Spencer Fluid Power

What Spencer Fluid Power does

Spencer Fluid Power is a regional industrial automation distributor and hydraulic systems integrator headquartered in Kent, Washington, operating since 1945 as a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) within the Applied Fluid Power Holdings LLC network. The company sells and services hydraulic components — pumps, valves, power units, electronic controls, fluid conveyance, gearboxes, automation, instrumentation, and pneumatics — sourced from brand partners including Danfoss, Permco, Poclain, Salami, Monarch Industries, Cross Manufacturing, Brand Hydraulics, Brennon Industries, Bailey Hydraulics, and Butcher. Beyond component distribution, it provides engineered solutions spanning electronic hydraulic controls, electrification, electro-hydraulic integration, hydraulic power units, hydrostatic drives, IIoT, mobile and industrial integrated systems, custom hydraulic solutions, and power generation.

The technical stack centers on hydraulic fluid power with an in-house service differentiator: HVOF (High Velocity Oxy-Fuel) technology for environmentally safe cylinder rod repair and chrome replacement. Services include Aeroquip hose assembly centers, a cylinder exchange program, custom manifolds, custom hoses, extruded T-slot aluminum framing, a Permco pump build center, and full hydraulic repair. The company employs 101–250 people, operates 8 service centers serving 16 western US states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas/El Paso, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming), and carries a verticalized segmentation across agriculture, mining, timber, construction, and oil & gas end markets.

The business model combines distribution-margin hardware sales with higher-value system integration and recurring service work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market is enterprise field sales with hydraulic engineers and fluid power experts embedded in customer accounts from product selection through installation. Revenue mechanics are split across three streams: hydraulic components, engineered solutions, and service/maintenance, with no recurring subscription or software line disclosed. Customer acquisition is relationship-driven across the western US rather than digital; there is no evidence of named anchor customers, technology-licensing revenue, or independent fundraising.

Name

Spencer Fluid Power

Legal name

Spencer Fluid Power

Website

https://spencerfluidpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spencer Fluid Power is a Pacific Northwest-based hydraulic components distributor and engineered systems integrator serving agriculture, mining, timber, construction, and oil & gas customers across 16 western US states. Operating since 1945 as a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), it sells pumps, valves, power units, and customized hydraulic systems with in-house HVOF repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Power & Hydraulic Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components
• Fluid power systems
• Hydraulic repair services
• Engineered hydraulic solutions
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Components and Products: Sale of top-quality hydraulic components including pumps, valves, power units, accessories, electronic controls, fluid conveyance, gearboxes, automation, instrumentation, and pneumatics
2. Engineered Systems and Solutions: Custom-engineered hydraulic solutions including electronic hydraulic controls, electrification solutions, electro-hydraulic integration, hydraulic power units, hydrostatic drives, IIoT solutions, mobile integrated solutions, industrial integrated solutions, custom hydraulic solutions, and power generation
3. Services and Maintenance: Services including hydraulic repair, cylinder exchange program, custom hydraulic manifolds, custom hydraulic hoses, Aeroquip hose centers, Permco pump build center, and extruded T-slot aluminum framing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Spencer Fluid Power distributes and integrates hydraulic components and fluid power systems, including pumps, valves, power units, electronic controls, fluid conveyance, gearboxes, automation, instrumentation, and pneumatics. It also designs and fabricates custom-engineered hydraulic solutions (electro-hydraulic integration, hydraulic power units, hydrostatic drives, IIoT solutions, mobile and industrial integrated systems) and provides supporting services such as hydraulic repair, cylinder exchange, custom manifolds and hoses, the Permco pump build center, and HVOF cylinder rod repair.

Product overview

Spencer Fluid Power is a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies specializing in hydraulic components and fluid power systems since 1945. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main categories: (1) Hydraulic Products including pumps, valves, power units, accessories, electronic controls, fluid conveyance, gearboxes, automation, and instrumentation; (2) Engineered Solutions encompassing electronic hydraulic controls, electrification solutions, electro-hydraulic integration, hydraulic power units, hydrostatic drives, IIoT solutions, mobile and industrial integrated solutions, custom hydraulic solutions, and power generation; and (3) Services including Aeroquip Hose Centers, cylinder exchange, custom manifolds, custom hoses, T-slot aluminum framing, Permco pump build center, hydraulic repairs, and HVOF cylinder rod repair technology. The company also distributes multiple branded hydraulic products from manufacturers including Danfoss, Butcher, Permco, Brand Hydraulics, Brennon Industries, Bailey Hydraulics, Salami, Poclain, Monarch Industries, and Cross Manufacturing. Spencer Fluid Power serves industries including agriculture, mining, timber, construction, and oil & gas across the western United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Products

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Applied Industrial TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpencer Fluid Power is a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (Applied), operating under the Applied Fluid Power Holdings LLC umbrella. Applied Industrial Technologies is a major distributor of industrial motion, power, and control solutions. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides strategic backing and resources for Spencer Fluid Power's operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Motion Industries: One of the largest U.S. industrial distributors with a major fluid power practice including the Kaman Fluid Power network; competes head-on with Spencer in distributing hydraulic components and providing repair services across overlapping regions.
• Hydraulic Supply Co. A multi-branch hydraulic components distributor and service provider with both physical locations and a strong e-commerce channel; competes with Spencer on pneumatic and hydraulic components, custom hose/assembly, and repair.
• Pirtek USA: Franchise-based hydraulic and industrial hose service network offering on-site hose replacement, filtration, and fluid conveyance services — directly comparable to Spencer's Aeroquip Hose Centers and Cylinder Exchange Program.
• Hydraquip Distribution: Regional hydraulic and pneumatic distributor with multiple service centers in the U.S. South/Midwest; directly comparable in model — components distribution plus systems integration, hose assembly, and repair services.
• Young Supply Company: Fluid power and motion control distributor serving industrial customers with hydraulic and pneumatic components, power units, and custom manifolds — closely comparable in mix and customer type.
• Stauff Corporation: Manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic components, particularly known for clamps, flanges, hose assemblies, and fluid conveyance — overlaps with Spencer's hose and fitting categories and aftermarket service.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: A global hydraulic and motion control manufacturer whose products (pumps, valves, cylinders, filters) flow through distributors like Spencer; significant overlap in technology and customer base, while also competing via direct sales.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major global hydraulic and automation manufacturer; competes with the engineering/integration side of Spencer's business and is also represented inside Spencer's component portfolio.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant hydraulics business (pumps, valves, motors, hoses); overlaps with Spencer on products sold and on systems-integration competition for industrial customers.

Regional players

• Hydac: Global hydraulics manufacturer focused on filtration, accumulators, valves, and cooling — comparable component categories to Spencer; primarily U.S./European manufacturer-distributor presence versus Spencer's regional distribution focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spencer-fluid-power

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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