North American Hydraulics

What North American Hydraulics does

North American Hydraulics (NAHI, LLC) is a privately held US industrial distributor and engineered solutions provider specializing in hydraulic components and power transmission systems, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company sources products from more than 30 global manufacturers — including Black Bruin, Bonfiglioli, Eaton, Dana Brevini, Linde, Italgroup, Indexator, Hansa TMP, Stiebel, Flodraulic Group, and Rotary Power — and distributes them through 10 US sales territories supported by CFPS/CFPHS-certified technical sales representatives and an Application Team for new applications engineering. Its portfolio spans low-speed high-torque (LSHT) radial piston motors, planetary gearboxes and final drives, hydraulic rotators and swivels, hydrostatic piston pumps and motors, open-circuit pumps and valves, and custom power units, with documented torque capability to 3 million lbs/FT and horsepower to 1,300 HP.

NAHI serves heavy equipment OEMs, equipment dealers, and end users across at least nine verticals — agriculture, construction, forestry, industrial, marine, mining, oil and gas, utility, railway, and waste/material handling (its primary segment) — with named customers including Caterpillar, Schlumberger, National Oilwell Varco, Joy Global (Komatsu), Manitowoc, Tigercat, Applied Industrial Technologies, Bomag, FLSmidth, and Rexnord. The business model combines hardware distribution (B2B quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts) with value-added engineering, drop shipment from a 25,000 sq ft warehouse holding $9 million of readily available inventory, and a Service Center providing certified-technician repair, remanufacturing, hydraulic testing, and in-house machining using genuine OEM parts. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (valid through February 11, 2027) and maintains memberships in the FPDA, International Fluid Power Society, and National Fluid Power Association.

The company is privately held, has 11-50 employees, and is led by President Dwayne Persac, who also serves as a Technical Territory Sales Representative. No parent company, institutional investors, M&A activity, or funding rounds are disclosed. The operating model is relationship-driven, field-sales-led, and supported by active participation in major industry trade shows (ConExpo-CON/AGG, MINExpo, ICUEE, Waste Expo, National Farm Machinery Show, Farm Progress Show, World of Asphalt).

Name

North American Hydraulics

Legal name

North American Hydraulics, NAHI LLC

Website

https://nahi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAHI is a US industrial distributor and engineered solutions provider of hydraulic components and power transmission systems, serving heavy equipment OEMs across construction, mining, oil and gas, forestry, agriculture, and waste/material handling via 10 US sales territories and 30+ global supplier partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Components & Power Transmission Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components distribution
• Power transmission solutions
• Fluid power products
• Engineered hydraulic systems
• Hydraulic repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Sales: NAHI generates revenue through the sale of hydraulic components and power transmission products including LSHT motors, piston pumps/motors, planetary gearboxes, rotators, swivels, valves, and custom power units. Products are sourced from global manufacturing partners and distributed to customers across various industrial sectors.
2. Service and Repair: Revenue from service center operations including full repair and remanufacturing services, hydraulic testing, and aftermarket support using genuine OEM parts.
3. Custom Engineered Solutions: Custom-designed hydraulic and power transmission solutions for specific customer applications including torque monitor integrated encoder belt drives, winch drive packages, and custom drive systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North American Hydraulics distributes hydraulic components and power transmission products sourced from leading global manufacturers and provides custom engineered hydraulic solutions for heavy-equipment OEMs. Its portfolio spans LSHT radial piston motors, planetary gearboxes and track/wheel final drives, hydraulic rotators and swivels, hydrostatic and open-loop piston pumps and motors, valves, joysticks, and custom power units, complemented by an in-house service center offering repair, remanufacturing, and hydraulic testing.

