Hydro Tek
Hydro Tek manufactures industrial and commercial pressure washers, trailers, tank skids, and water recycle systems, selling exclusively through a nationwide USA and Canada dealer network to professional cleaning contractors and facility operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersRedlands, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Hydro Tek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hydro Tek
- Legal name
- Hydro Tek Systems, Inc.
- Website
- https://hydrotek.us
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hydro Tek manufactures industrial and commercial pressure washers, trailers, tank skids, and water recycle systems, selling exclusively through a nationwide USA and Canada dealer network to professional cleaning contractors and facility operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hydro Tek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Pressure Washing Equipment
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK), Fleet/Vehicle & Equipment Exterior Washing (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAEAMAL)
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Where Hydro Tek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Redlands
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Hydro Tek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pressure Washer and Cleaning Equipment Sales: Hydro Tek generates revenue through the sale of industrial and commercial pressure washing equipment including hot water pressure washers, cold water pressure washers, trailers, tank skids, industrial vacuums, water recycle systems, and accessories. Products are sold through a nationwide dealer network with both one-time capital purchase pricing. No recurring or subscription revenue streams are mentioned.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing through dealer network |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Hydro Tek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hydro Tek manufactures and sells industrial and commercial pressure washing equipment, including hot water and cold water pressure washers across multiple series (SS, HD, SC, SC-X, HP, HN, SM, CPS), trailer- and skid-mounted mobile units, industrial vacuum recovery systems, water recycle systems, and accessories such as surface cleaners, hose reels, and hot water generators. Products feature stainless steel construction, the proprietary Spiralast heating coil with a lifetime warranty, rugged Pro-Tect-It steel frames, and NEMA4-rated control panels. Equipment is sold exclusively through a nationwide dealer network spanning the USA and Canada, with the company designing, assembling, and testing all units in its Fort Pierce, FL facility.
Product overview
Hydro Tek manufactures industrial and commercial pressure washing equipment, offering over 60 different models. The product portfolio centers on hot and cold water pressure washers across multiple series (SS, SC, SC-X, HD, HP, HN, SM, CPS) powered by gas, diesel, or electricity with various heating options. Key product lines include mobile wash skids, portable units, stationary systems, and trailer-mounted configurations. Supporting the core pressure washers are complementary products including industrial vacuum recovery systems, water evacuation systems, and portable water recycle systems for environmental compliance. The company also offers pressure washer accessories such as the Hydro Twister surface cleaners, hose reels, high reach poles, and the Hot Link hot water generator. All products feature stainless steel construction and the proprietary Spiralast heating coil with lifetime warranty.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Spiralast: Proprietary heating coil technology with lifetime warranty, manufactured in-house using cold rolled process and robotic welds.
- Pro-Tect-It
- Hydro Loop
- Hydro Vacuum
- Hydro Twister
- ProTowWash
- Hot Link
Products and services
- SS Series Hot Water Pressure Washers Mobile wash skids featuring compact, gas-powered design with diesel heating, designed for portability and heavy-duty cleaning applications across industrial and commercial environments.
- HD Series Hot Water Pressure Washers Compact, portable electric-powered hot water pressure washers with diesel heating for versatile commercial and industrial cleaning needs.
- SC Series Hot Water Pressure Washers Self-contained mobile wash skids powered by gas with diesel heating, featuring a 115V generator for complete operational independence in remote cleaning applications.
- HP Series Hot Water Pressure Washers Portable electric-powered hot water pressure washers with diesel heating that deliver exceptional heat output for demanding industrial cleaning applications.
- SC-X Series Hot Water Pressure Washers Diesel-powered, diesel-heated extreme duty hot water pressure washers engineered for the most demanding industrial cleaning applications such as construction, oil field, and heavy equipment maintenance.
- HN Series Hot Water Pressure Washers Stationary electric-powered hot water pressure washers with flexible heating options including natural gas, LP, or diesel for fixed installation cleaning operations.
- SM Series Hot Water Pressure Washers Compact, portable gas-powered hot water pressure washers with diesel heating for easy transport and versatile use across multiple job sites.
- CPS Series Cold Water Pressure Washers Gas-powered cold water pressure washers designed for general cleaning tasks where hot water is not required, providing reliable commercial-grade performance.
- Professional Pressure Washers Industrial and commercial-grade pressure washer product line designed for professional cleaning contractors who depend on reliability for daily use across multiple applications.
- ProTowWash Portable Pressure Washer Trailers Portable trailer-mounted pressure washer systems with various water tank capacities for mobile cleaning operations serving contractors, fleets, and mobile service providers.
- Tank Skid Mounted Pressure Washers Skid-mounted pressure washing systems designed to work with various water tank sizes for mobile pressure washing deployment.
- Tow & Stow Transporter Compact transporter for easy towing and storage of pressure washing equipment, supporting mobile cleaning operations.
- Hydro Loop Portable Recycle Systems Water recycle systems for truck or trailer mount that capture and filter wash water for reuse, enabling EPA storm drain compliance for environmentally sensitive job sites.
- Gas Powered Vacuum Recovery System Completely self-contained, gas-powered industrial vacuum system for recovering wash water and sludge from cleaning operations.
- Electric Powered Water Evacuation System Electric-powered water evacuation system with pump-out capability at 30 or 50 gallons per minute for efficient wastewater removal.
- Hydro Twister Surface Cleaner Surface cleaning attachment that cleans large areas 10-20 times faster than standard wands without producing zebra-stripe streaks.
- Hydro Twister Convertible Undercarriage Surface Cleaner Specialized undercarriage cleaning attachment with 24-inch deck width and 7-inch clearance height designed for vehicle and fleet undercarriage cleaning.
