What Fisher Hydraulics does

Fisher Hydraulics is a custom-engineered hydraulic cylinder manufacturer founded in 1967 in Laurens, Iowa, originally as J & L Manufacturing and renamed to its current form in 1988 when focus shifted to hydraulic cylinder production. Since 2000 the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ligon Industries, LLC, a Birmingham, Alabama-based diversified industrial group, and is part of the Ligon Hydraulics family of companies with a stated vision to be North America's leader in hydraulic cylinder solutions. The company runs a 102,000-square-foot manufacturing complex in Laurens and produces over 150,000 hydraulic cylinders annually for OEM customers across agricultural, forestry, marine, waste management, and construction equipment industries, alongside secondary applications including cranes, balers, concrete trucks, turf care, garbage trucks, utility trucks, and material handling. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and ITAR registration, and all products are manufactured entirely in the United States.

The product portfolio centers on a broad range of hydraulic cylinder types: Integrated Valves (double-acting with integrated double counterbalance valves and cushion on extend), Double-Acting in both threaded and snap head retention variants, Position-Sensing cylinders with internal position sensors, Single-Acting cylinders with spring return, Thread Cap, Rod Fed, and Steering cylinders, plus Seal Kits as aftermarket replacement components. Manufacturing is anchored by CNC machining technology, automated welding processes, and cellular machining and assembly concepts, with each cylinder oil-tested and painted per customer specifications on an automated paint line, and extended prototype testing capabilities prior to production runs.

Fisher Hydraulics generates revenue entirely through direct B2B sales to OEM manufacturers under a custom-engineered hardware sales model with no subscription or recurring component. The company employs both a direct sales motion and an enterprise field sales operation, offering cylinders in single-unit or truckload quantities to customer-exact specifications. Customer engagement runs through the company website with 'Request a Quote' and 'Contact Us' CTAs, and the business emphasizes building long-term strategic partnerships with OEM customers to become their top-performing supplier. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project.

Name

Fisher Hydraulics

Legal name

Fisher Hydraulics, Inc.

Website

https://fisherhydraulics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fisher Hydraulics is a U.S.-based custom-engineered hydraulic cylinder manufacturer serving OEMs in agriculture, forestry, marine, waste management, and construction. Founded in 1967 in Laurens, Iowa, it produces over 150,000 cylinders annually as a subsidiary of Ligon Industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF)

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
• Custom-engineered cylinders
• OEM hydraulic components
• Double-acting cylinders
• Industrial hydraulic solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Cylinder Sales: Custom-engineered hydraulic cylinder solutions sold directly to OEM manufacturers. Products include integrated valves, double-acting, single-acting, position-sensing cylinders, seal kits, and specialized cylinders for various applications. Revenue is generated through product sales with no recurring subscription component.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fisher Hydraulics is a custom-engineered hydraulic cylinder manufacturer that designs and produces double-acting, single-acting, position-sensing, integrated-valve, thread cap, rod-fed, and steering hydraulic cylinders, along with seal kits, for OEM customers in agricultural, forestry, marine, waste management, and construction equipment markets. Cylinders are manufactured using CNC machining, automated welding, cellular machining and assembly, oil testing, and automated paint line processes, with extended prototype testing prior to production. The company operates from a 102,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Laurens, Iowa, producing over 150,000 cylinders annually.

