DTS Fluid Power

What DTS Fluid Power does

DTS Fluid Power is a regional fluid power distributor and integrated solutions provider headquartered in Grandville, Michigan, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT). The company supplies hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control components — sourced from brand-name manufacturers including Danfoss, Linde, Casappa, Poclain, Walvoil, ZAPI, and Auburn Gear — alongside custom-engineered systems such as electro-hydraulic integrations, hydrostatic drive solutions, hydraulic power units, mobile integrated solutions, and electrification systems for transitioning mobile equipment from hydraulic to electric or hybrid power. The company's engineering team designs and builds systems for mobile equipment OEMs and industrial operators across agriculture, construction, mining, and utilities.

The company operates a four-location regional footprint across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio (Grandville, Mokena, Troy, Cleveland), delivering its offering through a direct field sales motion focused on consultative, quote-based engagement with engineering teams. Revenue is generated across four streams: branded component sales, custom engineered solutions, hydraulic repair services (cylinder exchange, hydraulic repairs, manifold fabrication), and custom manufacturing (custom manifolds, custom hoses, Permco pump build center, extruded T-slot aluminum framing). Additionally, the company markets an IIoT solutions line covering remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and connected machine performance for hydraulic systems. Founded in 1979 as Hickmann Fluid Power and rebranded under its current name in 1991, DTS Fluid Power has operated in the Midwest industrial market for over 45 years. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows a project- and component-based quote model.

Name

DTS Fluid Power

Legal name

DTS Fluid Power

Website

https://dtsfluidpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DTS Fluid Power is a regional fluid power distributor and engineered solutions provider serving mobile equipment OEMs and industrial operators across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, operating as a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Power Equipment and Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydraulic power systems
• Motion control solutions
• Electro-hydraulic integration
• Hydrostatic drive systems
• Industrial fluid power distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Grandville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fluid Power Components Sales: Sale of brand-name hydraulic components including pumps, valves, power units, accessories, electronic controls, fluid conveyance, gearboxes, pneumatics, and instrumentation from manufacturers such as Danfoss, Linde, Casappa, and others.
2. Engineered Solutions: Custom-engineered hydraulic systems, electro-hydraulic integration, hydrostatic drives, mobile integrated solutions, industrial integrated solutions, and power generation systems designed to specification.
3. Hydraulic Repair Services: Repair services for hydraulic equipment including cylinder exchange program, hydraulic repairs, and custom manifold fabrication.
4. Custom Manufacturing: Custom hydraulic manifolds, custom hydraulic hoses, extruded T-slot aluminum framing, and Permco pump build center services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DTS Fluid Power designs, supplies, and integrates hydraulic and pneumatic components, electro-hydraulic systems, hydrostatic drives, and IIoT-enabled engineered solutions for mobile and industrial equipment manufacturers and operators. The company combines brand-name component distribution with custom system engineering, on-site hose assembly, manifold fabrication, cylinder exchange, pump rebuilding, and electrified powertrain solutions.

