Moro Hidráulica S.R.L.

What Moro Hidráulica S.R.L. does

Moro Hidráulica S.R.L. is an Argentine family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1974 in Las Parejas, Santa Fe, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and commercialization of hydraulic cylinders and oleohydraulic components. The company currently operates under second-generation family management (Mariano Moro and Sandra Moro) following the death of founder Abel Antonio Moro in 1983, with no external institutional investors. Its product portfolio is organized across nine categories—hydraulic hoses, terminals and accessories, hose crimping equipment, distributors and valves, orbital motors and hydrostatic heads, hydraulic pumps and equipment, hydraulic cylinders and components, honed tubes and chrome bars, and seals—totaling over 9,000 SKUs, making it the most comprehensive hydraulic catalog in Argentina.

The company operates a 4,100+ m² manufacturing footprint that includes an 800+ m² machining plant with 16 lathes, a robotic Kuka 6-axis welding cell with Mig Mag pulsed arc capability, an Italian-origin hydraulic hose conduction station, and a 180 m² assembly and testing facility with ISO 10100-compliant testing and digital report generation. It also serves as the official Argentine representative for UFI FILTERS (filtration) and Lillbacka Finn Power (hose crimping equipment), and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications from Bureau Veritas. Moro was the first Argentine company to certify hydraulic cylinder quality under ISO standards and earned a "Producto Distinguido 2021" award for its TMX Series telescopic cylinders.

Moro Hidráulica sells primarily to the Argentine agroindustry (its main vertical) and the industrial maintenance sector, through a hybrid direct-sales and official-distributor network model. Revenue is generated via hardware sales of cylinders, components, and represented brands, with no disclosed pricing model or SaaS/software revenue. The company invests in brand visibility through recurring Agroactiva trade show participation in Santa Fe and a long-running motorsport sponsorship of Facundo Ardusso, while operating sustainably via a 16.2 KW grid-connected solar photovoltaic installation that generates approximately 24,400 KWH per year.

Name

Moro Hidráulica S.R.L.

Legal name

Moro Hidráulica S.R.L.

Website

https://morohidraulica.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Argentine family-owned manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and oleohydraulic components, founded in 1974 and serving the agroindustry and industrial maintenance sectors across nine product categories and 9,000+ SKUs through direct sales and a national distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic cylinders and oleohydraulic components manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinders manufacturing
• Oleohydraulic components
• Telescopic cylinders
• Hydraulic valves and hoses
• Industrial hydraulics

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Parejas

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic cylinders and components sales: Design, manufacturing and commercialization of hydraulic cylinders and components, including telescopic cylinders for trailers, hydraulic valves, hose assemblies, and related accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Moro Hidráulica S.R.L. designs, manufactures, and commercializes hydraulic cylinders, telescopic cylinders, and oleohydraulic components for the agroindustry and industrial maintenance sectors in Argentina. Its portfolio spans nine product categories — hydraulic hoses, terminals and accessories, hose crimpers, distributors and valves, orbital motors and hydrostatic heads, pumps and equipment, hydraulic cylinders and components, honed tubes/chrome-plated bars/pipes, and seals — covering more than 9,000 products. The company also represents Lillbacka Finn Power and UFI FILTERS in Argentina, and sells products under its Fluid Parts sub-brand.

Product overview

Moro Hidráulica S.R.L. is an Argentine company specializing in the design, production, and commercialization of hydraulic cylinders and oleohydraulic components. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized into 9 product categories: (1) Hydraulic Hoses (SAE specifications), (2) Terminals and Hydraulic Accessories (ORFS, JIC, SAE ferrules, quick couplings), (3) Hose Crimpers (Lillbacka Finn Power representatives), (4) Distributors and Valves (monoblock controls, ball valves, throttle valves, pressure relief valves), (5) Orbital Motors and Hydrostatic Heads, (6) Hydraulic Pumps and Equipment (UFI FILTERS representation), (7) Hydraulic Cylinders and Components (including TMX Series telescopic cylinders), (8) Honed Tubes, Chrome-Plated Bars and Pipes, and (9) Seals. The company operates with over 50 years of experience and serves the agroindustry and industrial maintenance sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fluid Parts: Own brand for manometers and other hydraulic components. Products with quality standards of the market.

