What Hycom does

Hycom B.V. is a Dutch specialist in complete hydraulic drive and control systems, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Operating as a subsidiary of Germany's HYDAC Group since 2013, the company designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered hydraulic systems for aviation, offshore wind, dredging, civil works, general industry, and oil and gas customers. Its operations span seven facilities with more than 11,000 m² of workshop space, including a 140-meter industrial hall dedicated to cylinder overhauls and a dedicated Enschede site for diesel-driven hydraulic power packs. Combined HYDAC Netherlands headcount (Hycom plus Elma) exceeds 300 employees.

The core product portfolio includes hydraulic test stands, Ram Air Turbine (RAT) ground test equipment listed in the Boeing B787 AMM tooling catalog, hangar supply systems, fuel systems, containerized power packs, cylinders, and active heave compensation systems. Differentiated technical capabilities include EN 9100:2018 aerospace certification, a proprietary Multipurpose Test Rig, energy-saving Active Heave Compensation technology (claimed 85% energy reduction), and TRU Filters enabling 60–80% reductions in reservoir tank volume. The 2019 acquisition of Elma B.V. broadened the offering into electric drive and control technology.

The business model is project-based B2B enterprise sales with quote-based pricing, multi-year service contracts, and a mix of new-build hardware sales, MRO/overhaul services, and equipment rentals. Customer segments include large OEMs such as the Airbus Assembly Line in Tianjin, Boeing B787 operators, a European military aircraft manufacturer, and Royal IHC as both a direct customer and a distribution channel into the maritime aftermarket. Revenue is generated through capital equipment deliveries plus a recurring service base from cylinder overhauls, ground support equipment maintenance, and authorized tooling for major aircraft platforms.

Name

Hycom

Legal name

HYCOM B.V.

Website

https://hycom.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hycom is a Netherlands-based specialist in custom-engineered hydraulic drive and control systems, serving aviation, offshore wind, dredging, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1974 and operating as a HYDAC Group subsidiary, it employs 300+ people across seven facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Systems and Components

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic systems
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Aircraft ground support
• Offshore hydraulic systems
• Dredging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Apeldoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Systems Sales: Sale of complete hydraulic systems including design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly. Includes power units, cylinders, manifolds, and control systems.
2. MRO Services: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services for hydraulic equipment including pumps, motors, cylinders, and systems. Includes calibration and training services.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of hydraulic test stands, RAT ground test equipment, and other ground support equipment for aircraft maintenance. Both short-term and long-term leasing available.
4. Cylinder Overhaul: Specialized overhaul and repair services for hydraulic cylinders of all sizes, including those without available drawings (can reproduce drawings).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hycom designs, engineers, manufactures, and assembles complete hydraulic drive and control systems and components, including hydraulic power units, cylinders, manifolds, valves, test stands, ground support equipment, and fuel systems. The company serves aviation, offshore wind, dredging, civil works, oil & gas, and industrial customers, and complements hardware sales with MRO services, calibration, training, and equipment rental across 7 locations and over 11,000 m² of workshop space in the Netherlands.

Product overview

Hycom is a specialist in complete hydraulic systems and components, operating as part of the HYDAC Group. The product portfolio centers on hydraulic drive and control systems with two main divisions: (1) Aviation equipment including hydraulic test stands, RAT ground test equipment, hangar supply systems, fuel systems, and test benches for aircraft maintenance; (2) Industrial hydraulic systems including power packs, cylinders, pumps, motors, and custom solutions for offshore wind, dredging, civil works, oil & gas, and general industry. Services include MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul), calibration, training, and equipment rental. The company also offers specialized products like active heave compensation systems and containerized power pack solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYCOM: Established reputation in the market for engineering of hydraulic systems for civil works, industry, dredging and offshore wind. Hydraulic test equipment for aircraft maintenance and assembly.
• ELMA

