HYPRO EU LIMITED
Hypro EU Limited designs and manufactures agricultural spray components — pumps, nozzles, nozzle bodies, and closed-transfer systems — sold via OEM partnerships with leading crop sprayer manufacturers and a European dealer network. The company is a UK-based subsidiary of Pentair's Flow Technologies segment.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersCambridge, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HYPRO EU LIMITED does
Hypro EU Limited is a UK private limited company headquartered in Cambridge that designs and manufactures agricultural spray components, operating under the Pentair-owned Hypro and Shurflo brands. The company serves two principal end markets — agricultural spraying OEMs (such as Knight Machinery and Sands Sprayers, which integrate Hypro parts into their crop sprayers) and a European dealer/distributor network that supplies farmers and sprayer service technicians directly. Hypro EU operates within Pentair's Flow Technologies segment; Pentair as a parent reports $4.9B in revenue and 17,000 employees across 139 global locations.
The company's product portfolio spans four core categories: spray pumps (centrifugal, diaphragm, roller, and transfer), spray nozzles (3D, 3D Ninety, Guardian Air, Lo-Drift, ULD, ULD Max, VP, XT, and ESI), nozzle bodies and valves (ProStop-E electric, ProStop pneumatic, Duo React, and ProFlo), and the Cleanload Nexus closed transfer system. Proprietary technologies include ForceField wet seal protection for centrifugal pumps, the patented Dual Air Inlet design on ULD nozzles delivering 90% drift reduction, the Cleanload Nexus closed transfer coupler (the only coupler on the market approved for direct coupling to easyconnect caps, compliant with ISO 21191 and JKI-approved), and the ProStop-E ISOBUS-compatible electric nozzle control system co-architected with sprayer controller standards. The 3D Ninety nozzle is a Syngenta co-development offering 90% drift reduction at pressures up to 5 bar.
Hypro EU generates revenue through hardware sales of spray components, primarily via OEM design-in with crop sprayer manufacturers and through an authorized dealer network across Europe. Pricing is set by local distributors and is not publicly disclosed; commercial terms are negotiated with OEM accounts and dealer relationships. The company pursues a multi-channel marketing approach — a multilingual corporate website in five languages, presence at LAMMA and EIMA trade shows, social media, and the Cleanload Nexus Training Hub on LearnUpon for distributor and technician certification. Certifications underpinning the value proposition include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 21191, ISO 5682-1, CE, UKCA, JKI, and LERAP/ZNT/JKI drift reduction ratings for the nozzle portfolio.
HYPRO EU LIMITED firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HYPRO EU LIMITED
- Legal name
- Hypro EU Limited
- Website
- https://hypro-eu.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hypro EU Limited designs and manufactures agricultural spray components — pumps, nozzles, nozzle bodies, and closed-transfer systems — sold via OEM partnerships with leading crop sprayer manufacturers and a European dealer network. The company is a UK-based subsidiary of Pentair's Flow Technologies segment.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HYPRO EU LIMITED industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Spraying Equipment
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF)
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Where HYPRO EU LIMITED is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cambridge
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
HYPRO EU LIMITED business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Agricultural Sprayer Component Sales: HYPRO EU Limited generates revenue through the sale of pumps, spray nozzles, nozzle bodies, valves, and sprayer components to crop sprayer manufacturers (OEM) and through dealer/distributor networks to farmers and sprayer service companies. Products are sold under Hypro® and Shurflo® brands.
- Cleanload Nexus Systems: Sale of Cleanload Nexus closed transfer couplers and accessories for integration into agricultural sprayers, compliant with ISO 21191 standard for closed transfer systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Products sold through authorized dealer network with no public pricing available on website |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
HYPRO EU LIMITED product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HYPRO EU Limited designs, manufactures and supplies precision-engineered pumps, spray nozzles, nozzle bodies and valves, and closed transfer systems for agricultural crop sprayers and industrial fluid handling. Products are sold under the Hypro and Shurflo brands to crop sprayer OEMs, authorized dealers and farmers, with engineering and customer service operations based in Cambridge (UK) and Herentals (Belgium).
