Bailey International

What Bailey International does

Bailey International is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of mobile hydraulic components and electronic controls serving the mobile equipment industry. Founded in 1976 as a surplus distribution house in Owosso, Michigan, the company has grown to 340+ employees operating across five locations in the U.S., Canada, and India, with corporate headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its primary customers are mobile equipment OEMs, with secondary distribution through dealers and aftermarket distributors serving construction, agriculture, forestry, mining, and material handling end markets.

The product portfolio spans hydraulic cylinders (welded, tie-rod, telescopic, rephasing, loader, top-link, snowplow, linear actuator), valves (directional control, flow control, pressure relief, lock, log splitter, ball, cartridge, loader, manifolds, pilot), pumps (gear, PTO, hand, clutch, dump, two-stage, vane, piston), motors (hydraulic and electric), and hydraulic power units, complemented by the Sure Grip Controls line of electronic controls — joysticks, handles, remotes, switches, and transmitters using Hall Effect sensor technology for rugged mobile equipment applications. The company maintains 6,000+ stocked hydraulic products and offers custom manufacturing, marketed under the "Fingertip to Tooltip" strategy that positions Bailey as a single-source supplier across the entire electrohydraulic system.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales via direct channels: an e-commerce storefront at baileyhydraulics.com with publicly listed unit pricing, a dedicated phone sales line (800-800-1810), and trade show participation including iVT EXPO USA 2025. Following the January 2025 unification of three formerly separate entities — Bailey International, Sure Grip Controls (acquired 2015), and Hydrolico International (acquired June 2022) — under a single Bailey brand, the company launched a consolidated product catalog in April 2026 to mark its 50th anniversary. A new electronics facility is under construction in Victoria, British Columbia, expected to open within 15 months of the December 2025 groundbreaking.

Name

Bailey International

Legal name

Bailey International LLC

Website

https://www.baileyhydraulics.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bailey International is a privately held, 50-year-old manufacturer and distributor of mobile hydraulic components and electronic controls, serving OEMs, dealers, and distributors in construction, agriculture, forestry, mining, and material handling across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Hydraulic Components and Electronic Controls

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Mobile hydraulic components
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Electronic control systems
• Hydraulic power units
• Mobile equipment parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Components Sales: Manufacture and distribution of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, motors, and power units for mobile equipment OEMs, dealers, and distributors. Products include tie-rod cylinders, welded cylinders, telescopic cylinders, gear pumps, directional control valves, and hydraulic power units.
2. Electronic Controls Sales: Sale of electronic control systems including joysticks, handles, remotes, transmitters, and switches under the Sure Grip Controls brand for mobile equipment applications.
3. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Distribution of replacement parts, seals, gaskets, filters, hose fittings, bearings, bushings, and other aftermarket components for hydraulic systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bailey International manufactures and distributes mobile hydraulic components and electronic control systems for mobile equipment OEMs, dealers, and distributors. The company offers over 6,000 stocked products including hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, motors, power units, and Sure Grip Controls branded electronic controls (joysticks, handles, switches, transmitters), along with custom manufacturing capabilities under its "Fingertip to Tooltip" strategy covering the entire mobile equipment hydraulic system.

Product overview

Bailey International is a manufacturer and distributor of mobile hydraulic components and custom electronics, offering over 6,000 stocked hydraulic products. The company operates a unified product portfolio following the January 2025 merger of Bailey International, Sure Grip Controls, and Hydrolico International under a single Bailey brand. The product portfolio centers on core hydraulic components including cylinders (Bailey, Chief, Hydro Custom, Maxim lines), valves, pumps, motors, and power units, complemented by electronic control systems under the Sure Grip Controls brand featuring joysticks, handles, remotes, switches, and transmitters. Additional offerings include linear actuators, hydraulic filters, fluid/oil coolers, bearings, bushings, hose/fittings, gauges, meters, trailer jacks, and winches under the Pierce brand. The April 2026 unified product catalog consolidates all former subsidiary product lines into a single resource for OEMs, dealers, and distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chief: Product line including cylinders, motors, pumps, power units, and valves
• Hydro Custom
• Maxim
• Sure Grip Controls

