What Hog Technologies does

Hog Technologies, operating as Waterblasting Technologies LLC, manufactures ultra-high pressure (UHP) water blasting vehicles and pavement maintenance equipment. Its core technology is a patented 40,000 PSI water delivery system with simultaneous vacuum recovery that removes runway rubber, paint, thermoplastic, epoxy, and tape from asphalt and concrete surfaces without damaging the substrate or requiring chemicals. The flagship Stripe Hog family (eight SK/SH variants plus modular tooling such as Hog Tusk, Ground Hog, and Hog Rider) is complemented by Surface Hog for general surface cleaning, Grinder Hog and Grinder Hog GH2 for computer-controlled grinding and grooving, Rumble Hog for 3-in-1 grinding/grooving/rumbling, and Broom Hog for debris recovery; a separate marking-application line covers Paint Hog, Thermo Hog, Epoxy Hog, Mini Hog, and Thermo Pre-Melter systems. The company also distributes other brands including MRL, Liquidator, Elgin Sweeper, and Federal Signal-owned Trackless Vehicles.

The business model is predominantly capital-equipment sales - quote-based trucks delivered in roughly 120 days with financing offered through the company - complemented by a high-margin parts and service operation (98% same-day parts shipping, 24/7/365 certified technician coverage with sub-10-minute response in multiple languages) and Hog Tech University training/certification programs. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting airports, state highway departments, contractors, and municipalities, layered with Hog Day Rodeo customer events, webinars, factory tours, and a parts e-commerce storefront. Customers are global government and infrastructure entities including Denver International Airport, Pittsburgh International Airport, Dubai International Airport, the Airport Authority of India (operating ten SK5500 machines), Prague Airport, and Mumbai Airport; the company claims 93% penetration of North American airports large enough to own a water blaster and distributes internationally through wholly-owned Waterblasting Eurasia s.r.o. in the Czech Republic.

Since 2022 Hog Technologies has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) within its Safety and Security Systems Group, with Federal Signal's Q1 2026 earnings explicitly referencing completed earnout payments and Hog's contribution to record results alongside other recent acquisitions. The company is headquartered in Stuart, Florida, employs 101-250 people, and operates with limited public financial disclosure as a private subsidiary.

Name

Hog Technologies

Legal name

Waterblasting Technologies LLC

Website

https://thehog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hog Technologies (Waterblasting Technologies LLC), a Federal Signal subsidiary, manufactures ultra-high pressure 40,000 PSI water blasting trucks and pavement maintenance equipment for airports, highway departments, contractors, and municipalities worldwide, holding 93% share of large North American airports that own a water blaster.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pavement Maintenance Equipment

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL)

Keywords

• Ultra-high pressure water blasting
• Runway rubber removal
• Pavement marking removal
• Road surface grinding
• Airport maintenance equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of specialized water blasting vehicles and equipment including Stripe Hog, Grinder Hog, Rumble Hog, and Surface Hog systems. Prices vary based on options selected. Most trucks delivered in 120 days.
2. Parts and Service: Spare parts sales with 98% of orders shipped same day. Technical support, on-site repair, and certified technician services available 24/7/365 in multiple languages.
3. Training Services: On-site and online training through Hog Tech University learning management system. Operator certification and ongoing training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hog Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells specialized ultra-high pressure (40,000 PSI) water blasting vehicles and pavement maintenance equipment. The portfolio centers on the Stripe Hog family for runway rubber removal and pavement marking removal, supported by Grinder Hog, Rumble Hog, Surface Hog, and Broom Hog systems, plus marking application vehicles (Thermo Hog, Paint Hog, Epoxy Hog). The company also supplies spare parts, certified technician support, and operator training through Hog Tech University.

Product overview

Hog Technologies (operated by Waterblasting Technologies LLC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of water blasting and pavement maintenance equipment, primarily for runway rubber removal and pavement marking applications in the airport and highway industries. The core product line centers on the Stripe Hog family of ultra-high-pressure water blasting systems (SH8000, SK8000, SH7500, SK3000, SK2000, SH15, SK15, SK 5.2) operating at 40,000 PSI to remove rubber, paint, and thermoplastic from surfaces. Supporting equipment includes the Surface Hog for surface cleaning, Grinder Hog and Grinder Hog GH2 for grinding/grooving applications, Rumble Hog for 3-in-1 grinding/grooving/rumbling, and Broom Hog for debris cleanup. Add-on tooling includes the Hog Tusk, Ground Hog, Hog Rider, Spray Bar Attachments, and Hog Tools System. For marking application, the company offers Thermo Hog, Paint Hog, Epoxy Hog, Mini Hog, and Thermo Pre-Melter systems. The portfolio also includes acquired brands (MRL) and other brands (Liquidator, Elgin Sweeper, Trackless Vehicles). Hog Gear branded merchandise includes apparel, accessories, and home/office items. The company operates as a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MRL: Equipment brand for road maintenance solutions
• Liquidator
• Elgin Sweeper
• Trackless Vehicles

