Dover Hydraulics

What Dover Hydraulics does

Dover Hydraulics, Inc. is a privately held industrial hydraulic repair, testing, engineering, and metal fabrication company headquartered at 2996 Progress Street in Dover, Ohio, founded in 1982 and operating a second site at 2155 Progress Street for its Dover Fab & Burn welding and fabrication division. The company is organized around a comprehensive hydraulic repair platform that includes cylinder repair, pump and motor repair, valve repair, hydraulic systems service, replacement parts, mobile line boring, and 24/7 on-site field service, supplemented by an in-house Engineering Center for solid modeling, stress analysis, circuit design, and custom cylinder design. Its testing infrastructure is a defining feature: 100HP oil and water-glycol test stands at up to 5,000 PSI, an HAGC cylinder test stand rated to 7.5 million pounds of force with 62-inch maximum diameter, a 730HP custom test station, proportional and servo valve rooms, and what the company describes as the most comprehensive hydraulic oscillation cylinder testing facilities in America.

The business model is a combination of professional services revenue (repair, testing, engineering, on-site field service) and hardware revenue (custom hydraulic cylinders and replacement parts). Pricing is quote-based through dedicated service-category contacts and a toll-free number rather than published rate cards. The company earns a disproportionate share of revenue from authorized service center programs with at least seven hydraulic OEMs — Eaton, Eaton Hydrokraft, Linde, Glual, A.L.B.A., Sibre, and KAMAT — plus a Bosch Rexroth service capability, and acts as the exclusive North and South American stocking point for Hydrokraft parts. A proprietary Dover Automated Tracking System (DATS) assigns unique job numbers to each customer component and stores repair photos, histories, and trend reports for failure-mode analysis.

The customer base spans heavy industrial verticals including steel mills and coke plants, mining, oil/gas and water-well drilling, construction, mobile equipment OEMs (Caterpillar, John Deere, Liebherr), offshore/marine, wind power, tire manufacturing, paint and finish manufacturing, scrap processing, and tunnel boring. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a 24/7 emergency service capability, supported by a Hydraulics Squad mobile service-assistant app and dedicated email contacts per service category. Geographic reach is North America primarily, with explicit Latin America coverage for Hydrokraft. In 2023 the company expanded through the acquisition of Gross Welders and Fabricators, rebranded as Dover Fab & Burn, extending the offering into steel, stainless steel, and aluminum welding, plate processing, and burning services for gas, oil, steel, mining, and construction customers.

Name

Dover Hydraulics

Legal name

Dover Hydraulics, Inc.

Website

https://doverhydraulics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dover Hydraulics is a privately held Dover, Ohio-based industrial company providing hydraulic cylinder, pump, motor, and valve repair, testing, field service, and custom cylinder manufacturing, serving steel, mining, oil and gas, construction, and marine customers as an authorized service center for multiple major hydraulic OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Repair Services

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic repair services
• Industrial cylinder repair
• Pump and motor repair
• Metal fabrication welding
• OEM authorized service

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Repair Services: Comprehensive hydraulic cylinder and component repair services including hydraulic systems, valve repair, cylinder repair, pump and motor repair. Services include diagnostics, testing, and job tracking with warranty-backed repairs. Revenue generated through service fees for repair work on customer equipment.
2. Hydraulic Replacement Parts: Sales of hydraulic replacement parts and components, including pneumatic replacement parts. Company stocks critical components and manages manufacturer parts inventory for customers to enable fast turnaround on repairs.
3. New Custom Hydraulic Cylinders: Manufacturing and sales of new custom hydraulic cylinders including steel mill melt shop regulation cylinders, custom telescopic cylinders, welded construction heavy duty cylinders, and grapple cylinders.
4. Metal Fabrication and Welding: In-house and portable welding and fabrication services including steel, stainless steel and aluminum welding, plate processing, burning, and fabrication services under Dover Fab & Burn division.
5. OEM Authorized Service Programs: Authorized service center revenue from Eaton, Hydrokraft, Linde, Glual, A.L.B.A., Sibre, and KAMAT for repair, parts distribution, and warranty work, serving as exclusive North/South American stocking point for Hydrokraft parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dover Hydraulics is a comprehensive hydraulic repair, reconditioning, testing, and parts provider for industrial hydraulic equipment, including cylinders, pumps, motors, and valves. The company operates as an authorized service center for major OEMs including Eaton, Hydrokraft, Linde, Glual, A.L.B.A., Sibre, KAMAT, and Bosch Rexroth, while also manufacturing new custom hydraulic cylinders and offering metal fabrication and welding services through its Dover Fab & Burn division.

Product overview

Dover Hydraulics operates as a comprehensive hydraulic repair and service company organized around a core hydraulic repair and testing platform with multiple specialized service modules. The main platform includes Hydraulic Repair, Cylinder Repair, Pump & Motor Repair, Valve Repair, and Hydraulic Field Service, supported by an Engineering Center and Testing Stations. The DATS (Dover Automated Tracking System) serves as the proprietary tracking platform. Specialized add-on modules include authorized OEM service programs for Eaton Hydrokraft, Linde, Glual, A.L.B.A., KAMAT, Sibre, and Bosch Rexroth. Additional offerings include New Custom Hydraulic Cylinders manufacturing, Mobile Line Boring, Replacement Parts, and Quality Control/Reporting services. The acquired brand Dover Fab & Burn provides welding and fabrication services. A companion mobile app called Hydraulics Squad provides 24/7 customer service access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dover Fabrication and Burn: Welding and fabrication division offering in-house and portable welding of steel, stainless steel and aluminum, brake press, plate shearing, burning table, and plate rolling services for gas, oil, steel, mining and construction industries.

