Hydraulik Nord Group

What Hydraulik Nord Group does

Hydraulik Nord Group is a privately held German mid-sized technology conglomerate operating across mobile hydraulics, stationary hydraulics, industrial automation, and CNC machining. The group consists of six wholly-owned subsidiaries — Hydraulik Nord Technologies GmbH, KMF Kemptener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Andreas Lupold Hydrotechnik GmbH, Hydraulik Schwerin GmbH, LITRONIC Steuer- und Regeltechnik GmbH, and Buck GmbH — collectively employing approximately 1,900 people across six German production and engineering locations in Schwerin, Parchim, Kempten, Neu-Ulm, Vöhringen, and Dürmentingen. The portfolio spans hydraulic cylinders for mobile machinery (steering, suspension, lifting, spring-energy, and measurement-equipped variants), hydraulic valve manifolds and power units up to 9.5 metric tons and 20,000-liter tanks for stationary applications, precision pump components and complete pumps, valve engineering, industrial automation electronics, and CNC machining services.

The group's technical capabilities rest on high vertical integration: in-house piston rod production with proprietary induction hardening and double-layer hard chromium plating, advanced CNC machining including a Fastems flexible manufacturing system, and proprietary digital hydraulic controller technology (Hydraulic Pulse Controller). Comprehensive certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834-2, AD 2000, WHG-Fachbetrieb) and six-decade-deep domain expertise at individual subsidiaries underpin the technology base.

Hydraulik Nord Group generates revenue through direct B2B sales of hardware components and systems to industrial equipment manufacturers, supplemented by hydraulic service and maintenance revenue, channel partnerships (Wuxi Detaike for East Asia, ENERPAC distribution), and trade fair-driven demand generation. Customer concentration is spread across at least 10 end-market verticals including steel, automotive, agricultural machinery, construction machinery, forestry, municipal vehicles, recycling, and pulp and paper. The group is controlled by HN Holding GmbH and does not disclose consolidated financials publicly.

Name

Hydraulik Nord Group

Legal name

Hydraulik Nord Group

Website

https://hn-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hydraulik Nord Group is a privately held German technology conglomerate of six subsidiaries manufacturing hydraulic cylinders, valve manifolds, pump components, industrial automation electronics, and CNC-machined parts for industrial equipment manufacturers across mobile and stationary hydraulics applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Components and Systems

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic manifolds
• Mobile hydraulics
• Industrial automation
• Pump components

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwerin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic components and systems: Sale of hydraulic components including cylinders, valve manifolds, hydraulic units, steering systems, and pump components manufactured across the group's subsidiary companies.
2. Industrial automation and electronics: Design, assembly, and integration of automation solutions, electronic control units, and precision mechanical assemblies for industrial applications.
3. Hydraulic service and maintenance: Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of hydraulic components, lab-assisted oil analysis, mobile bypass filtration, and refueling services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydraulik Nord Group is a German medium-sized technology group that designs, manufactures, and services hydraulic components and systems for industrial equipment manufacturers. Its portfolio spans mobile hydraulic cylinders (steering, suspension, lifting, spring energy, measurement-equipped), stationary hydraulic valve manifolds and power units up to 20,000 liters, high-precision pump components (pinion shafts, ring gears, rotors), industrial automation and electronics, and CNC-machined components, supported by in-house service for maintenance, repair, and oil analysis.

Product overview

Hydraulik Nord Group is a medium-sized technology conglomerate operating in mobile hydraulics, stationary hydraulics, and related services. The product portfolio centers on hydraulic cylinders (steering, suspension, lifting, spring energy, and measurement-equipped) manufactured by KMF Kemptener Maschinenfabrik, combined with stationary hydraulic manifolds and units from Hydraulik Schwerin. The group also produces pump components (ring gears, pinion shafts, rotors) through Hydraulik Nord Technologies, valve technology via Andreas Lupold Hydrotechnik, electronics and industrial automation through Litronic, and CNC machining services via Buck. Services include hydraulic maintenance/repair, industrial automation, and electronics development. The six companies operate as an integrated network, enabling customized products from initial project planning through development, assembly, and post-sale service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Steering Cylinders Steering cylinders for front axles with special sealing systems designed for high lateral forces, supplied to agricultural and construction machinery OEMs.
• Suspension Cylinders Suspension cylinders for spring-loaded front axles and independent wheel suspension with double-seal systems and one-piece piston rod and piston, used in agricultural and construction vehicles.
• Lifting and Adjustment Cylinders Cylinders designed for high lateral forces with hardened piston rods for agricultural machinery and tillage equipment, including front and rear power lifts.
• Spring Energy Cylinders Hydraulic brake cylinders with special springs for wet brakes, including automatic hand brake systems for vehicle braking applications.
• Cylinders with Measurement Systems Cab suspension cylinders with integrated measurement systems and special seal systems for the suspension and damping of vehicle cabs.
• Hydraulic Quick Changers Hydraulic quick-change plates with integrated cylinder function and specific weld seams for rapid attachment changes on wheel loaders and telescopic handlers.
• Hydraulic Manifolds Custom hydraulic valve manifolds manufactured by Hydraulik Schwerin, with unit weights up to 9,500 kg and edge lengths up to 2,400 mm, capable of machining complex components with more than six sides.
• Hydraulic Manifold Standard Range Standard range of manifolds, adapter plates, blind plates, and intermediate measurement plates in steel and aluminum, available with various pressure ratings and corrosion protection.
• Hydraulic Units Custom hydraulic power units for stationary use with components from major manufacturers, featuring hydraulic tanks up to 20,000 liters, in compact or customized special designs.
• Pump Components and Complete Pumps High-precision pump components (pinion shafts, ring gears, rotors, control discs) for internal gear and vane pumps, plus complete pump assembly from Hydraulik Nord Technologies in Parchim.
• Hydraulic Valve Technology Valve engineering for stationary and mobile work machines, supplied by Andreas Lupold Hydrotechnik GmbH, the group's know-how centre for hydraulic valve technology.
• CNC Machining Services Full-range CNC machining supplier since 1961, producing sophisticated machine components for machine tools, electric and combustion engines, gearboxes, hydraulic components, and construction machinery using a Fastems flexible manufacturing system.
• Hydraulic Service Comprehensive hydraulic service including preventive maintenance, repair of pumps, motors, valves and cylinders, functional testing, oil analysis, and mobile bypass filtration.
• Industrial Automation Solutions Industrial automation services including electrical design, PLC programming, visualization, drive technology, retrofit and machine safety, switch cabinet construction, and energy consulting (DIN 16247).
• Electronics Development and Production Development and manufacture of measurement, control and regulation units, testing devices, and mechatronic assemblies with precision mechanical and pneumatic capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hydraulic manifolds manufactured up to 9.5 metric tons and 2,400 mm edge length; complex components with more than 6 sides machined
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major divestiture and minor.

