Hydro Engineering, Inc

What Hydro Engineering, Inc does

Hydro Engineering, Inc. is a privately held industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company designs, manufactures, and sells integrated industrial washing systems through three core product brands: Hydroblaster high-pressure washers (up to 5,000 PSI and 60 GPM in electric, engine, pneumatic, and trailer-mounted configurations), Hydropad modular above-ground wash racks (supporting up to 75 tons per axle), and Hydrokleen wash water recycling and filtration systems (solids settling, oil coalescing, bioreactor, and multi-stage filtration). Specialty offerings extend the platform into turbine engine washing for military rotary-wing aircraft (TEWS-C, NSN 4940-01-514-0087), disinfectant application systems (DAS), watercraft decontamination (WDS), undercarriage wash tunnels (AUWS), instant car wash (ICW), portable equipment enclosures (Hydrosite), and screen reclaim systems (Autoblaster/ARS).

The company operates a direct sales model through website quote requests and a dedicated sales line, supported by GSA Schedule access for government procurement (e.g., TEWS-C under GS-O7F-0217Y) and bundled financing through DirectCapital (bank) and GoCapital (lease). Customers span ten identified verticals including construction and heavy equipment, military and defense, transportation and logistics, railroad, agriculture and biosecurity, mining and oilfield, manufacturing, municipal and government, screen printing, and golf and turf. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales with an attached project management and field service layer for turnkey installations.

Hydro Engineering holds three US patents (6,799,591 B2; 7,530,362 B2; 2015/0122289 A1) and maintains ISO 9001:2015 (Intertek), UL, CSA, and CE certifications. The company has been continuously operating for over four decades with no disclosed funding rounds, no private equity or venture capital backing, no M&A activity, and no reported leadership changes, indicating a founder- or management-owned, self-funded operating profile.

Name

Hydro Engineering, Inc

Legal name

Hydro Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://hydroblaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hydro Engineering, Inc. is a privately held Salt Lake City industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 1980) that designs and sells integrated high-pressure washing systems, modular wash racks, and wash water recycling equipment to construction, military, transportation, railroad, agriculture, mining, and government customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial pressure washers
• Wash rack systems
• Water filtration systems
• Wash water recycling
• Decontamination equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pressure Washer Sales: Sale of Hydroblaster pressure washing equipment including electric, engine-powered, hot water, and trailer-mounted systems. Products range from small units to high-capacity industrial systems.
2. Hydropad Wash Rack Systems: Sale of modular above-ground wash rack platforms with accessories including ramps, containment walls, catwalks, and integrated water recovery systems.
3. Hydrokleen Filtration Systems: Sale and installation of water recycling and filtration equipment for wash bays including solids settling, oil coalescing, and multi-stage filtration.
4. Project Management and Custom Solutions: In-house project management team providing custom-configured wash systems including engineering, manufacturing, and field service for turnkey solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydro Engineering, Inc. designs and manufactures industrial pressure washing equipment, modular wash racks, and water filtration/recycling systems for industrial, government, and military applications. The company provides turnkey wash pad systems with integrated wash water treatment to help customers comply with EPA stormwater and NPDES discharge regulations.

Product overview

Hydro Engineering, Inc. (Hydroblaster) operates as a specialized industrial equipment manufacturer offering three integrated product lines: Hydroblaster pressure washers (industrial high-pressure cleaning systems ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 PSI with electric, engine, and pneumatic power options), Hydropad modular wash racks (above-ground steel platforms supporting up to 75 tons per axle with integrated water collection), and Hydrokleen wash water recycling systems (modular filtration for solids settling, oil removal, and bioreactor treatment). The product portfolio includes specialty engineered solutions such as turbine engine wash systems (TEWS-C for military aircraft), disinfectant application systems, undercarriage wash systems, instant car washes, and portable equipment enclosures (Hydrosite). All systems are designed for industrial, government/military, construction, transportation, and biosecurity applications with EPA and environmental compliance in mind. The company has operated since 1980 and holds ISO 9001:2015, UL, CSA, and CE certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydroblaster: Industrial pressure washers - high-performance continuous duty cleaning systems including electric, engine, and pneumatic powered units
• Hydropad
• Hydrokleen
• Hydrosite
• ICW
• DAS
• Autoblaster/ARS

Products and services

• Industrial Pressure Washers

Quantifiable outcome

• Pressure washers deliver up to 5,000 PSI and 60 GPM for heavy-duty cleaning
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Dultmeier Sales: Distributor and value-added reseller of industrial pressure washing equipment, fluid handling, and water treatment products. Comparable as a channel participant in the same industrial wash equipment category and overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG: Global market leader in cleaning technology offering industrial and commercial pressure washers up to ultra-high-pressure systems. Direct competitor in Hydro Engineering's core industrial pressure washing category with significantly broader product portfolio and global distribution.
• Generac Clean (Cleaning Equipment): Generac's cleaning equipment segment (incorporating WaterMule and acquired brands) competes with Hydro Engineering in industrial and mobile pressure washing. Broader power equipment conglomerate providing cross-vertical scale advantages.
• Nilfisk Holding A/S: Global professional cleaning equipment manufacturer with industrial pressure washers, floor care, and vacuum portfolios. Competes with Hydro Engineering in industrial pressure washing while offering broader cleaning solutions to enterprise buyers.

Emerging players

• Aqua Blast (Mosmatic / High Pressure Water Jetting): Manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment, surface cleaners, and rotating nozzles for industrial cleaning applications. Adjacent competitor addressing similar industrial wash rack and cleaning use cases.

Direct peers

• NLB Corporation: Specialist in ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems (up to 40,000 PSI) for industrial cleaning, surface preparation, and concrete hydrodemolition. Comparable in the high-pressure water-jetting niche Hydro Engineering targets for heavy industrial cleaning.
• Alkota Cleaning Systems: Manufacturer of industrial hot and cold water pressure washers plus complementary cleaning equipment. Closely comparable in scale, product category, and end-market focus to Hydro Engineering's pressure washer line.
• Hotsy (Pacific Pressure Washers): Direct competitor specializing in hot/cold water industrial pressure washers with extensive North American dealer network. Overlaps Hydro Engineering's hot water pressure washer category and competes for similar construction, fleet, and industrial customers.
• Mi-T-M Corporation: U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial pressure washers, air compressors, and water treatment systems. Direct peer in pressure washing equipment with overlapping industrial and construction customer segments.

Regional players

• Hammelmann GmbH: Germany-based manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and ultra-high-pressure water jetting systems. Comparable in the high-pressure pump and water-jetting technology underpinning Hydroblaster products, but primarily serves European industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hydroblasters
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0Xcq7A8V-2Tf3f7J5ALS-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Hydro-Engineering-Inc/1634705653422456
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydro-engineering-inc-hydroblaster-

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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