What Hygro Tech Engineers does

Hygro Tech Engineers, legally M/s. Hygro Tech Engineers, is a Bangalore, India-based private industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2000. The company designs, manufactures and supplies custom-engineered desiccant dehumidification systems and complementary environmental control equipment, including dry rooms, battery plate curing and drying chambers, industrial curing and drying ovens, gas phase filtration systems, conveyor ovens, walk-in humidity chambers, humidity testing chambers, and wood drying kilns. Its core technology is a non-cyclic rotary desiccant dehumidifier using two air streams (process and reactivation) flowing in opposite directions, with an energy recovery purge design claimed to reduce energy consumption by 30-35%. The company holds a registered patent on its desiccant rotor and markets itself as the No.1 exporter in India's desiccant dehumidification sector.

The company serves industrial customers across at least eight verticals, with lithium battery manufacturers (ultra-low dew point dry rooms, -30°C to -55°C, RH as low as 0.5%) and lead acid battery manufacturers (battery plate curing chambers) as primary segments. Secondary verticals include automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, data centres and telecom, wood processing, agriculture, defence and aerospace, and chemical processing. Its products are designed for processes requiring precise temperature and humidity control, moisture removal, corrosion protection, and product drying.

The business model is direct B2B sales of custom-engineered capital equipment, with one-time equipment sales as the primary revenue stream and pricing determined per project based on specifications and scope. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model, engaging engineering teams directly for custom solutions, supplemented by participation in industry trade shows (ACREX, POWER ON Battery Expo). Distribution is PAN India direct sales from its Bangalore manufacturing plant, with active supply across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. The company is founder-led under Managing Director I. Sandeep Alva, has 11-50 employees, has not raised external institutional funding, and reports no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Hygro Tech Engineers

Legal name

M/s. Hygro Tech Engineers

Website

https://hygrotechindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hygro Tech Engineers is a Bangalore-based industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2000 that designs and supplies custom desiccant dehumidification systems, dry rooms, and curing/drying ovens to industries including lithium battery, lead acid battery, pharmaceutical, automotive, and food processing customers across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dehumidification and Climate Control Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Desiccant dehumidification systems
• Industrial drying ovens
• Humidity control equipment
• Battery manufacturing dry rooms
• Environmental test chambers

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Dehumidification Equipment Sales: Sale of custom-engineered industrial desiccant dehumidifiers, dry rooms, and related equipment tailored to meet specific operating conditions and customer requirements. Equipment is manufactured in-house with custom build options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hygro Tech Engineers designs, manufactures, and supplies custom-engineered industrial desiccant dehumidifiers, turnkey dry rooms for lithium battery manufacturing, battery plate curing and drying chambers, industrial curing and drying ovens, conveyor ovens, walk-in humidity chambers, humidity testing chambers, product drying chambers, gas phase filtration systems, and wood drying kilns. Equipment is built in-house at the Bangalore facility and tailored to specific customer humidity, temperature, and process requirements across industries such as battery manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, defense, aerospace, data centers, and wood processing.

