Global Hydraulic Services

What Global Hydraulic Services does

Global Hydraulic Services Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer, distributor and service provider of hydraulic components and systems, headquartered in Grimsby and operating additional depots in Middlesbrough and Scunthorpe. Its core offerings span custom hydraulic hose assemblies built in-house from 1/4-inch to 4-inch sizes in 2-wire and 4-wire configurations, bespoke hydraulic power pack design and build, ram and cylinder repair including machining and re-chroming, and pressure testing up to 25,000 psi at the Middlesbrough site. The company also supplies a broad inventory of hoses, fittings, adaptors, valves, cylinders, filters and seals from leading manufacturers, and as the Official UK Sales Partner for Spain-based DICSA distributes TrAle hydraulic hoses and the full DICSA components catalogue across the UK.

The business operates a depot-plus-mobile-service model with 24/7/365 emergency response and a target one-hour on-site arrival, supported by trade counters at each depot where walk-in customers can purchase components or commission custom hose assemblies while they wait. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (components, assemblies, custom-fabricated power packs and pipework), professional service revenue (repairs, pressure testing, fault finding, oil analysis), and associated labour on emergency call-outs. Pricing is uniformly quote-based, with no publicly disclosed price list, and the company emphasises ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 quality standards together with Safe Contractor, ConCom, BFPA / BFPDA and SGS UKAS credentials.

Global Hydraulic Services serves customers across marine, construction and plant, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, waste management, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and oil, gas and turbine sectors in the UK, alongside an automotive hydraulics line built around Earl's Performance Products brake lines. The Middlesbrough depot was added in May 2023 via the acquisition of Northern Hose & Hydraulics and the Scunthorpe depot was added in July 2023 by rebranding the former FluidAir Power operation, consolidating the company's footprint across northern England. It is a subsidiary of the R&G Fluid Power Group, leveraging the group's UK fluid-power stockholding and training partnerships with the National Fluid Power Centre and the British Fluid Power Association.

Name

Global Hydraulic Services

Legal name

Global Hydraulic Services Ltd

Website

https://globalhydraulics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Hydraulic Services is a UK manufacturer, distributor and service provider of hydraulic components, custom hose assemblies, bespoke power packs and 24/7 mobile repair services, operating three depots across northern England and serving marine, construction, agriculture and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Equipment and Services

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Hydraulic hose assemblies
• Hydraulic component supply
• Hydraulic repair services
• Mobile hydraulic service
• Bespoke hydraulic power packs

Headquarters

HQ city

Grimsby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Repair Services: Mobile and workshop-based repair services for hydraulic systems including emergency 24/7 call-outs, fault finding, hose repairs, and ram/cylinder repairs. Revenue generated through service labour and parts replacement.
2. Hydraulic Components and Parts Sales: Sale of hydraulic hoses, fittings, adaptors, valves, cylinders, filters, seals, O-rings, and other components from inventory. Stock includes BSP, JIC, ORFS and metric hydraulic fittings. Next-day delivery for items not in stock.
3. Custom Fabrication and Bespoke Builds: Design and manufacture of bespoke hydraulic power packs and custom steel tube assemblies to customer specifications. Revenue from custom engineering, fabrication, and associated components.
4. Pressure Testing Services: Hydraulic pressure testing services at Middlesbrough depot up to 25,000 psi for third-party components and customer equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Hydraulic Services manufactures, supplies, and repairs hydraulic components including custom hose assemblies, fittings, cylinders, pumps, valves, and bespoke hydraulic power packs for industrial customers. The company delivers a 24/7 mobile on-site hydraulic repair service alongside in-workshop ram and cylinder repair, hydraulic fault finding, and pressure testing to 25,000 psi from depots in Grimsby, Middlesbrough, and Scunthorpe.

Product overview

Global Hydraulic Services is a B2B provider of hydraulic parts, repairs, and engineering services operating a depot-plus-service model across three UK locations (Grimsby, Middlesbrough, Scunthorpe). The core portfolio centres on Hydraulic Hose Assemblies (custom-built and pressure-tested), the Mobile Hydraulic Service (24/7 emergency call-out), and the Ram Repair Service (cylinder repair including machining and re-chroming). These are supported by Hoses, Fittings & Components (extensive stocked inventory), Bespoke Hydraulic Power Packs (custom design and build), Fault Finding, Pressure Testing, Specialist Training (NFPC/BFPA-accredited), Oil Analysis, Asset Management, and Automotive Hydraulics (Earl's Performance Products). As the Official UK Sales Partner for DICSA, the company also distributes DICSA hydraulic products including TrAle Hydraulic Hoses and stainless steel fittings. Custom Stainless Steel Pipework is offered for bespoke tank builds. All services are delivered through trade counters and on-site engineers, unified under the R&G Fluid Power Group umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Hose Assemblies Custom-manufactured hydraulic hose assemblies built to specification for industrial machinery, supplied through depot trade counters and direct sales channels.
• Hoses, Fittings & Components Distribution of stocked hydraulic hoses, fittings, and components for industrial customers through depot trade counters.
• Bespoke Hydraulic Power Packs Custom-designed and built hydraulic power units engineered to customer specification for industrial applications.
• Mobile Hydraulic Service 24/7 on-site mobile hydraulic repair and breakdown service dispatched to customer sites across northern England.
• Ram Repair Service Specialist hydraulic ram and cylinder repair carried out in the company's workshops by dedicated engineers.
• Fault Finding Service Engineered hydraulic diagnostic and fault-finding service to identify root causes of system failures.
• Pressure Testing Service In-house hydraulic pressure testing services with capability up to 25,000 psi for safety verification and quality assurance.
• Custom Stainless Steel Pipework Bespoke stainless steel hydraulic pipework fabricated to specification for demanding industrial environments such as marine and pharmaceutical.
• Automotive Hydraulics Authorised UK distribution of Earl's Performance Products automotive hydraulic hoses, fittings, and accessories for motorsport and vehicle applications.
• DICSA Hydraulic Products Official UK sales partner for DICSA hydraulic hoses and fittings, distributed through the company's depots.
• Specialist Training Hydraulic training courses delivered at the company's dedicated training facility at the Grimsby depot.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response aim of on-site within 1 hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 minor and core.

