Hydramaster
HydraMaster is a privately held Washington-State manufacturer founded in 1969 that designs and sells truckmounted carpet and floor cleaning equipment, rotary extraction tools, escalator cleaners, and a proprietary line of restorative cleaning chemicals exclusively through an international authorized distributor network serving professional carpet cleaners, restoration contractors, and facility managers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersMukilteo, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hydramaster does
HydraMaster (legal entity HydraMaster Corporation, also operating as Universal Cleaning Concepts LLC) is a Washington State-incorporated, privately held manufacturer founded in 1969 by Michael Palmer in Mukilteo/Everett, Washington. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes professional-grade truckmounted carpet and floor cleaning equipment, portable extractors, rotary extraction tools, cleaning wands, escalator cleaning systems, freshwater tanks, hose reels, van organization systems, and a 50+ SKU line of restorative cleaning chemicals. Its core technology portfolio includes proprietary chemical platforms (Tritanol encapsulation polymers, OxyBreak hydrogen peroxide oxidation, GreaseBreaker solvent chemistry), the CDS direct drive truckmount architecture that fits between front seats to preserve cargo space, the RX20 rotary jet extraction tool (sold 25,000+ units over 35 years), and copolymer rotational molded Evolution wand family. The CDS 4.8 is described as the #1 selling direct drive truckmount in the world.
HydraMaster sells exclusively through an international network of authorized distributors (JonDon, Interlink Supply, NuTech, Aramsco, BuyJanitorialDirect, Proline Supply, Extraction Zone, Full Circle Chemical, ShopHydraMaster) using manufacturer-to-distributor wholesale pricing, with retail prices set independently by each distributor. Revenue is generated through three one-time-purchase streams: equipment (truckmounts, portables), chemicals (consumables), and tools/accessories (wands, hoses, tanks, shelving). End customers are predominantly SMB professional carpet cleaners, with secondary segments in water damage restoration contractors and commercial facility managers; HydraMaster University provides IICRC-aligned training and certification (CCT, UFT, OCT) to the installer base. Digital channels (HydraMaster TV on YouTube, social media, webinars, blog/technical content) and a HydraMaster Support mobile app support demand generation and post-sale customer engagement.
HydraMaster is founder/privately-held with no disclosed venture or private equity backing, no public listing, no M&A history, and no executive turnover of note (the VP of Marketing has served for 35+ years). Headcount is in the 11-50 range, and the company has operated continuously for over five decades, making it a stable, mature specialty industrial manufacturer rather than a venture-backed growth company.
Hydramaster firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hydramaster
- Legal name
- HydraMaster Corporation
- Website
- https://hydramaster.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- HydraMaster is a privately held Washington-State manufacturer founded in 1969 that designs and sells truckmounted carpet and floor cleaning equipment, rotary extraction tools, escalator cleaners, and a proprietary line of restorative cleaning chemicals exclusively through an international authorized distributor network serving professional carpet cleaners, restoration contractors, and facility managers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hydramaster industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Cleaning Equipment
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)
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Where Hydramaster is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mukilteo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Hydramaster business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of truckmounts (direct drive, water cooled slide-in, air cooled slide-in), portable extractors, and mobile truckmount units
- Chemical Products: Sale of restorative cleaning chemicals including pre-sprays, extraction detergents, deodorizers, protectors, and maintenance products. Includes concentrated formulations sold to professional cleaners
- Tools and Accessories: Sale of cleaning tools including wands, hand tools, rotary extractors, hoses, connectors, hose reels, freshwater tanks, van organization systems, and replacement parts
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Manufacturer's Distributor Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Hydramaster product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HydraMaster manufactures and distributes professional truckmounted carpet and floor cleaning equipment, portable extractors, rotary extraction tools, wands, tanks, and a comprehensive line of proprietary cleaning chemicals. Products are designed for professional cleaning contractors performing hot water extraction, restorative deep cleaning, water damage restoration, and hard surface cleaning in residential and commercial environments. The full product ecosystem is sold exclusively through an international network of authorized distributors.
Product overview
HydraMaster is a manufacturer of truckmounted cleaning equipment and professional cleaning chemicals. The product portfolio includes three main categories of products that work together as a complete system: (1) TRUCKMOUNTS AND EXTRACTORS - Direct Drive truckmounts (CDS 4.8 series), Water Cooled Slide-in truckmounts (TITAN 575, TITAN 575 HP, TITAN H2O), Air Cooled Slide-in truckmounts (TITAN 325/375/425/625, Boxxer 318HP), Mobile truckmounts (TMTG4000 Truckmount to Go), and Portable Extractors (PEX 500); (2) TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES - Rotary extraction tools (RX20 NEXTGEN, RX-15H), Evolution wand series, DriMaster upholstery tools, Fresh water tanks and hose reels (HydraCradle, HydraTank), Van interior organization systems, Treadmaster escalator cleaner, and wastewater disposal systems; (3) PROFESSIONAL CHEMICALS - A comprehensive line of 48+ restorative cleaning and deodorizing chemicals including pre-sprays (Blitz with GreaseBreaker, Quake HD, FastBreak HD, SoilBreak), encapsulation solutions (Release with OxyBreak), extraction detergents (HydraFREE, HydraClean), fabric protectors (CompleteGuard), upholstery cleaners (FabricMaster Fine Fabric, FabricMaster Heavy Duty), hard surface cleaners (QCT with OxyBreak), equipment maintenance products (TM DeScaler), and specialty products for pet urine, spots, stains, and deodorizing. HydraMaster also offers training and certification through HydraMaster University including IICRC programs. All equipment, parts, and chemicals are sold exclusively through an international network of authorized distributors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HydraMaster University: Training and certification programs for cleaning professionals including IICRC certification courses.