Product overview

North American Hydraulics (NAHI) is a distributor and solution provider of hydraulic components and power transmission products, not a software platform. The company offers a portfolio of over 20 product categories including LSHT Radial Piston Motors, Power Transmissions (with torque capabilities to 3 million lbs/FT and horsepower to 1300 HP), Hydraulic Rotators & Swivels, Hydrostatic Solutions (piston pumps and motors with displacement from 0.5 to 13.8 cubic inches), and Open Loop Solutions (handling flows to 320 gpm). Products are sourced from world-class manufacturers including Black Bruin, Bonfiglioli, O&K, Dana Brevini, Linde, Hansa Tmp, Italgroup, Indexator, Stiebel, and others. NAHI also provides engineered custom solutions and operates a service center offering repair, remanufacturing, and testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LSHT Radial Piston Motors Full range of low speed high torque (LSHT) radial piston motors in shaft and wheel designs with freewheel capabilities, multiple speed options, and custom designs for heavy equipment OEMs.
• Power Transmissions In-line planetary gearboxes, Track and Wheel Final drives, pump drives, and custom designs with torque capabilities to 3 million lbs/FT and horsepower capabilities to 1300 HP for heavy equipment and industrial drive systems.
• Hydraulic Rotators and Swivels Compact and robust hydraulic rotators and swivels (Indexator GV, IR, XR Series, and K100 high-performance swivels) for forestry, scrap metal, and material handling applications.
• Hydrostatic Piston Pumps and Motors Axial and radial piston pumps and motors in both fixed and variable displacements, with displacement range from 0.5 cubic inches to 13.8 cubic inches for hydrostatic transmission systems.
• Open Loop (Open Circuit) Solutions Open circuit piston pumps, motors, and directional control valves handling flows to 320 gpm, with a variety of displacement options and fast controls for high-response hydraulic systems.
• Custom Power Units Custom-built hydraulic power units designed to customer specifications for specialized industrial and mobile equipment applications.
• Wheel and Hollow Shaft Motors Hydraulic wheel and hollow shaft motors including low speed high torque wheel motors and OnDemand wheel drives (Black Bruin) for vehicle and equipment drive applications.
• Planetary and Track Drives Planetary gearboxes (Bonfiglioli 300 Series and 700C Series), final drives, and track drive systems for heavy equipment including tracked vehicles and construction machinery.
• Pump Drives Pump drive systems for hydraulic power unit applications, supplied by Stiebel.
• High Pressure Pumps and Motors High-pressure hydrostatic pumps and motors (Linde/Sauer CMF/CMV) with multiple displacement options for demanding hydrostatic applications.
• Bent Axis Piston Motors (Fixed and Variable) Bent axis axial piston motors available in fixed and variable displacement configurations for hydraulic power transmission applications.
• Valves, Servo Controls, Diverters, and Handles Hydraulic valves, servo controls, flow diverters, and handle assemblies for fluid control in hydraulic systems.
• Travel Drives Hydraulic travel drive systems for tracked equipment and construction vehicles (LKC).
• Joysticks Hydraulic joystick controls for operator input on hydraulic equipment, supplied by GT Controls.
• Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers for hydraulic fluid cooling and thermal management in hydraulic power systems.
• Power Thru Pump Drive Power through pump drive systems (Transfluid Stelladrive) for combined hydraulic functions.
• Gear Pumps and Motors Gear-type pumps and motors for hydraulic power transmission applications.
• Hydraulic Gear Pumps Hydraulic gear pumps for fluid transfer applications in hydraulic systems.
• Engineered Custom Hydraulic Solutions Custom engineered hydraulic and power transmission solutions designed to specific customer application requirements, including torque monitor integrated encoder belt drives, winch drive packages, and custom drive systems.
• Hydraulic Service Center (Repair, Remanufacturing, and Testing) Full repair, remanufacturing, hydraulic testing, and inspection services delivered by certified technicians with in-house machining, including authorized factory warranty center support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of hydraulic solutions expertise
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Black BruincoreTechnology or IntegrationBlack Bruin is a supplier of hydraulic wheel motors and hollow shaft motors. NAHI provides their products including wheel motors, low speed high torque motors, OnDemand wheel drives, and S-Series smooth continuous drilling motors for various applications.
• Bondioli PavesicoreTechnology or IntegrationBondioli Pavesi is a manufacturer of power transmission components. NAHI distributes their products as part of the hydraulic and power transmission solution portfolio.