Products and services

• Mangueras Hidráulicas (Hydraulic Hoses) Hydraulic hoses available in high- and low-pressure variants including SAE 100R3, SAE 100R4, SAE 100R7 (Single/Double), SAE 100R1AT, SAE 100R2AT, SAE 100R17, SAE 100R12, SAE 100R13, and SAE 100R15 specifications, sold to agroindustry and industrial maintenance customers.
• Distribuidores y Válvulas (Distributors and Valves) Monoblock and multiple distributor controls with accessories, pressure gauges, high- and low-pressure ball valves, throttle valves, check valves, parachute valves, pressure relief valves, blocking valves, flow diverter valves, and end-of-stroke directional valves, for agroindustry and industrial maintenance applications.
• Cilindros Hidráulicos y Componentes (Hydraulic Cylinders and Components) Complete line of hydraulic and telescopic cylinders designed, manufactured, and commercialized by Moro Hidráulica — the first company in Argentina to certify quality under ISO 9001:2008 standards — including the TMX Series telescopic cylinders, aimed at agroindustry and industrial maintenance customers.
• Terminales y Accesorios Hidráulicos (Hydraulic Terminals and Accessories) Fixed male terminals for crimping, rotating females, orientable terminals, SAE flange terminals, reusable terminals, male and female adapters, plugs, SAE ferrules, JIC ferrules, ORFS ferrules, welding terminals, elbows, tees, low-pressure terminals, and quick couplings (including ISO 7241), for assembly and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
• Motores Orbitales y Cabezales Hidrostáticos (Orbital Motors and Hydrostatic Heads) Orbital hydraulic motors, hydrostatic heads, priority valves, steering columns, and respective accessories for industrial and agroindustrial hydraulic systems.
• Tubos Bruñidos, Barras Cromadas y Caños (Honed Tubes, Chrome-Plated Bars and Pipes) Honed tubes, chrome-plated bars, and hydraulic pipes supplied for cylinder manufacturing and maintenance applications.
• Abrochadoras de Mangueras (Hose Crimping Machines) Official representation in Argentina of Lillbacka Finn Power hose crimpers, cutters, and strippers, including accessories and spare parts, for hose assembly workshops.
• Bombas-Equipos Hidráulicos y Componentes (Hydraulic Pumps, Equipment and Components) Official representation in Argentina of Italian brand UFI FILTERS, providing hydraulic pumps, equipment, components, and filters for industrial and agricultural hydraulic systems.
• Sellos (Seals) Comprehensive seals catalog offering the widest range in the Argentine market, with technical information to support optimal selection for hydraulic cylinder and system applications.
• Telescópicos de Batea Serie TMX (TMX Series Bed Taper Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders) Telescopic hydraulic cylinders for trailers under the TMX Series, recognized with the 'Producto Distinguido 2021' award, serving the agroindustry trailer market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of products tested before delivery with ISO 10100 standard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PRODEPRO (Programa de Desarrollo de Proveedores)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2018Supplier development program through which Moro Hidráulica acquired advanced testing equipment for cylinder assembly, fitting and testing, unique in South America.
• UFI FILTERS – Hydraulic DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2017Italian company providing training and technology transfer on filtration technologies. Roberto Cattaneo, Export Manager, conducted training sessions on new filtration technologies for Moro Hidráulica's customers and distributors in September 2017. Moro Hidráulica also represents UFI FILTERS products in Argentina.
• Lillbacka Finn PowercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial representatives of Lillbacka Finn Power products including hose crimping machines, cutters, and strippers for hydraulic hoses, along with accessories and spare parts.
• Facundo ArdussominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotor racing sponsorship in Turismo Carretera and Super TC 2000. The partnership promotes the brand through motorsport, with Facundo Ardusso representing company values.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in factory automation, hydraulics, and motion control; competes across Moro's full hydraulic product range but as part of a much broader industrial portfolio and primarily targets larger OEM customers.
• HYDAC: Global supplier of hydraulic components, filtration, and fluid conditioning; directly comparable on hydraulic accessories, hoses, and filtration (UFI Filters is a partner of Moro) but with much broader geographic and product reach.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with extensive hydraulic cylinder, valve, pump, and hose product lines; competes with Moro across virtually every product category but serves global industrial and aerospace customers at much larger scale.
• Eaton: Multinational power management company with a significant hydraulics division (cylinders, valves, pumps, hoses); broad incumbent that overlaps with Moro's product portfolio but operates across many other power management segments.

Emerging players

• Atos Spa: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic components including valves, cylinders, and electronic controls; directly comparable as an Italian-origin hydraulic specialist with overlapping product categories (proportional valves, directional valves, cylinders).
• Continental Hydraulics: US-based manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units; comparable in product mix (valves, pumps, hydraulic components) to Moro's portfolio, though serving North American industrial markets primarily.
• Pacoma GmbH: German specialist manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and locking cylinders; competes directly with Moro in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing for mobile and industrial applications, though focused on European markets.
• Hunger Hydraulik: German manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, linear actuators, and locking systems; comparable specialist manufacturer with similar product focus on hydraulic cylinders for industrial and marine applications.

Direct peers

• Casiba S.A. Argentine hydraulic equipment distributor and manufacturer serving agroindustry and industrial sectors; directly competes with Moro in the same Argentine hydraulic components market with overlapping product categories (hoses, cylinders, valves).
• WEBER-HYDRAULIK: Austrian specialist manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and systems; comparable in core manufacturing competency (hydraulic cylinders) with similar industrial and mobile equipment customer base, though at larger scale and with European geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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