DIVERSIFIED HYDRAULIC CONCEPTS, INC.

What DIVERSIFIED HYDRAULIC CONCEPTS, INC. does

Diversified Hydraulic Concepts, Inc. (DHC) is a privately held hydraulic equipment distributor and service company headquartered in Cottage Grove, Oregon, serving the Pacific Northwest region. Founded in 2006 by Louis Howell, the company operates as an approved distributor for major hydraulic brands including Hydac, Continental Hydraulics, Bucher Hydraulics, Ametek, and Schroeder Industries. DHC sells hydraulic cylinders, pumps and motors, valves, manifolds, electronic components, and filtration products, while providing custom system design, on-site technical support, preventative maintenance, and component repair services via a fleet of service trucks with 24/7 emergency response capability.

The company's technical capabilities include custom manifold design using CAD software and 3D modeling per ISO/NFPA standards, in-house testing on a 300 HP electronically automated Dino Test Bench (6000 PSI), and automation solutions for hydraulic and pneumatic systems using Allen Bradley, Siemens, Delta Motion, and Codesys platforms. An Oil Filtration Maintenance Program provides recurring preventative maintenance using Hydac and Schroeder filtration products. The 9-person team carries over 180 years of combined hydraulic industry experience covering eight industrial verticals: farming and agriculture, mining and oil & gas, construction, steel/wood/paper mills, trucks and marine, food and beverage, chemical processing, and power generation and water treatment.

DHC generates revenue through hardware sales of branded hydraulic components, professional services for custom system design and integration, and on-site repair and maintenance delivered via a field service fleet. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customer acquisition driven by direct sales via phone, website contact forms, and field service relationships. The company is entirely founder-owned with no external capital, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

DIVERSIFIED HYDRAULIC CONCEPTS, INC.

Legal name

Diversified Hydraulic Concepts Inc.

Website

https://diversifiedhydraulics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Diversified Hydraulic Concepts is a privately held hydraulic equipment distributor and service company based in Cottage Grove, Oregon, serving agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing, and marine clients across the Pacific Northwest with hydraulic parts, custom system design, on-site repair, and preventative maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Equipment Distribution and Services

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Hydraulic equipment distribution
• Hydraulic system design
• Industrial hydraulic repair
• Fluid power services
• Hydraulic component supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottage Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, manifolds, filtration products, and electronic components from branded vendors (Hydac, Continental Hydraulics, Bucher Hydraulics, Ametek, and others).
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: On-site technical support, preventative maintenance, hydraulic component repair (pumps, motors, cylinders, valves), pneumatic repair, and gearbox repair services delivered via fleet of service trucks.
3. Custom System Design and Integration: Custom hydraulic circuit design, manifold design, electrical circuit design, control system design, and project management services from concept to implementation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Diversified Hydraulic Concepts distributes and services industrial hydraulic equipment, supplying cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, manifolds, electronic components, and filtration products from brands such as Hydac, Continental Hydraulics, Bucher Hydraulics, and Ametek from an on-hand inventory that enables immediate delivery. The company also designs, integrates, repairs, and maintains hydraulic and electronic control systems for OEM and end-user clients across industries including agriculture, mining, oil and gas, construction, heavy mills, marine, food and beverage, chemical processing, and power generation, supported by a 24/7 on-site field service fleet and a 300 HP electronically automated test bench.

Product overview

DIVERSIFIED HYDRAULIC CONCEPTS, INC. is a hydraulic equipment distributor and service company established in 2006, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic products and services. The core product offering consists of six main product categories: Hydraulic Cylinders (JIC/NFPA industrial, welded, servo positioning, pneumatic, custom), Hydraulic Pumps and Motors (piston, gear, vane, orbital, hydrostatic types), Hydraulic Valves (directional, proportional, modular stack, load control), Electronic Components (controllers, sensors, HMI devices, actuators), Manifolds (custom DHC design, ISO/NFPA standards, rotary, DIN cartridge), and Filtration Products (hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, water/process). These products are complemented by four key service offerings: Custom Hydraulic System Design (with CAD/3D modeling and project management), Automation Solutions (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Delta Motion, Codesys), Hydraulic Repair and Maintenance (with 300 HP test bench), and the Oil Filtration Maintenance Program. The company serves as an approved distributor for major vendors including Hydac, Ametek, Continental Hydraulics, and Bucher Hydraulics, and operates from Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Cylinders

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HydaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved distributor of Hydac products including accumulators, cartridge valves, compact power units, coolers, electronic diagnostics, filter systems, filters, high-pressure power units, manifold assemblies, mobile directional control valves, valves/clamps/accessories. Also provides filtration products for their Oil Filtration Maintenance Program.
• Continental HydraulicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved distributor of Continental Hydraulics products including directional control valves, modular stack valves, motion control, piston pumps, power units, pressure control valves, proportional directional control, proportional flow control, proportional pressure control, and vane pumps.
• Bucher HydraulicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved distributor of Bucher Hydraulics products including electronics, motors, and pumps.
• AmtekmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Ametek products including cable and hose carriers, control relays, industrial brakes, level measurement, linear feedback, PLS/PLC/network modules, rotary feedback, and safety products including foot and palm switches.
• Schroeder IndustriesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of filtration products for their Oil Filtration Maintenance Program, providing high-quality replacement filter elements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pirtek: Franchise-based hydraulic and pneumatic hose, fittings, and on-site service network operating across the US. Closely comparable to DHC's mobile hydraulic repair, parts distribution, and 24/7 emergency response model, though Pirtek operates at a much larger franchise scale.
• HydraForce: Manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds, and integrated hydraulic systems serving mobile and industrial markets. Comparable in custom manifold and valve integration work, and a potential competitor or partner for DHC's custom design customers.
• Flodraulic: Distributor and integrator of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic motion control products and services across North America. Comparable combination of distribution, custom system design, and field service targeting similar industrial customer segments.
• SunSource (TFS): Fluid power distribution and service platform operating across the US with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical product lines plus repair services. Closely comparable distribution-plus-service business model, though at substantially greater scale than DHC.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant fluid power division producing hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders. Comparable as both a potential supplier and direct competitor for industrial hydraulic system design and service.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Major industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO products with field service capabilities across North America. Comparable broad-line distributor with adjacent fluid power and repair offerings competing for the same industrial accounts.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of hydraulic components, systems, and factory automation products with global industrial service capabilities. Competes with DHC on larger fluid power system integration projects and direct service contracts in mining, oil & gas, and heavy industry.
• Parker Hannifin: Global leader in motion and control technologies, including a major fluid power portfolio (hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors). Comparable as a supplier to DHC and as a direct competitor for larger OEM and end-user hydraulic system accounts.
• Motion Industries: Large-scale industrial MRO distributor offering hydraulic, fluid power, and mechanical components alongside repair services. Comparable distribution-plus-service business model at a national scale with stronger logistics and broader inventory than DHC.

Others

• Hydac: Manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, valves, filtration, and electronic diagnostics—currently a key DHC distributor partner. Comparable as a supplier ecosystem participant whose products DHC integrates and services, and whose direct service network competes for the same accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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