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Eaton HydrokraftflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDover Hydraulics serves as the authorized service center and primary stocking point for Hydrokraft parts for North and South America. The company performs comprehensive repair, reconditioning, and warranty work on Eaton Hydrokraft pumps and motors for industries including steel mills, coke plants, chemical operations, wind turbine power generation, offshore/marine, oil and gas drilling, and truck/off-road equipment. Testing capabilities include pumps up to 730HP and proportional/servo valve testing.
• Linde HydraulicscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerComprehensive partnership for Linde pump repair, parts, and new units. Dover Hydraulics is the trusted source for Linde service needs including reconditioning, repair, parts, and warranty work. Technicians are skilled across all industries where Linde equipment is used including Caterpillar, John Deere, and Liebherr mobile equipment, offshore/marine, oil and gas drilling, wind turbines, and paint/finish manufacturing.
• EatonflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEaton Authorized Service Provider status, one of a select group of partners providing all aftermarket service for Eaton's installed base. Dover Hydraulics has access to Eaton products and service opportunities in major markets including steel and metal making, mining, oil and gas, and tire manufacturing. The designation enables replacement of competitive products with Eaton hydraulics products.
• GlualcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDesignated authorized service center for Glual Hydraulics in North America. Dover maintains large inventories of Glual parts and is authorized to market new Glual products. Services include diagnostics, testing, and job tracking for Glual equipment used in steelmaking, wind power, tunnel boring, scrap processing, recycling, and mining applications.
• A.L.B.A. (ALBA Cutting Technology)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized North American service center and parts distributor for A.L.B.A., worldwide provider of steel-making cutting technology. Dover handles A.L.B.A. torch tips, cutting machines for billets, blooms and slabs, oxygen blowing equipment, gauges, valves, levers, reels and other devices. Services Danieli, Primetals (formerly Siemens-VAI), SMS Group and other steel-making technology.
• SibrecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized service center for SIBRE brakes in North America. Dover stocks parts for the most commonly used brake assemblies for good turnaround time. SIBRE has decades of experience in brake production with applications in steel industry, ports, and construction industry. Services include diagnostics and testing for Sibre brake products.
• KAMATcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAppointed as the authorized Sales and Service center for KAMAT high-pressure plunger pumps and pumping stations for the steel industry in North America. KAMAT is a leading pump and valve manufacturer in large rolling mills worldwide. Services include diagnostics, testing, and job tracking for KAMAT descaling equipment and plunger pumps.
• Bosch RexrothminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerComprehensive Rexroth repair and parts services including pump repair, parts and new units. Technicians service the complete Rexroth product portfolio for pumps, motors, servo and proportional valves. Applications include truck and off-road equipment, gas/oil/water well drilling, diesel engines, pedestal cranes, offshore/marine, wind turbines, and paint/finish manufacturing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hydro Inc. Hydro Inc. is a U.S.-based hydraulic repair, testing, and remanufacturing company serving industrial customers with pump, motor, cylinder, and valve services. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Dover in comprehensive hydraulic repair and OEM-quality testing.
• Berendsen Fluid Power: Berendsen Fluid Power provides hydraulic and pneumatic repair, parts distribution, and field service across the U.S. It is a direct comparable to Dover in mobile field service, component repair, and multi-OEM authorized service.
• Flodraulic Group: Flodraulic Group is a North American hydraulic sales, service, and repair company offering component repair, system design, and authorized service for several major hydraulic brands. It directly overlaps Dover's OEM-authorized service model and broad industrial customer base.
• Bailey International: Bailey International manufactures and remanufactures hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and power units for industrial and mobile applications. It is comparable to Dover in custom cylinder manufacturing and component repair, particularly for steel mill and mobile equipment customers.
• Yates Companies (Yates Cylinders): Yates is a U.S. industrial services firm with cylinder remanufacturing and hydraulic component repair capabilities, serving heavy industry. Its cylinder repair and custom manufacturing operations compete directly with Dover's core cylinder and pump/motor services.
• Daman Fluid Power: Daman Fluid Power specializes in hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves, offering new, remanufactured, and repair services. It is closely comparable to Dover in pump and motor repair depth and industrial customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton (Hydraulics Service Network): Eaton's Hydraulics division operates factory service centers and an authorized service network for its installed base. It is a flagship OEM partner of Dover and a broad incumbent whose direct service strategy directly affects Dover's addressable opportunity.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies (now part of Motion): Motion Industries (which acquired Kaman Industrial Technologies) is a broad industrial MRO and fluid power distributor offering hydraulic repair, parts, and authorized service across North America. It competes with Dover across many of the same industrial verticals at larger scale.
• Bosch Rexroth (Service & Remanufacturing): Bosch Rexroth is a major global hydraulic OEM with its own factory service centers, remanufacturing, and authorized service network. It is an incumbent that competes with Dover for direct factory service work while also being one of Dover's authorized service partners.
• Parker Hannifin (Hydraulics & Fluid Connectors): Parker Hannifin's Hydraulics and Fluid Connectors groups provide direct service, remanufacturing, and authorized distribution for pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same industrial MRO and warranty work Dover pursues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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