- HydraDealer
Products and services
- Direct Drive Truckmounts (CDS 4.8 Series) Direct drive truckmount systems including CDS 4.8 and CDS 4.8 SV models designed for GM and Chevy vehicles, utilizing space between driver and passenger seats to preserve cargo space. Marketed as the #1 selling direct drive truckmount in the world, intended for professional carpet cleaning contractors.
- Water Cooled Slide-in Truckmounts (TITAN 575 Series) High performance water cooled slide-in truckmounts including TITAN 575, TITAN 575 HP, and TITAN H2O Flood Extractor models for demanding cleaning and water damage restoration applications. Designed for professional cleaning contractors and restoration specialists.
- Air Cooled Slide-in Truckmounts (TITAN 325/375/425/625, Boxxer 318HP) Air cooled slide-in truckmount line ranging from the TITAN 325 through TITAN 625 plus the Boxxer 318HP high pressure model, serving professional cleaning contractors needing flexible truckmounted cleaning power for various applications.
- TMTG4000 Truckmount to Go Mobile, high performance cleaning and extraction system designed as a portable truckmount solution for restoration and cleaning contractors and facility managers who need professional-grade cleaning power in a transportable format.
- PEX 500 High Performance Heated Extractor High performance portable heated extractor for carpet and upholstery cleaning, suitable for professional cleaning contractors who need a portable alternative to truckmount systems.
- RX20 NEXTGEN Rotary Jet Extraction Cleaning Tool Industry standard rotary jet extraction cleaning tool with counter-rotating cleaning action, with over 25,000 units sold over 35 years. Available in classic head design and portable extractor versions for professional carpet cleaners.
- RX-15H Rotary Hard Surface Floor Cleaning Tool Rotary hard surface floor cleaning tool designed for tile, quarry tile, ceramic, and concrete surfaces, expanding the cleaning capabilities of professional contractors beyond carpet.
- Evolution Wand Series Advanced wand and tool family using copolymer rotational molding technology with proprietary glide technology for improved cleaning and reduced fatigue. Includes stair wands, upholstery tools, flood extraction wands, and hard surface brush glides.
- DriMaster Upholstery Tools
Quantifiable outcome
- RX20 rotary extraction tool has achieved over 25,000 units sold over 35 years
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Hydramaster
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Hydramaster technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Hydramaster partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Hydramaster competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Tornado Industries: Commercial and industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer serving facility maintenance and restoration contractors; partial overlap with HydraMaster's facility manager and commercial customer segments.
- Kärcher: Global incumbent in professional and industrial cleaning equipment; overlaps with HydraMaster in commercial/professional extraction and surface cleaning, though Kärcher serves a far broader category portfolio.
- Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz, Prochem, Chemspec): Broader specialty cleaning/restoration conglomerate owning Prochem (truckmounts), Dri-Eaz (restoration), and Chemspec (chemicals); competes with HydraMaster across equipment, restoration, and chemistry.
- Nilfisk: Global professional cleaning equipment manufacturer with commercial extractors, floor machines, and industrial vacuums that overlap with HydraMaster's commercial cleaning offerings.
Direct peers
- Prochem: Direct competitor in truckmounted and portable carpet cleaning/extraction equipment for professional cleaners; overlaps almost completely with HydraMaster's core truckmount product lines and distributor-led channel model.
- Sapphire Scientific: Manufacturer of truckmount cleaning systems and restoration equipment targeted at the same professional carpet/restoration contractor base; competes head-to-head with HydraMaster's TITAN and CDS series.
- Mytee: Specialist in portable carpet extractors and cleaning equipment sold to the same professional cleaning and restoration end market; overlaps significantly with HydraMaster's PEX 500 and portable product lines.
- Powr-Flite: Manufacturer of commercial cleaning equipment including carpet extractors and floor machines; serves the same professional cleaning contractor and facility maintenance channels.
Others
- Interlink Supply: Authorized HydraMaster distributor and broader janitorial/restoration supply wholesaler; included as a channel peer that exemplifies HydraMaster's go-to-market motion and is also a route-to-market for competitors.
Emerging players
- Rug Doctor: Carpet cleaning equipment brand straddling consumer rental and professional/DIY use; competes for end-customer mindshare but is less specialized in the truckmount/professional contractor segment HydraMaster dominates.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Hydramaster social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Hydramaster leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Hydramaster funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hydramaster M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hydramaster
What does Hydramaster do?
HydraMaster manufactures and distributes professional truckmounted carpet and floor cleaning equipment, portable extractors, rotary extraction tools, wands, tanks, and a comprehensive line of proprietary cleaning chemicals. Products are designed for professional cleaning contractors performing hot water extraction, restorative deep cleaning, water damage restoration, and hard surface cleaning in residential and commercial environments. The full product ecosystem is sold exclusively through an international network of authorized distributors.
Is Hydramaster a public or private company?
Hydramaster is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Hydramaster founded?
Hydramaster was founded in 1969. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hydramaster based?
Hydramaster is headquartered in Mukilteo, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hydramaster make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are chemical Products and tools and Accessories.
Who are Hydramaster's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Tornado Industries, Kärcher, Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz, Prochem, Chemspec) and Nilfisk. Direct peers are Prochem, Sapphire Scientific, Mytee and Powr-Flite. Interlink Supply is listed as an others. Rug Doctor is listed as an emerging player.
Does Hydramaster have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hydramaster.
What industry is Hydramaster in?
Hydramaster's product category is Commercial Cleaning Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADALAL, Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.