Company Research Report: Hydro-Wates®

Company Overview

• Name: Hydro-Wates®

• Mission: To offer a range of services, including manufacturing, technical support, and more, to various industries worldwide.

• Founded: 2004

• Founder: No specific founder mentioned, established as a woman-owned business.

• Key People: No information is available.

• Headquarters: 8100 Lockheed Ave, Houston, Texas 77061, USA.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Hydro-Wates® is renowned for providing professional proof load testing services and equipment, including water bag testing for cranes and other machinery, meeting globally accepted engineering standards (ASME and ISO).

Products

Proof Load Testing Equipment

• Description: Hydro-Wates® provides an extensive inventory for proof load testing, including water bags, steel weights, and digital load indicators. These are available for rental and sale.

• Key Features:

• Equipment conforming to ASME, ISO standards.

• Comprehensive water bag solutions for economic transport.

• Steel test weights for restricted access scenarios.

Water Bag Equipment

• Description: These are used for proof load tests, underwater salvage, and storing liquids.

• Key Features:

• Rental availability.

• Extensive inventory catering to heavy-duty needs.

Load Cell/Dynamometer & Water Meter Equipment

• Description: Used to test cranes and various mechanical devices.

• Key Features:

• High capacity load cells available up to 250 metric tons.

Pad Eye Testers

• Description: Equipment to test pad eyes, preventing loads and rigging gear accidents.

• Key Features:

• Available in various ton sizes.

Environmental & Oil Spill Response Products

• Description: Products related to spill response using water bag technology.

• Key Features:

• Compact transport solutions weighing less than 1% of filled capacity.

Recent Developments

• New Products:

• December 21, 2016, Hydro-Wates® added high capacity load cells to its inventory.

• November 18, 2016, load testing conducted on a vessel in Galveston, Texas using water bag equipment.

• November 1, 2016, proof-load testing of personnel gangways on a container vessel in Houston was completed.

• New Features:

• April 15, 2020, addition of pad-eye testing services and equipment in different ton sizes.

• Partnerships and Collaborations:

• Not specifically mentioned; however, Hydro-Wates® is equipped to serve government, defense, construction, energy, manufacturing, maritime, and oil & gas industries, indicating a broad range of industry collaborations.

Conclusion

• Summary: Hydro-Wates® provides versatile proof load testing services and equipment, maintaining a strong presence in several industries requiring high-standard testing techniques. With advancements in testing technology and a commitment to safety and efficiency, Hydro-Wates® remains a critical player in its domain, facilitating global operations with their strategically designed products and services.