Faster

What Faster does

Faster Srl is an Italian manufacturer of quick-release hydraulic couplings and multiconnection systems, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Rivolta d'Adda, Italy. The company designs and produces flat-face and poppet-style quick couplers (FFH, 3FFH, HNV series) compliant with ISO 16028 and ISO 7241, multiconnection plates (MultiFaster, MultiQTC, MultiSlide) that consolidate multiple hydraulic and electrical line connections into a single maneuver, hydraulic swivels, check valves, and bespoke custom multiconnection systems. Core technology includes patented Connection Under Pressure (CUP) capability with automatic decompression, API 16D-certified fire-resistant couplings for oil & gas BOP applications, and a proprietary GenYus casting solution that eliminates tooling investment. In April 2026, Faster launched a dedicated thermal management business unit supplying OCP-compliant liquid cooling couplers and SLM dry-break couplings to AI-driven hyperscale data centers.

Faster operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO), which reported £727.7M in group revenue for 2025. The business sells through a hybrid model combining direct OEM engagement, a global distributor network, an e-commerce catalog with multi-language support (English, Italian, German, Portuguese, Chinese), and active presence at ten+ international trade exhibitions. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, consistent with engineered B2B industrial sales. End-markets span agriculture, construction equipment, industrial automation, oil & gas, mining, forestry, road/vehicle equipment, high-pressure tooling, and — most recently — data-center liquid cooling. Customer count is undisclosed but distributed across multiple verticals, with no public named-logo concentration.

The company employs 501-1,000 people and runs a global marketing program covering technical blog content, webinars, YouTube product videos, email newsletters, and earned media in industry publications. Strategic positioning emphasizes ISO standards compliance (enabling dual-sourcing), MultiFaster brand recognition that has become a generic category descriptor, and a multi-decade quality reputation ("Made in Italy") that supports premium pricing in safety-critical applications.

Name

Faster

Legal name

Faster Srl

Website

https://fastercouplings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Faster is an Italian manufacturer of quick-release hydraulic couplings and multiconnection systems, serving OEMs in agriculture, construction, industrial, oil & gas, and data-center thermal management. Founded 1951 and a Helios Technologies subsidiary, it sells globally via OEM, distributor, and e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Couplings and Fluid Connection Systems

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooling Systems & Thermal Management (CRAC/CRAH, Chillers, Liquid Cooling) (HDABAKAD), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic quick couplings
• Multiconnection systems
• Flat face couplings
• Hydraulic fluid connectors
• Thermal management couplers

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivolta D'adda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Quick Couplings: Sale of quick-release hydraulic couplings including flat face, poppet, and threaded designs. Products are sold through direct catalog/e-commerce and through distributor network. One-time purchase model with replacement parts and accessories providing ongoing revenue.
2. MultiFaster Multiconnection Systems: Simultaneous multi-line connection systems sold as standard products or custom-engineered solutions. Configurator tool allows customers to build custom MultiFaster units. Both one-time hardware sales and custom engineering projects.
3. Thermal Management Products: Liquid cooling couplers and thermal management solutions for data centers and AI infrastructure, compliant with Open Compute Project standards.
4. Spare Parts and Accessories: O-ring service kits, seals, dust caps, and other maintenance parts available through e-commerce catalog.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faster designs, manufactures, and distributes quick-release hydraulic couplings and multiconnection systems for fluid power applications across construction, agricultural, industrial, oil & gas, and data center cooling equipment. Its product portfolio spans flat-face and poppet-style ISO-compliant couplings, multi-line connection plates (MultiFaster), custom-engineered automatic multiconnections, swivel couplings, check valves, and a growing line of OCP-compliant liquid cooling couplers for AI-driven data centers.

