About Us
Since 1962, Hydrasearch has been designing and manufacturing advanced components for the maritime and aerospace industries. From mission-critical defense systems to commercial applications, our focus is on delivering reliable solutions that support today’s operations and tomorrow’s innovation.
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At Hydrasearch our vision is to enter new markets with an engaged workforce while leveraging technology.
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Our portfolio is small but not insignificant. Each procurement has brought high potential to expand our reach into multiple markets. To build our industry leadership position, we continue to explore opportunities to further diversify our business.
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Quality Assurance
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Hydrasearch maintains a mature quality assurance program that puts us ahead of the competition in the marine hardware industry. Our Quality Management System (QMS) is driven by our listing as a preferred vendor to the US Navy. To ensure our quality, we are continuously improving our equipment, processes and training. Hydrasearch is AS9100 certified, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the highest quality management standards for the aviation, space, and defense industries.
This certification, built upon the ISO 9001 framework, verifies that our QMS meets the rigorous, internationally recognized requirements for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Our customers can have full confidence that our products and services adhere to the most stringent industry specifications.
Hydrasearch also maintains certification to the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).
Engineering Support
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- 3D printing and scannning
- Articulating borescope
- CAD software support
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Finite element analysis
- Flow simulation
- Fully staffed quality department
- In house chemical analysis for metals
- Modern machine shop
- Niton gun
- Rapid prototyping
- Solidworks capabilities
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Hydrasearch in the
Hydrasearch began in the early 1960s from a growing demand for more “think tank” factories near Washington, D.C. to support our national defense. From hydraulic research and design to our most recent acquisition of venting solutions, our product offering has been an expanding effort to fulfill the needs of our customers. We are proud to manufacture a trusted product offering for over 60 years.
1962
Hydrasearch founded by Willard G. Triest in Annapolis, MD, specializing in the research and manufacturing of hydraulic valves and component devices.
1970s
Hydrasearch’s primary focus during the 70s was designing hydraulic control systems for the government and fueling at sea equipment for the US Navy.
1994
Hydrasearch relocated to Stevensville, Maryland. The new 30,000 square foot facility allowed Hydrasearch to merge its inventory, machining, testing and offices under one roof.
1998
Hydrasearch acquired the field attachable hose and fitting product line from Deutsch Metal Components of Gardena, CA. The product line consists of hose assemblies and components.
2010
Hydrasearch merged with its sister company Buck Algonquin, under the name Hydrasearch Company, Inc. This merger brought an expansion into the maritime market.
2022
Hydrasearch drastically expanded its presence in the naval fluid-conveyance market through the acquisition of the Aeroquip Marine Military product line. Additionally, Hydrasearch introduced new tube bending capabilities, and expanded its facility in Stevensville, MD by 30,000 square feet.
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1980s
Hydrasearch developed and tested a new line of hose and fittings that solved many ongoing leakage problems. This led to Hydrasearch becoming a Qualified Product Listing (QPL) vendor in 1989 by Naval Sea Systems Command.
1995
Hydrasearch purchased Technical Products. This acquisition
established Hydrasearch as an even larger supplier to the military market.
2000
Hydrasearch received its first ISO 9001 certification. The registration is recognized as a measure of a supplier’s quality assurance process.
2016
Hydrasearch relocated to its current facility within the same business park in Stevensville, MD. The facility is 65,000 square feet allowing for increased efficiency and production.
2023
Hydrasearch in the making
Hydrasearch began in the early 1960s from a growing demand for more “think tank” factories near Washington, D.C. to support our national defense. From hydraulic research and design to our most recent acquisition of venting solutions, our product offering has been an expanding effort to fulfill the needs of our customers. We are proud to manufacture a trusted product offering for over 60 years.