Hidromas

What Hidromas does

Hidromas is an India-based manufacturer of hydraulic tipping systems and components for commercial vehicles, headquartered in Chengalpattu and operating under the Hidromas India and Hidromas Global brands. The company self-reports 50 years of industry experience and a presence in more than 70 countries serving over 5,000 customers, with a workforce of 501-1,000 employees. Its product portfolio spans nine integrated categories — Tipping Kits, Frontend and Under Body Cylinders, Air Control Valves, Oil Tanks and Filters, Pumps, Valves, Body Locks, and Hoses/Adaptors/Couplings — all of which carry chrome plating as a standard feature for durability and corrosion resistance. The portfolio is structured so that cylinders, pumps, valves, and control elements are sold as a coordinated tipping system rather than as isolated parts, with supporting services including Operations and Maintenance, Spare Parts supply, and Training.\n\nRevenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of hydraulic components, supplemented by aftermarket spares and professional services for operation, maintenance, and training. Hidromas reaches the market through three channels: a global distributor network in 70+ countries (with a formal "Become a Distributor" recruitment program), a dedicated OEM Request service that embeds components into new commercial vehicle manufacturing, and direct enterprise engagement with large fleet operators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct quotation, with negotiated terms for OEM and distributor partners.\n\nCustomer segments split across three groups: commercial fleet operators needing durable, low-downtime hydraulic tipping for material transport (primary); commercial vehicle OEMs requiring standardized, quality-assured components for integration into new builds (primary); and equipment distributors reselling to regional markets (secondary). The company maintains an Investor Relations page indicating institutional engagement, though ownership structure, funding history, and revenue are not publicly disclosed. No AI/ML, software, or digital product capabilities are evident in the offering, which remains a mechanical-hydraulic industrial components business with international distribution scale as its primary asset.

Name

Hidromas

Legal name

Hidromas India

Website

https://hidromasindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hidromas is an India-based manufacturer of hydraulic tipping systems and components for commercial vehicles, offering an integrated portfolio of cylinders, pumps, valves, and tipping kits. It serves commercial vehicle OEMs, fleet operators, and equipment distributors across 70+ countries with over 5,000 customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Hydraulic Tipping Components

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Hydraulic tipping systems
• Commercial vehicle hydraulics
• Telescopic tipping cylinders
• Hydraulic gear pumps
• Tipper body hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Chengalpattu

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Sales: Sale of hydraulic components and systems including Tipping Kits, cylinders, valves, pumps, and accessories for commercial vehicles
2. Operation and Maintenance Services: Service solutions for operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems
3. Spare Parts: Replacement spare parts for hydraulic systems and components
4. Training Services: Training services for proper operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hidromas designs, manufactures, and supplies complete hydraulic tipping systems and components for commercial tipper trucks, including tipping kits, telescopic cylinders (frontend and under-body), air control valves, gear pumps, oil tanks, filters, body locks, hoses, adaptors, and couplings. It complements these products with operation & maintenance support, spare-parts supply, and training for OEMs, distributors, and fleet operators.

Product overview

Hidromas is a global hydraulic tipping solutions provider with 50 years of experience, serving over 5,000 customers across 70+ countries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic components and systems for commercial vehicles, consisting of 9 core product categories: Tipping Kit (complete turnkey tipping solution), Frontend Cylinders, Under Body Cylinders, Air Control Valve, Oil Tank & Filters, Pump, Valve, Body Lock, and Hoses, Adaptors and Couplings. The product portfolio is designed as an integrated system where cylinders, pumps, valves, and control components work together to enable reliable cargo tipping operations. All products feature chrome-plated components as standard, and the company provides additional services including Operations and Maintenance, Spare Parts supply, Training, OEM Request, and Distribution programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tipping Kit Complete integrated tipping hydraulic kit for commercial tipper trucks that bundles cylinders, valves, pumps, fittings, and accessories into a ready-to-install system for OEMs and body builders.
• Frontend Cylinders Front-mounted telescopic hydraulic cylinders engineered for commercial tipper-body tipping applications, supplied as standalone cylinders to OEMs and distributors.
• Under Body Cylinders Under-body mounted telescopic hydraulic cylinders designed for tipper-body tipping applications where a front-mount is not feasible, supplied to OEMs and distributors.
• Air Control Valve Pneumatically actuated air control valve used by the driver to operate the hydraulic tipping system from the cab of commercial tipper trucks.
• Oil Tank & Filters Hydraulic oil reservoir tank with filtration components for tipping systems, sized and supplied as part of the overall hydraulic package to OEMs and distributors.
• Pump Hydraulic gear pump that pressurizes hydraulic fluid to actuate tipping cylinders in commercial tipper applications.
• Valve Directional and control valve component used within the hydraulic tipping circuit to regulate flow and direction for tipper cylinders.
• Body Lock Mechanical locking device that secures the tipper body to the truck chassis during tipping operation for safety and stability.
• Hoses, Adaptors and Couplings Hydraulic hoses, adaptors, and couplings that connect, seal, and route pressurized fluid between the pump, valve, cylinder, and reservoir of the tipping system.
• Operation and Maintenance Service After-sales operation and maintenance service for hydraulic tipping systems installed on commercial tipper trucks, targeted at fleet operators and end users.
• Spare Parts Supply Supply of genuine spare parts for installed Hidromas tipping hydraulic systems, available via the company's distribution and service channel.
• Training Service Training program for fleet operators, distributors, and service partners covering operation, servicing, and best practices for tipping hydraulic systems.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hyva: Hyva is the global market leader in hydraulic tipping systems for trucks and trailers, offering front-end and under-body cylinders, tipping kits, and related components that directly overlap Hidromas' core product range. Both companies target the same OEM and fleet operator customers with similar integrated hydraulic solutions.
• Marrel (AMPLITUDE): Marrel is a French manufacturer specializing in hydraulic tipping systems, skip loaders, and front-end cylinders for commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio and target customers closely mirror Hidromas' tipping kits and cylinder offerings for the European and global truck markets.

Broad incumbents

• Hiab (Cargotec): Hiab, part of Cargotec, is a major provider of loader cranes, demountables, and material handling equipment for trucks. While its primary focus is loader cranes rather than tipping kits, it competes in the broader commercial vehicle hydraulic equipment category with similar OEM customers.
• Palfinger: Palfinger is a global leader in crane, lifting, and loading solutions for commercial vehicles, including hydraulic cylinders, loader cranes, and tipping systems. It serves overlapping truck OEM and fleet customers but from a much broader product portfolio spanning cranes and access platforms.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Motion and Control Technologies segment manufactures hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses used in mobile and industrial applications including commercial vehicles. It overlaps with Hidromas' pumps, valves, and hose product lines but serves a far wider customer base.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hydraulic components including pumps, valves, cylinders, and motion control systems. It supplies truck OEMs globally and competes with Hidromas in pumps, valves, and cylinders, though as part of a much broader industrial hydraulics portfolio.

Others

• JOST World: JOST is a leading manufacturer of fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, and other commercial vehicle components sold into similar OEM truck builder customers. While not directly competing on hydraulics, it is part of the same commercial vehicle component ecosystem and targets similar procurement channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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