Psi Fluid Power

What Psi Fluid Power does

P.S.I. Fluid Power Ltd. is a Western Canadian hydraulic equipment distributor and custom system integrator founded approximately in 1972 and operating from five locations across Alberta and British Columbia (Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Vancouver/Richmond, and Victoria). The company distributes pumps, motors, valves, power packs, filtration, accessories, hose/tubing/fittings, steering, and winches under strategic brand partnerships with Danfoss (Premier distributor and Top 24 Award recipient 14 of the last 15 years), Parker Hannifin, Kawasaki, Poclain, Linde, and Eaton, and maintains more than $7M of inventory across its branches for responsive service.

Its core technology stack centers on hydraulic fluid power systems, including a custom Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) design and fabrication capability that the company describes as the largest in Western Canada, supported by CWB, CSA, and DNV certifications, a 230HP test cell, 5-ton crane service bays, and in-house hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical expertise. The service arm covers system design and fabrication, in-house and onsite repair, remanufacturing programs for larger displacement piston pumps (Eaton, Kawasaki, Linde, Sauer, Poclain, Denison), preventative maintenance, and filtration/Vac-U-Dry dehydration services targeting the industry statistic that 75% of hydraulic failures stem from fluid contamination.

The business model combines hardware distribution (Net 30 terms, account-gated B2B e-commerce, customer-specific pricing) with project-based professional services for custom fabrication, installation, commissioning, and field servicing across Marine, Mining, Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Construction end markets. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales with dedicated account management and 24/7 support, supplemented by direct e-commerce for repeat purchases. The company has been a core entity of the SunSource Fluid Power business unit since approximately 2017, providing access to additional capital, business systems, and cross-border (US) reach while retaining its management team and brand.

Name

Psi Fluid Power

Legal name

P.S.I. Fluid Power Ltd.

Website

https://psifluidpower.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

P.S.I. Fluid Power is a Western Canadian Premier Danfoss hydraulic distributor and custom Hydraulic Power Unit fabricator, serving Marine, Mining, Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Construction customers from five branches with full-service design, build, and repair capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Equipment Distribution and Custom Fabrication

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Hydraulic equipment distribution
• Hydraulic power units
• Fluid power systems
• Industrial hydraulic components
• Custom hydraulic fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Distribution: Distribution of hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, power packs, filtration, and accessories from major brands (Danfoss, Parker, Kawasaki, Poclain, Linde). Product sales through e-commerce and account sales.
2. Custom System Design and Fabrication: Custom hydraulic power unit design and fabrication services. System design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning for Marine, Mining, Oil, and Forestry markets.
3. Repair and Service: In-house and onsite hydraulic system servicing, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, component repair, and remanufacturing programs for larger piston pumps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

P.S.I. Fluid Power is a premier hydraulic equipment distributor and custom system integrator that distributes hydraulic components from leading brands (Danfoss, Parker, Kawasaki, Poclain, Linde, Eaton) and designs, fabricates, installs, and services custom Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) and complete hydraulic systems for industrial and mobile OEM customers. The firm operates four stocking branches across Western Canada with over $7M in inventory, plus a service arm offering component repair, remanufacturing, preventative maintenance, and emergency support.

Product overview

P.S.I. Fluid Power is a premier hydraulic equipment distributor and service provider operating primarily in Western Canada with five locations (Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Vancouver, and Victoria). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic components distributed under strategic brand partnerships (notably Danfoss as a Premier distributor with Top 24 Distributor Award 14 of 15 years, plus Parker, Kawasaki, Poclain, and Linde), complemented by custom fabrication capabilities and full-service repair operations. The product lineup centers on Pumps (Piston, Vane, Gear, Hand/Foot types with over 21,000 total items), Motors (Piston, Gear, Vane, Geroler/ Geroter with over 15,000 items), Valves (Directional, Cartridge, Flow Control, Check, Pressure Control, Load Control types with over 33,000 items), and Power Packs including custom HPU fabrication. Supporting categories include Filtration (filtration carts, strainers, filter assemblies, elements, particle counters), Accessories (coolers, accumulators, gauges, joysticks), Electrical components, Hose/Tubing/Fittings, Steering, and Winches. The service arm provides system design, fabrication with certifications (CWB, CSA, DNV), and comprehensive in-house/onsite repair with a 230HP test cell. The company has joined forces with SunSource as a core entity of their Fluid Power business unit, specializing in motion control products for industrial and mobile OEM customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Fabricated Hydraulic Power Units (HPU) Custom-designed and fabricated Hydraulic Power Units built to customer specifications for industrial and mobile applications, leveraging extensive in-house design experience.
• Danfoss Vickers DG Directional Valves

