What Waterblasting Technologies does

Waterblasting Technologies, operating under the legal name Hog, Inc. and the brand names "Hog Technologies" and "Hog," is a Stuart, Florida-based manufacturer of industrial ultra-high-pressure (UHP) waterblasting and surface preparation equipment founded in 1988. The company designs and builds equipment operating at up to 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar), with blasting widths ranging from 6 to 96 inches, primarily serving two verticals: airport/runway operators (for FAA-compliant rubber removal from runways) and highway/roadway contractors (for pavement marking removal, grinding, grooving, and rumble strip installation). Its flagship product family, the Stripe Hog series, comprises multiple PTO and auxiliary engine-driven variants (SH15, SK15, SH8000, SK8000, SH7500, SK3000, SK2000, SK 5.2), complemented by the Grinder Hog line (featuring proprietary Computer-Controlled Profiling and integrated Pollution Control noise-dampening technology), the Rumble Hog 3-in-1 machine, the Surface Hog surface cleaner, the Broom Hog sweeper, and an ecosystem of proprietary tooling attachments including the Hog Tusk (which claims 50% lower water consumption and 2x performance versus standard configurations), Ground Hog, Hog Rider, and Hog Tools System.

The company generates revenue through direct equipment sales (new and certified pre-owned), tooling and attachment sales, customer-owned equipment resale facilitation, replacement parts and service, and professional training delivered through Hog Tech University (hands-on) and Hog VR (virtual reality). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with financing options offered; the go-to-market is entirely direct-to-customer, supported by a single sales phone line, an event-based marketing channel (the annual Hog Day Rodeo), webinars, and a content-driven company website. Geographic reach is currently limited to the United States, and the company distributes complementary third-party brands including MRL (GrindPro grinders), Liquidator, Elgin Sweeper, and Trackless Vehicles, indicating an ecosystem-building distribution strategy beyond its core manufactured product lines. The company is privately held with no disclosed venture, private equity, or institutional funding and no identified parent or subsidiary structure.

Name

Waterblasting Technologies

Legal name

Hog, Inc.

Website

https://waterblastingtechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Waterblasting Technologies (Hog, Inc.) is a Stuart, Florida-based manufacturer founded in 1988 that builds ultra-high-pressure (40,000 PSI) waterblasting and grinding equipment — primarily the Stripe Hog and Grinder Hog lines — for U.S. airport runway rubber removal and highway pavement marking, grinding, and rumble strip contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waterblasting Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Ultra-high-pressure waterblasting
• Runway rubber removal equipment
• Pavement marking removal
• Highway grinding equipment
• Industrial surface cleaning machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of waterblasting equipment including Stripe Hog, Grinder Hog, Rumble Hog product lines. Equipment available as new units or certified pre-owned. PTO engine-driven and auxiliary engine-driven configurations available.
2. Tooling and Attachments: Sales of specialized tooling including Hog Tusk, Ground Hog, Hog Rider, Spray Bar Attachments, and Hog Tools System designed to enhance equipment versatility
3. Customer-Owned Equipment Resale: Facilitation of pre-owned equipment sales through certified equipment program, including used Stripe Hogs, Thermo Hogs, grinders, and saw trucks
4. Parts and Service: Replacement parts and service support for installed equipment base
5. Training Services: Hog Tech University provides expert hands-on training for equipment operators; Hog VR offers virtual reality training solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waterblasting Technologies manufactures and sells ultra-high-pressure (40,000 PSI / 2,750 Bar) waterblasting equipment under the Hog brand for runway rubber removal, pavement marking removal and cleaning, and highway grinding/grooving applications. The company also produces supporting tooling attachments (Hog Tusk, Ground Hog, Hog Rider), grinding machines (Grinder Hog, Rumble Hog), surface cleaners (Surface Hog, Broom Hog), and complementary operator training programs.

Product overview

Waterblasting Technologies (operating as Hog) is a manufacturer of industrial water blasting equipment, primarily serving the highway and airport industries. The product portfolio centers on the Stripe Hog series of 40,000 PSI water blasters for runway rubber removal and pavement marking removal/cleaning, complemented by the Grinder Hog line (including GH2 and GH4 variants) for grinding, grooving, and rumble strip applications, and the Rumble Hog 3-in-1 machine. The ecosystem includes specialized tooling attachments (Hog Tusk, Ground Hog, Hog Rider, Spray Bar Attachments, Hog Tools System) that mount to Stripe Hogs to extend functionality. Additional offerings include the Surface Hog surface cleaner, Broom Hog sweeper, and certified pre-owned/quick-delivery equipment. The company also distributes related brands including MRL grinders, Liquidator, Elgin Sweeper, and Trackless Vehicles. Supporting services include Hog Tech University (hands-on training) and Hog VR (virtual reality training).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stripe Hog: Water blasting equipment for runway rubber removal and pavement marking removal/cleaning. Available in various models (SH15, SK15, SH8000, SK8000, SH7500, SK3000, SK2000, SK 5.2) with 40,000 PSI pressure ratings.
• Grinder Hog
• Rumble Hog
• Surface Hog
• Broom Hog
• Hog Tusk
• Ground Hog
• Hog Rider
• Hog Tech University
• Hog VR

