Built on Innovation. Driven by People.
Hydraquip’s story began in 1951 when three defense engineers from California arrived in Texas with a trunk full of hydraulic valves and a bold vision for the future. What started as a small dream quickly grew into Hydraquip Corporation, a trusted leader in hydraulic, electric, and automation solutions serving industries across North America.
Through more than seven decades of innovation, Hydraquip has continued to expand its expertise and geographic reach, from hydraulic components and power units to electric motion control and software integration, while maintaining its employee-owned culture and commitment to customer success.
Today, Hydraquip continues to honor its heritage of engineering excellence and customer partnership — combining hydraulic power, electric innovation, and intelligent control systems to build the future of motion.
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1951
Hydraquip was Founded
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1985
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Established
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1995
Expansion into Louisiana
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2002
2002 Expansion into Oklahoma with acquisition of Air & Hydraulic Components
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2007
Restructured to form 3 divisions: Hydraquip, Hydraquip Custom Systems & parent company, Employee Owned Holdings, Inc
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2009
Expansion into new territories of Arizona & New Mexico
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2014
Expansion into Colorado with acquisition of Emrick & Hill
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2021
Expansion into Tennessee with acquisition of Flint Hydraulics, Inc
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2022
Created new division “Hydraquip Electric Systems” with merger of Elite Controls, Inc.
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2025
Created new division “HydraCool” providing Data Center Cooling Solutions
