Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd

What Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd does

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd (HPS Ltd) is a UK-based specialist distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial, and process-industry components, headquartered in Peterborough. The company sources and resells products from an authorised roster of tier-one manufacturers including Bosch Rexroth, Bimba, PCL, Pneumax, Hi-Force, MP-Filtri, Argo Hytos, Hydac, John Guest, Holmbury, and Panam, covering valves, pumps, fittings, couplings, hoses, filtration, cylinders, and related fluid-power and process consumables. Beyond pure distribution, HPS provides a layer of value-added services: custom hose assemblies, the manufacture of hydraulic power packs, in-house repair services, and consignment-stock arrangements that embed HPS inventory at customer sites.

The business operates a dual-channel go-to-market combining a transactional e-commerce storefront with a relationship-driven trade-account programme offering bespoke pricing, credit facilities, and dedicated account managers. This model supports industrial-manufacturing, agricultural, and process-industry (including marine and chemical) buyers across the UK, positioning HPS as a one-stop procurement partner for both MRO and OEM purchasing teams.

Commercially the firm monetises through unit-margin on distributed components, margin uplift on engineered assemblies and power packs, and recurring service revenue from repair and consignment stock, supplemented by a multi-channel digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for demand generation and account support. Operations remain UK-only with no disclosed international footprint.

Name

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd

Legal name

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd

Website

https://hps-ltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd is a UK-based specialist distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial, and process components from brands such as Bosch Rexroth, Bimba, PCL, and Hydac, serving industrial manufacturing, agriculture, and process-industry buyers via e-commerce and trade accounts, with value-added hose assembly, power pack manufacture, repair, and consignment stock services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Power Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Hydraulic components distribution
• Pneumatic equipment supply
• Industrial fluid power
• Process fittings supply
• Hose assembly services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

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. Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial, and process components including valves, pumps, fittings, couplings, hoses, and accessories from brands such as Bosch Rexroth, Bimba, PCL, Pneumax, Hi-Force, and others. Revenue generated through e-commerce sales and trade account relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd is a UK-based specialist distributor that supplies hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial, and process components — including valves, pumps, fittings, couplings, hoses, cylinders, and filtration — sourced from major manufacturers such as Bosch Rexroth, Bimba, PCL, Pneumax, Hi-Force, MP-Filtri, Argo Hytos, Hydac, John Guest, Holmbury, and Panam. In addition to distributing components through its e-commerce site and trade accounts, the company offers value-added services including custom hose assembly, hydraulic power pack design and build, equipment repair, and consignment stock programs, supported by next-day UK delivery on most products.

Product overview

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Supplies Ltd (HPS) operates as a specialist distributor of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic components, not a unified software platform. The company distributes products from major brands including Bosch Rexroth (valves and pumps), PCL, Bimba, Pneumax, Hi-Force, Argo Hytos, Hydac, MP Filtri, John Guest, Holmbury, and Panam. Their product portfolio spans four main categories: Hydraulic (valves, pumps, hose, fittings, filtration), Pneumatic (air service units, couplings, tube, valves, cylinders, fittings), Industrial (blow guns, hose reels, couplings, fuel equipment, washdown), and Process (stainless steel fittings, flanges, PVC, ABS). The company also provides value-added services including custom hose assemblies, hydraulic power pack manufacturing, repair services, and consignment stock programs. Products are sold primarily through their e-commerce platform with next-day delivery options for UK customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Components Range

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bosch RexrothcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Bosch Rexroth products including hydraulic pumps, CETOP valves, linear actuators, servo motors, and PLC systems. HPS provides access to comprehensive range of hydraulic components, electric drives, motion control systems, pneumatic solutions, and automation products.
• BimbacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Bimba pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and vacuum motion solutions. Bimba is part of Norgren and provides industry-leading motion technology.
• PCLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of PCL products focusing on quality and efficiency for tyre inflation, pneumatics, and industrial equipment.
• PneumaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Pneumax control valves, actuators, air preparation equipment, tube and fittings conforming to VDMA and ISO standards.
• Hi-ForcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Hi-Force hydraulic tools, the UK's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic tools.
• MP-FiltriminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of MP-Filtri hydraulic filtration, power transmission, contamination monitoring, and mobile filtration products.
• Argo HytosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand in fluid technology, distributed by HPS.
• HydacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of HYDAC fluid technology solutions combining electronics and engineering.
• John GuestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of John Guest push-in fittings and ring main systems for pneumatic applications.
• PanamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for specialized fitting solutions.
• HolmburyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for hydraulic fittings and couplings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Dixon Valve & Coupling Company: Manufacturer and distributor of fluid handling couplings, valves, hose fittings and related industrial components. Comparable in product overlap (hose fittings, couplings, valves) and B2B industrial customer base, though Dixon is also a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Flowtech Fluidpower plc: UK-listed specialist hydraulic and pneumatic component distributor. Directly comparable as a fluid power reseller with similar product categories, brand partnerships (including Rexroth) and B2B trade customer base across the UK industrial sector.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin Corporation: Global US-listed fluid power and motion control manufacturer covering hydraulic and pneumatic components. Comparable product categories, though operating as a major manufacturer whose products HPS may also distribute indirectly.
• W.W. Grainger, Inc. Large US-listed MRO industrial distributor with extensive e-commerce catalogue and KeepStock inventory programmes. Comparable distribution-and-services model including consignment stock offerings, though materially larger and broader in scope than HPS.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large US-listed industrial distributor covering fluid power, bearings, power transmission and MRO supplies. Comparable distribution model and product adjacency, though materially larger, US-anchored and broader in scope than HPS's UK fluid power focus.
• Atlas Copco AB: Global Swedish manufacturer of compressors, pneumatic tools and industrial equipment. Comparable as a major player in the pneumatic and compressed air products that HPS distributes, though operating as a manufacturer at much greater scale.
• Eriks NV: Pan-European industrial MRO and fluid power distributor with significant UK presence. Comparable as a multi-brand distributor of seals, hoses, valves, pneumatics and hydraulics, though broader in scope and better capitalised than HPS.
• MSC Industrial Direct Co. Large US-based MRO industrial distributor with strong e-commerce platform and trade-account relationships. Comparable B2B industrial distribution model and digital-first go-to-market, though much broader in scope and US-anchored.
• IMI plc: UK-listed engineering group whose IMI Norgren division owns Bimba, a key brand distributed by HPS. Comparable as a major UK-headquartered fluid power platform covering pneumatics, motion and process control, though operating as manufacturer/owner of brands rather than distributor.

Regional players

• Wajax Corporation: Canadian industrial equipment and component distributor serving mining, construction, oil & gas and industrial markets. Comparable industrial distribution model and customer base, though operating primarily in Canada rather than the UK.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HPS_Hydraulics
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hydraulic-Pneumatic-Supplies-LTD-109573008167326
• Instagraminstagram.com/hps_hydraulics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydraulic-and-pneumatic-supplies-limited

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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