HyQuip

What HyQuip does

HyQuip is a Wisconsin-based regional distributor and value-added service provider of hydraulic products and fluid conveyance solutions, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) under the Applied Fluid Power brand. The company runs two Aeroquip Hose Center locations in Waukesha and Butler, Wisconsin, with customer service counters offering while-you-wait custom hose assemblies, and supplies a broad catalog of hydraulic components, fittings, valves, safety equipment, and structural framing products sourced from brand partners including Aeroquip/Danfoss, Synflex/Danfoss, Brennon Industries, Stucchi USA, Coxreels, and Dixon.

Its core offering combines three revenue mechanics: (i) one-time product sales across hydraulic components, fluid conveyance items, and accessories; (ii) custom hardware fabrication including custom hose assemblies, custom hydraulic manifolds, custom kits, and a Permco pump build center; and (iii) ongoing vendor-managed inventory (VMI) managed-services programs that embed the company into customer replenishment workflows. Engineered-solution categories listed include IIoT Solutions, Electrification Solutions, Electronic Hydraulic Controls, Electro-Hydraulic Integration, Hydraulic Power Units, Hydrostatic Drive, and Custom Hydraulic Solutions, though the company does not disclose the depth of in-house engineering versus parent-platform resourcing for these categories.

The go-to-market is sales-led and physical-location-driven, with direct branch sales as the primary channel, supported by a website with Request Quote functionality, after-hours phone support, and link-out to Applied Industrial Technologies' broader commercial infrastructure. The customer base is horizontally segmented across industrial hydraulic equipment users in Wisconsin, with no publicly named customer logos disclosed. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly transparent. Founded in 1989 with 11-50 employees, HyQuip functions as a regional operating entity within a larger publicly traded parent's fluid power segment.

Name

HyQuip

Legal name

HyQuip

Website

https://hyquip.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HyQuip is a Wisconsin-based regional distributor and service provider of hydraulic products and fluid conveyance solutions, serving industrial customers through two Aeroquip Hose Center branches with custom hose assembly and vendor-managed inventory programs, operating as a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic product distribution
• Fluid conveyance solutions
• Custom hose assemblies
• Hydraulic fittings supply
• Vendor-managed inventory

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukesha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic products including hoses, fittings, ball valves, and safety equipment from multiple brand partners
2. Custom Solutions: Custom hose assemblies, custom kits, and fluid conveyance solutions built to customer specifications
3. Vendor-Managed Inventory Services: Ongoing VMI programs providing continuous inventory support and management for customer operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

HyQuip distributes hydraulic products including hoses, fittings, ball valves, and safety equipment from multiple brand partners, while providing custom fluid conveyance solutions. Core services encompass while-you-wait custom hose assemblies, custom hydraulic manifold fabrication, cylinder exchange, hydraulic repair services, and customized vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs through two Wisconsin branch locations.

Product overview

HyQuip is a fluid conveyance headquarters and subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, operating as a distributor and service provider of hydraulic products and custom solutions. The company offers a unified portfolio combining product sales (hydraulic components, pumps, valves, fluid conveyance products) with engineered solutions (electronic hydraulic controls, electrification, IIoT integration, custom hydraulic systems) and value-added services (Aeroquip Hose Centers, custom hose/manifold fabrication, hydraulic repairs, vendor-managed inventory programs). With two Aeroquip Hose Center locations in Wisconsin (Waukesha and Butler), HyQuip provides on-site hose assembly while-you-wait service, custom hydraulic solutions, and ongoing VMI programs to keep production running efficiently.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aeroquip Hose Centers
• Custom Hydraulic Hoses
• Custom Hydraulic Manifolds
• Cylinder Exchange Program
• Hydraulic Repair Services
• Permco Pump Build Center
• Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Programs
• Hydraulic Products
• Fluid Conveyance Products
• Extruded T-Slot Aluminum Framing

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aeroquip (by Danfoss)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAeroquip brand products including hose assemblies and fittings sold through HyQuip's two Wisconsin Aeroquip Hose Centers.
• Brennon IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying hydraulic products sold through HyQuip locations.
• Anchor Fluid PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying fluid power products sold through HyQuip.
• Stucchi USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying hydraulic connectors and fittings sold through HyQuip.
• Synflex (by Danfoss)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSynflex brand hydraulic tubing and hose products distributed through HyQuip.
• CoxreelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying hose reels sold through HyQuip locations.
• DixonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner supplying hydraulic fittings and couplings sold through HyQuip.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large national MRO distributor serving industrial customers with metalworking, MRO supplies, and fluid power products. Competes with HyQuip when Wisconsin customers consolidate suppliers.
• Grainger: Mass-market industrial MRO distributor that supplies hydraulic, fluid handling, and safety products. Adjacent competitor for Wisconsin industrial accounts seeking consolidated procurement.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control manufacturer whose hydraulic products are among the lines HyQuip distributes and integrates. Not a direct distributor competitor, but a critical brand partner whose product decisions shape HyQuip's offering.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: HyQuip's publicly-traded parent company (NYSE: AIT) and the broader industrial distribution platform under which HyQuip operates. Comparable as the ultimate incumbent in fluid power and industrial MRO distribution across the U.S.

Direct peers

• Motion Industries: Genuine Parts Company subsidiary and one of the largest fluid power and industrial MRO distributors in North America. Competes with HyQuip for Wisconsin industrial customers across hydraulics, bearings, and power transmission.
• Pirtek USA: Franchise-based hydraulic hose service provider offering while-you-wait hose assembly and on-site service. Closest comparable to HyQuip's Aeroquip Hose Center counter-service model.
• Hydraulic Supply Company: Independent hydraulic and pneumatic component distributor with multiple service branches in the Southeast U.S. Comparable business model and customer base to HyQuip's regional hydraulic focus.
• Kaman Distribution Group: Fluid power and industrial distribution platform with extensive bearings, fluid power, and automation offerings. Directly comparable given its focus on hydraulic products, custom solutions, and engineered services.

Regional players

• Brennan Industries: Manufacturer of hydraulic fittings and adapters, and one of HyQuip's named brand partners. Comparable as an industry participant in fluid power fittings whose products flow through HyQuip's distribution.
• Fittings, Inc. (Wholesale Hydraulic & Industrial Supply): Midwestern industrial and hydraulic distributor; comparable smaller-scale regional distributor serving local industrial accounts with hydraulic hoses, fittings, and related components.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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