What Power-Packer does

Power-Packer is a global manufacturer of hydraulic position and motion control components serving industrial OEMs. Founded in 1970 as a division of Applied Power and now operating as a wholly-owned business unit of CentroMotion (formed when an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners acquired the Engineered Components & Systems division of Actuant Corporation in November 2019), the company designs and produces hydraulic stabilization legs (standard and heavy-duty variants), hydraulic outriggers, cab tilt systems, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic latches, hydraulic pumps, the CabCushion™ air cab suspension system, hydraulic landing gear, and a portfolio of medical actuators. Manufacturing operations span the Netherlands (global headquarters), Turkey, and the United States (Westfield, Wisconsin — ISO 9001:2015 certified), with additional presence in Brazil, China, India, and Mexico under the broader CentroMotion network.

The company's underlying technology is centered on hydraulics engineering for harsh and safety-critical environments, featuring patented designs including the tube-in-tube stabilization leg construction for contamination resistance, mechanical locking pins, and velocity fuses/load-holding valves that lock cylinders in place in the event of hose failure. Products range from compact medical actuators (e.g., MK5 self-contained unit, Quattro electro-hydraulic actuator, EDU drive unit) up to heavy-duty stabilization legs rated for 85,000 lbs lift capacity with mechanical load-holding up to 170,000 lbs and side-load capacity up to 15,000 lbs. These serve mining, construction, commercial vehicle, military, and medical equipment OEM customers across on-highway and off-highway applications.

Power-Packer operates a B2B industrial components model, selling direct to OEMs via application-engineering consultation and through authorized distributors in North America, with proprietary custom-quote pricing based on application specifications. Go-to-market motion centers on industry trade shows (CONEXPO, Agritechnica, Medica, Hospitalar, Work Truck Show) and technical content marketing through its Tech Tips series, complemented by a LinkedIn presence and direct engineering consultation. Power-Packer is one of seven CentroMotion brands, alongside Carlisle Brake & Friction, Elliott Manufacturing, Gits Manufacturing, maximatecc, and Weasler, and operates under DBA names Power-Packer, Power-Packer North America, and Power-Packer Europa BV.

Name

Power-Packer

Legal name

Power-Packer, Inc.

Website

https://powerpackerus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Power-Packer is a global manufacturer of hydraulic position and motion control components — stabilization legs, cab tilt systems, outriggers, and medical actuators — serving mining, construction, commercial vehicle, military, and medical equipment OEMs worldwide as a CentroMotion business unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Motion Control Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Service (Liftgates, Air Systems) (TLAKABAJ), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components manufacturing
• Motion control systems
• Hydraulic stabilization legs
• Cab tilt hydraulic systems
• Medical hydraulic actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Sales: Power-Packer generates revenue through the sale of hydraulic position and motion control components including stabilization legs, outriggers, cab tilt systems, cylinders, pumps, latches, and medical actuators. Products are sold directly to OEMs and through authorized distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Power-Packer designs and manufactures hydraulic position and motion control components — including hydraulic stabilization legs (standard and heavy-duty), hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic cab tilt systems, hydraulic latches, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic outriggers, trailer landing gear, the patented CabCushion air cab suspension, and a medical actuator family (MK5, Stretcher, Manual Lift, Quattro, EDU). The company serves OEMs in on-highway, off-highway (construction, mining, aggregate), military, and medical markets through direct sales and authorized distributors, with extensive custom engineering capabilities for application-specific solutions.