Product overview
Pentair Hypro is a leading global manufacturer of agricultural spray equipment comprising three core product lines: spray pumps (centrifugal, diaphragm, roller, and transfer pumps), spray nozzles (including 3D, 3D Ninety, Guardian Air, Guardian Air Twin, Lo-Drift, ULD, ULD Max, VP, XT, and ESI nozzles), and sprayer components (nozzle bodies with electric and pneumatic valves including ProStop-E, ProStop, Duo React, and ProFlo; plus Cleanload Nexus closed transfer system). The company operates under Hypro and Shurflo brands, with products fitted by world's premier crop sprayer manufacturers. The portfolio also includes supporting components such as nozzle caps, fittings, and filters. All products are designed for agricultural spraying applications to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe spray application.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hypro: Pentair's agricultural sprayer pumps, nozzles, and sprayer components brand. Products help make agricultural spraying accurate, efficient and safe for operators and the environment.
- Shurflo
- Cleanload Nexus
Products and services
- Centrifugal Pumps High flow hydraulic-driven centrifugal pumps for agricultural spraying applications, offering flow rates up to 1400 l/min and pressures up to 13.5 bar, with simple valve-less design, durability for abrasive and corrosive materials, and ForceField wet seal technology for dry run protection. Sold to crop sprayer OEMs, dealers and farmers under the Hypro brand.
- Diaphragm Pumps (Shurflo) Self-priming, chemically resistant positive displacement diaphragm pumps for continuous or intermittent spraying, liquid transfer or circulation, with flow rates up to 23 l/min and pressures up to 10 bar, available in 12V, 24V and mains power options. Targets OEMs and aftermarket buyers in agricultural, RV, marine and industrial fluid handling applications.
- Roller Pumps Compact, versatile positive displacement roller pumps with mechanical simplicity, low initial cost, self-priming capability and a wide pressure range up to 20 bar with flow rates from 7 to 235 lpm, operating at PTO speeds of 540 and 1000 rpm for crop sprayer and industrial applications.
- Transfer Pumps High-capacity transfer pumps with lightweight polypropylene casing for tank filling, liquid transfer, irrigation and flood water removal, with 2-inch version flow rates up to 780 l/min, 3-inch version up to 1832 l/min, maximum 4.1 bar pressure and 5 metre suction height.
- 3D Nozzle Inclined spray nozzle for vertical targets such as soil clods, small grass weeds and crop canopy, reducing drift by 60-75% versus flat fan, PWM compatible, with Syngenta trial data showing up to 10% increase in pre-emerge weed control, available in 9 sizes (015 to 08).
- 3D Ninety Nozzle Steeply inclined spray nozzle offering 90% drift reduction at pressures up to 5 bar, developed with Syngenta and optimised for soil and larger targets including pre-emergence herbicides and potato blight fungicides; PWM compatible with 4-star LERAP and 90% ZNT drift reduction approvals, available in 6 sizes (03 to 08).
- Guardian Air Nozzle Air induction nozzle producing medium coarse droplets that balance spray coverage with drift reduction of up to 75% at lower pressures, effective down to 100 l/ha of water, LERAP, ZNT and JKI approved, optimised for 50 cm boom height and available in 7 sizes (015 to 05).
- Guardian Air Twin Nozzle Twin air induction nozzle with twin 30-degree forward and rear inclines producing medium coarse droplets for excellent coverage and canopy penetration in ear sprays, oilseed fungicides and desiccation, with 50% drift reduction at 2-3 bar, LERAP/ZNT/JKI rated and available in 8 sizes (02 to 08).
- Lo-Drift Nozzle Original pre-orifice drift reducing nozzle producing half the drift of standard flat fan nozzles, with a mixed droplet spectrum coarser than standard flat fan, PWM compatible, 110-degree spray angle, medium spray quality at 3 bar, available in 8 sizes (015 to 08).
- ULD Nozzle Ultra Low Drift compact air induction nozzle with coarse, air-filled droplets and thick spray plume, 90% drift reduction for sizes 04 and 05, patented Dual Air Inlet design, LERAP/ZNT/JKI rated, suitable for soil-active or translocated foliar sprays on larger targets, available in 8 sizes (015 to 08).
