Hydromat, Inc.
Hydromat is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1979 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, that designs and sells CNC rotary transfer machines, mill/turn centers, and 5-axis machining equipment to industrial customers across the Americas in sectors including automotive, defense/aerospace, plumbing, and HVAC.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersMaryland Heights, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hydromat, Inc. does
Hydromat, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of precision rotary transfer machining equipment, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and operating continuously since 1979. The company designs and builds CNC and non-CNC multi-spindle rotary transfer machines — including the EPIC HF, EPIC II, FORCE CNC, and Eclipse 12-100 product lines — as well as mill/turn machines under the ICON Technologies brand and 5-axis/trunnion machines distributed through a Witzig & Frank partnership. Core technical architecture centers on modular multi-station layouts (up to 16 horizontal and 8 vertical stations) with sub-second index times, FANUC CNC control integration, and optional Industry 4.0 connectivity on newer platforms such as the Eclipse 12-100. Hydromat also supplies complementary rebuild services, operator training, and a dedicated parts channel (HSL Direct) to support its installed base.
The company generates revenue primarily through turnkey hardware sales priced on a custom-quote basis (EXW St. Louis, 30-day validity, multi-year contracts), supplemented by recurring parts, training, and machine rebuild services. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales from its St. Louis headquarters, serving customers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America. End markets span 11+ industrial verticals including defense/aerospace, automotive, hardware, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fittings/connectors, diesel-truck, motorcycle, consumer products, and recreational/small engines. The company is led by CEO/COO Bruno Schmitter and President Matthias Walter (appointed January 2018), operates an in-house apprenticeship program to develop machining talent, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. No external institutional investors, parent companies, or funding rounds are disclosed.
Hydromat, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hydromat, Inc.
- Legal name
- Hydromat Inc.
- Website
- https://hydromat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Hydromat is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1979 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, that designs and sells CNC rotary transfer machines, mill/turn centers, and 5-axis machining equipment to industrial customers across the Americas in sectors including automotive, defense/aerospace, plumbing, and HVAC.
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Hydromat, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machinery - Precision Rotary Transfer Machines
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
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Where Hydromat, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maryland Heights
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Hydromat, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Precision Transfer Machine Sales: Sale of CNC and non-CNC rotary transfer machines including EPIC, Eclipse, FORCE, ICON, and legacy Hydromat product lines. Machines are sold as turnkey systems with pricing quoted ex-works St. Louis, Missouri.
- Machine Rebuild and Restoration Services: Hydromat Rebuilder services for both EPIC and Legacy machines, providing machine restoration and modernization.
- Parts and Components (HSL Direct): Parts and tooling sales through HSL Direct customer service, serving both Hydromat and ICON machine customers.
- Training and Technical Support: Classroom training programs and technical phone support for machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom machine quotations based on specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Hydromat, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hydromat, Inc. designs and manufactures CNC and non-CNC rotary transfer machines used for high-volume precision machining of complex metal parts across multiple industries. The company sells complete machine systems (EPIC, Eclipse, FORCE, ICON, Legacy Hydromat lines, plus Witzig & Frank branded machines) along with rebuild services, replacement parts, and classroom training for machine operators and technicians.
Product overview
Hydromat, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision rotary transfer machining equipment based in St. Louis, Missouri. The product portfolio includes multiple series of CNC and non-CNC rotary transfer machines, mill/turn machines, and 5-axis machining centers. The core product lines are: (1) EPIC HF FANUC Series and EPIC II Series - CNC rotary transfer machines with FANUC controls featuring 16 horizontal and 8 vertical stations with 1.0 second index times; (2) FORCE CNC Series - fully electromechanical ballscrew-driven machines with direct drives; (3) Eclipse 12-100 - a ground-up redesign with 2m diameter cast iron base and Industry 4.0 capabilities; (4) Legacy Hydromat - traditional non-CNC machines including HB and HW series; (5) ICON Technologies - mill/turn machines including ICON 6-150, ICON 6-250, and ICON Tripod Powerflex for multi-sided machining; (6) Witzig & Frank branded machines - TriFlex 5X 5-axis machining centers and LSA 8-200 trunnion machines. The company also offers trunnion configurations, inline machines, and various indexing chuck options as accessories.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EPIC HF FANUC Series (CNC Rotary Transfer Machine)
- EPIC II Series (CNC Rotary Transfer Machine)
- FORCE CNC Machine Series
- Eclipse 12-100
- Legacy Hydromat (Non-CNC Rotary Transfer Machines)
- ICON Technologies Mill/Turn Machine Series
- Witzig & Frank TriFlex 5X 5-Axis Machining Center
- Witzig & Frank LSA 8-200 Trunnion Machine
- Hydromat Rebuilder Machine Restoration Service
- Hydromat Classroom Training
Quantifiable outcome
- EPIC HF series achieves 1.0 second index time
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Hydromat, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hydromat, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Hydromat, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- FANUC AmericacoreFANUC provides CNC control systems for Hydromat's EPIC HF FANUC Series and Eclipse 12-100 machines. FANUC 30iB CNC control with touch screen operator pendant interface powers the Eclipse machines, while FANUC servo motors (8,000 or 12,000 rpm) drive tool spindle modules.