Product overview

Faster is a global manufacturer of quick-release hydraulic couplings and connection systems, headquartered in Italy and operated as a subsidiary of Helios Technologies. The product portfolio centers on hydraulic quick couplers and multiconnection systems, encompassing several core product lines: MultiFaster multi-connection plates enabling simultaneous coupling of multiple hydraulic and electrical lines; FFH and 3FFH flat face coupling series compliant with ISO 16028 standards for leak-free operation; HNV and NV poppet-style couplings meeting ISO 7241 specifications; Custom Multiconnections for automated industrial applications; Hydraulic Swivel Couplings for rotating equipment connections; and Check Valves (VU/VUC series) for flow direction control. The company has recently expanded into thermal management with the SLM Series and liquid cooling couplers (UQD, UQDB, LQC, FFC) for AI-driven data centers, compliant with Open Compute Project standards. Supporting products include O-ring seal kits, dust caps, and the new MultiQTC multiconnection system for heavy excavators, GenYus casting solution, and MultiSlide for compact excavators. The product ecosystem serves construction equipment, agriculture, forestry, mining, oil & gas, industrial automation, and data center cooling applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MultiFaster

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% higher flow capacity than conventional interfaces with MultiQTC system
• +4 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LumiminorOthersLumi handled UX, HTML structure, CMS, dynamic PDF, and private area development for Faster's website (www.lumicompany.it).
• BunkerminorOthersBunker handled logo, design, branding, and UX for Faster's website (www.bnkr.it).
• Taimi HydraulicscoreTechnology or IntegrationFaster partnered with Taimi Hydraulics to integrate their patented leak-free swivel technology with Faster's FFH and 3FFH quick couplings. The resulting Quick Swivel product combines Taimi's ball-less swivel design (offering outstanding pressure shock absorption and side-load resistance) with Faster's ISO 16028-compliant couplings.
• Open Compute Project (OCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaster's thermal management products including UQD, UQDB, LQC, and FFC series are compliant with Open Compute Project standards. This partnership enables Faster to serve hyperscale data center operators who require OCP-compliant components for liquid cooling architectures in AI infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manuli Hydraulics: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of hydraulic hoses, fittings, and quick couplings. Direct geographic and product overlap with Faster, particularly in agriculture, construction, and industrial fluid handling applications.
• Stäubli: Swiss manufacturer of quick-release couplings and multiconnection systems for hydraulics, primarily serving textile, robotics, and industrial markets. Directly competes with Faster's core hydraulic coupling and multi-connection product lines, especially in Europe.
• CEJN: Swedish specialist in quick-connect couplings for hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid handling applications. Closely comparable to Faster in product category (quick couplings), customer base (OEM industrial), and business model (high-quality specialty hardware).
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: US-based manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic couplings, valves, and fluid transfer fittings serving industrial, construction, and oil & gas markets. Comparable product portfolio and distribution model, with strong North American presence overlapping Faster's NA footprint.
• HYDAC: German manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, valves, filtration, and fluid power components. Overlaps with Faster in industrial and mobile hydraulics, and shares the European manufacturing heritage and global OEM customer base.
• CoolIT Systems: Canadian leader in liquid cooling solutions for AI and high-performance data centers, with OCP-compliant products. Direct competitor in the thermal management / liquid cooling segment Faster has entered with UQD, LQC, and SLM series.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control leader offering hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings, valves, and fluid handling products. Directly comparable to Faster across construction, agriculture, oil & gas, and industrial segments, though Parker operates at much greater scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Eaton: Major industrial manufacturer with a fluid power and hydraulics division producing quick couplings, valves, and motion control components. Overlaps with Faster's product portfolio in mobile and industrial hydraulic applications across similar end markets.
• Gates Corporation: Global manufacturer of fluid power hoses, couplings, and power transmission belts. Comparable as a broad-line fluid power supplier serving construction, agriculture, and industrial OEMs alongside Faster's coupling portfolio.

Emerging players

• Taimi Hydraulics: Specialist in hydraulic swivel and rotating coupling technology, partnered with Faster on the Quick Swivel product. Comparable niche focus on premium fluid power components and shared customer base in heavy mobile equipment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faster-s-r-l-it

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Faster