- Pressure Washer Hose Reels Durable hose reels designed for organized storage and easy deployment of pressure washer hoses in commercial cleaning operations.
- Hot Link Hot Water Generator Add-on diesel-fired hot water generation system available in 12V DC or 115V powered models, converting cold water pressure washers into hot water units.
- High Reach Wash Pole Extended reach poles rated to 4,500 psi and 250°F for high-access cleaning of building exteriors, overhead structures, and elevated surfaces.
Quantifiable outcome
- Hot water cleaning is up to 75% faster than cold water cleaning, and up to 75% faster for oil cleanup specifically (per Cleaning Technology Institute study)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Hydro Tek
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Hydro Tek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Hydro Tek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- NilfiskcoreIn 2015, Nilfisk acquired Hydro Tek to add to its portfolio of professional cleaning equipment solutions. Nilfisk is one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional cleaning equipment, with a century of cleaning expertise, sales companies in 45 countries, and products marketed in more than 100 countries worldwide. The acquisition brought Hydro Tek and Pressure-PRO together as Nilfisk's high pressure washer divisions.
- Power Washers of North AmericaminorHydro Tek is an active member of Power Washers of North America (PWNA), the professional trade association for the pressure washing industry.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Hydro Tek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alkota Cleaning Systems: Alkota manufactures industrial hot and cold water pressure washers, parts washers, and water treatment systems for industrial, agricultural, and food processing customers. Comparable product positioning to Hydro Tek's stainless steel, heavy-duty industrial line.
- Mi-T-M Corporation: Mi-T-M manufactures industrial pressure washers, air compressors, and water treatment systems sold through a US dealer network. Overlapping product categories (hot/cold water washers, portable units, and water recycling systems) make it a close peer to Hydro Tek.
- Landa Water Cleaning Systems: Landa is a direct US competitor making hot/cold water pressure washers, detergent systems, and parts washers distributed through a North American dealer network. Product lines, go-to-market, and customer verticals substantially overlap with Hydro Tek.
- Pressure-Pro: Pressure-Pro is a sister company under Nilfisk specializing in engine-drive and skid-mounted pressure washers for mobile and industrial cleaning. Same parent ownership as Hydro Tek, with overlapping product positioning and customer base.
- Hotsy (Cleaning Equipment & Supplies): Hotsy manufactures industrial hot and cold water pressure washers and sells through a North American dealer network structurally similar to Hydro Tek's. Both target professional cleaning, food/beverage, automotive, and industrial customers with comparable hot water systems.
- Koblenz (Campbell Hausfeld): Koblenz manufactures industrial and commercial pressure washers and floor cleaning equipment, serving Latin American and US markets. Product line and customer base (commercial cleaners, contractors) directly overlap with Hydro Tek's professional segment.
Others
- Generac Holdings: Generac is a power equipment manufacturer expanding into cleaning and outdoor products. While not a direct pressure washer competitor, it represents a broader industrial equipment peer relevant to understanding Hydro Tek's outdoor/industrial power equipment positioning.
- Briggs & Stratton: Briggs & Stratton is a key engine supplier to Hydro Tek (via the Vanguard brand) and a major industrial power equipment manufacturer. Included as a supplier/ecosystem peer given Hydro Tek's reliance on small engines for gas-powered models.
Broad incumbents
- Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG: Kärcher is the global market leader in cleaning equipment, offering a broad portfolio of hot/cold water pressure washers across consumer, commercial, and industrial tiers. Directly competes with Hydro Tek in industrial pressure washing but with a much wider product range and global distribution.
- Nilfisk (Group): Nilfisk is Hydro Tek's parent company and a global cleaning equipment conglomerate offering floor care, vacuum, and pressure washing products across commercial and industrial segments. Provides the distribution and product breadth that shapes Hydro Tek's strategic positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Hydro Tek social profiles
Digital presenceHydro Tek compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Hydro Tek financial estimates
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Hydro Tek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Hydro Tek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hydro Tek M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hydro Tek
What does Hydro Tek do?
Hydro Tek manufactures and sells industrial and commercial pressure washing equipment, including hot water and cold water pressure washers across multiple series (SS, HD, SC, SC-X, HP, HN, SM, CPS), trailer- and skid-mounted mobile units, industrial vacuum recovery systems, water recycle systems, and accessories such as surface cleaners, hose reels, and hot water generators. Products feature stainless steel construction, the proprietary Spiralast heating coil with a lifetime warranty, rugged Pro-Tect-It steel frames, and NEMA4-rated control panels. Equipment is sold exclusively through a nationwide dealer network spanning the USA and Canada, with the company designing, assembling, and testing all units in its Fort Pierce, FL facility.
Is Hydro Tek a public or private company?
Hydro Tek is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Hydro Tek founded?
Hydro Tek was founded in 1985. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hydro Tek based?
Hydro Tek is headquartered in Redlands, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hydro Tek make money?
One revenue line is on record: pressure Washer and Cleaning Equipment Sales.
Who are Hydro Tek's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alkota Cleaning Systems, Mi-T-M Corporation, Landa Water Cleaning Systems, Pressure-Pro, Hotsy (Cleaning Equipment & Supplies) and Koblenz (Campbell Hausfeld). Others are Generac Holdings and Briggs & Stratton. Broad incumbents are Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG and Nilfisk (Group).
Does Hydro Tek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hydro Tek.
What industry is Hydro Tek in?
Hydro Tek's product category is Industrial Pressure Washing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAB, Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAHANAG, Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets). Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.