Hydraulics, Inc.

What Hydraulics, Inc. does

Hydraulics, Inc. is a family-owned fluid conveyance equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in a single retail showroom at 713 W 11th St, Vancouver, Washington. Founded in 1987 by Robert Hegewald as a spin-off of his father's Hegewald Inc. (established 1937), the company sells custom hydraulic hose assemblies, hose fittings, threaded adapters, valves, pumps, and accessories, and acts as an authorized distributor for Eaton (Aeroquip, Synflex, 4S/6S Series spiral fittings) and BVA Hydraulics products, with a factory repair center relationship for BVA and Ram-Pac.

Service revenue is generated through cylinder rebuilding, hydraulic pump and valve repairs, on-site mobile hose repair using an Eaton Aeroquip Express truck capable of crimping up to 2-inch ID six-spiral SAE100R15 hoses, and a portfolio of inspections covering cranes, DOT vehicles, di-electric bucket trucks, fleet vehicles, and FRA Hy-Rail equipment (49 CFR 214) across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Alaska. The company is a Fleet Vehicle Service Center for ARI and PHH/Element Arval, channeling inspections and PM services through their driver portals. Go-to-market is sales-led and regional: phone, email, showroom walk-ins, free pickup/delivery within 25 miles, and a mobile truck. Pricing is unit-based ($5.99 fittings, $24.99+ custom hoses, $449.08 BVA PA1500 pump) with a $30 minimum tear-down/inspect fee and a $150 after-hours store opening fee.

The company serves the construction, industrial/manufacturing, fleet and vehicle operators, automotive, waste management, and railroad verticals. It is led by founder/owner/president Robert Hegewald and general manager Adam Hegewald, with operations under 20 employees and no external ownership, no funding rounds, and no subsidiary structure disclosed.

Name

Hydraulics, Inc.

Legal name

Hydraulics, Inc.

Website

https://hydraulics-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydraulics, Inc. is a family-owned Vancouver, Washington distributor and service provider of custom hydraulic hose assemblies, fittings, valves, and certified inspections (crane, DOT, FRA Hy-Rail, fleet) for construction, industrial, railroad, waste management, and fleet customers across the Pacific Northwest and select Western states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Equipment Services and Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Service (Liftgates, Air Systems) (TLAKABAJ), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Hydraulic hose assemblies
• Hydraulic repair services
• Cylinder rebuilding
• Crane and fleet inspections
• Fluid conveyance equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Hose Assembly Manufacturing: Manufactures custom hose assemblies for automotive and industrial applications. Sells components and accessories for hydraulic systems. Revenue from product sales of hoses, fittings, adapters, valves, and related parts.
2. Repair Services: Provides hydraulic repairs, cylinder rebuilding, hydraulic pump and valve repairs. Revenue from labor and parts for repair services including on-site mobile repair.
3. Inspection Services: Offers crane inspections, D.O.T. vehicle inspections, di-electric bucket truck inspections, fleet vehicle inspections, and Hy-Rail inspections. Revenue from inspection fees and certification services.
4. Parts and Equipment Sales: Carries wide variety of hydraulic parts including threaded adapters in steel, brass, black pipe, bronze, stainless steel and plastic; valves such as ball valves, check valves, swing checks; hydraulic pumps and related components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydraulics, Inc. manufactures custom hydraulic hose assemblies in-house and distributes a broad range of hydraulic components — threaded adapters, hose fittings, valves, hydraulic pumps, and related parts — including authorized resale of Eaton (Aeroquip, Synflex, 4S/6S spiral) and BVA Hydraulics product lines. The company also delivers repair and inspection services: on-site mobile hose repair, hydraulic pump and valve repair, in-house cylinder rebuilding, and certified crane, DOT, di-electric bucket truck, and FRA Hy-Rail inspections for industrial, fleet, and railroad customers in the Pacific Northwest.

