Hidrostal

What Hidrostal does

Hidrostal is a Swiss-headquartered, family-owned manufacturer specializing in screw centrifugal impeller pump technology, founded by Martin Stähle in Lima, Peru in 1955 (formalized as a Peruvian entity in 1957) with European operations established in Neunkirch, Switzerland in 1967. The company's proprietary single-channel centrifugal impeller with external closure and open screw geometry combines the gentle-handling characteristics of positive displacement pumps with the energy efficiency of centrifugal pumps, achieving the highest Free Passage Index in its class (0.88-1.0 for 80-200mm pumps) and up to 87% hydraulic efficiency. This technology underpins a portfolio of over 800 standard hydraulics combinable with approximately 40 motors or 40 bearing frames, spanning end suction volute, compact, submersible, immersible, bearing frame, axial diffuser, axial column, and vertical turbine pumps, plus complementary systems including SuperBetsy mobile self-priming units, PreroClean/Prerostal self-cleaning sumps, HidroMix mixing systems, and the Bedford Pumps large-pump range (500-20,000 l/s).

The company monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales via approximately 20 wholly-owned subsidiaries in 100+ countries, supported by an installed-base revenue stream from spare parts, service and repair contracts (including a 24/7 UK workshop in Bristol), rental of mobile pumps and Heber2000 siphons, and a growing recurring layer through the HidroSmart cloud-based digital monitoring platform (Silver/Gold/Platin subscription tiers) with the HidroScope vibration analysis extension. It serves four primary verticals: wastewater and municipal utilities (including flood protection), construction and dewatering, industrial applications (mining, oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemicals), and food processing (fish handling, brewing, sugar/molasses), with secondary reach into aquaculture. Production is split across Switzerland (HQ with own foundry), Qingdao China (since 2001, producing ~70% of the range), Hungary, and the HidroCast foundry in Poland (acquired 2017), enabling vertical integration into high-chromium stainless steel and special alloy castings.

Commercial reach is built on a sales-led go-to-market with technical sales engineers and application specialists, complemented by digital self-service tools (HidroSelect, SuperBetsy App, PreroClean App), the Hidrostal Pump Academy knowledge-exchange program launched in 2026, and global trade-show participation. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, and remains privately held under the Hidrostal Holding AG structure with self-financing and no external institutional capital.

Name

Hidrostal

Legal name

Hidrostal Holding AG

Website

https://hidrostal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hidrostal is a Swiss-headquartered, family-owned manufacturer of screw centrifugal pumps serving wastewater, construction, industrial, and food-processing customers across 100+ countries via 20 wholly-owned subsidiaries, with proprietary impeller technology and a vertically integrated foundry-to-digital-monitoring value chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHANAA

Centrifugal Pumps

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

SECONDARYIMAHANAG

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

SECONDARYHSAOAAAG

Sump Pump & Sewage Ejector Pump Installation & Repair

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Plumbing Installation & Repair

Keywords

• Screw centrifugal pumps
• Wastewater pumping systems
• Industrial fluid handling
• Construction dewatering pumps
• Submersible pump manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Neunkirch

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Equipment Sales: Sale of screw centrifugal pumps including compact pumps, submersible pumps, immersible pumps, bearing frame pumps, axial column pumps, vertical turbine pumps, and pump systems. 800 standard hydraulics combinable with ~40 motors or 40 bearing frames.
2. Spare Parts: Replacement parts for all pump models and components including impellers, seals, bearings, and wear-resistant materials.
3. Service & Repair: Comprehensive maintenance, repair, modernization, and upgrade services through service centers and on-site mobile technicians. Includes service contracts and 24/7 emergency support.
4. Rental: Rental of pumps and pump systems including SuperBetsy mobile units and Heber2000 siphon systems for temporary dewatering applications.
5. Digital Solutions Subscription: HidroSmart cloud monitoring platform with subscription tiers (Silver, Gold, Platin) providing remote monitoring, vibration analysis, and predictive maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hidrostal designs, manufactures, and services screw centrifugal pumps and integrated pumping systems for municipal wastewater, construction dewatering, industrial, and food processing applications. Its portfolio spans compact, submersible, immersible, bearing frame, axial, and vertical turbine pumps built on a proprietary screw centrifugal impeller, complemented by self-cleaning sumps (PreroClean/Prerostal), mobile self-priming units (SuperBetsy), the Heber 2000 siphon system, and the HidroSmart/HidroScope digital monitoring platform. The company sells directly through approximately 20 subsidiaries in 100+ countries and also offers rental, spare parts, and service/repair contracts.

