Fluid Power Services

What Fluid Power Services does

Fluid Power Services Ltd is a UK-based hydraulic and pneumatic equipment manufacturer and supplier founded in 1988, headquartered in Bootle, Liverpool, and operating as a subsidiary of the R&G Fluid Power Group (itself part of FTSE 100-listed Diploma PLC). The company manufactures and distributes a broad product catalogue including quick connect couplings, push-in fittings, stainless steel hose assemblies, valves, ring main systems, clamps, jet wash and hose reels, air tools, and oils and lubricants, alongside food-grade and pneumatic air preparation equipment. Its core technical capability combines custom hose assembly fabrication with while-you-wait service at trade counters, certified pressure testing, and full traceability under a 30-year ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. The Bolton branch additionally serves as official UK distributor for Interpump hose and fittings.

The company generates revenue through four streams: sale of hydraulic and pneumatic components (hardware sales), custom made-to-measure hose assemblies (hardware sales), mobile on-site maintenance and repair services (professional services), and in-house engineering workshop services including precision turning, milling, cylinder refurbishment, and power pack rebuilding (professional services). Distribution and go-to-market is anchored by three physical trade counters across the North West of England in Liverpool, Bolton, and Warrington, supplemented by a mobile field engineering team that delivers planned maintenance, shutdown support, and emergency breakdown response across the region; nationwide delivery is enabled through R&G's UK-wide network. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public list pricing.

Fluid Power Services serves seven industrial verticals — Marine, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Oil Gas and Turbine, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Waste Management — addressing their need to minimise production downtime and maintain reliable hydraulic and pneumatic operation in demanding environments. The business model combines product supply with engineering expertise, positioning the company as a one-stop fluid power solutions provider rather than a pure distributor.

Name

Fluid Power Services

Legal name

Fluid Power Services Ltd

Website

https://fluidpowerservices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fluid Power Services is a UK hydraulic and pneumatic equipment manufacturer, distributor, and field-service provider serving industrial customers across manufacturing, marine, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, transportation, and waste management sectors from three North West England branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment Services

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Hydraulic Fluids (IMAEAMAD), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic equipment supply
• Pneumatic systems services
• Hose assembly manufacturing
• Industrial fluid power
• Hydraulic maintenance repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fluid Power Products: Sale of hydraulic and pneumatic components including hoses, fittings, valves, quick-connect couplings, push-in fittings, stainless steel products, ring main systems, clamps, oils and lubricants. Products sold through trade counters and direct sales.
2. Custom Hose Assemblies: Made-to-measure hydraulic hose assemblies built to customer specifications with certified traceability and pressure testing.
3. Maintenance & Repair Services: Mobile on-site services and engineering workshop for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment repair, refurbishment, and planned maintenance.
4. Technical Services & Engineering: Engineering workshop providing precision turning, milling, fitting, cylinder refurbishment, power pack and pump system rebuilding, and asset management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fluid Power Services manufactures, supplies, and services hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for industrial customers across the UK. The company sells components such as hydraulic hoses, fittings, valves, couplings, stainless steel products, and oils/lubricants through trade counters and direct sales, while also providing made-to-measure hose assemblies with while-you-wait service. Their service portfolio includes mobile on-site maintenance and repair, a precision engineering workshop for refurbishment, and planned hydraulic management programs.