Product overview

Power-Packer is a global manufacturer of hydraulic position and motion control solutions, operating as part of CentroMotion. The product portfolio consists of hydraulic stabilization systems (including Standard and Heavy-Duty stabilization legs for run-on and off-highway applications), cab tilt systems (cylinders, pumps, latches), hydraulic cylinders and actuators, cab suspension (CabCushion™ air suspension), outrigger systems, hydraulic landing gear for trailers, and medical actuators. The company offers both standardized product lines and extensive custom engineering capabilities. Medical actuator offerings include the MK5, Stretcher Actuator, Manual Lift, Quattro electro-hydraulic actuator, and EDU (Electro-Hydraulic Drive Unit) for patient handling applications in hospital beds, stretchers, treatment tables, and operating tables. System components include control boxes, proximity sensors, and specialized valves. Products serve on-highway, off-highway, military, and medical markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CabCushion: Patented air cab suspension system that isolates driver and cab from damaging vibration and shock

Products and services

• Hydraulic Stabilization Legs (Standard) Hydraulic stabilization legs for mobile on- and off-highway equipment including mobile power generation, medium duty trucks, trailers, and run-on machinery such as rock crushers and portable screen plants. Standard legs have lift capacity up to 70,000 lbs, mechanical load-holding capacity up to 85,000 lbs, and side-load capacity up to 7,000 lbs.
• Hydraulic Stabilization Legs (Heavy-Duty) Heavy-duty hydraulic stabilization legs for demanding applications with exceptional lift and load-holding capacity. Lift capacity up to 85,000 lbs, mechanical load-holding up to 170,000 lbs, 20% side-load capacity, and +/-10-degree swivel shoes with 24-inch diameter for equipment with highly dynamic loads such as mobile frac pumps.
• Hydraulic Cylinders Single- or double-acting hydraulic cylinders for cab tilt systems and custom applications. Maximum operating pressure up to 5,000 psi, bore sizes from 1.25 to 3.0 inches, with optional tamper-proof velocity fuses and built-in flow controls.
• Hydraulic Cab Tilt Systems Complete hydraulic cab tilt systems including cylinders, pumps, and latches for on- and off-road equipment, military vehicles, and fire and rescue settings. Maximum operating pressures from 3,000 to 5,000 psi with electric, air, and hand pump options.
• Hydraulic Latches Hydraulic latches providing safe locking for cabs, articulating boom arms, and combine auger chutes. Maximum vertical pull load of 10,000 lbs, maximum hydraulic pressure of 5,000 psi, IP67 rating for dust and water protection, and operational temperatures from -30 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Hydraulic Pumps Hydraulic pumps available in electric, air, and hand configurations with maximum operating pressures from 3,000 to 5,000 psi, reservoir capacity of 35 or 65 cubic inches, and manual override on all pumps.
• CabCushion Cab Suspension Patented bolt-on air cab suspension system that installs between cab and chassis of conventional and COE trucks, isolating driver and cab from damaging vibration and shock. Available for driver and passenger sides with adjustable air pressure up to 120 psi.
• Hydraulic Outriggers Hydraulic outrigger systems for work trucks providing up to 14,000 lbs boom stabilization capacity, protected 36" to 42" outrigger extension, 30" leg stroke, optimized 2-1/4" or 3" bore sizes, and universal mount capability with internal dual pilot-operated check valves and SAE work ports.
• Hydraulic Landing Gear Air over hydraulic landing gear systems for Class 8 semi trailers that quickly level trailers with the dock for fast, efficient, and safe loading and unloading operations.
• MK5 Medical Actuator Self-contained hydraulic actuator for patient handling and lifting devices combining pump, cylinder, valves, and reservoir in one compact, maintenance-free unit. Stroke lengths 3.1" to 15.7", maximum dynamic push force up to 2,248 lbs, and fully manual/foot operation requiring no external power.
• Stretcher Actuator Self-contained hydraulic actuator designed for stretchers and trolleys with built-in guidance to handle high-side loads. Combines hydraulic foot pump, cylinder, valves, and reservoir in one compact, maintenance-free unit. Stroke lengths of 11.0" and 13.0", maximum dynamic push force of 1,000 lbs, and maximum static load of 1,798 lbs.
• Manual Lift Medical Actuator Self-contained manual hydraulic actuator for patient handling and lifting devices consisting of hand hydraulic pump, reservoir, cylinder, and valve with external hoses for easy installation. Stroke length of 19.0", maximum dynamic push force of 1,000 lbs, and dependable load-holding capability.