• FluidAir PowerminorOthers · 14 July 2023FluidAir Power's Scunthorpe depot was acquired and rebranded to Global Hydraulic Services in July 2023. This expanded the company's footprint in the Scunthorpe area.
• Northern Hose & HydraulicsminorOthers · 1 May 2023Acquisition of Northern Hose & Hydraulics based in Middlesbrough in May 2023. The company was rebranded to Global Hydraulic Services and became a depot within the company. This expanded the company's presence in the Middlesbrough area.
• DICSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 September 2022Global Hydraulic Services is the Official UK Sales Partner for DICSA, one of Europe's leading manufacturers and distributors of hydraulic hose, fittings, and components. Founded in Spain in 1983, DICSA exports to over 100 countries with distribution centres across Europe, North America, and Asia. The partnership provides access to TrAle hydraulic hoses and DICSA components manufactured to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, with faster delivery times and improved stock availability for UK customers.
• R&G Fluid Power GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Hydraulic Services is part of the R&G Fluid Power Group, a group of UK-based businesses offering expertise in hydraulics, industrial hose and fittings, engineering, pneumatics, and sealing. The group is backed by the largest stock holding of fluid power products in the UK, enabling solutions that no others can offer.
• National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the National Fluid Power Centre for specialist hydraulic training. Global Hydraulic Services hosts NFPC Stage 1 Hydraulic training course at their Grimsby depot as a remote satellite specialist training centre.
• British Fluid Power Association (BFPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the British Fluid Power Association for specialised training in hydraulic hose safety. BFPA's training programmes are recommended for all customers dealing with general hydraulic equipment.
• Earl's Performance ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal Hydraulic Services is a supplier of automotive brake lines for Earl's Performance Products, offering their range of high-quality automotive hydraulic components through trade counters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton is a global industrial manufacturer with a major hydraulics business (hoses, fittings, valves, power units); while far larger and broader, its fluid power division overlaps with Global Hydraulic Services on the products it distributes and repairs.
• Stauff (Walter Stauffenberg GmbH): Stauff is a global manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic components, hoses, clamps, and filtration — an OEM whose products flow through distributors like Global Hydraulic Services and whose UK activities constitute comparable supply for industrial customers.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is the world's largest motion and control technologies company, with extensive hydraulic hose, fitting, cylinder, and pump lines that overlap with Global Hydraulic Services' distribution and repair offering.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a major global supplier of hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and power units, plus factory and mobile hydraulic service — a broad incumbent whose products and service capabilities overlap with Global Hydraulic Services.

Emerging players

• Hydraram: Hydraram manufactures hydraulic cylinders and rams in the UK, overlapping directly with Global Hydraulic Services' ram/cylinder repair and custom cylinder capability.
• HOS (Hydraulic Online Solutions) / Hydraulics Online: HOS is a digital-first UK hydraulic and pneumatic components retailer focused on e-commerce fulfilment — competing for the same SMB walk-in and online components trade that Global Hydraulic Services addresses via its trade counters.

Direct peers

• Flowfit: Flowfit is a UK-based hydraulic components distributor with strong e-commerce, hose assembly, and fitting catalogue — directly comparable to Global Hydraulic Services' hoses, fittings, and components business.
• Pirtek: Pirtek is the largest UK and global hydraulic hose service franchise, with trade counters and 24/7 mobile on-site hose repair — the closest direct competitor to Global Hydraulic Services' depot-plus-mobile-service model.
• Tom Parker (Tom Parker & Son): Tom Parker is a long-established UK hydraulic and pneumatic components distributor with technical support, repair, and assembly services — overlapping with Global Hydraulic Services on components supply and fluid-power services.
• Williamson Hydraulics: Williamson Hydraulics is a UK hydraulic repair, hose assembly, and component supplier based in the north — directly comparable on cylinder repair, hose assembly, and on-site service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ghs_grimsby

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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