Burnett & Hillman

What Burnett & Hillman does

Burnett & Hillman is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer of hydraulic adaptors and fittings, founded in 1965 and headquartered in a 33,000 sq ft purpose-built facility in Wrington, near Bristol. The company produces mechanical components that connect different types, sizes and configurations of hydraulic hoses, pipes and tubes, with a stock range exceeding 3,000 variations across BSP, JIC, SAE, Metric, NPTF, NPSM and ORFS thread standards in straights, elbows (45° and 90°), tees and crosses. Core materials are mild steel to BS EN 10277, with brass and 316 stainless steel available for special applications. The product portfolio also includes DIN 2353 compression fittings, ISO 7241-A/B and ISO 16028 flat-face quick-release couplings, hydraulic rotary couplings, and a special bespoke parts service for customer-specific designs.

The company's manufacturing platform is purpose-built for high-volume, repeatable output, with an automated underground swarf removal and oil reclamation system supporting a stated capacity of over 36,000 components per day. It has held ISO 9001 certification continuously since the early 1990s, with fittings rated to 2:1 proof pressure and 4:1 burst pressure. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across four primary customer segments — Original Equipment Manufacturers, Large Consumers, End Users, and Trade/Catalogue Distributors — distributed via direct e-commerce, trade-warehouse distributors, catalogue distributors, and mobile on-site hydraulic repair services, with 99% of orders delivered next-day in the UK. Pricing is transaction-based, ranging from roughly £2.65 to £275.85 per unit, with account customers eligible for printed catalogues and tiered delivery options.

Burnett & Hillman positions itself as a specialist in a fragmented market, competing on range breadth, customisation, and delivery reliability rather than price. The go-to-market combines a direct online storefront with multi-channel distribution, supported by trade exhibition presence (Hillhead 2026, LAMMA 2026) and an annual product catalogue. The company reports no institutional investors, no acquisitions, no public ownership changes, and no disclosed leadership team beyond general contact details, indicating founder- or family-controlled ownership and a long-standing private operating model.

Name

Burnett & Hillman

Legal name

Burnett & Hillman

Website

https://burnettandhillman.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Burnett & Hillman is a privately held UK manufacturer, founded in 1965 and based in Wrington near Bristol, that designs and produces hydraulic adaptors, compression fittings, quick-release couplings, rotary couplings and bespoke parts for OEMs, large industrial consumers, end users and trade distributors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Fittings and Adaptors

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

Keywords

• Hydraulic adaptors
• Hydraulic fittings
• Compression fittings
• Quick release couplings
• Bespoke hydraulic parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Adaptors and Fittings Sales: One-time product sales of hydraulic adaptors and fittings. Products are available for immediate despatch with ranges including JIC, BSP, NPT, ORFS, SAE and Metric in various combinations. Stock in excess of 3000 different variations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burnett & Hillman is a specialist UK manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic adaptors and fittings, producing mechanical components that connect different types, sizes, or configurations of hydraulic hoses, pipes, or tubes. The company stocks 3,000+ variations across JIC, BSP, NPT, ORFS, SAE and Metric thread types in mild steel, stainless steel and brass, with capacity for 36,000 components per day from a 33,000 sq ft facility. Complementary offerings include compression fittings, quick release couplings, rotary couplings, and custom bespoke parts manufactured to customer specifications.

