Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Lincolnshire, Illinois
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Since 1985
HydraForce Inc. designs and manufactures hydraulic motion control solutions, including hydraulic cartridge valves and custom manifolds for mobile and industrial equipment. The company is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, was founded in 1985, and has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees. It is privately held and became part of Bosch Rexroth in February 2023. Its products serve the automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce began producing compact directional valves in North America.
HydraForce Inc. at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1499
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1499
Named foreign suppliers
46
Top origins
Italy · China · Taiwan · Sri Lanka
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from HydraForce Inc..
What this tells a buyer
The most recent reported development is the announcement, in June 2026, of the EVDR-1206A launch, a product introduction from the company's website.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers over 2,000 standard hydraulic cartridge valve models along with custom manifolds.
Bosch and Hyundai are listed as reported customers, and the company operates a network of more than 120 stocking distributors worldwide.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
41 years in operation (founded 1985).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
HydraForce Inc. designs and manufactures hydraulic motion control solutions, including hydraulic cartridge valves and custom manifolds for mobile and industrial equipment. The company is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, was founded in 1985, and has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees. It is privately held and became part of Bosch Rexroth in February 2023. Its products serve the automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce began producing compact directional valves in North America.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1985 |
Headquarters | Lincolnshire, Illinois |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What HydraForce Inc. makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers over 2,000 standard hydraulic cartridge valve models along with custom manifolds.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Electronics, Suspension, Valve, Gear, LED, Assembly, Sensor, Bearing, Powertrain (source: hydraforce.com).
Certifications
HydraForce Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — hydraforce.com
ISO 45001 — hydraforce.com
ISO 9001 — hydraforce.com
Trade and customs footprint
The most recent reported development is the announcement, in June 2026, of the EVDR-1206A launch, a product introduction from the company's website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1499 inbound shipments across 46 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · China · Taiwan · Sri Lanka.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Bosch — reported by hydraforce.com
Hyundai — reported by hydraforce.com
Latest developments
2026-10-28 — Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce present an integrated portfolio at bauma China 2026 (hydraforce.com)
2026-07-21 — HydraForce, Elevāt, and Bosch Rexroth Announce Enhanced Remote OTA Update Capabilities for Off-Highway Equipment (hydraforce.com)
2026-06-25 — EVDR-1206A Launch (hydraforce.com)
2026-03-18 — 🗣️ During CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 earlier this month, Mary Gannon, editor of Fluid Power World sat down with executives from the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. | HydraForce Inc. (linkedin.com)
2026-02-24 — PR-Elevat partnership (hydraforce.com)
Company details
Bosch and Hyundai are listed as reported customers, and the company operates a network of more than 120 stocking distributors worldwide. HydraForce Inc. was founded in 1985, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 41 years in operation (founded 1985). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does HydraForce Inc. make?
HydraForce Inc. designs and manufactures hydraulic motion control solutions, including hydraulic cartridge valves and custom manifolds for mobile and industrial equipment. The company is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, was founded in 1985, and has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees. It is privately held and became part of Bosch Rexroth in February 2023. Its products serve the automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce began producing compact directional valves in North America.
Where is HydraForce Inc. headquartered?
HydraForce Inc. is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois (500 Barclay Boulevard, Lincolnshire, Illinois, 60069).
When was HydraForce Inc. founded?
HydraForce Inc. was founded in 1985.
How big is HydraForce Inc.?
HydraForce Inc. has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does HydraForce Inc. hold?
HydraForce Inc. lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does HydraForce Inc. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1499 inbound shipments for HydraForce Inc., with top origins including Italy · China · Taiwan · Sri Lanka.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 847-793-2300
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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