MRF Machine and Hydraulics

What MRF Machine and Hydraulics does

MRF Machine and Hydraulics, Inc. is a family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Kent, Ohio. The company specializes in two interrelated product lines: custom air and hydraulic cylinders (1.5" to 6" bore, strokes up to 36", operating pressures from 125 to 5,000 PSI, manufactured to NFPA standards or custom designs) and precision CNC machined components. A complementary product line includes piston-type accumulators (10 cubic inches to 2.5 gallons capacity). The company's core technology spans CNC turning (Okuma LB-15, L1420-650, L470-650, L370-650), 4-axis horizontal CNC milling (Okuma MC-50H), 3 & 4-axis vertical CNC milling (Acroloc, Comet), robotic welding (Panasonic PA055 6-axis), and high-pressure testing to 5,000 PSI, with quality assurance certified to MIL-I-45208 military standards.

The company's business model is B2B custom contract manufacturing for OEM customers, primarily in heavy construction equipment, industrial manufacturing, and defense/government sectors. Revenue is generated through quote-based one-time orders for custom-engineered parts, with typical order quantities ranging from 25 to 10,000 pieces and precision tolerances of +/- .001 and 63 micro finishes. Customers submit drawings in PDF, DWG, or DXF format for quotes. Named customers include JRB Attachments, ACS Industries, JH Industries, Grover's Pump Works, Crane Army Ammunition, Defense Supply Center Columbus, Hauser Engineering, Piping Tech & Products, and Davey Kent. The company occupies a niche in the small-batch, high-precision fluid power and CNC machining segment, with a flagship cylinder product (2-1/2" bore, 3" stroke) produced in volumes exceeding 19,500 units since 1994. Distribution is exclusively direct domestic sales with no e-commerce or reseller channels.

Name

MRF Machine and Hydraulics

Legal name

MRF Machine & Hydraulics, Inc.

Website

https://mrfmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MRF Machine and Hydraulics is a family-owned, Ohio-based manufacturer of custom air and hydraulic cylinders, piston-type accumulators, and precision CNC machined components for OEM customers in heavy construction, industrial, and defense sectors.

Ownership category

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Product category

Fluid Power Components & Precision CNC Machined Parts

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAHAI

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Specialty Vehicle & Equipment MRO (Construction, Agricultural, Material Handling)

SECONDARYIMAHAOAF

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Packaging Machinery (Automated & Semi-automated)

SECONDARYIMAHAGAM

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMABALAG

Wheels & Brakes MRO

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aerospace MRO, Repair & Overhaul (Aftermarket)

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinders
• Air cylinders
• CNC machined parts
• Piston-type accumulators
• Fluid power components

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Custom CNC Machined Components: B2B custom manufacturing of precision CNC machined parts for OEM customers. Typical order quantities range from 25 to 10,000 pieces. Revenue generated through one-time custom manufacturing orders tailored to customer specifications and drawings.
2. Hydraulic and Air Cylinder Manufacturing: Production of custom hydraulic and air cylinders for OEM equipment manufacturers. Cylinders specified by customer prints or NFPA standards. Ongoing repeat orders from long-term OEM customers.
3. Piston-Type Accumulator Production: Manufacturing of piston-type accumulators in standard sizes from 10 Cu. in. to 2-1/2 Gal, with custom sizes available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

MRF Machine and Hydraulics is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in CNC machining and production of air cylinders, hydraulic cylinders (1-1/2" to 6" bore, strokes to 36", 125–5000 PSI working pressure), and piston-type accumulators (10 Cu. in. to 2-1/2 Gal). The company produces precision CNC machined components in order quantities of 25 to 10,000 pieces at tolerances of +/- .001 with 63 micro finishes, serving OEM customers in heavy construction and industrial markets.

Product overview

MRF Machine and Hydraulics is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in fluid power components. The company offers a portfolio of three interconnected product lines: Air and Hydraulic Cylinders (sizes 1-1/2" to 6" bore, up to 36" stroke, 125-5000 PSI) as the primary product family; Piston-Type Accumulators (10 Cu. in. to 2-1/2 Gal.) as a complementary fluid power product; and CNC Machined Parts as a manufacturing capability that produces both the cylinders/accumulators and custom components for OEM customers. Additional secondary services include heat treating, plating, grinding, welding, and assembly. The products serve heavy construction equipment OEM markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air and Hydraulic Cylinders Custom-manufactured air and hydraulic cylinders ranging from 1-1/2" through 6" bore, with strokes up to 36", operating at 125 to 5000 PSI working pressures. Built to NFPA standards, customer prints, or custom designs for OEM customers in heavy construction and industrial applications.
• Piston-Type Accumulators Piston-type accumulators ranging from 10 cubic inches through 2-1/2 gallons capacity, manufactured with 125 to 5000 PSI working pressure ratings. Custom sizes available upon request.
• CNC Machined Parts Precision CNC machined components produced in quantities of 25 to 10,000 pieces per order at tolerances of +/- .001 with 63 micro finishes on a daily basis. Capabilities range from intricate individual machined components to complex fabrications and assemblies, with shipment quantities and intervals tailored to customer usage schedules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision tolerances of +/- .001 and 63 micro finishes on daily basis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hydro, Inc. Manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders plus related fluid power components for industrial customers. Overlapping product range and OEM/end-user sales approach.
• Bailey International: Manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and fluid power components for mobile equipment OEMs. Comparable product portfolio and customer base (heavy/industrial OEMs), with overlapping cylinder capabilities.
• Prince Manufacturing: Manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps for agricultural, construction, and industrial OEMs. Comparable fluid power product family and OEM-oriented sales model.
• Chief Hydraulics: Manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders and components for OEM and industrial applications. Comparable in scale, product mix (custom cylinders for heavy equipment), and direct-sales GTM.
• Midwest Hydraulic & Machine: CNC machining and hydraulic cylinder manufacturer serving heavy equipment and industrial OEMs in the US Midwest. Comparable profile combining a machine shop with cylinder production.
• Hydrofit: Custom manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, including NFPA-standard and custom designs, serving OEM customers. Directly comparable to MRF's core cylinder product line and B2B OEM sales motion.
• JARP Industries: Manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for OEM and aftermarket applications. Comparable custom hydraulic cylinder focus and OEM sales motion.
• Lynair: Manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders for industrial and mobile equipment applications. Comparable cylinder product line, NFPA/custom builds, and OEM customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in factory automation, hydraulics, and motion control. Overlaps with MRF in fluid power cylinders and components but competes at much larger scale with a broad industrial portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies manufacturer with a major hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder product line. Comparable product category but vastly larger scale and broader industrial footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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