Buckley Industrial Limited

Name

Buckley Industrial Limited

Legal name

Buckley Industrial Limited

Website

https://buckley-industrial.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose Assemblies

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Industrial hose assemblies
• Fluid transfer solutions
• Expansion bellows
• Hose testing services
• Hose asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hose and Fitting Sales: Sale of industrial hose assemblies including stainless steel, PTFE, composite, rubber, hydraulic, and PVC hoses along with associated fittings and couplings such as DryLink, TODO-Matic, SnapLock, and QuickBreak products.
2. Testing and Inspection Services: Hose testing and inspection services including hydrostatic testing, electrical continuity testing, helium testing, visual inspection, internal inspection, and nitrogen testing for HSE compliance.
3. Hose Asset Management Systems: Bespoke Hose Management Systems tailored to customer needs, including comprehensive capture and documentation of flexible hose assemblies, integration into customer portals, and ongoing management services.
4. Repair and Replacement Services: Express repair and replacement service for hose assemblies deemed unfit for use after testing, including training services for customer personnel on hose management system operation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Buckley Industrial manufactures and supplies industrial hose assemblies (stainless steel, PTFE, composite, rubber, hydraulic, PVC), expansion bellows, fittings, couplings and accessories, complemented by bespoke Hose Management Systems and accredited hose testing and inspection services for HSE compliance. The company bundles its proprietary RFID-based Hose Asset Management System (HAMS) with physical products to deliver integrated hose integrity management for UK industrial customers.