Product overview

Hydraulics, Inc. is a fluid conveyance equipment distributor and service provider, not a single unified software product. The company operates as a parts distributor offering custom hose assemblies, threaded adapters, and valves alongside an authorized service center for Eaton, BVA Hydraulics, and Ram-Pac products. These distributed products (Eaton hose/fittings, BVA porta power jacks, PA1500 treadle pumps) integrate with the company's repair services for hydraulic systems. Service offerings include cylinder rebuilding, hydraulic repairs, on-site hose repair, and multiple inspection types (crane, hy-rail, DOT, di-electric bucket truck, fleet vehicle), which represent the company's service layer rather than software modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Hose Assemblies Custom-made hydraulic hoses fabricated in-house in any size with same-day pickup availability, manufactured using Eaton Aeroquip crimping equipment and serving industrial and automotive hydraulic applications.
• Hose Fittings Thousands of hose fittings available in custom-made and standard configurations, including threaded adapters in steel, brass, black pipe, bronze, stainless steel, and plastic for hydraulic system assembly.
• Hydraulic Valves Stocked hydraulic valves including inline threaded 2-way ball valves, check valves, swing checks, fuel checks, and pop-off air valves used in fluid conveyance and hydraulic systems.
• Eaton Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Line Authorized distribution of Eaton hydraulic hoses and fittings, including Synflex thermoplastic hoses and 4S/6S Series spiral hose fittings with Dura-Seal and Dura-Kote technology for mobile machinery, mining, oil and gas, and vehicle markets.
• BVA Hydraulics Equipment Authorized distribution and factory repair center for BVA Hydraulics products including Porta Power Jacks, single and double acting rams, and single and two speed 10,000 PSI pumps such as the PA1500 treadle pump.
• Cylinder Rebuilding Service Professional hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder rebuilding with in-house machining, honing, polishing, and resealing; each rebuilt cylinder is tested by two methods for failure, with activity tracking history stamped on the unit and a 90-day warranty.
• Hydraulic Repairs Repair services for hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and motors with professional machining, bench testing, flow testing, and efficiency estimation; includes a $30 minimum tear-down and inspection fee followed by a repair quote.
• On-Site Hydraulic Hose Repair Mobile hose repair service featuring the Eaton Aeroquip Express repair truck, capable of crimping up to 2-inch ID six-spiral SAE100R15 hoses down to simple single-wire return lines for excavators, garbage compactors, forklifts, and other field equipment.
• Crane Inspections Annual crane testing and inspection services for digger derricks, knuckle booms, boom trucks, lattice cranes, and mobile telescopic cranes, performed by certified crane inspectors tested by the Non-Profit Crane Certification Association of America.
• Hy-Rail Inspections Federal Railroad Authority (49CFR214) Hy-Rail inspection services performed in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Alaska, including string line alignments and track testing for fleet equipment such as Harsco, Mitchell, Rafna, Shuttlewagon, and Diversified Metal Fabricators Hi-Rail gear.
• D.O.T. Vehicle Inspections DOT fleet vehicle inspections with compliance checklist documentation and approval stickers, including lube, oil, filter changes, and grease joint services for commercial fleet vehicles.
• Di-Electric Bucket Truck Inspections Di-electric (hi-pot) bucket truck testing using AC or DC stimulus voltages to determine electrical insulation status, including ground bond testing and insulation resistance testing for utility bucket trucks.
• Fleet Vehicle Inspections Authorized fleet vehicle service center providing FRA Hy-Rail inspections, crane inspections, di-electric crane inspections, and mobile hydraulic repair services for fleet operators including ARI and PHH/Element Arval drivers.
• Filter Buggy Rental and Hydraulic Fluid Analysis Portable hydraulic fluid particle analyzer rental and hydraulic oil reconditioning service for on-site system troubleshooting, delivered through the Filter Buggy Rental Fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quick turnaround on large bore garbage compactor cylinders - equipment back to work before customers miss it
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFleet Vehicle Service Center for ARI. Provides fleet vehicle inspections, FRA Hy-Rail inspections, crane inspections, LOF PM changes, and mobile hydraulic repair services for ARI fleet customers. Drivers can schedule authorized maintenance through ARI's mobile access portal.
• PHH / Element ArvalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFleet Vehicle Service Center for PHH/Element Arval. Offers same services as ARI partnership - fleet vehicle inspections and maintenance. Drivers login through PHH Interactive / Element Fleet driver portal to schedule service.
• GE CapitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormer fleet service center partner. Mentioned in historical context as one of the fleet vehicle service center partners alongside ARI and PHH.
• EatoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Eaton hydraulics products including Aeroquip hoses, Synflex thermoplastic hoses, and 4S/6S Series spiral hose fittings. Offers Eaton Aeroquip Express mobile hose repair service. Products cover mobile and industrial hydraulic applications.
• BVA HydraulicscoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory repair center for BVA Hydraulics products including Porta Power Jacks, Single and Double Acting Rams, Single and Two Speed 10,000 PSI Pumps. Uses factory direct rebuild kits for repairs.
• HarscominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer of Harsco Hi-Rail equipment as part of Hy-Rail installation services for railroad vehicles.
• MitchellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer of Mitchell Hi-Rail equipment as part of Hy-Rail installation services for railroad vehicles.
• RafnaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer of Rafna Hi-Rail equipment as part of Hy-Rail installation services for railroad vehicles.
• ShuttlewagonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer of Shuttlewagon Hi-Rail equipment as part of Hy-Rail installation services for railroad vehicles.
• Diversified Metal FabricatorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installer of Diversified Metal Fabricators Hi-Rail equipment as part of Hy-Rail installation services for railroad vehicles.
• Washington State University - Carson College of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in WSU's Business Growth Mentor and Analysis Program. Student team (Kelly Hobson, Craig Parsons, Julie Parsons, Samnang Touch) worked with Hydraulics Inc. on a growth-assessment project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Manufacturer of Aeroquip hydraulic hoses, Synflex thermoplastic hoses, and 4S/6S spiral fittings — products Hydraulics Inc. distributes and services as an authorized partner. Comparable at the product/specification level while operating at much greater scale as an OEM.
• Motion Industries: Industrial parts distributor with a significant fluid power category offering hydraulic hose, fittings, pumps, and repair services. Overlaps with Hydraulics Inc.'s distribution and service lines but operates across a much broader industrial MRO portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin: Global manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic components including hoses, fittings, valves, and cylinders — products that Hydraulics Inc. distributes, services, and competes with at the component level through its distribution partnerships.
• Fastenal: National industrial supply distributor with growing on-site and fluid power presence. While broader than Hydraulics Inc., Fastenal represents the type of national-scale competitor that can compete for the same fleet and industrial accounts.

