[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 38 (Monday, March 4, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING HOG TECHNOLOGIES

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chairman of the Committee on 
Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize a small 
business that exemplifies the value of hard work and the storied 
American entrepreneurial spirit. It is my privilege to honor a Florida 
small business that exemplifies what it means to overcome adversity and 
to succeed as both a company and as a community leader. Today, I 
recognize Hog Technologies, of Stuart, FL, as the Senate Small Business 
of the Week.
  Previously known as Waterblasting Technologies until a rebranding 
effort last year, Hog Technologies has grown significantly since its 
founding in 1988. Founder and chief executive officer, James P. 
Crocker, bought a single pressure washer from a friend and began 
knocking on doors to find work. Since then, Hog Technologies has been a 
one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial success story that has revolutionized an 
entire industry.
  After discovering the niche industry of paint removal, James took a 
leap of faith and bought a 10,000-psi water-blasting machine. Soon, Hog 
Technologies was being awarded major contracts for their services. 
After years of success in this field, Hog Technologies expanded to 
create fully functioning models of a makeshift water-blasting vehicle. 
In 1997, the Original Stripe Hog was developed, effectively changing 
the landscape of the hydroblasting industry.
  Today, Hog Technologies holds more than 20 patents, has products 
operating in 56 countries worldwide, and is a world leader in marking 
removal and pavement maintenance. Through strong investments in 
research and development, Hog has a diverse line of products, ranging 
from rubber and paint removal, to pavement marking equipment and 
machines, to industrial vacuums and hydro-excavators. In 2012, the team 
at Hog Technologies calculated that, over a period of 13 years, they 
have placed more units worldwide than their five largest competitors 
combined. With international success, they continue to expand by 
looking to hire 130 new employees over the next 3 years. Hog 
Technologies is an incredible American industrial success story. Having 
remained local, Hog Technologies constructs their machines in the 
United States and continues to support Florida's economy.
  In addition to supporting the local Stuart community, Hog 
Technologies has financed a large portion of the construction of a home 
for underprivileged children in India. In 2017, James was awarded the 
Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year. 
Mr. Crocker has also recently followed his creative passion and began 
authoring children's books that aim to teach children leadership 
skills. Hog Technologies and their employees are very involved in their 
community and pride themselves on charitable endeavors. Annually, they 
participate in the Toys for Tots holiday gift drive and in local 
parades where they drive their machines through the streets of Stuart.
  Hog Technologies is an outstanding example of a Florida manufacturing 
success story. In true American fashion, James and the team at Hog saw 
a problem and created a solution. They have seen incredible success, 
while remaining committed to supporting Stuart and its surrounding 
communities. I would like to congratulate Mr. James Crocker and the 
entire team at Hog Technologies on being named the Senate Small 
Business of the Week. I wish them good luck and look forward to 
watching their continued growth and success.

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