- ULD Max Nozzle Ultra Low Drift Max nozzle producing extremely coarse air-filled droplets with 95% drift reduction across pressures and speeds, compact design to reduce damage risk, 130-degree spray angle, designed for the most sensitive spraying situations, available in 7 sizes (02 to 08).
- VP Nozzle Variable Pressure flat fan nozzle for use between 1 and 5 bar with 110-degree and 80-degree options, ideal for automatic rate control systems with mixed droplet spectrum, FastCap option available, PWM system compatible, wide range of flows.
- XT Boomless Nozzle Boomless nozzle that throws a very coarse spray swath up to 4.9 metres with adjustable spray angle of plus/minus 18 degrees, flow rates from 3 to 98 l/min, available in threaded stainless steel or Polyacetal FastCap bayonet fitting options, suited to amenity, pasture, forestry and orchard applications.
- ESI (Fastcap ESI) Liquid Fertiliser Nozzle Compact liquid fertiliser nozzle with six uniquely oriented streams for accurate and even fertiliser distribution, ceramic wear-resistant metering orifices, compact design minimising nozzle damage, PWM compatible, sizes 015 to 20 covering 50 to 600 l/ha, FastCap design for ease of handling.
- ProStop-E Electric Nozzle Body ISOBUS-compatible smart electric valve nozzle body for individual nozzle control, reducing misapplication by shutting off nozzles in areas not requiring treatment, with 200ms actuation time, quarter turn ball valve, available in single and dual configurations with A, B and A+B functionality.
- ProStop Pneumatic Valve Air actuated On/Off nozzle control valves designed to fit in place of diaphragm check valves, providing precise spray activation for immediate starting and stopping of spraying using a pneumatic signal, sold to sprayer OEMs and dealers.
- Duo React Pneumatic Twin Nozzle Body Compact pneumatically operated twin nozzle body system allowing automatic and manual nozzle switching based on driver speed and pressure range, combining single and 4-way holder with twin valves, with one leader able to control up to 7 pneumatic follower bodies.
- ProFlo Nozzle Body Single, 3 and 5-way manual nozzle bodies designed for highest flow rates across the spraying pressure range, providing the lowest pressure drop in the industry, available in wet or dry boom versions with positive shut off between spray positions and a mounting tab for dry boom installation.
- Cleanload Nexus Closed Transfer Coupler Mechanical closed transfer coupler designed for use with easyconnect caps, enabling fast, simple and safe transfer of agrochemicals from containers to sprayers without operator exposure, compliant with ISO 21191 and JKI approved (G2260), tested to 100,000 cycles, and aligned with CropLife Europe's 100% closed transfer goal by 2030.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 90% drift reduction with 3D Ninety nozzle (tested up to 5 bar)
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Companies that use HYPRO EU LIMITED
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
HYPRO EU LIMITED technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Feature6 records
HYPRO EU LIMITED partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Knight MachinerycoreKnight Machinery integrated Pentair Hypro's Cleanload Nexus closed transfer coupler onto their self-propelled sprayers. The first machine was supplied and installed on a customer machine in East Yorkshire. Cleanload Nexus is also fitted to Knight's 2450 model demonstration sprayer, making it one of the first sprayer models in the industry with integrated closed transfer technology.
- Sands SprayerscoreSands Sprayers engineered the Cleanload Nexus onto their Horizon range of sprayers as an optional feature. The first machine equipped with Cleanload Nexus was delivered to a customer, integrating the system with a side-mounted induction hopper for safe, fast, and efficient chemical loading.
- SyngentacoreSyngenta and Pentair Hypro collaborated on the development of the 3D Ninety nozzle technology. The collaboration combined Syngenta's agronomic expertise with Hypro's spray technology to create a nozzle offering 90% drift reduction, tested in Syngenta agronomic trials at the Barton Innovation Centre. The partnership has resulted in products proven to deliver 2.5% improvement in black-grass control vs conventional low drift nozzles.
- CropLife Europe (13 Agrochemical Manufacturers)coreThirteen agrochemical manufacturers in Europe are working together to make easyconnect the industry standard container closure. The industry association CropLife Europe is committed to 100% closed transfer by 2030. Easyconnect caps are being rolled out starting 2022, with full market coverage expected by 2025/2026.
