Welcome to Hydraulics Online!
Do you need to find your perfect hydraulic engineering solution? We can help. Hydraulics Online offers the widest selection of hydraulic components and solutions in the UK.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. To date we’ve helped thousands of customers throughout the UK and worldwide – providing hydraulic equipment and system design expertise that gives them a competitive edge. Our mission is simple: offer personal service, impartial technical advice and unrivalled choice. Every time.
Hydraulics Online was founded in 2004 by husband-and-wife team, Mark and Helen Tonks; both shared the vision of creating a specialist, brand-agnostic and customer-led company that could offer an alternative to traditional, product-led industry players.
Today, we’ve grown to become a multi award-winning provider – offering a leading hydraulic design consultancy service and sourcing products from over 80 hydraulic brands.
We support customers in 130 countries and 20 sectors worldwide and in February 2019, the UK Department for International Trade recognised our global footprint and achievements by giving Hydraulics Online ‘Export Champion‘ status.
In 2014 we achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management accreditation through the British Standards Institution. Your brand is in safe hands. 
The Hydraulics Online Vision:
To be the world’s leading provider of fluid power solutions; an independent and agile ‘hub’ connecting a fragmented, product-led marketplace.
Our Mission:
Offer personal service, brand-agnostic impartial advice and unrivalled choice; adding value with every interaction.
Our Values:
Deliver customer-centric solutions; drive quality and innovation; nurture global relationships and inspire others.
A hydraulics 'hub', offering thousands of possibilities...
Customer Care
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Read what others have to say about us in our customer testimonials.
Design Consultancy
We can help you innovate with new design solutions. Read more and explore our case studies.
Technical Know-How
Our technical team has 100 years experience in delivering world-leading hydraulic products, systems and solutions.
Independence
We are 100% independent – providing unbiased access to over 80 hydraulic brands and offering the most optimal solutions for our customers. Every time.
Global Reach
We support customers in 130 countries and 20 sectors and are, in the UK, viewed as the hydraulic solutions “gateway” to the rest of the world.
Negotiation Power
Our integrated partnership with 140 suppliers provide us with choice and flexibility in terms of pricing and lead-time. We pass these benefits on to our customers.
British Quality Standards
You’re in safe hands. Our business is built on quality and driven by continuous improvement. Read more about our ISO 9001 accreditation here.
Award Winners
Our story and achievements to date have led to awards for our international trade and excellence in customer service. Discover more.
Community Action
We make time to “pay it forward” and support schools, universities and projects in our local community. Read more here.
Who you're working with - meet some of the team at Hydraulics Online HQ
We’re a team of talented and highly qualified people and associates who passionately believe in what we do: sharing our proven expertise and providing honest, unbiased advice to enable our clients to reach their full potential.
Mark, Managing Director
Steve, Technical Sales Engineer
Helen, Operations Director
Joanna, Finance Manager
Zack, Social Media Manager
Hugo, Head of Security & Team Well-Being
Loved and trusted by customers worldwide
Thousands of businesses of all sizes have turned to Hydraulics Online; here are some well-known names who we have supported to date. Read more from our happy customers here.
Our Story So Far
“The future starts today, not tomorrow.”
Hydraulics Online Ltd was born and the .co.uk domain registered.
Internationalisation and launch of the hydraulicsonline.com domain.
ISO 9001 accreditation with the British Standards Institution.
The start of our award-winning journey.
New brand identity and revamped digital presence.
Honoured as Export Champions by the UK’s Department for International Trade.
