Hutchinson

What Hutchinson does

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc. (legal entity; formerly Barry Controls) is a Delaware-incorporated manufacturer of elastomer-based shock, vibration and noise isolation solutions, headquartered in Hopkinton, MA with manufacturing in Hopkinton and Ithaca, MI and offices in Burbank, CA and Blagnac, France. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchinson Worldwide, itself part of the TotalEnergies (formerly Total Petrochemicals) conglomerate, and was formed through the 2000 merger of Barry Controls with Vibrachoc, Techlam, Stop-choc and Paulstra to create Hutchinson's industrial and defense anti-vibration division. All Hutchinson entities unified under the single Hutchinson brand in 2013.

The core product portfolio comprises vibration isolation mounts organized into tube mounts, machinery mounts, cup-style mounts, high-deflection shock isolators, low-profile mounts, cylindrical stud mounts, all-elastomer isolators, metal and mesh isolators, and specialty isolators. Underlying technology centers on proprietary elastomer compounding across nine polymer families, supported by proprietary analytical tools (BarrySoft), non-linear 3D FEA (ABAQUS/ARPACK), and in-house test capabilities. Advanced offerings include active vibration control systems (hybrid active/passive architectures using hydraulic, pneumatic and piezoelectric actuation), "Smart Structures" embedding isolation into payload structure, and enDAQ companion sensors for field data acquisition.

Hutchinson sells through a hybrid direct sales engineer and authorized distributor channel across North America, with the majority of revenue derived from defense (US Navy, ground vehicles, missiles/guidance), military and commercial aerospace (avionics, radar, targeting pods), and adjacent industrial, rail, truck and electric vehicle markets. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of catalog and custom-engineered mounts plus professional services for custom design and qualification support. Customer pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, and the company is CMMC Level 2 certified, ITAR registered, and holds AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF-16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications, qualifying it for Tier One defense prime and US DoD supply chains.

Name

Hutchinson

Legal name

HUTCHINSON AEROSPACE & INDUSTRY INC.

Website

https://hutchinsonai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, a subsidiary of Hutchinson Worldwide (TotalEnergies group), designs and manufactures elastomer-based shock, vibration and noise isolation mounts for defense (US Navy, ground vehicles, missiles), aerospace, rail, truck and industrial customers, selling through direct sales engineers and authorized distributors across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vibration Isolation Mounts

NAICS

Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD), Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC), Aerospace Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings & Elastomeric Components (IMABANAF)

Keywords

• Vibration isolation mounts
• Shock control systems
• Elastomer compounds
• Defense isolation hardware
• Aerospace mounting products

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Vibration Isolation Products: Manufacture and sale of vibration isolation mounts and systems including cup mounts, machinery mounts, tube mounts, low-profile mounts, cylindrical stud mounts, elastomer isolators, metal and mesh isolators, and specialty isolators. Products are sold through direct sales engineers and authorized distributors.
2. Custom Design Solutions: Custom engineering and design services including analytical and CAD capability with non-linear 3D FEA, proprietary analytical tools, historical materials database, tool design capabilities, and process development. Full prototyping through production support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry designs and manufactures elastomer-based vibration isolation mounts and shock, vibration, and noise control systems for defense, aerospace, industrial, rail, truck, and electric vehicle applications. The product portfolio spans tube mounts, machinery mounts, cup-style mounts, high-deflection isolators, low-profile mounts, cylindrical stud mounts, all-elastomer pads, metal/mesh isolators, specialty isolators, and advanced active vibration control systems. The company also provides custom engineering, FEA-based system analysis, and elastomer compounding services.

Product overview

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry (formerly Barry Controls) offers a comprehensive portfolio of shock, vibration, and noise control solutions centered around its vibration isolation mount product lines. The core offering includes multiple mount types: Tube Vibration Isolation Mounts (22000 Series, 44000 Series, 500 Series, 500SL Series, HR Series, Barry Bond Series, Industrial Conical Mount, Nanomount), Machinery Mounts (633A Series, 990/915, Elastomer Spring Series, LM/LMS Series, SLM Series, Neoprene Pads), Cup Style Mounts (B-Mount, Cupmounts, H-Mount, L-Mount, S-Mount, T-Mount), High Deflection Shock & Vibration Isolators (2K Series, HTTA, ME Series, Super VHC, TTA, TTB, VHC), Low Profile Mounts (5200 Series, 6300/6550, 6820, E21/E22, Multiaxis), Cylindrical Stud Mounts, All Elastomer Isolators (Ball Mount, W Series), and Metal & Mesh Isolators (Series 1200, 9300, Cablemount, MET-L-FLEX). Advanced technology offerings include Active Vibration Control Systems and Smart Structures. Supporting services include engineering support (System Design & Analysis, Custom Design Solutions) and Elastomer Technology. The company also offers enDAQ sensors as a companion data acquisition product. Hutchinson serves defense (missiles, navy, ground vehicles, aircraft), aerospace, industrial, trucks, vehicles, electric vehicles, and rail markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barry Controls: Legacy brand name for vibration isolation mounts and anti-vibration products. Now consolidated under the Hutchinson brand.
• Vlier
• Fab House
• HI-DAMP