Products and services

• Hydraulic test stands Mobile units for testing aircraft hydraulic systems, with capacities between 4 and 65 US gallons per minute, used by aviation MRO operators and OEMs for aircraft maintenance.
• RAT ground test equipment Ground test equipment designed to drive the Ram Air Turbine during maintenance tests on Boeing B787 aircraft. Models include RAT-HRK01 (HFK-02, HRT-01), RAT-HRK02 (HRT-02, HPM-02), and RAT-HRT05 (HRT-05).
• Hydraulic purifier Equipment to eliminate oil contamination and reduce oil waste in hydraulic systems, used for fluid cleanliness in aircraft and industrial hydraulic installations.
• Internal leakage tester Test equipment for performing TARAN/ITCAN leakage tests on aircraft hydraulic systems, used by aviation maintenance teams.
• Test benches Equipment for testing rotating and non-rotating aircraft components, used by aviation MRO operators and OEMs.
• Hangar supply systems Fixed supply systems for maintenance hangars and assembly lines, including central hydraulic systems for military aircraft such as the A400M production line.
• Fuel systems Tank leakage testers and other systems for jet fuel, including jet fuel station farms with containerized loading/unloading groups, supplied to aviation assembly and maintenance customers.
• Hydraulic cylinders Hydraulic cylinders for various industrial applications including civil works, offshore, and aircraft maintenance, designed and manufactured in-house.
• Power pack containers Stand-alone hydraulic power unit based on a container (11m x 3.20m x 3.20m), with pump capacity up to 600 litres per minute at 275 bar, equipped with HYDAC HIB-cooling system.
• Diesel-driven Hydraulic Power Packs Diesel-driven power units developed at the Enschede facility for powering rotative and linear equipment, used for operating winches, cylinders, or rotating actuators.
• MRO Services Maintenance, Repair & Operations services including preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance; pump and motor overhaul; calibration; training; and rental of HPUs, flow sensors, flushing units, and filter units.
• Rental Equipment Fleet Short-term and long-term rental of ground support equipment including hydraulic test stands (HT2000-2-E), RAT ground test equipment, and mobile maintenance equipment.
• Overflow trolleys Custom-built trolleys for supporting fuel tests at aircraft assembly lines.
• Offshore Wind Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic systems for offshore wind applications including monopile handling, cable handling, jacket lifting, upending tools, heave compensation, and offshore construction vessels.
• Active Heave Compensation Systems Systems that save up to 85% on energy consumption, suitable for crane conversion and weight/maintenance reduction in offshore applications.
• Dredging Hydraulic Systems Complete hydraulic systems for cutter suction dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, and water injection dredgers including active heave winches and swell compensators.
• Civil Works Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic systems for discharge gates, floodgates, bridges, and lock systems including pumping station automation, for civil infrastructure operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% energy savings with Active Heave Compensation systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elma B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2019HYDAC acquired Elma B.V. in Soesterberg on June 5, 2019. Elma is a specialist in electrical drive & control technology since the 1930s, offering industrial automation, motion control components, and inspection services. Acquisition expands HYDAC's capabilities in total drive technology.
• Elro SRL (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2019Sister company of Elma founded in 2000, located in Constanta, Romania. Specializes in assembly of control panels.
• Royal IHC (ShipSupport)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2018HYDAC joined Royal IHC's pioneering e-commerce platform 'ShipSupport' as a trusted global partner. The maritime platform enables customers to order parts online for vessels and equipment.
• HYDAC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013HYCOM is a subsidiary of HYDAC B.V., part of HYDAC GmbH (German family-owned company). HYDAC is the world's largest manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems with over 55 years of experience. HYCOM has been part of HYDAC Group since 2013.
• FLASCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for offshore energy storage project. FLASC developed hydro-pneumatic storage concept using water pressure and compressed air. HYCOM supplies hydraulic subsystem (HPU, intensifier, pneumatic control system) for pilot installation co-funded by European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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