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of hydraulic component failures are caused by fluid contamination - their filtration services and Vac-U-Dry dehydration units help prevent these failures

Named customers5 records

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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SunSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.S.I. Fluid Power joined forces with SunSource (Addison, IL). P.S.I. became a core entity of the SunSource Fluid Power business unit. SunSource specializes in Products, Service & Repair for Industrial and Mobile Fluid Power applications, Fluid Process & Flow Control, Piping, Tubing & Fittings, Hydraulics & Motion Control, and Mining Products. SunSource brings additional capital for investment in resources, business systems, technical sales and service, local inventory, and customer systems integration. P.S.I. management team remains in place and P.S.I. name is retained.
• DanfosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Danfoss Hydraulics distributor. Received Top 24 Distributor Award 14 of last 15 years. Distributes full range of Danfoss products including DG valves, cartridge valves (ICS), X20 piston pumps, and Vickers products.
• Parker HannifinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distribution partner for Parker Hannifin hydraulic products including PGP fixed displacement gear pumps, mobile directional valves, and related components.
• KawasakimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Kawasaki hydraulic products including piston pumps and motors.
• PoclainmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Poclain hydraulic motors and related components. Also provides remanufacturing services for Poclain piston pumps.
• LindemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Linde hydraulic components. Provides remanufacturing services for Linde piston pumps.
• EatonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive distribution of Eaton/Vickers hydraulic products including steering components, DG directional valves, cartridge valves, vane products, piston products, and commercial gear products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SunSource: P.S.I. Fluid Power's parent operating company, headquartered in Addison, IL, specializing in industrial and mobile fluid power products, service, and repair. Direct parent and overlapping business model with shared hydraulic distribution, service, and OEM-customer focus.
• Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC): U.S.-based hydraulic and pneumatic distributor and service provider focused on mobile and industrial customers. Comparable specialty hydraulic distribution plus custom repair/service business model competing for similar OEM and aftermarket accounts.
• Pirtek: Franchised hydraulic and industrial hose service network providing on-site and in-shop hose replacement, filtration, and fluid power services. Comparable hydraulic aftermarket and service-led model with rapid-response positioning for industrial and mobile customers.

Broad incumbents

• Motion Industries: Large North American industrial distribution platform (Genuine Parts Company subsidiary) offering fluid power, bearings, power transmission, and industrial MRO products. Comparable distribution model, broader portfolio, and national footprint competing for similar OEM and industrial accounts.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Major U.S./North American industrial distributor covering fluid power, bearings, power transmission, and engineered solutions. Comparable broad-line industrial distribution model with fluid power as a key category and significant service capabilities.
• Parker Hannifin: Global manufacturer of motion and control technologies, including hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and systems — a key P.S.I. brand partner and a competitor for direct OEM accounts and integrated hydraulic systems in mobile and industrial markets.
• Bosch Rexroth: Leading global manufacturer of hydraulic components, systems, and factory automation products. Competes with P.S.I.'s distributor-plus-design offering through direct sales of pumps, motors, valves, and integrated hydraulic systems for industrial and mobile applications.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a substantial hydraulics business (Vickers, Aeroquip). A P.S.I. distribution partner and direct competitor in hydraulic components and steering systems for mobile and industrial customers.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Global manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems, including the Danfoss ICS cartridge valves, X20 piston pumps, and Vickers product lines that P.S.I. distributes. Functions both as P.S.I.'s most important Premier brand partner and as a direct competitor when selling to OEMs and large end-users.

Emerging players

• Continental Hydraulics: North American manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and power units, often competing with the brands P.S.I. distributes. Comparable focus on hydraulic power units and integrated systems for industrial and mobile applications, and a potential alternative supplier for P.S.I.'s customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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