Hydro South expands into Florida with a new shop to support its increasing Southeast customer base.

Hydro South has taken on several key customers in the Sunshine State over the last few years. While their primary facility in Georgia was keeping up with the workload, space and manpower at the Cumming shop were approaching their limits. In early 2025, Hydro started the process of identifying possible expansion sites for Hydro South. Florida was the obvious choice, as it was close to many of the division’s major customers.

In late summer 2025, the team found a former steel mill in Starke, FL that was leasing out a 35,000 sq.ft. bay. Equipped with two 10-ton cranes and one 7.5-ton crane, it was an ideal space for an auxiliary shop.

The Starke shop is equipped with a new air compressor, welding capabilities, and a blasting station. As it builds its machining capabilities, the new shop will work in tandem with Hydro South to provide the full spectrum of Hydro’s service to its customers.

Congratulations to Hydro South, we’re excited to see you grow!