- Witzig & FrankcoreHydromat offers Witzig & Frank branded products including the TriFlex 5X 5-axis machining center and LSA 8-200 trunnion machine. These products are marketed and sold under the Witzig & Frank brand through Hydromat's distribution network.
- HSL DirectcoreHSL Direct is Hydromat's dedicated parts and components distribution channel, providing parts sales and customer service for both Hydromat and ICON machine customers.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Hydromat, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Index-Werke: German manufacturer of INDEX and TRAUB multi-spindle rotary transfer and turn-mill machines, the closest direct global peer to Hydromat in the rotary transfer/multi-spindle precision machining category.
- Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry: Japanese builder of multi-tasking CNC mill-turn machines, an emerging direct peer that overlaps with Hydromat's ICON mill/turn product family in producing complex multi-operation parts.
- Grob Systems: German builder of transfer lines and flexible machining systems for high-volume precision production, directly comparable to Hydromat's transfer machine offering for automotive and industrial customers.
- Tornos: Swiss manufacturer of multi-spindle lathes and Swiss-type turning machines, competing with Hydromat in the high-volume precision turning/machining segment for small complex parts.
- EMAG Group: German precision machine builder specializing in vertical turning, grinding, and gear machining systems used in high-volume component production—an adjacent direct peer in the precision high-throughput machining category.
Broad incumbents
- DMG MORI: Global CNC machine tool leader offering a broad portfolio of lathes, machining centers, and turn-mill machines that overlaps with Hydromat's precision machining value proposition at larger scale and broader market reach.
- Marubeni Citizen-Cincom: Manufacturer of Citizen and Cincom Swiss-type and CNC lathes for high-volume small precision parts, overlapping with Hydromat's ICON and rotary transfer offerings in markets like fittings, electrical, and consumer.
- Mazak: Large Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer (turning centers, machining centers, multi-tasking) competing for the same automotive and industrial precision machining customers as Hydromat across a wider product range.
- Okuma: Japanese CNC machine tool maker with lathes, machining centers, and multi-function machines; a broad incumbent competing for many of the same high-volume precision component customers Hydromat serves.
- Makino: Japanese precision machine tool maker focused on horizontal machining centers and 5-axis machining—competes with Hydromat's Eclipse and ICON platforms for high-precision component manufacturing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Hydromat, Inc. social profiles
Digital presenceHydromat, Inc. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Hydromat, Inc. financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Hydromat, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Hydromat, Inc. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hydromat, Inc. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Hydromat, Inc.
What does Hydromat, Inc. do?
Hydromat, Inc. designs and manufactures CNC and non-CNC rotary transfer machines used for high-volume precision machining of complex metal parts across multiple industries. The company sells complete machine systems (EPIC, Eclipse, FORCE, ICON, Legacy Hydromat lines, plus Witzig & Frank branded machines) along with rebuild services, replacement parts, and classroom training for machine operators and technicians.
Is Hydromat, Inc. a public or private company?
Hydromat, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Hydromat, Inc. founded?
Hydromat, Inc. was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Hydromat, Inc. based?
Hydromat, Inc. is headquartered in Maryland Heights, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hydromat, Inc. make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Precision Transfer Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are machine Rebuild and Restoration Services, parts and Components (HSL Direct) and training and Technical Support.
Who are Hydromat, Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Index-Werke, Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry, Grob Systems, Tornos and EMAG Group. Broad incumbents are DMG MORI, Marubeni Citizen-Cincom, Mazak, Okuma and Makino.
Does Hydromat, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hydromat, Inc..
What industry is Hydromat, Inc. in?
Hydromat, Inc.'s product category is Industrial Machinery - Precision Rotary Transfer Machines. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.