Products and services

• Stripe Hog SH8000 Flagship PTO engine-driven water blasting solution operating at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"-48" blasting width, designed for runway rubber removal and pavement marking applications for airports and highway departments.
• Stripe Hog SK8000 Auxiliary engine-driven water blaster with 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) and 6"-48" blasting width, offering independent auxiliary engine configuration for runway and pavement marking removal.
• Stripe Hog SH7500 PTO engine-driven water blasting system with 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) and 6"-48" blasting width for roadway and airport marking removal.
• Stripe Hog SK3000 Auxiliary engine-driven water blasting system at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"-48" blasting width, skid-mounted for installation on a chassis of choice.
• Stripe Hog SK2000 Auxiliary engine-driven system at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"-48" blasting width, skid-mounted to a chassis of choice for pavement marking removal.
• Stripe Hog SH15 PTO engine-driven water blasting system at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with extended 6"-96" blasting widths for roadway and airport marking applications.
• Stripe Hog SK15 Auxiliary engine-driven system at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"-96" blasting widths for roadway and airport pavement marking removal.
• Stripe Hog SK 5.2 Entry-level skid-mounted water blasting system at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 14" blasting width, bundled with self-rotating Ground Hog walk-behind tool.
• Surface Hog Surface cleaning system at 7,250 PSI (499 BAR) @ 7.9 GPM with 610 gal fresh water tank, 132 gal debris tank, and 36" blasting width for airfield and pavement surface cleaning.
• Grinder Hog Grinding and grooving solution with Computer-Controlled Profiling (CCP) and Pollution Control Technology, operating up to 8 MPH with full debris recovery for pavement texturing.
• Grinder Hog GH2 Grinding and grooving solution available in CDL and Non-CDL models, operating up to 8 MPH with full debris recovery for pavement texturing.
• Rumble Hog 3-in-1 multi-purpose machine for grinding, grooving, and rumble strips, capable of cutting rumble strips at speeds up to 5 MPH and producing 22,000 cuts per hour.
• Broom Hog Broom truck for surface cleaning behind grinding or rumble strip vehicles, featuring 32" broom width, 140hp diesel auxiliary engine, 400 gal water capacity, and 100 gal fuel capacity.
• Thermo Hog Thermoplastic road marking application system for applying thermoplastic markings on roadways.
• Paint Hog Waterborne paint marking application system for applying road markings.
• Paint Hog Jr Compact waterborne paint marking application system.
• Epoxy Hog Epoxy road marking application system.
• Epoxy Hog Jr Compact epoxy marking system that does not require a CDL to operate.
• Mini Hog Compact marking application system for thermoplastic or waterborne paint.
• Thermo Pre-Melter Pre-melting system for thermoplastic materials prior to application.
• Spare Parts and Certified Technician Support Spare parts sales with 98% same-day shipping from US and European warehouses, plus 24/7/365 certified technician support available within 10 minutes in multiple languages.
• Hog Tech University Operator Training On-site and online training programs delivered through a learning management system, covering operator certification and ongoing training for water blasting and pavement maintenance equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 sq ft/hr rubber removal rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trackless VehiclescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1969Trackless Vehicles is listed as an 'Other Brand' on Hog Technologies website. It is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation that manufactures municipal sidewalk tractors and equipment. Founded in 1969, Trackless is an industry leader providing snow removal, mowing, asphalt repair, and sweeping equipment to public works departments, parks departments, airports, universities, and military facilities worldwide.
• Elgin SweeperminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElgin Sweeper is listed as an 'Other Brand' offering on Hog Technologies website under ATSAA demos. Elgin manufactures street sweeping equipment including electric, mechanical, regenerative air, and vacuum sweepers.
• MRLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMRL (MRL Equipment) is listed as an 'Other Brand' on Hog Technologies website, offering certified pre-owned equipment for resale.
• LiquidatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiquidator brand is sold through Hog Technologies website, offering cleaning equipment alongside Hog product lines.
• Waterblasting Eurasia s.r.o.coreOthersWaterblasting Eurasia s.r.o. is Hog Technologies' European office and warehouse facility located in Kromeriz, Czech Republic. Provides parts and service support for European customers with parts shipped from this location.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Shape Technologies (Flow International): Acquirer of Flow International, Shape Technologies is a broad waterjet technology platform serving cutting, cleaning, and surface preparation markets. Larger incumbent with overlapping UHP waterjet capability but a wider product focus.
• KMT Waterjet: Global supplier of high-pressure pumps and waterjet cutting technology for industrial applications. A broader incumbent in UHP pump and waterjet technology rather than a specialist in runway/road surface preparation.
• Wirtgen Group: Part of John Deere, Wirtgen Group manufactures a broad portfolio of road construction, milling, and pavement rehabilitation equipment. Overlaps with Hog's Grinder Hog and Rumble Hog product lines in highway surface preparation.

Direct peers

• Conjet: Manufacturer of robotic hydrodemolition equipment used for concrete surface preparation and selective removal. Overlaps with Hog's Grinder Hog and Surface Hog product lines in pavement and structural maintenance.
• Falch: German-based provider of high-pressure water jetting technology and turnkey systems for surface preparation, coating removal, and industrial cleaning. Closely comparable in technology and end-use applications.
• Jetstream of Houston: U.S. manufacturer of high-pressure water blasting equipment and pumps for industrial cleaning and surface preparation. Competes in the same UHP water jetting equipment category as Hog Technologies.
• Hammelmann: German manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps and complete UHP water jetting systems used in industrial cleaning, surface preparation, and coating removal. Directly comparable to Hog's core 40,000 PSI pumping and delivery technology.
• Aquajet Systems: Sweden-based manufacturer of hydrodemolition and UHP water blasting equipment for concrete removal and surface preparation. Competes with Hog in infrastructure and industrial surface treatment applications.
• NLB Corporation: NLB is the most direct U.S. competitor to Hog Technologies, manufacturing ultra-high pressure water jetting equipment including the Stripeaway line used for runway rubber removal and pavement marking removal at airports and highways. Competes head-to-head with the Stripe Hog product family.

Others

• Federal Signal Corporation: Parent company of Hog Technologies and owner of Trackless Vehicles and Elgin Sweeper brands. While not a competitor, Federal Signal's broader environmental and safety solutions portfolio creates adjacency in pavement maintenance and infrastructure markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HogTechnologies
• Xx.com/hogtechnologies
• Facebookfacebook.com/hogtechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hogtechnologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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