American Hydro
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
American Hydro is a mid-sized engineering-focused manufacturer based in York, Pennsylvania, that specializes in hydroelectric equipment. Its design work aims to maximize turbine capacity and efficiency while preventing cavitation, with a comprehensive assessment of each machine to optimize performance across the full operating range. The company focuses on upgrading and refurbishing Francis and Kaplan turbines, propeller units, large pumps, pump-turbines, and Kaplan conversions. Its customer base includes hydroelectric plants seeking life extension, higher capacity, peak efficiency, and environmentally conscious technology. Field service personnel, backed by in-house engineers, support projects through mobilization to commissioning and offer end-to-end upgrades that address bearing materials, wicket gate linkage, and modernization of electrical control systems. A recent development is the appointment of a new president in March 2025.