FTA

What FTA does

FTA Fluides Techniques Applications is a privately held French industrial distributor headquartered in Ozoir-la-Ferrière, specializing in mobile hydraulic components. The company operates primarily as a master distributor and reseller, holding Master Distributor status for the entire Valve Division of Interpump Group (Walvoil, Hydrocontrol, Galtech) in its territory, and distributing products from approximately eleven manufacturer brands including Casappa, Ikron, Scanreco, Tokyo Keiki, BORELLI, SENGA, Hydraulik Seehausen, and MTC, alongside its own FTA-branded electric control boxes.

FTA's product portfolio covers the full spectrum of mobile hydraulic system components: gear pumps (aluminum and cast iron bodies), variable displacement piston pumps, flow dividers, high-speed and low-speed hydraulic motors, a complete filtration range (suction, spin-on, semi-submerged, and high-pressure filters up to 420 bar), hydraulic distributors (monoblock, stackable, proportional with pre- and post-compensation), a full valve range (pressure relief, reducing, sequence, check, pilot-operated, counterbalance, electrovalves, SAE cartridge valves), radio remote control systems, and proportional electronic control cards. The catalog includes 260+ products from Walvoil alone and offers an online configurator for component specification.

The company generates revenue through B2B hardware sales of hydraulic components to mobile equipment manufacturers in construction, agricultural, material handling, and industrial vehicle sectors, primarily in France. Sales are conducted via an e-commerce website with online ordering and quote-request functionality, supplemented by direct phone and email contact, with standard 30-day payment terms. Marketing relies on the company website, a LinkedIn company page, and a newsletter. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes directly. FTA's competitive positioning rests on consolidated multi-brand access, technical expertise in mobile hydraulics, and the ability to supply complete hydraulic systems through a single distributor relationship.

Name

FTA

Legal name

FTA Fluides Techniques Applications

Website

https://f-t-a.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FTA is a French master distributor of mobile hydraulic components, holding Master Distributor status for Interpump Group's Valve Division (Walvoil, Hydrocontrol, Galtech) and distributing products from eleven manufacturer brands to mobile equipment OEMs in construction, agriculture, and material handling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ozoir-la-Ferrière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Component Distribution: FTA generates revenue through the resale of hydraulic components (pumps, motors, valves, filters, remote controls) from partner manufacturers including Walvoil, Hydrocontrol, Galtech, Casappa, Ikron, and Scanreco. Revenue is generated through direct sales to B2B customers in industrial sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FTA is a French B2B master distributor and reseller of mobile hydraulic components for industrial equipment manufacturers. The company distributes pumps, motors, valves, flow dividers, filtration systems, hydraulic distributors, and radio remote control systems from leading European manufacturers (Walvoil, Hydrocontrol, Galtech, Casappa, Ikron, Scanreco, Tokyo Keiki, BORELLI, SENGA, MTC, Hydraulik Seehausen), and also sells its own FTA-branded electrical control boxes for 2-10 functions. Sales are conducted through an e-commerce website, direct phone/email contact, and quote-based pricing for industrial and mobile equipment manufacturers.

