HCT Finds Receptive Market for Excavator Upgrade Kits

Georgia-based manufacturer sees demand for its hydraulics, coupler, and guarding solutions in demolition and recycling sectors.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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HydrauliCircuit Technology (HCT), a Georgia-based manufacturer of custom excavator hydraulic kits, guards, and coupler kits, says it is seeing strong demand for its products in the demolition, metals recycling, construction, and forestry sectors. The company partners with OEMs, dealers, and attachment makers across North and South America, and recently supplied 20 excavator guards to rental firm Acme Flex, who praised the easy installation and visibility of the HCT products.

Why it matters

As demolition and recycling operations increasingly rely on advanced excavator attachments and technologies, aftermarket suppliers like HCT play a key role in helping equipment owners and operators customize and upgrade their machines to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency.

The details

HCT's product line is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of excavator attachments used in recycling and demolition, including hammers, thumbs, grapples, and shears. The company works closely with clients to develop application-specific solutions, and is constantly expanding its manufacturing capacity to stay ahead of evolving industry needs.

  • HCT was founded and is headquartered in McDonough, Georgia, outside of Atlanta.
  • Acme Flex (formerly Acme Lift Co.) recently purchased 20 HCT excavator guards.

The players

HydrauliCircuit Technology (HCT)

A Georgia-based manufacturer of custom-designed excavator hydraulic kits, excavator guards, and coupler kits for the demolition, metals recycling, construction, and forestry sectors.

Acme Flex

An equipment rental firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona that recently purchased 20 HCT excavator guards.

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What’s next

HCT says it is constantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and investing in new technologies to stay ahead of evolving industry needs.

The takeaway

HCT's ability to provide customized, integrated solutions for excavator attachments and guarding systems is helping demolition and recycling operations boost productivity, safety, and efficiency as they leverage advanced equipment technologies.