Hydromat, Inc.

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.

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.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• Rotary transfer machines
• Precision machining equipment
• CNC machine tools
• Metalworking machinery
• Mill-turn machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Maryland Heights

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Machine Rebuild and Restoration Services: Hydromat Rebuilder services for both EPIC and Legacy machines, providing machine restoration and modernization.
3. Parts and Components (HSL Direct): Parts and tooling sales through HSL Direct customer service, serving both Hydromat and ICON machine customers.
4. Training and Technical Support: Classroom training programs and technical phone support for machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core 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

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FANUC AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC 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 & FrankcoreTechnology or IntegrationHydromat 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 DirectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHSL 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

Direct 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

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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