AFS

Name

AFS

Legal name

Advanced Fluid Systems, Inc.

Website

https://advancedfluidsystems.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fluid Power Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Hydraulic systems manufacturing
• Fluid power solutions
• Motion control engineering
• Custom hydraulic power units
• Industrial automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Hydraulic Systems Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom hydraulic power units, motion control systems, and integrated hydraulics for aerospace, power generation, marine, and industrial applications. Revenue generated from engineered-to-order systems with long sales cycles.
2. Component Distribution: Distribution of fluid power products from manufacturers including Moog, ATOS, Sun Hydraulics, Oilgear, Kawasaki, Hy-Pro Filtration and 60+ other brands. Includes pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, filtration and accessories.
3. Repair Services: Hydraulic repair services including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators. Authorized service center for Atos, Oilgear, Linde, Moog, Kawasaki. Factory warranty and service center for Oilgear. One of two authorized Moog RKP repair facilities in the US.
4. Field Services: On-site installation, system integration, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and custom piping services. Services provided at customer sites with flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
5. Filtration Rental: Rental of Hy-Pro filtration systems including vacuum dehydrators and filter carts for fluid conditioning, water removal, and particulate removal from hydraulic fluids.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AFS designs, engineers, manufactures, and services custom hydraulic power units, integrated hydraulic manifolds, motion control systems, lubrication systems, and advanced filtration solutions for industrial, aerospace, power generation, and mobile equipment customers. The company provides end-to-end capabilities from in-house engineering and manufacturing through testing, repair, and on-site field service, while also offering remanufactured components and filtration rentals through an e-commerce channel.