Direct peers

• Pirtek USA: Franchise-based mobile hydraulic hose replacement and on-site service provider. Closely comparable to Hydraulics Inc.'s Aeroquip Express mobile hose repair truck model, with similar emergency service proposition for industrial and mobile equipment customers.
• Gates Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, hose fittings, and fluid power components. Overlaps with Hydraulics Inc. at the supplier and product level and competes indirectly on hydraulic hose specifications in mobile and industrial applications.
• Brennan Industries: Manufacturer of hydraulic fittings, adapters, and flanges. Overlaps directly with Hydraulics Inc.'s threaded hydraulic adapter and fittings product lines at the component-manufacturing level.
• Hydraulic Supply Company: Multi-branch hydraulic and pneumatic parts distributor and service provider offering custom hose assemblies, hose repair, and field service across the U.S. Southeast. Direct competitor to Hydraulics Inc. on custom hose fabrication, fittings distribution, and on-site hydraulic repair.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large industrial distributor with a fluid power platform covering hydraulic hose, fittings, pumps, and on-site repair services. Highly comparable to Hydraulics Inc. on distribution-plus-services model, though at much greater scale and with national footprint.

Regional players

• John Henry Foster: Regional fluid power and automation distributor in the Midwest offering pneumatic and hydraulic components, service, and repair. Comparable business model to Hydraulics Inc. (distribution + service + custom assembly) but operating in a different U.S. geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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