- PentaircoreHYPRO EU Limited is a subsidiary of Pentair, a global leader in water, fluid, thermal management, and equipment protection. Pentair has 17,000 employees in 139 global locations with revenues of $4.9 billion. Hypro operates within Pentair's Flow Technologies segment alongside Shurflo brand.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
HYPRO EU LIMITED competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CNH Industrial: CNH Industrial (Case IH, New Holland Agriculture) is a broad incumbent agricultural equipment manufacturer with crop sprayer and application equipment lines. Comparable to Hypro as a global sprayer OEM and as a potential integrator of (or competitor to) spray nozzles, pumps, and closed-transfer systems.
- John Deere: John Deere is a broad incumbent in agricultural equipment with self-propelled crop sprayers and precision-agriculture platforms. Overlaps with Hypro through sprayer manufacturing, ISOBUS electronics, and as a customer/competitor for spray components.
- AGCO Corporation: AGCO (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra) is a broad incumbent in agricultural equipment that produces crop sprayers and precision farming solutions. It is comparable as a sprayer OEM competing for share with sprayers that may incorporate Hypro components or competing nozzle/pump suppliers.
Regional players
- Lemken: Lemken is a German manufacturer of crop protection equipment, including mounted and trailed crop sprayers, primarily serving European markets. Comparable to Hypro as a regional sprayer manufacturer that integrates third-party spray components and competes in the European crop spraying market.
Direct peers
- Lechler GmbH: Lechler is a German manufacturer of precision spray nozzles and nozzle accessories for agriculture, crop protection, and industrial applications. It is a direct peer to Hypro in agricultural spray nozzles, with comparable drift-reduction product families and European OEM relationships.
- Amazone: Amazone manufactures crop sprayers, seed drills, and tillage equipment and is one of the leading European agricultural equipment OEMs. Comparable to Hypro as both an OEM that integrates spray components and a competing brand in the precision crop spraying market.
- Agrotop: Agrotop develops and produces agricultural spray nozzles and dosing systems, with a focus on drift reduction and precision spraying. It is a direct peer to Hypro's drift-reduction nozzle portfolio and serves European crop protection OEMs and farmers.
- TeeJet Technologies: TeeJet manufactures spray nozzles, spray guns, boom components, valves, and electronic control systems for agricultural spraying. It is a direct competitor to Hypro's nozzle and nozzle-body lines serving the same crop sprayer OEMs and farmers globally.
- Spraying Systems Co. Spraying Systems Co. (Spray Nozzle Engineering / VeeJet) designs and manufactures spray nozzles, spray headers, and spray control products used across agriculture and industry. It is a direct peer in nozzle technology and spray control components serving agricultural spraying customers.
- Hardi International: Hardi International is a Danish crop sprayer manufacturer that both produces sprayers and integrates nozzles, pumps, and boom components from suppliers. It is a direct peer as a competing OEM/buyer of spraying components and as a competing brand in the European crop sprayer market.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about HYPRO EU LIMITED
What does HYPRO EU LIMITED do?
HYPRO EU Limited designs, manufactures and supplies precision-engineered pumps, spray nozzles, nozzle bodies and valves, and closed transfer systems for agricultural crop sprayers and industrial fluid handling. Products are sold under the Hypro and Shurflo brands to crop sprayer OEMs, authorized dealers and farmers, with engineering and customer service operations based in Cambridge (UK) and Herentals (Belgium).
Is HYPRO EU LIMITED a public or private company?
HYPRO EU LIMITED is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was HYPRO EU LIMITED founded?
HYPRO EU LIMITED was founded in 1947. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HYPRO EU LIMITED based?
HYPRO EU LIMITED is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does HYPRO EU LIMITED make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Agricultural Sprayer Component Sales are the primary driver. The others are cleanload Nexus Systems.
Who are HYPRO EU LIMITED's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CNH Industrial, John Deere and AGCO Corporation. Lemken is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Lechler GmbH, Amazone, Agrotop, TeeJet Technologies, Spraying Systems Co. and Hardi International.
Does HYPRO EU LIMITED have an API?
No public API is recorded for HYPRO EU LIMITED.
What industry is HYPRO EU LIMITED in?
HYPRO EU LIMITED's product category is Agricultural Spraying Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAADAF, Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers). Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.