We are a leader in water control that produce a safe, efficient, and cost-effective system to conserve and control water for municipalities and private water utilities around the world. About Us

Mission Statement

Hydra-Stop is on a mission to provide solutions for control that make the world safer, healthier, and more productive.

Mission Statement

Hydra-Stop is on a mission to provide solutions for control that make the world safer, healthier, and more productive.

Hydra-Stop Overview

Hydra-Stop, based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is the largest insertion valve and line stop manufacturer in the world. For over 40 years, Hydra-Stop has provided solutions for water control to thousands of municipalities and contractors around the world. Hydra-Stop provides solutions for the 20 – 50 percent of valves in municipal systems that no longer operate. Specifically, we:

  • Manufacture equipment for installing insertion valves in under-pressure applications
  • Manufacture and provide technical support for insertion valves and line stop fittings
  • Teach interested parties about alternative water main repair methodology to eliminate shutdowns and customer interruptions.
  • Help municipalities manage, maintain and provide solutions for aging water systems
  • Provide municipalities and private water utilities the easiest and most cost-effective solutions to service their communities
  • Minimize the disruption of water, the most basic human need — water

Our Values

Inclusion

Inclusion

We strive to build enduring relationships by seeking diversity and inviting inspiration, so we can all win together
Integrity

Integrity

Chasing Perfection — Achieving Excellence Trust in Every Action Process Over Pride
Innovation

Innovation

Big Ideas, Disciplined Actions Unique Products for Unique Problems Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit

Leadership Team

AJ Stolson

President

Herman Ruiz

VP of Operations

Steve Roehrig

VP Sales and Marketing

Cullen Geppert

Engineering Director

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Hydra-Stop provides safe and efficient solutions to conserve and control Earth’s most precious resource — water. Our purpose is to help municipalities and private water utilities manage, maintain and provide solutions for aging water systems. We do that by offering solutions with the easiest and most cost-effective method for municipalities and private water utilities to serve their communities while minimizing the disruption of the water supply. We operate in a fun and entrepreneurial environment where creative ideas are encouraged and openness is required. Our values are Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion, — and we live these values every day.

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