Products and services

• Tube Vibration Isolation Mounts Tube-style elastomeric isolation mounts for stationary and mobile platforms, including 22000, 44000, 500, 500SL, HR, Barry Bond, Industrial Conical Mount, and Nanomount series. Used across defense, aerospace, industrial, truck, and rail equipment.
• Machinery Mounts Low-profile, low-frequency machinery mounts for industrial equipment, including 633A, 990/915, Elastomer Spring, LM, LMS, SLM, and Neoprene Pad series. Designed to isolate vibration and noise from generators, motors, and industrial machinery.
• Cup Style Vibration Isolation Mounts Cup-style mounts (B-Mount, Cupmount, H-Mount, L-Mount, S-Mount, T-Mount series) for protecting equipment from vibration and shock during steady-state acceleration and severe shock environments. Hutchinson's original Cup Mount was developed for the US Navy in 1943.
• High Deflection Shock & Vibration Isolators High-deflection isolators for medium-weight sensitive equipment and two-stage shock mounting, including 2K, HTTA, ME, Super VHC, TTA, TTB, and VHC series. Used where longer deflection and lower natural frequency are required.
• Low Profile Vibration Isolation Mounts Small, low-profile, all-attitude elastomeric mounts including 5200, 6300/6550, 6820, Compact Conical Mount, E21/E22, and Multiaxis series. Designed for compact envelope and multi-axis vibration/shock protection.
• Cylindrical Stud Vibration Isolation Mounts Stud-style mounts supporting loads up to 260 lbs in compression and 70 lbs in shear, including Double Stud Mounts, Inserts, Bumpers, and GO5 Series. Used for compact equipment mounting.
• All Elastomer Vibration Isolation Pads All-elastomer isolator pads for small equipment such as office machines, motors, fans, blowers, HVAC equipment, and electronics/telecommunications. Includes Ball Mount Series and W Series Ring & Bushing Mounts.
• Metal and Mesh Vibration Isolators Small, lightweight metal and mesh isolators for airborne, vehicular, and industrial applications, including Series 1200, 9300, Cablemount, and MET-L-FLEX Bushings. Used where wire-rope or metal-mesh elements are preferred.
• Specialty Vibration Isolation Mounts Specialty isolators including Marine Engine Mounts, Navy Mounts, Suspension Spring Pivot, and V Mount Series. Designed for marine engines, naval applications, and vehicle suspension systems.
• Active Vibration Control Systems Hybrid active-passive vibration control systems combining accelerometer sensing, signal processing, amplification, and hydraulic, pneumatic, or piezoelectric actuators. Commercialized for military vessels, automotive, and aircraft applications.
• Smart Structures Technology integrating shock and vibration control directly into the structure of customer payloads to save cost, reduce space envelope, lower part count, and improve overall performance.
• Engineering and Custom Design Services Custom engineering and design services including system design and analysis, non-linear 3D FEA, proprietary analytical tools (BarrySoft), historical materials database, prototyping, and process development from prototype through full production. Includes 30 engineers with 4 applications support engineers (120 years combined experience).

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VINCI AutoroutescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025VINCI Autoroutes, in collaboration with Electreon, VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson, initiated the world's first real-traffic trial of a dynamic induction charging system for electric vehicles on France's A10 motorway near Paris. Hutchinson participates as a technology partner in this innovative wireless charging highway project.
• ElectreoncoreTechnology or Integration · 24 October 2025Electreon developed the dynamic induction charging technology. Hutchinson partnered on the A10 wireless charging highway trial, contributing vibration and isolation expertise for the road-embedded charging system components.
• VINCI ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025VINCI Construction collaborated on the world's first wireless charging highway trial on France's A10 motorway, working with Hutchinson on infrastructure components.
• Gustave Eiffel UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Academic partner contributing research expertise to the wireless charging highway project on France's A10 motorway.
• Total (Parent Company)coreOthersHutchinson is a subsidiary of Total (formerly Total Petrochemicals), the largest non-automotive tire elastomer products manufacturer in the world. Hutchinson draws on diverse research and chemical resources from one of the world's largest petroleum and chemical manufacturers.
• Hutchinson Worldwide (Group)coreOthersIn 2000 Barry Controls was acquired by Hutchinson Worldwide. Hutchinson merged with Vibrachoc, Techlam, Stop-choc, and Paulstra to create the industrial and defense anti-vibration division. In 2013 all Hutchinson groups united under a single brand.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg is a global engineered polymers leader with anti-vibration mounts, damping solutions, and elastomer components serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers with overlapping product categories.
• Continental AG (ContiTech / Vibration Control): Continental's ContiTech Vibration Control business produces anti-vibration components for automotive, rail, and industrial applications, with comparable elastomer mount technology and global scale.
• Moog Inc. Moog provides high-performance precision motion control and vibration isolation solutions for aerospace and defense markets, with broader portfolio scope but overlap in active and passive isolation systems.
• Parker Hannifin (Aerospace Division): Parker's Aerospace division supplies vibration, shock, and motion control technologies across commercial and military aviation, competing broadly with Hutchinson in elastomer-based aircraft systems.
• Meggitt PLC (now Parker): Meggitt, acquired by Parker Hannifin, supplies vibration damping, thermal management, and sensing solutions for aerospace and defense, with overlapping customer base and complementary product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Vibratec: Vibratec is a French specialist in noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) solutions for transport and industry, comparable to Hutchinson's European operations and direct overlap in elastomer-based isolation.
• Lord Corporation (Parker Hannifin): Lord Corporation, now part of Parker Hannifin, is the most direct competitor in elastomer-based vibration isolation and shock control, serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with overlapping mount technologies.
• Fabreeka International: Fabreeka International supplies vibration isolation, shock control, and elastomeric pad products for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications, with overlapping catalog offerings to Hutchinson.
• Enidine (ITT Inc.): Enidine manufactures shock absorbers, vibration isolation mounts, and elastomeric products for defense, aerospace, rail, and industrial applications, directly competing with Hutchinson's mount and isolator product lines.

Emerging players

• SMAC Corporation: SMAC produces precision linear actuators and moving coil technology with vibration control expertise serving electronics, semiconductor, and test applications, an adjacent emerging player in active vibration control.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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