Our story:

I first used a pressure washer in 1976, at a time when most people didn’t even know what a pressure washer was. I was very intrigued and amazed. For eight years, from high school through college I worked part time with high pressure pumping systems. After seeing what was available in the power washer market place, I knew it could be designed better. In 1985 my dream became the vision for the future of Hydro Tek. I commenced production with one employee in a 1200 square foot warehouse, selling my product locally in Southern California. I learned quickly that focusing on quality and reliability was the key to manufacturing success and customer satisfaction. Although sales and marketing of a product can be the most difficult aspect of starting a business, I found that the quality and aesthetics made sales and marketing of the product much easier.

In 1987 Hydro Tek became incorporated and we moved to a 6000 square foot facility. We began to gain market share in Northern California and the Western states through distributors. Our innovative trailer units and durable stainless steel design met the demanding needs of contract cleaners and heavy construction users. Sales began to increase rapidly. I began to handpick managers with the same vision of quality and customer service that I had found to be so important in the early days. In 1989 we established distributors in the remainder of the country and began marketing nationwide.

In 1991 we moved to a new 20,000 square foot building to meet the demands of our distributors. The latest computer aided drafting system was installed along with engineering systems to enable us to develop new products, constantly improve the existing product line, and design more efficient methods of production.

By the end of 1997, we had “embraced” technology with a full network of computers that extend all the way from the front office to our shop floor and implemented advanced laser cutting and other CNC manufacturing machinery to give you, the customer, all the quality, innovation, and reliability you deserve.

In 2001, we fully implemented the latest manufacturing techniques such as demand flow processing and cellular-lean manufacturing to achieve “world class” standards ensuring quality control and rapid delivery. These changes have increased our efficiency so in addition to delivering a superior product we can also deliver better value. To ensure your safety we have completed  certification to UL1776 standards and have also engineered additional safety devices to protect you beyond industry standards. And in 2011 we were awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification.

In 2006 Hydro Tek Systems, Inc. took the next step in solidifying its future in the cleaning equipment industry worldwide. By expanding operations into a new state of the art facility, our engineering and production capabilities will accommodate the continued growth of our company. It is our vision though the next decade to “create the obvious choice” in cleaning equipment to match to the definite purpose you may need.

The Hydro Tek Mission:

Cleans Fast & Outlasts.

Put the cleaning power of water in your hands with industrial strength washers and recycle systems built and backed by an innovative team that cares to provide the best value, reliability, and cleaning performance. Our purpose is to help more people experience the satisfaction of making their environment a cleaner place with less work using power washing equipment.

Hydro Tek Vision:

Hydro Tek Guiding Principles:

LEADING EDGE INNOVATION:

Imagine possibilities and create value in design. Seek knowledge in understanding the competencies to produce only product considered the best in the world.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT and EFFICIENCY:

The persistence for self-improvement and the pride of a job done well gives life purpose and meaning. Embrace smart technology for high efficiencies.

EXCELLENCE IN REPUTATION and INTEGRITY:

Earn and keep the trust of the customer. Do what is right and honest even when no one is watching, we are part of a brand that is something special.

SHARED SUCCESS:

Our people are rewarded with a stake in the outcome for hard work, customer satisfaction, and a refinement of excellence in ourselves and the look/function of our products.