What HP Hydraulics does

HP Hydraulics is a privately held UK engineering business headquartered in Fareham, Hampshire, that designs, manufactures, repairs, and maintains hydraulic systems for industrial, marine, military, and commercial-vehicle clients across the South Coast. Its core product set spans custom hydraulic cylinders (32mm to 400mm bore), a broad portfolio of pump types (gear, rotary vane, screw, bent axis, gerotor, radial and axial piston), power packs from 2kW to 30kW, and hydraulic compactors, complemented by marine-specific work on trim tabs, keel lift, steering cylinders, lock gates, boat hoists and linkspans. Manufacturing and large-cylinder handling are anchored by a workshop equipped with a 5-tonne overhead gantry crane, while field engineers deliver on-site repair, oil sampling and flushing, and 24-hour emergency call-out services across Hampshire and the South East.

The company operates a B2B services-led business model: revenue is generated through bespoke design-and-build projects, one-off repairs, recurring service and maintenance contracts on power packs, and adjunct product-finishing work such as wet spraying, shot blasting, and grit blasting. Pricing is quote-based with no published rate card; commercial vehicle repair is performed both in-workshop and on-site, including crane and LOLER testing. HP Hydraulics extends its product surface through agency agreements with Harsh, Hyva, and Webster & Edbro, and is a member of the Highways Code of Conduct trade body. Distribution is overwhelmingly direct, via phone, email, and field-based engineers, supported by a website, blog, social channels, and a Yell.com listing.

Customer segments are diversified across verticals — marine, military, industrial, commercial vehicle, construction, agriculture, logistics, and waste/recycling — but no named end-customer logos are disclosed. The firm is founder/owner-operated (contact routes through a personal email and mobile), with 11-50 employees, no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A activity, positioning it as a regionally focused, relationship-driven industrial MRO and bespoke manufacturer.

Name

HP Hydraulics

Legal name

HP Hydraulics

Website

https://hphydraulics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HP Hydraulics is a privately held UK firm based in Fareham, Hampshire, that designs, manufactures, repairs, and maintains bespoke hydraulic cylinders, pumps, power packs, and marine hydraulic systems for industrial, marine, military, and commercial-vehicle clients across the South Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic pumps
• Power packs
• Marine hydraulics
• Hydraulic repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Systems Design and Manufacturing: Custom design and manufacture of hydraulic systems including cylinders, pumps, power packs, and compactors. Systems are custom-built to meet specific client requirements from initial consultation through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning.
2. Hydraulic Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair services for hydraulic equipment including pumps, cylinders, hoses, and power packs. Services include emergency 24-hour call-out, on-site repairs, and routine maintenance with a three-month warranty on repairs.
3. Product Finishing Services: Wet spray coating, shot blasting, and grit blasting services for metal fabrications. Provides epoxy coating, surface preparation, and specialist coatings for different industries including marine applications.
4. Commercial Vehicle Repair: On-site and off-site repair services for commercial vehicles including tipper trucks, plant machinery, and heavy equipment. Includes annual and 6-monthly crane and LOLER tests.
5. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service contracts for hydraulic power packs and other systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HP Hydraulics designs, manufactures, installs and commissions custom hydraulic systems including cylinders, pumps, power packs, and compactors for industrial, marine, military and commercial vehicle clients. The company also provides on-site and workshop-based hydraulic repair and maintenance services (including 24-hour emergency call-out), product finishing (wet spray coating, shot/grit blasting), and commercial vehicle repair with crane and LOLER testing across Hampshire and the South Coast of England.

Product overview

HP Hydraulics is a hydraulic systems manufacturer and service provider based in Fareham, Hampshire, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic products and services across the industrial, marine, and commercial sectors. The core product portfolio includes hydraulic cylinders (custom-designed, manufactured, and rebuilt from 32mm to 400mm bore), hydraulic pumps (gear, rotary vane, screw, bent axis, gerotor, radial piston, and axial piston types), power packs (2kw to 30kw range), compactors, and marine hydraulic systems. These products are complemented by a full range of supporting services including systems design, hydraulic oil sampling and flushing, on-site repair services, wet spraying and shot blasting for product finishing, and commercial vehicle repair. The company operates across Hampshire and the South Coast, serving clients in marine, military, industrial, agricultural, construction, waste management, and transport sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Cylinders
• Hydraulic Pumps
• Power Packs
• Hydraulic Compactors
• Marine Hydraulic Systems
• Hydraulic Systems Design
• On-Site Hydraulic Services
• Hydraulic Oil Sampling and Flushing
• Wet Spraying
• Grit and Shot Blasting
• Commercial Vehicle Repair

Quantifiable outcome

• Three-month warranty on all hydraulic repairs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HCoC (Highways Code of Conduct)minorOthersHP Hydraulics displays the HCoC (Highways Code of Conduct) member badge on their website, indicating membership in an industry trade organization for companies operating in highway-related services.
• HarshminorOthersHP Hydraulics is an agent for Harsh, providing sales and service support for Harsh hydraulic equipment and components.
• HyvaminorOthersHP Hydraulics is an agent for Hyva, providing sales and service support for Hyva hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Webster and EdbrominorOthersHP Hydraulics is an agent for Webster and Edbro, providing sales and service support for these brands of hydraulic equipment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hydraulics Online: UK hydraulics retailer and repair/service provider supplying cylinders, pumps, valves, power packs, and hose assemblies — overlaps directly with HP Hydraulics on product breadth and UK MRO services.
• Flowfit: UK-based hydraulic component supplier and MRO service provider offering pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, and repairs — analogous regional model to HP Hydraulics with comparable product/service mix, but Flowfit adds an e-commerce catalogue distribution layer.
• HAWE Hydraulik: Manufacturer of hydraulic power packs, valves, cylinders, and pumps for industrial and mobile applications — competes head-to-head with HP Hydraulics on custom power packs, cylinder design, and system integration work.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Specialist manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and power packs, particularly strong in mobile and industrial applications — closely aligned with HP Hydraulics' cylinder, pump, and power pack portfolio and target end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Hydraulics: Supplies hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and power units used in mobile and industrial machinery — directly comparable product mix to HP Hydraulics' cylinders, pumps, and power packs, but Eaton is multinational with full-spectrum OEM and aftermarket support.
• Parker Hannifin: Major manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and hose/fittings with extensive service and distribution networks — overlaps with HP Hydraulics on cylinders, pumps, power packs, and hose repair, but Parker operates globally with a far larger catalogue.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, power units, and MRO services — directly comparable in product scope (cylinders, pumps, power packs) but operating at much greater scale and offering broader geographic coverage than HP Hydraulics.

Others

• Harsh: Manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and systems for harsh-environment and mobile applications — overlaps with HP Hydraulics' cylinder manufacturing focus on commercial/industrial vehicles, and currently an HP Hydraulics agency partner.
• Webster & Edbro: UK-based hydraulics manufacturer (now part of HOLM) specialising in tipping gear, cylinders, and commercial-vehicle hydraulic systems — directly comparable to HP Hydraulics' commercial-vehicle hydraulics work and currently an HP Hydraulics agency partner.
• Hyva: Global manufacturer of hydraulic tipping cylinders, compactors, and loading systems for commercial vehicles and waste management — closely comparable to HP Hydraulics' compactor and commercial-vehicle hydraulic offerings, and currently an HP Hydraulics agency partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WorkshopHP
• Facebookfacebook.com/hp.hydraulics/?fref=ts
• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/in/hp-hydraulics-133931b5

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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