• BonfigliolicoreTechnology or IntegrationBonfiglioli provides planetary drives and gearboxes. NAHI offers Bonfiglioli 300 Series Planetary Drives and 700C Series Gear Boxes along with O&K Bonfiglioli products including planetary final drives and winch gearboxes.
• Dana BrevinicoreTechnology or IntegrationDana Brevini manufactures bent axis axial piston motors in fixed and variable displacements. NAHI distributes their products for hydraulic power transmission applications.
• Hansa TMPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHansa TMP manufactures axial piston pumps and motors. NAHI provides their piston pump and motor products for hydraulic systems.
• IndexatorcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndexator is a world leader in hydraulic rotators and swivels. NAHI offers Indexator GV Series, IR Series, XR Series rotators and K100 Series high performance swivels for demanding applications including forestry, scrap metal and material handling.
• ItalgroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalgroup manufactures radial piston motors including HCD/HSM, HC Series, R8C, R8D, and R8M series. NAHI provides their full range of radial piston motors with single and dual displacement options.
• LKCcoreTechnology or IntegrationLKC provides hydraulic travel drives. NAHI distributes their travel drive products for tracked vehicle applications.
• LindecoreTechnology or IntegrationLinde (Sauer) manufactures high pressure hydrostatic pumps and motors, and CMF/CMV bent axis hydraulic motors. NAHI offers their full range of high pressure products with displacement options for demanding hydrostatic applications.
• Rotary PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationRotary Power manufactures hydraulic motors including SMA, XF, and XJ radial piston motors. NAHI distributes their hydraulic motor products.
• StiebelcoreTechnology or IntegrationStiebel provides pump drives. NAHI offers their pump drive products for hydraulic power unit applications.
• Flodraulic GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlodraulic Group manufactures custom power units. NAHI offers their custom-built hydraulic power units designed to customer specifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large U.S. industrial distributor with a significant fluid power and hydraulics product line as well as service and repair. A current NAHI customer-network member, but its scale and broad catalog position it as a larger broadline competitor in hydraulics distribution.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and power transmission systems. A major upstream supplier to distributors like NAHI but also competes for OEM-direct programs, making it a significant incumbent in the same fluid power space.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified global manufacturer of motion and control technologies including hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and filtration. Competes indirectly with distributors like NAHI by selling direct to OEMs while also supplying the distribution channel.
• Motion Industries: Large industrial MRO distributor with extensive hydraulic and fluid power product coverage across North America. Positions as a broadline incumbent that pressures specialty hydraulic distributors on price, breadth, and supply programs.

Direct peers

• Bailey International: Hydraulic distributor and assembler specializing in custom hydraulic power units, accumulators, and valves. Comparable to NAHI in supplying engineered hydraulic solutions to mobile-equipment OEMs with in-house custom assembly.
• Hydraulic Supply Company: U.S. hydraulic components distributor offering pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders across multiple service-center locations. Directly comparable to NAHI as a value-added hydraulic distributor serving mobile-equipment and industrial end markets.
• Bernell Hydraulics: Distributor and integrator of hydraulic and pneumatic components serving industrial and mobile equipment customers. Closely comparable to NAHI as a fluid power distributor with a service-center component.
• Power Components Inc. U.S. distributor of hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders serving mobile and industrial markets. Directly comparable to NAHI in target customers and fluid-power product portfolio.
• Yates Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic cylinders and fluid power components with service and repair capabilities. Comparable to NAHI in combining distribution of hydraulic products with repair and remanufacturing services.
• Flodraulic Group: Custom hydraulic power unit manufacturer and fluid power distributor serving similar mobile-equipment and industrial customers. Both NAHI and Flodraulic operate in value-added hydraulic distribution with cross-selling as suppliers (NAHI distributes Flodraulic custom power units).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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