Founded in 2004 and incorporated in Florida the following year, Hydraulic Marine Systems designs and manufactures hydrostatic-drive hydraulic thrusters that propel barges, construction platforms and other commercial vessels. Its patented Silver Tsunami self-contained thruster began the company’s product line, which later expanded to shallow-draft twin-thruster and custom PowerPack systems. HMS says its equipment operates in 15 countries across six continents and is made in the United States.
OmniThrusterFor more than 30 years, OmniThruster has been known for developing patented waterjet maneuvering technology in Twinsburg, Ohio. Its systems serve vessel operators worldwide, including U.S. and Japanese naval customers, where dependable thrust in rough water and strong currents matters.TWINSBURG, OH
Marine Jet PowerFounded in Sweden in 1986, Marine Jet Power engineers and manufactures waterjet propulsion systems for vessels working in demanding conditions. Its Scandinavian-designed jets now power more than 900 vessels in over 100 countries, including military craft, ferries, workboats and hybrid-electric vessels. Marine Jet Power also supports shipyards and operators with propulsion engineering, controls and lifecycle service.BLACKLICK, OH
Hydrasearch Company, LLCFounded in 1962 by Willard G. Triest in Annapolis, Hydrasearch manufactures mission-critical fluid-conveyance systems and specialized components for maritime and aerospace applications. The Stevensville, Maryland company grew from hydraulic valve research into a defense-focused manufacturer whose work includes U.S. Navy underway-replenishment equipment and custom machined parts. Hydrasearch operates from a 95,000-square-foot facility and holds AS9100D certification, building on its longstanding QPL and ISO 9001 credentials.STEVENSVILLE, MD
Hydra-Tech PumpsHydra-Tech Pumps designs and manufactures hydraulically driven submersible pumps and hydraulic power units from its Pennsylvania factory. The company traces its work to 1978, when Ken Reim built its first HT8G power units and S2 pumps in his garage for an order bound for Sierra Leone, and it now employs more than 20 people. Its variable-speed equipment is built for demanding field work, from dewatering and sewer bypass to applications such as aerial firefighting and oil-spill recovery.NESQUEHONING, PA