Product overview

FTA (Fluides Techniques Applications) is a French specialist in mobile hydraulics, operating primarily as a master distributor and reseller for a portfolio of international manufacturers, supplemented by its own branded electrical control products. The product portfolio spans the full spectrum of mobile hydraulic system components: gear pumps (aluminium and cast iron bodies), variable displacement piston pumps, flow dividers, hydraulic motors (high-speed and low-speed), filtration (suction, spin-on, semi-submerged, and high-pressure filters), hydraulic distributors (monobloc, stackable, proportional, load-sensing), valves (pressure limiters, reducers, sequence, check/pilot-operated, counterbalance, electrovalves, SAE cartridge valves), remote controls (radio, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic manipulators, electric joysticks), and electronic control cards. The core distributed brands include Walvoil (Interpump Group Valve Division) — for which FTA holds Master Distributor status — alongside Hydro Control (public works hydraulics), Casappa (pumps and motors), Ikron (filtration), Galtech, and SCANRECO (radio remote controls). FTA's own branded products include a range of electric control boxes with 2 to 10 functions for industrial equipment. The company also distributes specialized hydraulic components such as CETOP-mounted valves, flow-sharing proportional distributors (DPX, DPC, EX series), and high-pressure filters up to 420 bar. All products are distributed primarily to industrial vehicle manufacturers, public works equipment makers, agricultural machinery producers, and handling equipment companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Pumps External gear pumps with aluminium or cast iron housings, truck-body gear pumps, variable displacement axial piston pumps, and manual pumps for mobile and industrial hydraulic applications. Targeted at OEMs of mobile equipment.
• Hydraulic Motors High-speed hydraulic motors for mobile and industrial power transmission, and low-speed hydraulic motors designed for direct-drive applications without mechanical gearboxes. For OEMs and industrial equipment manufacturers.
• Hydraulic Flow Dividers Gear-type flow dividers in aluminium and cast iron bodies for flow equalization and pressure intensification in hydraulic circuits.
• Hydraulic Filtration Systems Suction filters, spin-on filters, semi-submerged return-line filters (200-1200 l/min), and high-pressure filters (3-60 microns, up to 420 bar) for hydraulic circuit protection.
• Hydraulic Distributors Monoblock, stackable (35-700 l/min), proportional (pre-compensated DPC and post-compensated DPX/EX flow sharing), and solenoid electro-distributors for flows up to 160 l/min and pressures up to 315 bar. For material handling, cranes, excavators, and agricultural machinery.
• Hydraulic Valves Pressure relief valves (limiters), pressure-reducing valves, sequence valves, check valves (simple and pilot-operated, single/double, internal/external pilot), counterbalance valves for load control, solenoid directional valves, and SAE cartridge valves/logical elements for hydraulic circuits.
• Radio Remote Control Systems Radio remote control systems (transmitter + receiver) with Never-Stop Technology for industrial and mobile applications including construction cranes, drilling rigs, concrete pumps, forestry equipment, and truck-mounted cranes. Available in ON/OFF and proportional variants with IP65/IP67 protection.
• Hydraulic and Electric Manipulators (Joysticks) Hydraulic remote manipulators for direct mechanical control of hydraulic circuits on mobile machines, and electric remote manipulators (joysticks) for controlling hydraulic functions through electronic interfaces.
• FTA Electric Control Boxes (Boîtier Électrique de Commande) FTA-branded electric control boxes for 2 to 10 functions, comprising enclosure, wiring harness with Hirschmann connectors, and power cable with 3-pin plug; operates at 12V or 24V DC with up to 10A current per function and BY-PASS management.
• SAE Cavity Hydraulic Blocks and Cartridge Valves SAE cavity hydraulic blocks and cartridge valves including check valves, sequence valves, pressure reducers, flow regulators, electrovalves, and logical elements for complex hydraulic circuit configurations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Walvoil (Interpump Group - Valve Division)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWalvoil is an Italian manufacturer since 1973 of hydraulic distributors, electronics, valves, and manipulators. Since 2015, Walvoil became the Valve Division of Interpump Group. FTA is officially Master Distributor of the entire valve division of Interpump in their territory.
• HydrocontrolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydrocontrol is an Italian manufacturer since 1969 of hydraulic distributors, deviators, and manipulators. They specialize in the construction equipment market. Hydrocontrol is part of Walvoil, division valves of Interpump Group, alongside Walvoil and Galtech brands.
• GaltechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGaltech is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic distributors and pumps, part of the Walvoil division within Interpump Group. Along with Walvoil and Hydrocontrol, Galtech forms the three brands of Interpump's valve division.
• CASAPPAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCASAPPA is an Italian company founded in 1952 by the CASAPPA family, specializing in the design and manufacture of hydraulic pumps and motors. A globally recognized provider of high-quality hydraulic products, CASAPPA is an important supplier to FTA's product portfolio.
• IkronmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIkron (Fluid Filtration) is an Italian company belonging to the CASAPPA Group since 1997, specializing in hydraulic filter design and manufacturing. FTA distributes Ikron's full filtration range including suction filters, spin-on filters, semi-submerged filters, and high-pressure filters.
• ScanrecomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScanreco has developed remote control solutions (transmitter + receiver) for over 35 years for industrial and mobile sectors. Their products are designed for demanding applications including construction cranes, drilling towers, concrete pumps, forestry equipment, and truck-mounted cranes. Scanreco products feature Never-Stop Technology for all-weather reliability.
• Tokyo KeikiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese manufacturer of hydraulic components distributed by FTA.
• MTCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMTC is a manufacturer of hydraulic valves distributed by FTA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Atos (Atos S.p.A.): Italian manufacturer of hydraulic valves, proportional controls, and cylinders serving mobile and industrial markets, with a European distribution footprint. Comparable in product scope to several of FTA's distributed brands.
• HAWE Hydraulik: German hydraulic components manufacturer specializing in valves, pumps, and compact power units for mobile and stationary machinery. Sells directly and through distribution to comparable European mobile equipment customers.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Major manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and electronic controls for mobile equipment, with a strong European direct and distributor presence. Overlaps with FTA's product categories and serves the same agricultural, construction, and material handling OEMs.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a major hydraulics division that sells both directly and through distribution to mobile equipment OEMs across Europe. Comparable product category (hydraulic pumps, valves, motors, filtration) and overlapping customer base.
• Bosch Rexroth: One of the world's largest hydraulic component manufacturers with direct sales, channel partners, and system integration capabilities. Competes with FTA's distributed brands across mobile hydraulics and operates in the same French and European OEM accounts.
• Moog Inc. Global manufacturer of high-performance motion control products, including hydraulic valves, pumps, and servo systems used in industrial and mobile machinery. Comparable on technology and end-market overlap, with a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss-based hydraulic component manufacturer producing pumps, motors, valves, and power units for mobile and industrial applications. Comparable product portfolio serving overlapping customer segments across Europe.
• Eaton: Global industrial manufacturer with a significant hydraulics business (pumps, valves, motors, filtration) selling into mobile and industrial equipment markets. Comparable product portfolio and customer base, with broader geographic reach than FTA.

Direct peers

• Hydrokit: French specialist distributor of mobile and industrial hydraulic components serving OEMs and resellers across similar end markets. Directly comparable on geography, product scope (pumps, valves, filtration), and customer base.

Others

• Casappa: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, and filtration (via Ikron) that supplies products distributed by FTA. Not a direct competitor (FTA is downstream as a reseller), but operates in the same fluid power ecosystem with overlapping end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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