SPX Hydraulic Technologies

What SPX Hydraulic Technologies does

SPX Hydraulic Technologies (legal name Hydraulic Technologies, doing business as Power Team) is a privately held industrial machinery company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating with 501-1,000 employees. The company manufactures and distributes high-pressure hydraulic equipment — pumps, power units, cylinders, jacks, pullers, torque and tensioning tools, shop equipment, system components, workholding, rail products, and heavy lift solutions — through a multi-brand portfolio that includes Power Team, Bolting Systems, Stone, Posi Lock, Hytec Workholding, Rail Systems, Hydra-Slide, and Foxtrot, plus a rental offering under Bolting Rental.

The company's go-to-market combines a direct sales force and an online Partner Portal for existing customers, an e-commerce storefront for mid-market buyers, and authorized distribution through Grainger, Motion Industries, Fastenal, and BDI for enterprise reach. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, with secondary streams from repair and maintenance services and on-site safety training; pricing is quote-based rather than list-priced. The customer base spans construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, rail, manufacturing, transportation, automotive assembly, aerospace, shipbuilding, and industrial processing — a deliberately diversified vertical mix underwritten by the Powerthon Lifetime Limited Warranty and a multi-decade brand heritage.

Strategically, the company is pursuing expansion across three vectors: (i) product breadth, through configurable pump, OEM, engineered, and rental solutions; (ii) geographic reach, evidenced by localization of the corporate website into French, Simplified Chinese, German, and Spanish; and (iii) ongoing curation of its sub-brand portfolio to address vertical-specific industrial niches. The operating geography in source material is described as the Americas, with global footprint claims not asserted. AI/ML capabilities are not evident in the public-facing footprint, reflecting a traditional industrial hardware business model.

Name

SPX Hydraulic Technologies

Legal name

Hydraulic Technologies

Website

https://powerteam.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SPX Hydraulic Technologies (dba Power Team) manufactures high-pressure hydraulic equipment including pumps, cylinders, jacks, pullers, and torque wrenches for construction, mining, energy, rail, manufacturing, transportation, and aerospace customers via direct sales and national distributors Grainger, Motion Industries, Fastenal, and BDI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• High-pressure hydraulic pumps
• Hydraulic cylinders and jacks
• Bolting and tensioning tools
• Heavy lift solutions
• Industrial hydraulic equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Equipment Sales: Sale of high-pressure hydraulic pumps, cylinders, jacks, pullers, shop equipment, heavy lifting and positioning equipment, tools, and system components to industrial customers
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Ongoing functional reliability services including repair and maintenance for hydraulic equipment
3. Safety Training Services: On-site safety training to support customer workforces in hazardous environments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SPX Hydraulic Technologies manufactures and sells high-pressure hydraulic power equipment and tools, including pumps, cylinders, jacks, pullers, torque and tensioning tools, and system components. It also provides repair/maintenance services and on-site safety training for industrial customers.

Product overview

SPX Hydraulic Technologies operates as a multi-brand hydraulic power solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial hydraulic equipment. The core Power Team brand serves as the cornerstone offering, delivering high-pressure hydraulic pumps, cylinders, jacks, pullers, shop equipment, and system components designed for lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, clamping, spreading, and torquing activities. The portfolio is organized into product categories (Pumps & Power Units, Cylinders & Jacks, Pullers, Tool & Shop Equipment, Torque & Tensioning, System Components, Workholding, Rail Products, and Heavy Lift Solutions) and solution categories (Configurable Pump Solutions, Heavy Lift Solutions, OEM Solutions, and Engineered Solutions). Additional sub-brands including Bolting Systems, Bolting Rental, Stone, Posi Lock, Hytec Workholding, Rail Systems, Hydra-Slide, and Foxtrot address specialized industrial segments. The company serves construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, rail, manufacturing, transportation, and aerospace industries with products featuring rugged design, protective coatings, and robust materials for demanding applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power Team: High-pressure hydraulic tools including pumps, cylinders, shop equipment, heavy lifting and positioning equipment, jacks, tools, and system components.
• Bolting Systems
• Bolting Rental
• Stone
• Posi Lock
• Hytec Workholding
• Rail Systems
• Hydra-Slide
• Foxtrot