Products and services

• Hydraulic Cylinders Extensive range of hydraulic cylinders including welded, tie-rod, telescopic, rephasing, loader, top-link, snowplow, and linear actuator types, serving OEMs and aftermarket dealers in mobile equipment industries.
• Hydraulic Valves Large selection of hydraulic valves including directional control, flow control, pressure relief, lock, log splitter, ball, cartridge, loader, manifold, and pilot valves for mobile equipment applications.
• Hydraulic Pumps Hydraulic pumps including gear pumps (Group 1, 2, 3), PTO pumps, hand pumps, clutch pumps, dump pumps, two-stage pumps, vane pumps, and piston pumps for mobile equipment manufacturers.
• Hydraulic Motors Hydraulic and electric motors offered under Bailey, Chief, Hydro Custom, and Maxim brands, along with components and accessories for mobile equipment.
• Hydraulic Power Units Hydraulic power units including double-acting and single-acting units, pumping stations, auto hoists, and dock levelers for mobile equipment applications.
• Electronic Controls (Sure Grip Controls) Electronic control systems including joysticks, handles, remotes, switches, transmitters, and components featuring sealed designs and Hall Effect Sensor Technology for rugged mobile equipment applications.
• Linear Actuators 12V DC linear actuators including Light-Duty (LD) series with aluminum frames rated IP65, and ID-series ball screw drive actuators under Glideforce and Concentric brands.
• Trailer Jacks Trailer jacks and components including jack kits, miscellaneous jacks, and accessories for mobile equipment applications.
• Pierce Winches Winch products including worm gear electric and hydraulic winches, planetary hydraulic and electric winches ranging from 9,000 lb to 20,000 lb capacity, along with replacement parts, motors, solenoids, cables, and mount receivers.
• Bailey Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth-enabled 4-function hydraulic control device for wireless operation of hydraulic systems in mobile equipment applications.
• Lodar Transmitter and Receiver Systems Wireless transmitter and receiver systems for remote hydraulic control, available in standard and mini versions with 2-function and 4-function configurations for mobile equipment.
• Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Distribution of replacement parts, seals, gaskets, filters, hose fittings, bearings, bushings, gauges, meters, coolers, and other aftermarket components for hydraulic systems serving dealers and distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years in fluid power leadership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sure Grip Controls Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Sure Grip Controls Inc., a provider of electronic control systems for mobile equipment, merged under the unified Bailey brand in January 2025. The merger combined Sure Grip's electronic control expertise with Bailey's hydraulic components to offer comprehensive electrohydraulic solutions.
• Hydrolico InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hydrolico International, specializing in custom hydraulic components, merged under the unified Bailey brand in January 2025. This merger expanded Bailey's custom hydraulic manufacturing capabilities and strengthened their product portfolio for mobile equipment applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ligon Industries: US-based supplier of hydraulic components and integrated fluid power solutions for mobile equipment OEMs. Smaller-scale direct competitor with comparable product breadth.
• Bezares USA: Manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, valves, power take-offs, and accessories for mobile and industrial equipment. Comparable mid-market peer focused on OEM and aftermarket channels.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Major global hydraulics manufacturer with broad mobile equipment OEM coverage including pumps, valves, cylinders, and integrated electronic controls. Comparable to Bailey in product scope but vastly larger in scale.
• Parker Hannifin: Global diversified fluid power leader offering hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, motors, and electronic controls across mobile and industrial markets. Sets the competitive benchmark Bailey competes against at the OEM tier.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Global supplier of hydraulic components, electronic controls, and software for mobile equipment OEMs in agriculture, construction, and material handling. Directly comparable end-market exposure to Bailey.
• Eaton (Hydraulics): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a substantial hydraulics business serving mobile equipment OEMs with pumps, valves, cylinders, and electronic controls. Broad incumbent with overlapping product categories.

Direct peers

• Continental Hydraulics: US manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, power units, and cylinders for mobile and industrial applications. Comparable mid-market competitor in core hydraulic components.
• Cross Mfg. US manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, motors, pumps, and valves for mobile and industrial equipment. Comparable mid-market hydraulic component specialist serving similar OEM customers.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss-based manufacturer specializing in hydraulic cylinders, valves, power units, and electronic controls for mobile equipment OEMs in construction, agriculture, and material handling—directly overlapping Bailey's core product portfolio and end markets.
• Husco International: Privately held US-based manufacturer of hydraulic and electrohydraulic components for mobile equipment OEMs, including valves, pumps, and electronic controls. Closely comparable to Bailey's mobile hydraulics + electronics strategy and OEM customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BaileyHydraulic
• Facebookfacebook.com/BaileyInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bailey-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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