Product overview

Hygro Tech Engineers is an industrial equipment manufacturer established in 2000, specializing in humidity and moisture control solutions. The company's product portfolio is built around desiccant dehumidification technology as its core offering, supplemented by a range of complementary environmental control systems. The product line includes Desiccant Dehumidifiers (available in engineered/customized and compact configurations), Dry Rooms for Lithium Battery Manufacturing with turnkey installation, Battery Plate Curing & Drying Chambers, Product Drying Chambers, Industrial Curing & Drying Ovens, Gas Phase Filtration Systems, Conveyor Ovens, Walk-in Humidity Chambers, Humidity Testing Chambers, and Wood Drying Kilns. These products serve industrial applications requiring precise humidity and temperature control across sectors including battery manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defence, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and wood working. The company operates from Bangalore, India and is led by Managing Director Mr. I. Sandeep Alva.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Desiccant Dehumidifiers Industrial dehumidification equipment that removes moisture from air using a continuous physical adsorption process with desiccant rotors. Available in engineered/customized configurations and compact models for room-level humidity control, capable of maintaining relative humidity as low as 1% regardless of ambient conditions. Targeted at industrial customers in pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics, defense, and other manufacturing sectors.
• Dry Rooms for Lithium Battery Manufacturing
• Battery Plate Curing & Drying Chambers Custom-built chambers for lead acid battery plate curing and drying processes. Manufactured in-house with specialized technology to maintain humidity and temperature at different cycles for accurate curing and drying, available in custom sized configurations. Targeted at lead acid battery manufacturers.
• Product Drying Chambers Industrial drying chambers for removing moisture content from products, available in standard and fully automated configurations. Used in food processing, automobile, spice drying, and other related industries. Product drying trials available at Hygro R&D center. Targeted at food processing, automotive, and spice drying manufacturers.
• Industrial Curing & Drying Ovens Industrial ovens with precise temperature and humidity control for curing and drying applications. Includes batch ovens, specialized ovens for composite curing, and conveyor-based systems. Used in automobile, battery manufacturing, civil, defence, aeronautical, electronics, rubber, plastic, and R&D sectors. Targeted at manufacturers requiring precise thermal processing.
• Gas Phase Filtration Systems Air purification systems that remove chemical contaminants from atmospheric air through gas phase filtration. Compact in size, customizable to customer requirements, applicable in food processing plants, IT, iron and steel, and semiconductor industries. Targeted at data centers, telecom, food processing, and semiconductor operators.
• Conveyor Ovens Horizontal conveyor-based hot air ovens where products move through chambers on a belt. Designed for heating and drying large quantities of food, tea, and other products within specified timeframes, with customizable temperature settings for various industrial applications. Targeted at food, tea, and high-volume industrial drying customers.
• Walk-in Humidity Chambers Large-scale walk-in chambers for testing large components using insulated panels. Custom built in various sizes, featuring PLC+HMI control systems for temperature and humidity stimulation. Used for controlled storage testing in pharmaceutical, rubber, and plastic industries. Targeted at pharmaceutical, rubber, and plastic manufacturers and testing labs.
• Humidity Testing Chambers Test cabinets designed to create controlled relative humidity environments for testing product durability and reliability. Available in various sizes and performance configurations, including temperature and humidity chambers for replicating environmental conditions. Targeted at product testing labs, R&D centers, and quality assurance teams.
• Wood Drying Kilns Kiln systems for reducing moisture content in wood before use, producing kiln-dried timber. Hygro provides complete design, development, manufacturing, and supply of customized wood drying kilns for applications including musical instruments, furniture, and construction. Targeted at wood processing and timber seasoning companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-35% reduction in energy costs with energy recovery purge design
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nabertherm: German manufacturer of industrial furnaces and drying ovens used in battery, automotive, aerospace and electronics applications, comparable to Hygro's industrial drying oven and curing chamber lines.
• BINDER GmbH: German specialist in environmental simulation and humidity test chambers for pharma, electronics and industrial testing, overlapping with Hygro's walk-in humidity chamber and humidity testing chamber products.
• Condair Group: Global humidity control specialist offering humidification and dehumidification solutions for industrial, pharma and battery applications, overlapping with Hygro's humidity chamber portfolio.
• Munters: Global leader in desiccant dehumidification, air treatment and energy-efficient climate solutions serving battery, pharma, data centre and food industries; competes with Hygro on large dry-room and industrial dehumidification projects.
• Polygon (formerly Munters Service): Global provider of temporary and permanent climate control solutions including industrial dehumidification, comparable to Hygro's industrial dry-room and humidity control offerings.

Direct peers

• Seibu Giken: Specialist manufacturer of desiccant rotor technology and dehumidification systems with strong presence in lithium battery dry rooms in Asia, directly competing with Hygro's core dry-room offering.
• Cotes: Denmark-based manufacturer of industrial adsorption dehumidifiers for pharma, food, defence and battery applications, comparable in product line and customer verticals to Hygro Tech Engineers.
• Bry-Air (Asia): India-based global manufacturer of desiccant dehumidifiers and industrial humidity control systems, the most direct domestic competitor to Hygro Tech Engineers across pharma, battery and industrial applications.
• Desiccant Technologies Group: US manufacturer of desiccant dehumidification products for industrial, energy storage and battery applications, directly competing in the same niche as Hygro Tech Engineers.
• NovelAire Technologies: US-based supplier of desiccant dehumidification equipment for battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical and industrial dry-room applications, directly comparable to Hygro's lithium battery dry-room business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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