for irrigation systems tailored to specific farmland conditions, terrain, and crop requirements.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance and repair services including 24-hour support, with a dedicated service line. Spare parts sold separately.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental of hose reel irrigation machines for seasonal or short-term use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HYDRO-AIR international irrigation systems GmbH designs, plans, installs, and maintains turnkey agricultural irrigation systems for large-scale commercial farms in Germany and Central/Eastern Europe. Core offerings include center pivot, flexible, hose reel, and drip irrigation systems; pump stations, wells, and mobile pump units; pipeline and low-voltage electrical networks; remote/app-based control systems; generators; water treatment and filtration; and manure/slurry processing equipment. Services span custom planning, installation, and 24-hour maintenance for complete water management infrastructure.

Product overview

HYDRO-AIR International is a German agricultural irrigation systems provider offering comprehensive solutions from planning through installation to maintenance. The core product portfolio centers on irrigation systems (center pivot, flexible, hose reel, and drip irrigation), pump technology (stations, well equipment, mobile units), pipeline infrastructure, control and electrical systems with remote/browser/app-based capabilities, generators, water treatment, and manure management systems. The company also provides CE-certified CORNER-Span systems as an add-on for center pivot irrigation to water field corners. The offering functions as an integrated hardware and services solution for agricultural water management rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kreisberegnungsanlagen (Center Pivot Irrigation Systems) Center pivot irrigation systems providing uniform, wind-resistant water distribution across agricultural fields, with variable span configurations for different field sizes and terrain types. Designed for commercial farms.
• Flexible Beregnungsanlagen (Flexible Irrigation Systems) Flexible irrigation systems combining linear, center pivot, and hose reel configurations to optimize water delivery across challenging agricultural terrain. Designed for large-scale farming operations with difficult topography.
• Schlauchtrommelberegnung (Hose Reel Irrigation) Hose reel irrigation machines enabling flexible deployment across field types, available in lengths 450-620m. Sold and rented for short-term or seasonal irrigation needs on commercial farms.
• Tropfschlauchbewässerung (Drip Hose Irrigation) Drip irrigation system ideal for smallest plots and specialty crops such as cucumbers, strawberries, hops, and trees, providing yield increases through gentle crop treatment.
• Pumpstationen (Pump Stations) Complete commercial pump stations for irrigation systems including planning, delivery, and integration with control systems, featuring slow-running pumps with over 80% efficiency and frequency converter regulation.
• Brunnenausrüstung (Well Equipment) Complete well construction services including planning, drilling, and equipment installation for on-site water sourcing for irrigation systems on agricultural land.
• Mobile Pumpaggregate (Mobile Pump Units) Mobile pump units with remote start, control, and monitoring capabilities for flexible irrigation deployment in areas without fixed infrastructure.
• Rohrleitungs- und Niederspannungsnetz (Pipeline and Low-Voltage Network) Pipeline infrastructure and low-voltage electrical networks for the operation of irrigation systems on agricultural sites.
• Steuerung und Elektroanlagen (Control and Electrical Systems) Planning, construction, installation, and maintenance of low-voltage control systems for irrigation, including browser-based, app-based, and remote-control capabilities via the Raindancer platform.
• Generatoren (Generators) Diesel generators (Fox brand) for powering irrigation systems in agricultural areas without grid access.
• Wasseraufbereitung und Filteranlagen (Water Treatment and Filter Systems) Water treatment and filtration systems ensuring water quality for agricultural irrigation applications.
• Gülletechnik und Separation (Manure Technology and Separation) Manure processing systems and environmentally compatible slurry spreading equipment, including processing plants, environmentally compatible slurry irrigation, and digestate processing for agricultural applications.
• CORNER-Span (Corner Irrigation System) Computer-controlled corner span extension for center pivot irrigation that waters field corners with precise nozzle selection and centimetre-accurate GPS pathfinding; CE-certified for EU use and adds 9-12 ha of irrigated area per system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% yield increase on irrigated fields
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RaindancercoreTechnology or IntegrationRaindancer provides the app-based remote control and monitoring platform integrated into Hydro-Air's pump stations and irrigation systems. Hydro-Air builds pump controls with Raindancer app integration and low-voltage distribution, enabling customers to start/stop, adjust pressure, and maintain irrigation logs remotely. Joint co-exhibitions at trade shows.
• FasterholtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFasterholt is a manufacturer of hose reel irrigation machines (e.g., FM4900H) distributed and installed by Hydro-Air in Germany. Hydro-Air supplies, installs, and services Fasterholt equipment, co-exhibiting with them at trade events such as Mela.
• Lindsay EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydro-Air exhibited at Agritechnica at the Lindsay Europe stand (Hall 21 F19), indicating a distribution or integration relationship with Lindsay Europe, a manufacturer of Zimmatic irrigation systems.
• Agrargesellschaft Niederer Fläming mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing customer and research partner. Hosted OPTIFERT project field trials (25 ha) and installed multiple irrigation systems (116 ha, 42.5 ha project). Their fields on diluvial sandy soils serve as reference sites for Hydro-Air technology demonstrations.
• University of BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner in the OPTIFERT project (EU FP7), contributing to the development of automated combined irrigation and fertilization systems.
• SuWaNu Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded research consortium (FP7-REGIONS) involving partners from Germany, Malta, Bulgaria, and Greece, focused on sustainable water treatment and nutrient recovery options for agricultural reuse.
• Pessl Instruments GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in the OPTIFERT project, contributing sensor and instrumentation technology for automated irrigation and fertilization.
• FIB (Forschungsinstitut für Bergbaufolgelandschaften Finsterwalde)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner contributing to Hydro-Air's annual training fair and involved in precision irrigation research including the IRRIGAMA steering tool within Raindancer.
• Green Drop Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research project (partially funded) developing site-specific irrigation technology. Hydro-Air installed a 70 ha partial-area irrigation system in Poland as part of this project.
• Nimbus AgraringenieurbürominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Hydro-Air's annual training fair, contributing expertise in agricultural engineering and precision farming technology.
• Norddeutsche Bauernsiedlung GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing guidance on EU/investment subsidy programs at Hydro-Air's annual training fair.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Valmont Industries (Valley Irrigation): Global leader in mechanized center pivot and linear irrigation equipment, headquartered in the US with strong European presence through Valley Irrigation. Directly comparable to Hydro-Air on center pivot systems but at vastly larger scale, broader product portfolio, and global distribution.
• Lindsay Corporation (Zimmatic): Manufacturer of Zimmatic center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems, a global incumbent. Hydro-Air already co-exhibits with Lindsay Europe at Agritechnica, confirming direct product overlap on center pivot irrigation in the European market.
• Netafim: Global leader in drip and micro-irrigation, owned by Orbia. Overlaps with Hydro-Air's drip irrigation product line and increasingly competes in precision-agriculture digital irrigation, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Rivulis Irrigation: Global drip and micro-irrigation manufacturer formed from the merger of Rivulis and Jain Irrigation's international business. Comparable to Hydro-Air on drip irrigation, with deeper product range and global footprint.
• Jain Irrigation Systems: India-based multinational offering drip, sprinkler, and pivot irrigation systems globally. Overlaps with Hydro-Air across multiple irrigation modalities and serves comparable large-scale farming customers in emerging and developed markets.

Direct peers

• Reinke Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems with international distribution. Competes with Hydro-Air in the same mechanized irrigation category, particularly for large-acreage agricultural deployments.
• T-L Irrigation Company: Manufacturer of hydrostatically powered center pivot irrigation systems, primarily serving North American and select international markets. Direct competitor to Hydro-Air on center pivot equipment, though with a different drive mechanism.
• Bauer Group: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of irrigation and slurry management equipment with strong Central European presence. Closest direct European peer to Hydro-Air given overlapping product lines in center pivot, hose reel, and manure/slurry technology.
• Irritec: Italian-headquartered irrigation systems manufacturer specializing in drip and sprinkler solutions with significant European presence. Direct comparable to Hydro-Air on drip and sprinkler product categories, particularly in Mediterranean and Central European markets.
• Fasterholt: Danish manufacturer of hose reel irrigation machines whose equipment is distributed and installed by Hydro-Air in Germany. Both companies compete in the European hose reel irrigation category and partner at trade events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydro-air-international-irrigation-systems-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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