Product overview

DTS Fluid Power is a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies offering a comprehensive fluid power portfolio combining component products with engineered solutions and services. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Core hydraulic and pneumatic components including Hydraulic Products, Hydraulic Pumps, Hydraulic Valves, Power Units, Accessories, Electronic Controls, Fluid Conveyance, Gearboxes and Reducers, Hydraulic Automation, Instrumentation, and Pneumatics; (2) Engineered solutions including Electronic Hydraulic Controls, Electrification Solutions, Electro-Hydraulic Integration, Hydraulic Power Units, Hydrostatic Drive Solutions, IIoT Solutions, Mobile Integrated Solutions, Industrial Integrated Solutions, Custom Hydraulic Solutions, Power Generation, Custom Filtration Systems, and Custom Pneumatic Solutions; (3) Value-added services including Aeroquip Hose Centers, Cylinder Exchange Program, Custom Hydraulic Manifolds, Custom Hydraulic Hoses, Extruded T-Slot Aluminum Framing, Permco Pump Build Center, and Hydraulic Repair Services. The company serves agriculture, construction, mining, and utilities industries with brand-name components and custom-engineered systems integrating electronics with hydraulic technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Pumps Hydraulic pump units for generating fluid flow and pressure in industrial and mobile hydraulic systems.
• Hydraulic Valves Valve components for controlling fluid flow, pressure, and direction in hydraulic systems.
• Hydraulic Power Units Complete hydraulic power units integrating pumps, motors, reservoirs, and controls for fluid power generation.
• Electronic Controls for Hydraulics Electronic control systems and components for hydraulic equipment including sensors, controllers, and interface modules.
• Fluid Conveyance Products Hoses, tubing, and piping systems for transporting hydraulic fluids in industrial and mobile applications.
• Gearboxes and Reducers Mechanical power transmission components for controlling speed and torque in fluid power systems.
• Hydraulic Accessories Supporting components and accessories for hydraulic systems including fittings, connectors, and mounting hardware.
• Hydraulic Automation Products Automation components for hydraulic systems including programmable controllers and automated valve systems.
• Fluid Power Instrumentation Measurement and monitoring instruments for hydraulic systems including pressure gauges, flow meters, and sensors.
• Pneumatic Components Pneumatic system components for air-powered equipment and machinery.
• Electronic Hydraulic Controls (Engineered) Engineered electronic control systems designed into hydraulic machinery to enable precise motion control and system integration for mobile and industrial equipment.
• Electrification Solutions Engineered packages for transitioning mobile and industrial equipment from traditional hydraulics to electric and hybrid power systems.
• Electro-Hydraulic Integration Engineered integration combining electronic controls with hydraulic systems to deliver precise motion control and advanced machinery performance.
• Hydrostatic Drive Solutions Custom-engineered hydrostatic transmission systems for mobile equipment providing variable speed and torque control with high power transmission efficiency.
• IIoT Solutions Industrial Internet of Things integration for hydraulic systems enabling remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and connected machine performance optimization.
• Mobile Integrated Solutions Integrated hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems engineered specifically for mobile equipment and on-vehicle platforms.
• Industrial Integrated Solutions Integrated hydraulic systems engineered for stationary industrial machinery and manufacturing applications.
• Custom Hydraulic Solutions Custom-engineered hydraulic systems tailored to specific customer application requirements across mobile and industrial sectors.
• Power Generation Systems Engineered hydraulic power generation systems for various industrial and mobile power requirements.
• Custom Filtration Systems Custom-engineered filtration systems for maintaining hydraulic fluid cleanliness in industrial and mobile equipment.
• Custom Pneumatic Solutions Custom-engineered pneumatic system design and implementation services for industrial and mobile applications.
• Aeroquip Hose Centers On-site hose assembly and fitting services for hydraulic fluid conveyance systems using Aeroquip brand components.
• Cylinder Exchange Program Exchange program for hydraulic cylinders providing rebuilt or replacement units to minimize customer equipment downtime.
• Custom Hydraulic Manifolds Custom-designed hydraulic manifolds engineered for specific application circuit requirements.
• Custom Hydraulic Hoses Custom-assembled hydraulic hoses and fittings tailored to specific installation requirements.
• Extruded T-Slot Aluminum Framing Custom structural framing using extruded T-slot aluminum profiles for machine builds and enclosures.
• Permco Pump Build Center Authorized Permco hydraulic pump assembly and rebuild services delivered as a regional build center.
• Hydraulic Repair Services Repair and refurbishment services for hydraulic components including pumps, motors, and valves.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Applied Industrial Technologies (Parent Company)coreOthersDTS Fluid Power is a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, a publicly traded company (NYSE:AIT) and leading industrial distributor. This parent relationship provides access to expanded product lines, distribution infrastructure, and corporate resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global manufacturer and direct supplier of hydraulic components, pumps, valves, and motion control systems. A far larger incumbent that competes both as an upstream supplier to DTS and as a direct sales channel for industrial customers in the same Midwest verticals.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major global hydraulics manufacturer (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, drive systems) and a key competitor to DTS's hydraulic components and engineered solutions offering, especially in mobile equipment and factory automation.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant hydraulics business (pumps, valves, cylinders) and motion control portfolio. Competes with DTS across industrial and mobile equipment customers in agriculture, construction, and utilities.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Global supplier of hydraulic components, hydrostatic drives, and electrification solutions — and one of DTS's key upstream brand partners. Competes with DTS at the engineered solutions level while also supplying the component catalog DTS distributes.
• Hydac: Global manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, filters, valves, and electronic controls, plus engineered systems. Competes directly with DTS's engineered solutions and component offerings for industrial and mobile machinery customers.

Direct peers

• Motion Industries: Large industrial distributor (subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company) with a fluid power product line covering hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineered solutions across the same Midwest industrial customer base as DTS.
• Applied Fluid Power (other subsidiaries): Sister companies under Applied Industrial Technologies' Applied Fluid Power Holdings (e.g., regional fluid power distributors/integrators). They share DTS's business model, brand portfolio, and parent-company infrastructure, but operate in different US regions.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor with a fluid power and motion control product line serving OEMs and MRO customers across multiple US regions — directly comparable business model to DTS as a value-added fluid power distributor/integrator.
• SunSource (now SunSource/Sun Hydraulics): Hydraulics-focused distributor and manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and integrated packages. Closely comparable to DTS in operating model — regional distribution combined with engineered hydraulic solutions for mobile and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Yuken America (formerly a YUKEN KOGYO subsidiary): Manufacturer of hydraulic valves, pumps, and motion control products serving industrial and mobile equipment OEMs — overlaps with DTS's product categories but competes primarily at the component-OEM level rather than full integrator role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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