Product overview

Hidrostal is a global specialist in screw centrifugal pump technology with a comprehensive portfolio of over 800 standard hydraulics combinable with approximately 40 motors or 40 bearing frames. The product range spans multiple pump categories including End Suction Volute, Compact, Submersible, Immersible, Bearing Frame, Axial Diffuser, Axial Column, and Vertical Turbine pumps, complemented by specialized systems like SuperBetsy (mobile self-priming pumps), PreroClean/Prerostal (self-cleaning pump sumps), and Floating Pump Systems. The portfolio extends into digital solutions including HidroSelect (pump selection software), HidroSmart (intelligent monitoring and control), and HidroScope (vibration analysis). Core technology centers on the proprietary screw centrifugal impeller invented in 1955 for gentle fish handling, now applied across wastewater, construction, industry, and food applications. The company offers power ratings from 0.55 to 400 kW, with pump sizes ranging from compact portable units to 9-ton industrial pumps, supported by manufacturing facilities in Switzerland, China, Hungary, and Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HidroSelect: Digital pump selection tool for quick and easy pump selection, providing hydraulic selection, performance data, and quote requests
• SuperBetsy
• PreroClean
• Prerostal
• HidroMix
• HidroSmart
• HidroScope
• Tuma Motors
• Bedford Pumps
• FreeFlow

