Hydroscand

What Hydroscand does

Hydroscand is the UK operating entity of Sweden-based Hydroscand Group, a family-owned specialist in hydraulic and industrial hose solutions founded in 1969. The UK business was established in 2002 with two Hydraulic and Industrial Centres and has since expanded to 13 branches, over 50 mobile HoseExpress workshops, three production facilities (Redruth, Gloucester, East Midlands), and a new head office and central warehouse in Castle Donington opened October 2025. Core products span high-pressure and industrial hoses and fittings, pneumatics, pipes, assembly machines, accessories, and custom hose assemblies, with special hose capabilities (metal, Spir Star, composite) certified to ISO 3834-2, DNV/GL, and PED standards.

The company monetises through three principal revenue streams: hardware sales via the branch network and online catalogue; professional services including HoseExpress emergency mobile replacement, hose assembly production for OEMs, and pipe bending, pressure testing, leak detection, and energy optimisation; and managed services such as HoseOnSite mobile workshop rental and Global OEM Solutions coordinated with sister units in Sweden, Europe, and Asia. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-price, with a separately priced workshop inspection offering. Distribution runs through the 13 branches, 50+ mobile HoseExpress vans available 365 days a year, three UK OEM production facilities, and global OEM production units overseas.

Customer demand is segmented across five verticals: Mobile Machinery and Equipment (agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, machine rentals), Energy and Power (thermal, hydro, offshore, wind), Food, Pharma and Chemical, Industrial Manufacturing OEM (automotive, mobile machinery, Tier suppliers), and Transport and Infrastructure (marine, rail, road, ports). The Hydroscand Design and Test Centre in Stockholm provides in-house validation, while UK ISO 9001/14001/45001 re-certification, EcoVadis Silver, DNV/GL, ISO 3834-2, and PED certifications support credibility with safety-critical and regulated buyers. Recent leadership and capacity moves (new GM in August 2024, Castle Donington facility in October 2025, LAMMA 2026 commitment) indicate the UK business is in an active buildout phase.

Name

Hydroscand

Legal name

UK Hydroscand Live

Website

https://hydroscand.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UK subsidiary of Swedish Hydroscand Group supplying hydraulic and industrial hoses, fittings, pneumatics, and custom hose assemblies alongside mobile HoseExpress service, HoseOnSite rental, and Global OEM Solutions to industrial B2B customers across mobile machinery, energy, food/pharma, manufacturing, and transport through 13 branches and 50+ mobile workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Solutions

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB), Irrigation Pipe, Tubing & Conveyance (PVC/HDPE Pipe, Layflat Hose, Manifolds) (AFABAHAF)

Keywords

• Hydraulic hoses fittings
• Industrial hose solutions
• Custom hose assemblies
• Pneumatic components supply
• Fluid transfer equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandiacre

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic hoses, fittings, industrial hoses, pneumatics, pipes, assembly machines, and accessories through 13 UK branch locations and online catalogue.
2. HoseExpress Mobile Service: Emergency mobile hose replacement and preventive maintenance services delivered on-site 365 days a year. Service includes hose assembly, inspection, diagnostics, and installation.
3. Hose Assembly Production: Custom hose assemblies and kits manufactured at three UK production facilities (Redruth, Gloucester, East Midlands) for OEM customers in agriculture, construction, and marine industries.
4. Global OEM Solutions: Long-term partnerships with global OEMs providing bespoke hose and line application production and delivery solutions, with specially adapted production units worldwide.
5. HoseOnSite Rental: Rental of mobile and stationary hose workshops placed at customer sites to enable on-site hose production and reduce downtime during maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydroscand manufactures and supplies hydraulic hoses, industrial hoses, fittings, pneumatic components, pipes, and custom hose assemblies for fluid transfer applications across industries including agriculture, construction, energy, food and pharma, and transport. The company delivers these products alongside a service network of 13 UK branches, 50+ mobile HoseExpress workshops, three production facilities, and OEM-specific assembly programs with global supply capabilities.

Product overview

Hydroscand is a leading provider of hydraulic and industrial hose solutions operating as a family business since 1969. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid transfer products including Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings, Industrial Hoses and Fittings, Pneumatics, Pipes, Assembly Machines, Accessories, Special Hoses, and custom Hose Assemblies & Kits. These products are supported by an extensive service network featuring HoseExpress (mobile emergency hose service), HoseOnSite (mobile workshops), 3D CAD design support, Energy Optimisation, Leak Detection, Pipe Bending, Pressure Testing, Preventative Maintenance, TrackingCode (identification/marking), Workshop Inspection, Global OEM Solutions, and the Hydroscand Design and Test Centre. The company operates 13 UK branches and over 50 mobile hose workshops with a central warehouse in Castle Donington, serving industries including energy, food/pharma, industrial manufacturing, mobile machinery, and transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HoseExpress: Mobile hose emergency service providing fast, safe and professional on-site support for emergency hose replacement and preventative maintenance
• HoseOnSite
• TrackingCode

