Hytrans Systems

What Hytrans Systems does

Hytrans Systems B.V. is a Lemmer, Netherlands-based private manufacturer of hydraulically driven mobile water transport solutions serving emergency-response and disaster-control buyers worldwide. Its centrepiece is the HydroSub product family — diesel-hydraulic power packs driving submersible floating pumps across seven capacity models (HydroSub 60 through HydroSub 1400, delivering from 1,500 lpm up to 45,000 lpm at 12 bar). The portfolio is intentionally ecosystem-shaped: pumps are paired with containerised hose-handling platforms (CombiContainer, DuoContainer, HoseBox, Hose Layer Container), automated retrieval systems (HRU, AutoFlaker), the PowerFoam proportioning system, the AutoBoost pressure booster, the FloodModule/FloodPump flood-control add-on (including the new SuperFlood 550 at 150,000 lpm), and — since the 2022 FORU acquisition — oil-skimmer systems for spill response. Patented subsystems (HoseBlocs, MultiLug coupling) protect core deployment economics.

The company sells exclusively through 40+ distributors covering 60+ countries, with no direct e-commerce channel; hardware sales are configured per customer and complemented by operational and technical training courses delivered at customer sites or in Lemmer. End customers are predominantly public-sector: municipal and regional fire brigades, civil-defence agencies, armed forces (Bundeswehr, Swiss Armed Forces, French Navy), nuclear and chemical infrastructure operators (mandated backup cooling in Japan), and industrial/petrochemical operators (Shell Kalundborg, United Terminal Korea). Headcount is 100+; the entity sits under Hytrans Holding B.V. with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Hytrans Systems

Legal name

Hytrans Systems B.V.

Website

https://hytrans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hytrans Systems designs and manufactures hydraulically driven mobile water transport systems — centred on the HydroSub pump family — for fire brigades, civil defence, military, nuclear, and petrochemical customers across 60+ countries via a 40+ distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Response Water Transport Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Mobile water transport
• Firefighting pump systems
• Flood control equipment
• Oil spill response
• Emergency response equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lemmer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Water Transport Systems (Hardware Sales): Hytrans designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of mobile water transport systems including HydroSub pump units, hose handling containers, monitors, foam injection systems, flood control modules, and oil spill response equipment. Revenue is generated through direct sales to distributors and emergency service organisations, with system prices varying by capacity and configuration. The company also provides training, maintenance, and lifecycle support services.
2. Aftermarket Services, Training & Maintenance: Hytrans offers operational and technical training courses (conducted at customer sites or at the Lemmer headquarters), as well as after-sales support and maintenance services. These recurring service revenues complement the one-time hardware sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hytrans Systems designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulically driven mobile water transport systems for emergency response and disaster control. Its core product line, the HydroSub series, consists of diesel-powered hydraulic power packs driving submersible floating pumps, complemented by hose handling systems, monitors, foam injection units, flood control modules, and oil spill response skimmers (FORU). The company's products serve fire brigades, civil defence organizations, armed forces, industrial operators, and nuclear infrastructure operators in over 60 countries.

Product overview

Hytrans Systems provides a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulically-driven mobile water transport solutions for emergency response and disaster control. The core product is the HydroSub series of mobile pump units (ranging from compact HydroSub 60 at 1,500 lpm to powerful HydroSub 1400 at 45,000 lpm), which form the centerpiece of the system. These are complemented by AutoBoost pressure booster units, FloodModule and FloodPump add-ons for flood control (including the new SuperFlood 550 with 150,000 lpm capacity), and PowerFoam foam injection systems. The company also offers complete hose handling solutions including CombiContainer, DuoContainer, HoseBox, and Hose Layer Container platforms, paired with Hose Recovery Units (HRU) and AutoFlaker automated recovery systems. Supporting products include high-volume Hoses (4.5"-12"), Hose Ramps for traffic crossing, Hardware/PWSE components for water distribution networks, and Monitors for water delivery. Through the 2022 FORU acquisition, the portfolio includes oil spill response solutions (FORU 70 and FORU 340 skimmers). Training courses round out the offering. All components are designed to work together as an integrated emergency response system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FORU: Oil skimming and oil spill response solutions, including FORU 70 and FORU 340 skimmers, acquired from Foru Solution B.V. in June 2022.
• HydroSub
• FloodModule
• PowerFoam
• AutoBoost
• FORU 70 / FORU 340
• SuperFlood 550