• Universities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Fraunhofer Institute RostockcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Hydraulik Nord Technologies GmbH cooperates with universities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the Fraunhofer Institute Rostock to pursue the latest manufacturing technologies, generate innovative projects, and create jobs for skilled workers and academics. The group also received ERDF funding for investigating an internal gear pump prototype.
• Danfossmajor divestitureOthers · 1 December 2018Danish technology group Danfoss acquired Hydraulik Nord Fluidtechnik GmbH & Co. KG (specializing in hydraulic steering systems and electrohydraulic steering solutions for mobile hydraulic applications) from HN Holding GmbH. Transaction completed in Q1 2019. HN Holding retained the components and parts business unit focused on advanced production technology.
• Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2018Alternative training model through cooperation with Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) in Kempten. A unique arrangement in Bavaria allowing KMF Kemptener Maschinenfabrik to train machining mechanics by rotating trainees between the bbw training workshop, vocational school, and KMF production halls.
• ENERPACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2018ENERPAC is the world market leader in tool hydraulics. Hydraulik Schwerin GmbH became a distributor for ENERPAC products including hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, presses, tools, accessories, and system components for production, maintenance, and repairs in manufacturing and construction industries.
• Wuxi Detaike Industries Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2018Chinese distributor headquartered in Wuxi, a major eastern Chinese business hub. Distributes all products of the Hydraulik Nord Group in the fields of mobile and stationary hydraulics, enabling the group to enter East Asian markets.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth AG: Global market leader in hydraulic components, systems, and mobile applications. Overlaps with every Hydraulik Nord Group product line but operates at vastly larger scale with full portfolio coverage and global manufacturing footprint.
• Eaton Corporation: Global power management company with substantial hydraulics business (cylinders, valves, pumps, power units) serving industrial and mobile equipment OEMs. Comparable on mobile and stationary hydraulics product breadth.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation: Diversified motion and control technologies leader with extensive hydraulics portfolio including cylinders, valves, pumps, and filtration. Competes broadly across Hydraulik Nord Group's mobile and stationary product lines.
• Dana Incorporated: US-based drivetrain and motion systems supplier with significant hydraulics business (mobile cylinders, pumps, motors). Comparable on mobile hydraulics for off-highway and agricultural machinery applications.

Direct peers

• Wandfluh AG: Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic valves, electronics, and proportional technology serving mobile and industrial markets. Comparable on valve/electronics integration similar to Litronic + Andreas Lupold capabilities.
• Bucher Hydraulics AG: Swiss-headquartered specialist in hydraulic cylinders, valves, power units, and electronic controls for mobile and stationary machinery. Direct comparable on mobile hydraulics product portfolio and European OEM customer overlap.
• Atos S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of hydraulic valves, manifolds, and proportional controls used in industrial and mobile applications. Comparable to Hydraulik Nord Group's Andreas Lupold Hydrotechnik subsidiary on valve engineering and manifold production.
• HAWE Hydraulik SE: Germany-based mid-market manufacturer of hydraulic components, valves, pumps, and power units for mobile and stationary applications. Closely comparable to Hydraulik Nord Group in product breadth (cylinders, manifolds, units, valves) and European mid-sized industrial customer base.
• Sun Hydraulics (Helios Technologies): Specialist manufacturer of hydraulic valves, manifolds, and integrated packages primarily for mobile and industrial markets. Comparable on stationary hydraulic manifold production and standard valve block ranges similar to Hydraulik Schwerin.

Emerging players

• Hengli Hydraulics Co., Ltd. Chinese hydraulic component manufacturer offering cylinders, pumps, motors, and valves at scale. Represents the low-cost competitive threat to European mid-market specialists like Hydraulik Nord Group in mobile and stationary hydraulics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hydraulik Nord Group