Products and services

• Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings High-pressure hoses and fittings designed for mobile and stationary hydraulic systems, including steel wire braided, spiral reinforced, thermoplastic, and PTFE hoses for standard and extreme applications. Targeted at industrial hydraulic system operators.
• Industrial Hoses and Fittings Heavy-duty and flexible hoses for transporting fluids, gases, food, chemicals, and other industrial media, available in rubber, PVC, and textile-reinforced materials. Sold to industrial process operators across multiple sectors.
• Pneumatics Complete range of pneumatic components including valves, fittings, actuators, cylinders, filters, lubricators, regulators, tubing, and quick couplings for compressed air systems. Supplied to industrial compressed air system operators.
• Pipes Steel and stainless steel pipes, precision tubes, and pipe clamps for hydraulic and industrial use, including custom-cut and custom-formed routing solutions. Sold for hydraulic and industrial piping installations.
• Assembly Machines Manual and automatic hose presses, cutting equipment, skiving machines, and cleaning systems for in-house or workshop-based hose assembly, manufactured by Hydroscand Machine AB. Sold to customers building in-house hose assembly capabilities.
• Accessories O-rings, sealing washers, hose clamps, protective plugs, tapes, cutting tools, lubrication products, thread sealants, and cleaning agents for hose assembly and maintenance.
• Special Hoses Specialist hose assemblies including metal hoses, Spir Star hoses, and composite hoses with custom couplings assembled by certified welders at the Motala facility, targeting marine and chemical applications.
• Hose Assemblies and Hose Kits Custom hose assemblies and pre-packed kits produced at three UK production facilities (Redruth, Gloucester, and East Midlands) for OEM customers in agriculture, construction, and marine industries.
• HoseExpress Mobile hose service providing emergency hose replacement and preventive maintenance on-site with equipped service vans, available 365 days a year. Targeted at industrial and mobile equipment operators requiring rapid field response.
• HoseOnSite Mobile and stationary hose workshops delivered to customer sites in 20-foot containers, equipped with machines and products for on-site hose repair and maintenance, reducing downtime during maintenance periods.
• Energy Optimisation Compressed air system monitoring and optimisation service that helps companies reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions through leak detection and efficiency improvements.
• Leak Detection Compressed air system leak detection service using CS Instruments LD 510 with ultrasonic technology to identify and locate air leaks for energy savings.
• Pipe Bending Custom pipe bending service for hydraulic, industrial, stainless steel, and aluminium pipes from 6mm to 63mm diameter, including measurement, copying, and cleaning to ISO cleanliness standards.
• Pressure Testing Mobile pressure testing service for industrial hoses on customer sites, with certified technicians and unique ID marking for traceability.
• Preventative Maintenance Scheduled inspection and maintenance services for hydraulic and pneumatic hoses to prevent failures, reduce downtime, and ensure operational safety.
• Workshop Inspection Safety inspection service for workshop hoses and fittings including condition assessment, defect marking, documentation, and cost estimation.
• Global OEM Solutions Integrated OEM supply solutions with global presence through specialised production units in Europe and Asia, providing scalable kit production, labelling, and vendor-managed inventory for global OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of compressed air lost due to leaks in average compressor systems can be recovered through leak detection services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Solid ComponentscoreTechnology or IntegrationSolid Components is Hydroscand's CAD drawing partner, hosting and providing access to professional 3D CAD drawings for the product range. Customers can download free 3D CAD drawings including hydraulic fittings and pipe fittings models through Solid Components platform.
• CS InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationCS Instruments provides the LD 510 leak detection equipment used by Hydroscand for compressed air system diagnostics. Features 30 digital MEMS microphones and integrated camera with unique Ultracam technology for identifying smallest leaks.
• Hydroscand Machine ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationHydroscand Machine AB engineers and manufactures the full range of hydraulic hose assembly machines used by Hydroscand operations, including crimpers, cutting machines, skiving machines, and cleaning systems. Equipment designed in Sweden with CE marking and international safety compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pirtek: Pirtek is the UK's leading on-site hydraulic and industrial hose repair and replacement franchise network, operating mobile service units 24/7. It is the most direct UK competitor to Hydroscand's HoseExpress mobile service and branch model.
• Manuli Hydraulics: Manuli is a global manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic hoses, fittings, and fluid conveyance systems serving agriculture, construction, and industrial OEMs. It competes with Hydroscand at both the product manufacturing and OEM supply levels.
• Kurt Hydraulics: Kurt Hydraulics is a US-based manufacturer of hydraulic hose assemblies, fittings, and adapters supplying OEM and MRO markets. It is comparable to Hydroscand's custom hose assembly and OEM Solutions business.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies including hydraulic hoses, fittings, valves, and pneumatics. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Hydroscand's product portfolio across hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power.
• Eaton: Eaton is a global power management company with a substantial Industrial Sector offering hydraulic hoses, fittings, and fluid conveyance products. It is a broad incumbent competing across multiple of Hydroscand's served verticals.
• Gates: Gates is a global manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions including hydraulic and industrial hoses. It competes as a major upstream supplier and brand across Hydroscand's core hose categories.
• Continental ContiTech: Continental's ContiTech division manufactures industrial hoses, hydraulic hoses, and related fluid conveyance products globally. It competes with Hydroscand at the product manufacturing level across industrial and hydraulic applications.
• Bridgestone Hose Solutions (Bridgestone Industrial): Bridgestone's industrial hose division manufactures hydraulic, industrial, and chemical hoses globally. It is a broad incumbent competing in the same upstream hose manufacturing market that Hydroscand distributes and assembles from.

Emerging players

• Polyhose: Polyhose is an India-headquartered manufacturer of thermoplastic and hydraulic hoses, fittings, and assemblies serving industrial and OEM customers globally. It is an emerging competitor overlapping with Hydroscand's OEM hose assembly offering.
• Transfer Oil: Transfer Oil is a European manufacturer specialised in thermoplastic and high-performance hydraulic hoses and fittings. It is an emerging specialised competitor adjacent to Hydroscand's premium and special hoses range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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