Products and services

• HydroSub Mobile Pump Units Hydraulically driven mobile pump units with submersible floating pumps powered by diesel-driven hydraulic power packs. Available in models from HydroSub 60 (1,500 lpm) to HydroSub 1400 (45,000 lpm at 12 bar). Used for large-scale firefighting, flood control, and emergency water transport.
• SuperFlood 550 First mobile FloodControl unit worldwide with 150,000 lpm total capacity. Equipped with 9 submersible FloodPumps powered by a 565 kW Volvo Penta diesel engine in a compact containerised skid design for rapid deployment.
• AutoBoost Pressure Booster Units Pressure booster pump units designed to extend water supply lines or boost hydrant network pressure without additional HydroSub units. Available in 4 models (60, 550, 900, 1200) with flows up to 45,000 lpm at 12 bar.
• FloodModule Flood Control System Add-on flood control system for HydroSub units, consisting of submersible FloodPumps, lightweight 12" FloodHoses, and hydraulic manifolds. Enables flood capacities from 20,000 to 130,000 lpm.
• Hose Handling Systems Complete range for storing, deploying, and recovering hoses including containers, recovery modules, and automated systems enabling deployment speeds up to 40 km/hr.
• PowerFoam Foam Injection System Advanced foam injection system for accurate foam proportioning. Rates: 6% up to 24,000 lpm or 3% up to 48,000 lpm. Available as stand-alone or built-in with AutoBoost and HydroSub units.
• FORU Oil Spill Response Solutions Rapid-response skimming systems for oil spill cleanup. Includes FORU 70 (70 m3/h, 75kg) and FORU 340 (340 m3/h). Designed for port, petrochemical, coastal, offshore, and arctic environments.
• Training Courses Specialized training courses including Operational Training for fire service personnel and Technical Training for maintenance personnel. Available at customer location or Hytrans facility in Lemmer.
• Hose Recovery Unit (HRU) Hydraulic-driven hose retrieval system. HRU200 handles 4"-8" hoses; HRU300 handles 8"-12" hoses. Powered by truck hydraulics or diesel powerpack. Electronic sensors detect couplings and open hydraulically operated rollers automatically.
• PowerPack Power Supply Autonomous power supply for Hose Layer Containers with HRU. Available in Electrical (5kW, LiFePO4 batteries, silent, zero emissions) and Diesel (7kW) versions.

Quantifiable outcome

• South Korea Ulsan tank fire controlled in 2 hours vs 17 hours with conventional methods; only 1 mobile unit needed instead of 26 fire engines
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volvo PentacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Volvo Penta is the engine supplier for the SuperFlood 550, providing the D16 off-road industrial engine (565 kW). The partnership between Hytrans and Volvo Penta spans 25 years, combining Hytrans' mobile water transport technology with Volvo Penta's proven and efficient engine solutions for large-scale emergency and industrial operations worldwide.
• SDIS 62 (Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours, Pas-de-Calais)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025The fire and rescue services of Pas-de-Calais, France, integrated four advanced Hytrans units (including HydroSub 250) into regional emergency response operations. Units stored at Étaples, Ardres, Aire-sur-la-Lys, and Lens rescue centres. SDIS 62 represents a major government customer for Hytrans in northern France.
• Brandweer zonder Grenzen (Firefighters Without Borders)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2023Aid organisation coordinating humanitarian equipment donations to Ukraine. Hytrans donated and refurbished mobile bulk water transport systems for delivery via the Brandweer zonder Grenzen convoy to Poland and onward to Ukraine. Hytrans made the systems fully operational for the initiative.
• FORU Solution BV (Acquired)coreTechnology or Integration · 20 June 2022Hytrans Systems BV acquired the technology and products of FORU Solution BV in June 2022. FORU is well known for its innovative oil spill response solutions — the FORU oil skimmers are world-class for cleaning up oil spills in rough weather, robust, easy to deploy with high recovery capacity. The acquisition expands Hytrans' product range for port and petrochemical customers.
• Dutch Metaalunie (Industry Association)minorOthersHytrans is a member of the Dutch Metaalunie, the sector organisation for metal engineering companies. All quotes, orders, and agreements are subject to the METAL UNION TERMS AND CONDITIONS as filed at the Rotterdam Court.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rosenbauer: Rosenbauer is a leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment, serving the same fire brigade and emergency services customer base as Hytrans. While Rosenbauer focuses on fire trucks and aerial apparatus, both companies supply turnkey emergency response solutions to municipal fire services.
• KSB: KSB is a global pump manufacturer with extensive industrial and municipal pump products, including some firefighting and emergency response applications. While KSB focuses on stationary industrial pumps, their scale and water-handling expertise position them as a potential competitor in emergency response.
• Sulzer: Sulzer manufactures pumps and pumping systems for industrial, water, and energy markets globally. While not focused on emergency response like Hytrans, their pump engineering expertise and global footprint make them a relevant comparable for industrial pump manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Task Force Tips: Task Force Tips manufactures firefighting monitors, nozzles, and foam injection equipment, with overlapping product categories to Hytrans' monitors and PowerFoam systems. Both serve fire brigades with specialized water delivery and foam proportioning equipment for industrial and structural firefighting.
• Wacker Neuson: Wacker Neuson offers a range of mobile water pumps and dewatering equipment for construction and emergency response applications, with comparable portable pump solutions to Hytrans' smaller HydroSub units. Both serve contractors and emergency services with mobile pumping equipment.

Direct peers

• Xylem (Godwin): Xylem's Godwin brand is a leading manufacturer of mobile dewatering and emergency response pumps, directly competing with Hytrans in mobile water transport for firefighting, flood response, and industrial applications. Both serve emergency services with high-capacity diesel-driven pump solutions.
• Thompson Pump: Thompson Pump manufactures mobile and stationary pumps for dewatering, emergency response, and industrial applications, with comparable product lines to HydroSub. Both companies focus on diesel-driven high-capacity pumps for firefighting, mining, and municipal customers.
• Elastec: Elastec manufactures oil spill response equipment, including skimmers and containment booms, serving a similar customer base to Hytrans' FORU division. Both companies focus on environmental emergency response with comparable oil spill recovery technologies.
• Pioneer Pump: Pioneer Pump manufactures high-capacity portable and trailer-mounted pumps serving dewatering, mining, and emergency response markets. Their product range overlaps significantly with Hytrans' HydroSub line for mobile water transport in firefighting and flood scenarios.
• Lamor: Lamor is a global leader in oil spill response and environmental cleanup solutions, directly comparable to Hytrans' FORU product line acquired in 2022. Both serve port authorities, petrochemical operators, and government emergency response customers with oil spill containment technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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