Product overview

Fluid Power Services is a fluid power solutions provider offering both products and services for hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The product portfolio includes Quick Connect Couplings, Food & Medical Grade equipment, Pneumatic Air Preparation, Hydraulic Hose, Fittings & Assemblies, Push In Fittings, Stainless Steel products, Valves, Ring Main Systems, Clamps and Clips, Jet Wash and Hose Reels, Air Tools, and Oils and Lubricants. These products are supported by service offerings including Mobile On-Site Services, Hydraulic Management Service, Engineering Workshop, Trade Counters, and ATI Facility. The integrated approach combines product supply with technical services including maintenance, repair, asset management, and bespoke hose assembly to deliver complete fluid power solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quick Connect Couplings Quick connect couplings for fluid power systems enabling rapid connection and disconnection of hoses and equipment, sold to industrial customers maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Food and Medical Grade Components Fluid power equipment designed for food and medical applications meeting hygiene-critical requirements, including hoses and fittings for food processing and pharmaceutical environments.
• Pneumatic Air Preparation Equipment Equipment for preparing compressed air for pneumatic systems, including filtration, regulation, and lubrication components.
• Hydraulic Hose, Fittings and Assemblies Custom hydraulic hose assemblies and fittings manufactured to exact specifications with while-you-wait service at trade counters.
• Push-In Fittings Push-in fittings for pneumatic and fluid systems enabling quick, tool-free connection of tubing.
• Stainless Steel Hoses and Fittings Stainless steel hoses and fittings designed for environments requiring corrosion resistance and durability, serving food, pharmaceutical, and hygiene-conscious industries.
• Valves Valves for controlling flow and pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic systems across various industrial applications.
• Ring Main Systems Ring main systems for distributing compressed air consistently across complex production facilities.
• Clamps and Clips Heavy duty pipe clamps and clips for securing pipes in hydraulic and pneumatic installations, designed to handle high pressure and reduce vibration.
• Oils and Lubricants Hydraulic oils, engine oils, transmission oils, synthetic oils, pneumatic oils, AdBlue, antifreeze and specialist fluids in sizes from 1L to bulk IBCs, including ISO VG 32, 46, and 68 grades.
• Air Tools Pneumatic air tools powered by compressed air, offering high torque and fast response for heavy-duty industrial tasks.
• Mobile On-Site Services Field-based hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repair services including planned maintenance, shutdown support, asset management, hose surveys, and emergency breakdowns for industrial customers across the North West.
• Hydraulic Management Service Comprehensive hydraulic system management including fluid audits, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance programs for industrial customers.
• Engineering Workshop Specialist repair and refurbishment services for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including precision turning, milling, fitting, and refurbishment of cylinders, power packs, and pump systems.
• Trade Counters Walk-in trade counters offering immediate access to hydraulic and pneumatic components with while-you-wait hose assembly services.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 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.

• Lancashire Hose & FittingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Lancashire Hose & Fittings merged with Fluid Power Services in December 2023, formerly operating as Bolton branch. Founded in 2001, family-run business acquired by R&G Fluid Power Group in 2022. Merger expands FPS with trade counters in 3 locations and extends hydraulic engineering resources.
• InterpumpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2023Bolton branch serves as official distributor for Interpump hose and fittings, providing access to one of the most comprehensive ranges of hose and fittings in the country.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pirtek: Pirtek is the UK's largest hydraulic hose and fittings MRO franchise network. Highly comparable: mobile on-site hose replacement, 24/7 breakdown service, while-you-wait assembly, multi-industry industrial customer base — the global benchmark that FPS competes against locally.
• Flowfit: UK-based fluid power distributor offering hydraulic valves, pumps, cylinders, hose fittings and assemblies to industrial customers. Comparable product breadth, similar UK distribution model, overlapping target industries in manufacturing and mobile equipment.
• Hydrofit Ltd: UK specialist distributor of hydraulic fittings, adapters, and hose assemblies with strong mobile/in-field service presence. Comparable business model focused on fluid power components, fittings, and custom assemblies for industrial customers.
• Stauff UK: UK arm of the German Stauff Group — manufacturer and distributor of hose/fittings, clamps, valves, and filtration for hydraulics. Directly comparable product portfolio and industrial customer base with a similar trade-counter and direct-sales mix.
• Tom Parker (Tom Parker Ltd): UK fluid power and process products distributor offering hydraulic hoses, fittings, and pneumatic components to industrial customers. Overlapping product lines (hoses, valves, couplings) and overlapping customer verticals such as manufacturing and process industries.

Regional players

• Hydrasun: Fluid power specialist providing hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, fittings, and integrated systems, primarily focused on oil & gas, marine, and subsea in the UK. Comparable service-and-product model in fluid power MRO with strong sector overlap (marine, oil & gas) but geographically broader in the UK and with deeper offshore exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global diversified motion and control technologies manufacturer with a major hydraulic and pneumatic components division. Comparable on hose, fitting, valve, and cylinder product lines but far broader portfolio and global scale; supplies the larger industrial OEMs FPS also serves.
• Eaton: Global power management company with a substantial Hydraulics Group offering hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, and cylinders. Comparable fluid power product lines; competes for industrial and mobile equipment customers but operates across a far broader portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth: One of the world's largest hydraulics manufacturers, offering pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and hose assemblies. Directly comparable product families but at global industrial scale; competes for the same manufacturing, mobile-equipment, and machinery OEM customers.
• R&G Fluid Power Group: The parent group of Fluid Power Services and a broader UK fluid power distribution and engineering services consolidator. Equivalent product/service mix (hydraulics, pneumatics, hose assembly, MRO) operating across multiple UK regions; provides the platform for FPS's nationwide reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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