Products and services

• Stripe Hog SH8000 Flagship PTO engine-driven water blasting solution operating at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 12 GPM flow rate and 6"–48" blasting widths for airport runway rubber removal and pavement marking cleaning.
• Stripe Hog SK8000 Auxiliary engine-driven water blaster delivering 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"–48" blasting widths for runway rubber removal and pavement marking cleaning; provides SH8000 performance via independent auxiliary engine.
• Stripe Hog SH15 PTO engine-driven water blaster at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"–96" blasting widths; mounts to chassis or trailer for large-scale runway rubber removal.
• Stripe Hog SK15 Auxiliary engine-driven water blaster at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"–96" blasting widths; chassis or trailer mountable for runway rubber removal.
• Stripe Hog SH7500 PTO engine-driven water blasting equipment at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"–48" blasting widths for pavement marking removal.
• Stripe Hog SK3000 Auxiliary engine-driven water blaster at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"–48" blasting widths for pavement marking removal.
• Stripe Hog SK2000 Auxiliary engine-driven water blaster at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 6"–48" blasting widths; chassis or trailer mountable.
• Stripe Hog SK 5.2 Compact auxiliary engine-driven unit at 40,000 PSI (2,750 Bar) with 14" blasting width for smaller-scale pavement marking applications.
• Surface Hog High-volume surface cleaner operating at 7,250 PSI (499 BAR) at 7.9 GPM with 610 gal fresh water tank, 132 gal debris tank, and 36" blasting width for general surface cleaning.
• Grinder Hog Computer-Controlled Profiling (CCP) enabled machine for precision grinding, grooving, sinusoidal rumble strips, and plunge cuts; integrates Pollution Control Technology for noise dampening, operating at speeds up to 8 MPH with full debris recovery.
• Grinder Hog GH2 Available in CDL and Non-CDL models for grinding, grooving, and rumble strips; operates at speeds up to 8 MPH with full debris recovery.
• Grinder Hog GH4 Certified equipment grinder for grinding, grooving, and rumble strip applications; available for quick delivery.
• Rumble Hog 3-in-1 machine combining grinding, grooving, and rumble strip capabilities in a single unit for versatile pavement treatment.
• Broom Hog Heavy-duty sweeper with 32" broom width, 140hp diesel auxiliary engine, 400 gal water capacity, and 100 gal fuel capacity for post-operation debris cleanup.
• Hog Tusk Attachment combining grinding teeth and water blasting nozzles; uses 1/2 the water while delivering 2x the performance compared to standard configurations; attaches to multiple Stripe Hog models.
• Ground Hog 40,000 PSI (2,750 BAR) handheld tooling at 9 GPM with 800 CFM and up to 300 ft operational distance; available in HT1000 (6"–22") and HT1000SR (14") blasting widths.
• Hog Rider Handheld attachment with up to 9 GPM flow rate, 6"–48" blasting width, and up to 300 ft operational distance for water blasting applications.
• Spray Bar Attachments Spray bar attachments that extend water blasting coverage and pattern width on various Stripe Hog models.
• Hog Tools System Complete tooling system providing interchangeable components and accessories for various Hog water blasting applications.
• Hog Tech University Expert hands-on training program for Hog equipment operators to maximize equipment performance and safety.
• Hog VR Virtual reality training system for Hog equipment operators providing immersive learning experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Uses 1/2 the water and gives 2x the performance with Hog Tusk attachment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MRLminorOthersMRL (Melfred Repaving LLC) is an equipment brand carried by Waterblasting Technologies. Products include GrindPro equipment available through the company's certified equipment and customer-owned equipment resale programs.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Conjet: Swedish maker of automated hydrodemolition robots and high-pressure water jetting equipment used on bridges, runways, and parking structures. Overlaps with Hog's surface-preparation and concrete-removal use cases.
• Hammelmann: German manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure plunger pumps and water jetting systems used for surface preparation, hydrodemolition, and industrial cleaning. Closely comparable to Hog's 40,000 PSI pumping platform with a global installed base.
• NLB Corp: U.S.-based manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure water blasting equipment (up to 40,000 PSI) for industrial cleaning, surface preparation, and pavement marking removal. Direct competitor to Waterblasting Technologies' Stripe Hog line across runway and highway applications.
• Aquajet Systems: Swedish manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots and high-pressure water blasting equipment for concrete removal and surface preparation. Comparable to Hog's UHP cleaning technology for infrastructure maintenance.
• KMT Waterjet Systems: Manufacturer of ultra-high-pressure pumps and waterjet cutting/cleaning systems serving industrial cleaning and surface preparation markets. Comparable core pumping technology to Hog's UHP platform.
• Jetstream of Houston: Manufacturer of high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure water blasting equipment (up to 40,000 PSI) for industrial cleaning, runway rubber removal, and pavement preparation. Directly competes with Hog in UHP water jetting equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar: Diversified heavy equipment manufacturer with global distribution, dealer network, and financing capabilities. A broad incumbent that could enter or expand in UHP surface preparation adjacent to its existing construction equipment portfolio.
• Wirtgen Group: Global road construction equipment group (Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann) serving highway milling, paving, and compaction. Overlaps indirectly with Hog's highway grinding, grooving, and rumble strip applications as a broad incumbent.

Others

• Trackless Vehicles: Manufacturer of compact municipal maintenance vehicles (sidewalk sweepers, snow plows, etc.) distributed alongside Hog's product line. An ecosystem/adjoining brand rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• MRL Equipment (Melfred Repaving): Manufacturer of pavement grinding equipment (e.g., GrindPro) that overlaps with Hog's Grinder Hog line for highway and runway grooving. MRL is also distributed by Waterblasting Technologies, making it a partial partner/competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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