Products and services

• Power Team Cornerstone brand offering high-pressure hydraulic power solutions including pumps, cylinders, jacks, pullers, shop equipment, and system components for industrial sectors.
• Pumps & Power Units High-pressure hydraulic pumps and power units that generate the force needed for lifting, pushing, pulling, and other hydraulic operations.
• Cylinders & Jacks Hydraulic cylinders and jacks designed for lifting, pushing, and positioning applications in industrial environments.
• Pullers Hydraulic puller tools for extracting bearings, gears, and other components from shafts and housings.
• Tool & Shop Equipment Shop equipment including presses, rescue tools, and specialized hydraulic hand tools for industrial maintenance and repair.
• Torque & Tensioning Hydraulic torque wrenches and tensioning equipment for controlled fastening and bolt loading in critical applications.
• System Components Hoses, fittings, valves, and other hydraulic system components required for connecting and operating hydraulic equipment.
• Workholding Hydraulic clamping and workholding solutions for manufacturing and fabrication applications.
• Rail Products Specialized hydraulic tools and equipment designed for rail maintenance and construction applications.
• Heavy Lift Solutions Comprehensive heavy lifting and positioning equipment including jacks, gantry systems, and skidding solutions for moving large loads.
• Bolting Systems Bolting equipment and solutions for controlled tightening and loosening of bolted connections in industrial applications.
• Bolting Rental Rental program for bolting equipment providing access to hydraulic torque tools and tensioners for temporary projects.
• Stone Industrial bolting and hydraulic tool brand for demanding applications.
• Posi Lock Puller tools brand for bearing, gear, and shaft removal applications.
• Hytec Workholding Hydraulic workholding and clamping solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Rail Systems Rail-specific hydraulic solutions including laying, maintenance, and heavy lift equipment.
• Hydra-Slide Heavy load skidding and synchronization systems for moving large industrial equipment.
• Foxtrot Industrial equipment brand under the Hydraulic Technologies portfolio.
• Configurable Pump Solutions Customizable pump configurations tailored to specific application requirements in industrial settings.
• OEM Solutions Original equipment manufacturer solutions for integrating hydraulic power into customer-designed systems and machinery.
• Engineered Solutions Custom-engineered hydraulic products designed to meet specific customer application requirements.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Ongoing functional reliability services including repair and maintenance for hydraulic equipment.
• Safety Training Services On-site safety training and seminars to support customer workforces operating hydraulic equipment in hazardous environments.

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GraingercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrainger is a national authorized distributor for Power Team hydraulic products, making Power Team equipment available through Grainger's extensive industrial distribution network.
• Motion IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotion Industries serves as a national authorized distributor for Power Team hydraulic products, providing access to industrial customers through their location network.
• FastenalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFastenal operates as a national authorized distributor for Power Team hydraulic products, offering broad market coverage for industrial hydraulic equipment.
• BDI (Bearing Distributors Inc)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBDI is an authorized distributor for Power Team products with a store finder tool for customer convenience in locating nearby distribution points.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a major global hydraulic and motion-control supplier (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, power units, system components) overlapping heavily with SPX Hydraulic Technologies' core product range. Much larger scale and broader portfolio but competes in many of the same industrial and OEM accounts.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a broad industrial tools and assembly solutions provider with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric torque/bolting systems that overlap with SPX Hydraulic Technologies' Torque & Tensioning and Tool & Shop Equipment categories. Much larger, publicly listed incumbent serving similar industrial customers.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global diversified motion and control technologies leader with extensive fluid power (hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses/fittings) and industrial tool lines. Overlaps with SPX Hydraulic Technologies on pumps, valves, hoses, and fittings but operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Danfoss Power Solutions designs and manufactures hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and electronic controls for mobile and industrial equipment, competing with SPX Hydraulic Technologies across pumps, cylinders, valves, and system components at a much broader scale.
• Snap-on Industrial: Snap-on's industrial division provides high-grade hydraulic torque wrenches, heavy lifting, and workholding tools to industrial MRO customers, overlapping Power Team's torque/tensioning and heavy lift product categories. Comparable customer base (industrial maintenance, rail, energy) and distribution through industrial channels.

Direct peers

• Enerpac Tool Group: Enerpac is the most direct peer — a publicly traded specialist in high-pressure hydraulic tools, cylinders, pumps, jacks, bolting, and heavy-lift solutions serving industrial MRO and OEM customers globally. Directly comparable on product portfolio (pumps, cylinders, bolting, heavy lift), customer base, and brand-led distribution model.
• Hi-Force Limited: Hi-Force is a UK-based manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools, cylinders, pumps, torque wrenches, and bolting equipment, directly overlapping Power Team's core offering and serving similar industrial MRO, construction, and energy markets. Comparable as a mid-sized specialist brand competing in the same product categories.
• Holmatro Industrial: Holmatro manufactures high-pressure hydraulic cylinders, pumps, jacks, rescue tools, and heavy-lift equipment, with strong overlap to Power Team's cylinders/jacks and tool & shop equipment categories. Comparable in product mix and target industrial verticals (rescue, industrial MRO, heavy equipment).
• Hytorc (Unex Corp.): Hytorc specializes in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric torque wrenches and tensioning systems for industrial bolting, directly overlapping the Torque & Tensioning product category and the Bolting Systems / Stone sub-brands of SPX Hydraulic Technologies. Strong overlap on customer base (refineries, power plants, heavy industry).

Others

• SPX Technologies (corporate): SPX Technologies is a former corporate parent from which the Hydraulic Technologies / Power Team business traces its brand heritage; while not a current parent per the provided data, it is thematically related and a potential peer for shared-services, M&A, or divestiture comparables in the industrial hydraulics and bolting space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/powerteam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HydraulicTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/power_team

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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