Product overview

Buckley Industrial Limited is a UK-based provider of industrial hose assembly solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core product offering comprises multiple industrial hose types (Stainless Steel, PTFE, Composite, Rubber, Hydraulic, and PVC), expansion bellows (PTFE, Rubber, and Stainless Steel variants), and a full range of fittings and couplings including DryLink dry disconnect couplings and TODO-Matic systems. Supporting accessories include hose reels, hose support systems, ETH hose covers, and FME (Foreign Material Exclusion) protective covers. The company also provides specialized services including bespoke Hose Management Systems with RFID tagging for asset tracking, and comprehensive Hose Testing & Inspection services (hydrostatic, electrical continuity, helium, visual, internal, and nitrogen testing). This product portfolio serves industries including chemical processing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, marine offshore, power generation, gas turbines, cryogenics, and aeroderivative applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stainless Steel Hoses Flexible corrugated stainless steel hose assemblies with optional braided reinforcement for steam systems, chemical processing, and marine environments requiring high temperature and corrosion resistance. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• PTFE Hoses PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) hoses with smooth internal bore for chemical transfer, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food processing applications requiring outstanding chemical resistance and high temperature tolerance. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Composite Hoses Multi-layered flexible composite hose solutions for fuel transfer, chemical handling, and tanker loading/unloading, lightweight and flexible with resistance to aggressive products. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Rubber Hoses Versatile rubber hoses for water transfer, compressed air systems, and oil and fuel handling, available in various compounds and constructions for industrial environments. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Hydraulic Hoses High-pressure hose assemblies designed for hydraulic fluid transfer in construction equipment, manufacturing machinery, and agricultural vehicles. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• PVC Hoses Lightweight, cost-effective PVC hoses for ventilation systems and food processing operations, offering flexibility and ease of handling in less demanding applications. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Expansion Bellows Flexible pipework components in stainless steel, PTFE, and rubber variants that absorb axial, lateral, and angular movement, protecting pipework from thermal expansion, vibration, and stress. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• PTFE Bellows PTFE expansion bellows suited for highly corrosive media applications where cleanliness and product purity are essential, used in chemical processing, food and beverage production, and water treatment. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Rubber Bellows Rubber expansion bellows offering vibration isolation and noise reduction for HVAC systems, water treatment facilities, pump installations, and marine systems. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Stainless Steel Expansion Joints Stainless steel expansion joints for demanding industrial environments requiring pressure, temperature, and chemical resistance, available in various sizes and designs including restrained, hinged, tied, and pressure-balanced configurations. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Fittings & Couplings Range of hose couplings and fittings including DryLink, TODO-Matic, SnapLock, and QuickBreak systems for secure fluid connections across industrial applications. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• TODO-Matic Dry Disconnect Couplings Dry disconnect coupling system enabling safe fluid transfer without spillage, used in food processing and pharmaceutical applications to maintain hygiene and prevent product loss. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• DryLink Dry Disconnect Couplings Safety-focused dry disconnect couplings designed to prevent fluid leakage during connection and disconnection, suitable for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage applications. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Hose Reels & Washdown Hose reel systems for organized storage and deployment of industrial hoses, including washdown solutions for cleaning and maintenance applications. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• ETH Hose Covers Protective hose covers, including heated versions, designed to maintain temperature control and provide physical protection for hose assemblies in industrial applications. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Hose Support System Hose support systems, including support arms, designed to reduce manual handling, eliminate trip hazards, improve hygiene, and provide safer hose storage while prolonging hose assembly life. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• FME - Covers, Caps & Plugs Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) protective covers, caps, and plugs designed to prevent contamination of hose and pipe systems during storage, transport, and maintenance. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Hose Management Systems (HAMS) Bespoke Hose Asset Management service including site surveys, unique serial numbering, RFID tagging, comprehensive register creation, inspection scheduling, and compliance documentation. Includes the proprietary HAMS web-based software for inspectors with time-stamped certificates, photographic documentation, and one-click certification generation. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Hose Testing & Inspection Comprehensive hose testing and inspection services including hydrostatic testing, electrical continuity testing, helium testing, visual inspection, internal inspection, and nitrogen testing for hose assembly integrity and HSE compliance. Sold to UK industrial customers.
• Consultancy Hose management consultancy including written scheme proposals, risk assessments, and bespoke Flexible Hose Assembly management systems. Sold to UK industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced hose failures from 91 to 30 'Pass with observations' over two years at pharmaceutical facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Action SealtitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAction Sealtite and Buckley Industrial have a close operational partnership, with Buckley Industrial often referenced alongside Action Sealtite in case studies and customer solutions. Action Sealtite appears to be the parent or group company, with Buckley Industrial operating as part of the same business group.
• Flowmax LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlowmax Ltd is part of the same corporate group as Buckley Industrial and Action Sealtite. The group encompasses multiple subsidiaries including Flowmax Ltd and Action Sealtite Limited.
• Welsh GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelsh Government provided assistance in developing the ATEX approved Zone 1 RFID tag technology for hose tracking in extreme environments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies company with a substantial industrial hose and fittings division. Competes with Buckley on hydraulic hose assemblies, fittings and couplings in construction, manufacturing and process industries.
• Trelleborg AB: Engineered polymer solutions group with industrial hose, sealing and anti-vibration product lines. Overlaps with Buckley's rubber and PTFE hose and expansion bellows offerings for marine, offshore and process-industry customers.
• Continental (ContiTech): Major industrial hose, belt and rubber-products manufacturer with broad coverage of hydraulic, chemical and food-grade hose lines. Competes with Buckley on standardized SKUs while offering a deeper catalog and global service network.
• Gates Industrial Corporation: Global manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, belts and fluid power products. Overlaps directly with Buckley's stainless steel, hydraulic, rubber and composite hose SKUs across pharma, chemical, food & beverage and power generation customers.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling Company: Manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings, couplings and related fluid-handling components. Direct overlap with Buckley's fittings and couplings portfolio (DryLink, TODO-Matic-style dry disconnects) for chemical, food & beverage and pharma applications.
• Kuriyama Holdings Corporation: Manufacturer and supplier of industrial rubber and PVC hose products under brands such as Kuri Tec, Tigerflex and Alfagomma. Competes with Buckley's rubber, PVC and chemical hose SKUs across industrial and food-grade applications.

Direct peers

• Action Sealtite Limited: Parent company and group-level industrial hose and fittings business alongside Buckley. Operates the same product categories (industrial hose assemblies, couplings, fittings) for overlapping UK industrial customers and is jointly referenced in customer case studies such as the Magna chocolate transfer project.
• Aflex Hose (a Watson-Marlow company): Specialist manufacturer of PTFE and Bioflex hose assemblies for pharmaceutical, chemical and food & beverage applications. Highly comparable to Buckley's PTFE hose range and shared vertical focus in pharma and chemical processing.
• Pirtek (UK & Ireland): UK-centered franchise network specializing in on-site industrial hose assembly, replacement and fluid connector services. Closely comparable business model — bespoke hose assembly, mobile service, and enterprise customer focus — directly competing with Buckley in UK plant maintenance.
• Flowmax Ltd: Sister company within the Action Sealtite group covering fluid handling equipment. Operates adjacent product lines (pumps, fluid handling) that overlap with Buckley's customer base in pharma, chemical and food processing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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