Products and services

• End Suction Volute Pumps Versatile, energy-efficient pedestal pumps equipped with Hidrostal screw centrifugal impellers, available for horizontal or vertical installation and suitable for clean water, wastewater, and fluids containing solids. Targeted at industrial and municipal pumping applications.
• Compact Pumps Portable high-performance pumps using the original Hidrostal screw centrifugal impeller, designed for reliable pumping of large solids at constant capacity across diverse industrial and construction applications.
• Submersible Pumps Submersible pumps using Hidrostal's screw centrifugal impeller for dirty water and process liquids containing high solids or fiber content, including municipal wastewater applications.
• Immersible Pumps Cooling-jacket submersible screw centrifugal pumps capable of continuous operation at equal performance whether fully submerged, partially submerged, or in dry environments.
• Bearing Frame Pumps Versatile, energy-efficient pedestal pumps with Hidrostal screw centrifugal impellers available for horizontal or vertical mounting in industrial process applications.
• Axial Diffuser Pumps Pumps with the Hidrostal screw centrifugal impeller optimized for axial flow direction, designed to move large volumes of water at low head.
• Axial Column Pump Axial flow pumps with screw centrifugal impeller for handling large water volumes at low head, available in multiple sizes for flood protection and large-volume water transfer.
• Vertical Turbine Pumps Vertical centrifugal or mixed-flow pumps designed to move water from underground wells or reservoirs where water level exceeds spiral centrifugal pump limits.
• HidroMix Pump Mixing System Pump mixing system using the Hidrostal screw centrifugal pump to draw slurry from a source and return it through an optimally sized and positioned nozzle, providing tank mixing as an alternative to traditional submersible and gas mixers.
• SuperBetsy Mobile Self-Priming Pump System Mobile self-priming pump system with diesel or electric motors, available with a sound-insulated enclosure and the intelligent BetsyPrime vacuum system, designed for the most demanding applications including construction, industrial, flood protection, mining, and dewatering.
• PreroClean Self-Cleaning Pump Sump Self-cleaning pump sump system that removes floating layers and accumulated solids in standard wastewater pump stations using the prerotation principle.
• Prerostal High-Efficiency Self-Cleaning Pump Sump High-efficiency self-cleaning pump sump system combining a Hidrostal screw centrifugal pump with partial decanting and a spiral inlet channel that promotes mixing and floating-layer removal in wastewater pump stations.
• Floating Pump System Comprehensive floating pump station solutions for operation in reservoirs, lagoons, and rivers, equipped with maritime, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• HidroSelect Digital Pump Selection Tool Online digital pump selection tool that guides users from operating data entry through hydraulic selection, detailed performance data, and direct quote requests, enabling self-service product specification.
• HidroSmart Pump Monitoring & Control Platform Intelligent pump monitoring and control system providing real-time and historical data access, pump protection with alarm limits and automatic shutdown, and SCADA compatibility, offered as a subscription service with Silver, Gold, and Platin tiers.
• HidroScope Vibration Monitoring Module Advanced 6-channel vibration monitoring module for HidroSmart that performs FFT calculations and filtering on time-series vibration data to support predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring of pumps.
• Pump Systems Complete pump system solutions combining Hidrostal pumps with controls, monitoring, and accessories engineered for specific applications across wastewater, construction, industry, and food sectors.
• A2U Compact Pump Compact pump launched in November 2023 with 10 m head at 10 l/s performance, 50 mm ball passage, and 23 kg weight, positioned as a reliable, versatile, and efficient solution for portable pumping needs.
• Service & Repair Comprehensive maintenance, repair, modernization, and upgrade services for Hidrostal and other pumps, delivered through regional service centers and on-site mobile technicians, including service contracts and 24/7 emergency support.
• Rental Services Rental of pumps and pump systems, including SuperBetsy mobile units and Heber 2000 siphon systems, for temporary dewatering applications and emergency response needs.
• Spare Parts Replacement parts for all Hidrostal pump models and components, including impellers, seals, bearings, and wear-resistant materials, supporting long-term maintenance of installed pumps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free Passage Index (FPI) of 0.88-1.0 for 80-200mm pumps - highest in market
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AEONPUMPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025AEONPUMP and Hidrostal have strengthened their position in mobile pump systems. AEON Mobile Pumps are offered as part of the Hidrostal product portfolio, representing a strategic partnership for mobile dewatering solutions.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KSB: German pump and valve manufacturer serving water/wastewater, energy, and industrial markets globally. Direct competitor in centrifugal and submersible pumps with comparable European heritage, though substantially larger and with broader standard catalog offerings.
• Xylem: US-listed water technology company (owner of Flygt, Wedeco, and other brands) with dominant position in submersible wastewater pumps and smart water solutions. Directly competes with Hidrostal in municipal wastewater and flood protection; significantly larger with broader digital/monitoring capabilities.
• Sulzer: Swiss-based global pump manufacturer with broad industrial pump portfolio including wastewater, chemical, and process pumps. CEO Rolf Schweizer previously worked at Sulzer for 5 years. Directly comparable in wastewater and industrial pump segments but with vastly larger scale and broader product range.
• Pentair: US-listed water solutions company with strong presence in water treatment, flow, and filtration. Adjacent competitor with industrial pump offerings and water management systems that overlap with Hidrostal's municipal and industrial water segments.
• Wilo: German pump manufacturer specializing in heating, cooling, and water supply pumps with strong European presence. Competes with Hidrostal in industrial and building services pumping; larger scale and broader product portfolio including HVAC and building services.
• Flowserve: US-based global supplier of pumps, valves, seals, and automation for process industries including oil & gas, power, and chemicals. Competes in industrial pump segments where Hidrostal serves mining, oil & gas, and chemical customers; much larger scale and broader industrial focus.
• Grundfos: Danish global pump manufacturer and the world's largest pump producer by volume, with strong wastewater, dosing, and circulator pump presence. Competes in similar municipal wastewater and industrial segments; significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than Hidrostal.

Direct peers

• Tsurumi Pump: Japanese manufacturer specializing in submersible pumps for wastewater, construction dewatering, and mining. Directly competes with Hidrostal's submersible and dewatering pump lines; smaller than Hidrostal but focused on overlapping solid-handling applications.
• Bedford Pumps: Wholly-owned Hidrostal subsidiary since 2001; manufactures large custom pumps (500-20,000 l/s) for flood protection, drainage, drinking water, and port applications. Now part of Hidrostal Group but historically an independent competitor in UK large-pump market.

Emerging players

• Seepex: German specialist in progressive cavity pumps for viscous and solids-handling applications across wastewater and food processing. Comparable to Hidrostal in addressing solid-handling pumping needs with alternative technology (eccentric screw instead of screw centrifugal).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfPK60AFYdKNScgNMi0t5yA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hidrostal-group

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries21 records

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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