Product overview

Advanced Fluid Systems (AFS) is a hydraulics engineering and distribution company offering a portfolio of fluid power products and services. The core offerings include custom hydraulic power units (from 1 HP portable packs to 1000-gallon multi-pump systems), motion controls (with PLC programming and HMI interfaces), integrated manifolds, lubrication systems, and advanced filtration solutions. AFS also provides comprehensive repair services for hydraulic components and field services for on-site installation and maintenance. The company represents over 60 fluid power manufacturers including Sun Hydraulics, ATOS, Moog, Hy-Pro Filtration, Kawasaki, and Bucher. The business operates through a combination of custom engineered systems, product distribution, and repair services across three locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Hydraulic Power Units Engineered and manufactured hydraulic power units designed and built to customer specifications for industrial, aerospace, and power generation applications, with in-house PLC control design and testing.
• Motion Control Systems Custom motion control solutions using closed loop motion profiling and anti-collision algorithms to synchronize multiple axes for demanding applications such as aerospace and entertainment staging.
• Integrated Hydraulic Manifolds Custom-designed and machined integrated hydraulic manifolds produced using 5-axis drilling capabilities to consolidate hydraulic circuitry into compact assemblies for OEMs and custom machinery.
• Lubrication Systems Engineered lubrication systems designed and integrated for industrial machinery to deliver reliable automatic lubrication of bearings, gears, and motion components.
• Advanced Filtration Solutions Filtration systems and hydraulic filtration rentals designed to protect hydraulic circuits and fluid power components in demanding industrial and mobile applications.
• Mobile Hydraulics Solutions Custom mobile hydraulic systems engineered for off-highway and mobile equipment platforms, with J1939 system integration for vehicle electronics interoperability.
• Power Generation Solutions Hydraulic and fluid power solutions engineered for power generation applications, supporting turbine and generator systems with custom power units and filtration.
• Hydraulic Repair Services Repair services for hydraulic components including authorized service center repairs for Moog, Oilgear, Linde, Atos, and Kawasaki, and one of only two authorized Moog RKP repair facilities in the United States.
• Field Services On-site field service including installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support for hydraulic, lubrication, and motion control systems at customer facilities.
• Hydraulic Filtration Rental Rental of hydraulic filtration units to industrial customers needing temporary or short-term filtration for projects, outages, or fluid cleanliness requirements.
• Remanufactured Eaton Vickers PVB Piston Pumps Remanufactured Eaton Vickers PVB piston pumps offered for sale through the AFS e-commerce storefront as a cost-effective replacement option for maintenance technicians and small shops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Move 77 ton structure 13 degrees in 2.4 seconds during Antares rocket launch
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MoogcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAFS is one of two authorized Moog RKP pump repair facilities in the United States and the only facility east of the Rockies. Factory trained repair technicians, only new Moog factory parts, extensive inventory of Moog RKP parts and new pumps. AFS also serves as authorized Moog valve repair distributor for Mid-Atlantic and New England region. All valve repairs are performed by Moog's service department in East Aurora, NY.
• Hy-Pro Filtration ( Donaldson)coreTechnology or IntegrationHy-Pro Filtration was acquired by Donaldson in 2017. AFS represents Hy-Pro filtration products including vacuum dehydrators, varnish removal systems, coalesce skids, filtration skids, and filter elements. Hy-Pro manufactures quality filter elements, housings and filtration systems for hydraulic and lubrication applications.
• Sun HydraulicscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of cartridge valves and custom manifold products. AFS represents Sun Hydraulics with 5-axis drilling process for custom manifolds. Delivery available in 2 to 4 days for all cartridges.
• OilgearcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAFS is one of the few factory warranty and service centers for Oilgear Pumps. Authorized service center for Oilgear hydraulic pumps and motors.
• Linde (Eaton Duraforce)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAFS is an authorized service center for Linde (now Eaton Duraforce) pumps and motors. Linde is a leading manufacturer of high pressure hydraulic pumps and motors featuring compact bent axis designs.
• ATOScoreTechnology or IntegrationAFS is an authorized service center for ATOS. ATOS manufactures a full line of hydraulic components including digital proportional valves, NFPA directional controls, pumps and more.
• Moog ValvescoreTechnology or IntegrationAFS is the only authorized Moog valve repair distributor (including Atchley and Pegasus Moog Valves) for the Mid-Atlantic and New England region. Moog does not sell parts for their hydraulic servo valves - all service is performed at Moog's East Aurora, NY facility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hydraforce: Hydraforce designs and manufactures custom hydraulic manifolds, integrated hydraulic systems, and electronic controls — directly mirroring AFS's integrated hydraulics and motion control capabilities for industrial and mobile applications.
• Hydac: Hydac manufactures hydraulic components, filtration systems, accumulators, and electronic controls, and operates as both a component supplier and systems integrator — closely matching AFS's combined distribution-and-engineering fluid power model.
• Haskel International: Haskel manufactures high-pressure hydraulic pumps, gas compressors, and integrated systems for industrial and aerospace applications — comparable to AFS's engineered high-pressure hydraulic power units and motion control systems.
• SunSource / Distribution One: SunSource (now Distribution One) is a fluid power distribution and systems integration platform with similar authorized-distributor relationships with major hydraulic OEMs, providing engineered systems, repair, and field services like AFS.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global diversified motion and control leader with a major hydraulics division that overlaps broadly with AFS across hydraulic components, systems, and motion control — but at vastly greater scale and as a manufacturer rather than regional integrator.
• Eaton: Eaton's Hydraulics group (including acquired Linde/Duraforce, which AFS services) manufactures hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and integrated systems — directly overlapping with AFS's core product and service offerings, but as a global manufacturer rather than regional distributor.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's largest hydraulics manufacturers with extensive product lines in pumps, valves, motion control, and factory automation — competing with AFS across virtually every hydraulic and motion control category, especially in mobile and industrial applications.
• Motion Industries: Motion Industries is one of North America's largest industrial MRO distributors, offering hydraulic and fluid power products, repair, and technical services — a scaled broad-line counterpart to AFS's Mid-Atlantic hydraulic distribution and repair business.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a major industrial distributor with fluid power and motion control capabilities, serving manufacturing, power generation, and mobile customers nationwide — broader in scope and scale than AFS but with overlapping fluid power service offerings.

Regional players

• Webtec: Webtec is a UK-based hydraulic measurement, valves, and systems company that designs and distributes fluid power components and test equipment — comparable to AFS in product scope but operating primarily in Europe rather than North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AdvFluidSys
• Facebookfacebook.com/advancedfluidsystems

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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