What Ligon Industries does

Ligon Industries, LLC is a Birmingham, Alabama–based manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders founded in 1999 and operating as a privately held for-profit company with a workforce reported in the 1,001–5,000 range. The company produces hydraulic components that serve three primary end-use segments: construction equipment (heavy machinery, excavators, cranes), industrial machinery (manufacturing presses, CNC equipment, automation systems), and agricultural equipment (tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems). Functional benefits of its products center on mechanical power transmission — enabling lifting, pressing, and movement functions under demanding load and environmental conditions.

The company's business model is consistent with a traditional B2B component manufacturer: it sells hydraulic cylinders into OEM and aftermarket channels serving heavy-equipment verticals. No pricing models, distribution channels, marketing channels, or go-to-motion specifics are disclosed in the source material, and the company website returned only a verification screen with no substantive content. Revenue figures, management team composition, certifications, patents, product catalog details, and ownership structure are all absent from available data.

The sole documented strategic action in the source set is the April 2013 acquisition of Energy Manufacturing Company for an undisclosed amount, suggesting historical appetite for inorganic expansion within the hydraulic components space. No subsequent M&A, leadership changes, product launches, partnerships, or geographic expansions are documented. The company operates within the broader global hydraulic components market, which is valued at USD 52.77 billion in 2026 and projected to reach USD 79.57 billion by 2035 at a 4.3% CAGR, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 45% of market share. Ligon's position relative to this market — by revenue, geography, or product mix — is not disclosed.

Name

Ligon Industries

Website

https://ligonindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ligon Industries, LLC is a Birmingham, Alabama–based private manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders founded in 1999, serving construction equipment, industrial machinery, and agricultural equipment OEMs with power transmission components.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic components
• Heavy equipment manufacturing
• Industrial machinery parts
• Agricultural equipment components

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Core offering

Ligon Industries, LLC is a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders serving heavy equipment applications. The company produces hydraulic components used in construction machinery (excavators, bulldozers, cranes), industrial machinery (presses, CNC equipment, automation systems), and agricultural equipment (tractors, harvesters, sprayers). Its products deliver mechanical power transmission for lifting, pressing, and movement in heavy-duty operating environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic cylinders Hydraulic cylinders manufactured for use in heavy construction machinery (excavators, bulldozers, cranes), industrial machinery (presses, CNC equipment, automation systems), and agricultural equipment (tractors, harvesters, sprayers, planters). The product performs mechanical power transmission for lifting, pressing, and movement functions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Hydac International: Hydac manufactures hydraulic accumulators, filtration systems, cylinders, valves, and fluid management components for mobile and industrial hydraulics. Comparable to Ligon as a hydraulics component supplier serving overlapping end markets.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Motion & Control segment manufactures hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, and accumulators for industrial and mobile equipment. It is highly comparable to Ligon as a broad fluid power component supplier with deep OEM relationships in construction and agriculture.
• Moog Inc. Moog's Industrial Group produces hydraulic and electromechanical motion control products including cylinders, servovalves, and pumps for industrial machinery and mobile equipment. Comparable product line and target applications to Ligon.
• Interpump Group: Interpump Group is a global leader in hydraulic cylinders, power take-offs, and high-pressure pumps, serving mobile and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Ligon's hydraulic cylinder business in both product and end markets.
• KYB Corporation: KYB is a major Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment. As a global hydraulic cylinder specialist, it is closely comparable to Ligon Industries' core manufacturing focus.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a global leader in hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, and integrated hydraulic systems. It is the most directly comparable peer to Ligon Industries given the shared focus on fluid power components for industrial, construction, and agricultural applications.
• PMC Cylinders: PMC Cylinders is a UK-based hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder manufacturer serving construction, materials handling, and industrial applications. Comparable as a specialized hydraulic cylinder producer with similar OEM customer profile to Ligon.
• Eaton: Eaton's Industrial Control and Hydraulics divisions produce hydraulic cylinders, valves, and motion control components serving construction, agriculture, and industrial machinery OEMs. Direct overlap with Ligon's hydraulic cylinder portfolio and customer base.

Emerging players

• Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (Hydraulics): Wipro Infrastructure operates a hydraulics business manufacturing hydraulic cylinders for earthmoving, material handling, and agricultural equipment. Comparable as a hydraulic cylinder specialist with growing global footprint, particularly relevant given the Asia-Pacific market dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar: Caterpillar is a broad incumbent in construction, mining, and heavy equipment, with significant in-house hydraulic cylinder manufacturing and procurement. While not a direct competitor, it shapes the supply landscape and customer base that Ligon participates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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