Product overview

Fisher Hydraulics is a custom-engineered hydraulic cylinder manufacturer operating as part of the Ligon Hydraulics family of companies. The company's product portfolio centers on hydraulic cylinders manufactured using CNC machining technology, automated welding processes, and cellular machining and assembly concepts. The product line includes multiple types of hydraulic cylinders—Integrated Valves, Double-Acting (with Threaded Head Retention and Snap Head Retention variants), Position-Sensing, Single-Acting, Thread Cap, Rod Fed Cylinder, and Steering Cylinder—all serving industrial markets including construction, forestry, agriculture, marine, waste management, and turf care. Additionally, Fisher provides Seal Kits as replacement components for OEMs. Each cylinder is oil tested and painted per customer specifications on an automated paint line, with extended prototype testing capabilities prior to production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Valves Cylinders Double-acting hydraulic cylinders with integrated double counterbalance valves in the base end and cushion on extend, designed for OEM applications requiring integrated valve functions.
• Double-Acting Cylinders (Threaded Head Retention) Double-acting hydraulic cylinders featuring threaded head retention for secure assembly, manufactured for OEM customers across agricultural, construction, forestry, marine, and waste management equipment.
• Double-Acting Cylinders (Snap Head Retention) Double-acting hydraulic cylinders with single counter valve and snap ring head retention for OEM applications.
• Position-Sensing Cylinders Double-acting hydraulic cylinders equipped with internal position sensors for precise real-time positioning feedback, designed for OEM applications requiring position monitoring.
• Single-Acting Cylinders Single-acting hydraulic cylinders with spring return mechanism, manufactured for OEM customers.
• Thread Cap Cylinders Double-acting hydraulic cylinders with thread cap design for sealed assembly, supplied to OEM manufacturers.
• Rod Fed Cylinders Double-acting rod-fed cylinders with integrated single counterbalance valve, designed for OEM equipment applications.
• Steering Cylinders Power steering assist cylinders with rod and rod ends and mount hardware, supplied to OEM manufacturers.
• Seal Kits Quality cylinder seal kits for a variety of different industries, provided to OEMs for maintenance and replacement purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing over 150,000 hydraulic cylinders annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ligon Industries, LLCcoreOthers · 1 January 2000Ligon Industries, LLC of Birmingham, AL acquired Fisher Hydraulics in 2000. Fisher Hydraulics is now a proud member of the Ligon Hydraulics family of companies. Ligon is an industry leader in the engineering and manufacturing of hydraulic cylinder solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global motion and control technologies leader with a sizable Industrial Cylinder Division producing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for OEMs across construction, agriculture, and material handling. Directly comparable to Fisher in product category and customer base, but operates at vastly broader scale and product breadth.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and complete hydraulic systems serving heavy equipment OEMs. It is a direct competitor to Fisher Hydraulics in mobile and industrial hydraulic cylinders, with substantially greater scale and global reach.
• Eaton Corporation: Eaton's Hydraulics business manufactures hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and hose products used in agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. It competes with Fisher Hydraulics across the same core OEM customer verticals from a much larger industrial base.
• KYB Americas: KYB is a global hydraulic cylinder manufacturer with significant North American operations serving OEMs in construction, agricultural, and material handling equipment. Direct competitor in product category, but with considerably broader scale, product portfolio, and geographic reach than Fisher Hydraulics.

Direct peers

• Hanna Cylinders: Hanna Cylinders is a US manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders for OEMs in agriculture, construction, logistics, and refuse handling. Closely comparable in business model, end markets, and product focus to Fisher Hydraulics as a custom-engineered cylinder specialist serving heavy mobile equipment OEMs.
• Cross Manufacturing: Cross Manufacturing is a US-based custom hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder manufacturer serving agricultural, construction, oil and gas, and material handling OEMs. Closely comparable to Fisher in product focus, customer profile, and custom-engineered, low-to-mid-volume manufacturing model.
• WEBER-HYDRAULIK: WEBER-HYDRAULIK is a European manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and systems for construction, agricultural, forestry, and material handling equipment. Comparable custom-engineered cylinder portfolio with similar OEM-direct business model, though primarily geographic peer operating in Europe.
• Prince Manufacturing Corporation: Prince Manufacturing produces custom hydraulic cylinders, accumulators, and valves for OEMs in agriculture, construction, and industrial markets. Direct peer to Fisher Hydraulics in custom-engineered cylinders for heavy mobile equipment with comparable scale and go-to-market posture.
• PacSeal Hydraulics: PacSeal Hydraulics manufactures custom hydraulic cylinders for agricultural, construction, and refuse-handling equipment OEMs in North America. Closely comparable niche player to Fisher Hydraulics in custom cylinder manufacturing for heavy mobile equipment with similar product range and customer profile.

Regional players

• Wipro Infrastructure (Hydroline): Hydroline is a Finnish/European hydraulic cylinder manufacturer serving mobile equipment OEMs in construction, agriculture, and material handling. Comparable custom hydraulic cylinder product set with similar OEM focus, but primarily serves European OEM customers rather than US markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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