• Quattro Electro-Hydraulic Actuator Electro-hydraulic actuator enabling variable load and velocity in either direction independently, designed for scanner tables and operating tables requiring extreme precision. Features continuously variable velocity in both directions, 100% tight valves with no creep under load, and integrated safety function valves mounted to cylinder.
• EDU Electro-Hydraulic Drive Unit Electro-hydraulic drive unit for medical applications providing power-on-demand functions, enabling electrical operation of hydraulic actuation systems for patient handling equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lift capacity up to 85,000 lbs per leg for standard and heavy-duty stabilization legs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CentroMotioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower-Packer is a business unit of CentroMotion, a global manufacturing company specializing in friction products, mechanical power and information systems, and thermal and motion control products. CentroMotion was formed from the former Engineered Components & Systems division of Actuant Corporation, acquired by One Rock Capital Partners.
• Gits ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGits Manufacturing is part of the Power-Packer business unit, operating as a related company under the CentroMotion umbrella of seven global brands.
• ECI Defense GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECI Defense Group serves as the channel for DLA/NSN quotes, handling military and defense procurement inquiries for Power-Packer products.
• Carlisle Brake & FrictionminorOthersCarlisle Brake & Friction is a fellow CentroMotion brand, part of the seven-brand portfolio of motion control and friction management companies.
• Elliott ManufacturingminorOthersElliott Manufacturing is a fellow CentroMotion brand specializing in motion control solutions.
• maximateccminorOthersmaximatecc is a fellow CentroMotion brand in the seven-brand global portfolio.
• WeaslerminorOthersWeasler is a fellow CentroMotion brand specializing in mechanical power transmission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LINAK: Danish leader in electric linear actuator systems for medical, comfort, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Power-Packer in medical actuators (hospital beds, patient lifts, treatment tables) and represents the electromechanical alternative to hydraulic patient-handling systems.
• Bosch Rexroth: World's largest manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and motion control systems. Directly comparable to Power-Packer across hydraulic stabilization, cab tilt, and industrial cylinder product lines serving mobile equipment OEMs in construction, mining, and on-highway markets.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a substantial hydraulic cylinder and pump business serving aerospace, mobile, and industrial markets. Directly competes with Power-Packer in hydraulic cylinders, actuators, and fluid power systems for OEM customers.
• HYDAC: Global supplier of hydraulic components, fluid conditioning, accumulators, and motion control products. Comparable to Power-Packer in fluid power components and increasingly in condition monitoring / sensors used alongside hydraulic systems.
• TiMOTION: Taiwan-based manufacturer of electric linear actuators with strong presence in medical, ergonomic, and industrial markets. Competes head-to-head with Power-Packer's MK5 and Quattro actuators for hospital and patient-handling OEM applications.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss-based manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and power units serving mobile and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Power-Packer's hydraulic cylinder and custom power unit business for OEMs in agriculture, construction, and material handling.
• Enerpac Tool Group: Specializes in high-force hydraulic tools, actuators, and motion control systems for industrial and infrastructure applications. Comparable to Power-Packer in hydraulic actuator and cylinder engineering, with overlap in heavy-duty positioning and load-holding technologies.
• SAF-Holland: Leading manufacturer of trailer landing gear, axles, and coupling systems for commercial vehicles. Directly comparable to Power-Packer's hydraulic landing gear business for Class 8 semi-trailers and represents the dominant incumbent in this product category.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a broad hydraulics business (Eaton Hydraulics) offering cylinders, pumps, valves, and hose products. Overlaps with Power-Packer in mobile hydraulics and industrial fluid power but competes as a much larger, full-line incumbent.

Others

• Carlisle Brake & Friction: Sister brand under CentroMotion specializing in friction materials, brake systems, and power transmission. Comparable as a portfolio peer and adjacent supplier to Power-Packer's OEM customers within the same corporate parent, with cross-sell potential for combined friction and motion control offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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