Global partnerships Hydro-Gear has active international expansion through partnerships such as the May 2026 Kramp Agri Parts Iberica collaboration to expand service and aftermarket support in Germany, signaling a ready-made channel to grow distribution and service revenue in Europe.

OEM supplier awards Recent recognitions including the 102Ki Supplier Quality Award from Honda (Apr 2026) and Best Supplier of the Year for 2024 underscore strong reliability and performance, creating credibility with potential new OEM customers seeking proven suppliers.

Hybrid and electrification push Hydro-Gear markets electric drive products and Smartec branding with a suite of motors, controllers, batteries and sensors, plus the Smartec Hybrid Commercial ZT system launched in 2025, indicating opportunities with customers pursuing hybrid or electric drive solutions.

Regional manufacturing footprint Multiple US manufacturing sites with global operations and a focus on high performance hydrostatic drives position Hydro-Gear to serve North American and international customers with localized production and responsive aftermarket support.

Integrated digital tools A tech stack including iCIMS, AutoCAD, Salesforce and Shopify, plus mobile apps for installation and status updates, suggests strong capabilities for streamlined quoting, engineering collaboration, e-commerce parts sales, and remote monitoring—opportunities to upsell digital maintenance, upgrades, and service contracts.