Product overview

Burnett & Hillman is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic fittings and adaptors operating since 1965. The product portfolio centers on hydraulic adaptors as the core product, available in multiple configurations including JIC, BSP, NPT, ORFS, SAE, and Metric thread types. Supporting products include Compression Fittings (DIN 2353), Quick Release Couplings (ISO A, ISO B, and ISO 16028 Flat Faced standards), Hydraulic Rotary Couplings (in-line and 90° variants), and Special Bespoke Parts for custom requirements. The company stocks over 3000 different adaptor variations in mild steel (BS EN 10277 : 1&3 – 11SMnPb30), with stainless steel and brass options also available for special parts. Products are sold through an e-commerce platform with online purchasing and delivery services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Adaptors Mechanical components used to connect different types, sizes, or configurations of hydraulic hoses, pipes, or tubes in hydraulic systems, ensuring secure, leak-free transitions between incompatible fittings. Available in JIC, BSP, NPT, ORFS, SAE and Metric configurations in straights, elbows (45° or 90°), tee adaptors and cross-shaped connections in various gender combinations. Sold to OEMs, large consumers, end users and trade distributors for industrial hydraulics applications.
• Compression Fittings (DIN 2353) DIN 2353 compression fittings commonly used in industrial hydraulics and pneumatics for applications requiring a leak-tight seal without O-rings, known for robustness, reliability and easy assembly in hydraulic and pneumatic systems involving steel tubes. Sold to industrial customers integrating steel-tube hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Quick Release Couplings Connectors designed to quickly connect or disconnect fluid lines without tools, commonly used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems where ease of maintenance or frequent connection changes are required. Available in ISO A (7241-A), ISO B (7241-B), and ISO 16028 (Flat Faced) standards. Sold to maintenance teams, OEMs and end users requiring rapid fluid line connection/disconnection.
• Hydraulic Rotary Couplings Mechanical devices allowing transfer of hydraulic fluid between stationary and rotating components in hydraulic systems without twisting or tangling hoses. Available in in-line straight and 90° rotary configurations. Sold to OEMs and maintenance buyers where rotation and fluid power must coexist.
• Stainless Steel Adaptors BSP male x BSP male adaptors to DIN 3852 Form A manufactured in 316 stainless steel for applications requiring corrosion resistance. Sold to industrial customers operating in corrosive or hygienic environments.
• Special Bespoke Parts Custom-designed and manufactured components to meet specific requirements that standard off-the-shelf parts cannot fulfil, produced in mild steel, brass and stainless steel to customer specifications. Sold to OEMs and industrial customers with non-standard hydraulic connection requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000 components produced per day
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HYDAC: International supplier of hydraulic components — fittings, adaptors, accumulators, and fluid-conditioning products — to mobile and industrial OEMs. Comparable on product, customer base, and technical-support-heavy sales motion.
• Manuli Hydraulics: Manufacturer of hydraulic hoses, fittings, and adaptors for construction, agriculture, mining, and industrial machinery OEMs. Comparable as a specialist in fluid-conveyance components with a similar thread-type and configuration offering.
• CEJN: Specialist in quick-release couplings and fluid connectors for hydraulic, pneumatic, and gas applications. Comparable specifically on the quick-release coupling and high-specification connection product lines.
• Brennan Industries: US-based manufacturer of hydraulic fittings, adaptors, and flanges, with a broad SKU range across BSP, JIC, ORFS, NPT, and metric thread types. Closely comparable niche specialist competing in the same product category and customer set.
• STAUFF: German manufacturer of hydraulic accessories including tube fittings, adaptors, and quick-release couplings. Directly comparable as a European specialist in hydraulic line components, serving OEM and MRO channels.
• Hy-Lok Group: Manufacturer of instrumentation and hydraulic tube fittings, including adaptors in stainless steel and carbon steel, serving industrial and process customers. Comparable on product type and custom-fitting capability.
• Danfoss: Specialist in hydraulic and fluid-power components, including fittings, adaptors, and couplings for mobile and industrial hydraulics. Directly comparable on product type, customer base (OEMs, large industrial users), and channel mix (direct + distributor).

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of engineered power-transmission and fluid-power solutions, including hydraulic hoses, couplings, and fittings. Comparable on product category and end markets, though broader in scope (belts, hoses, fluid systems).
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant hydraulic fittings and fluid-power components business serving OEMs and large industrial customers. Comparable on end markets and product category, but operates at materially greater scale and with a much broader portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin: Global leader in motion and control technologies, with a deep portfolio of hydraulic fittings, adaptors, and fluid-conveyance products. Comparable because it serves the same OEM and large-consumer end markets across agriculture, construction, mining, and industrial hydraulics, even though its scale and breadth far exceed Burnett & Hillman's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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