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About Flowtech

Everything we do at Flowtech is focused on keeping your operations running. From the supply of hydraulic and pneumatic components to the design and delivery of complex engineering solutions.

Summary

Who We Are

Flowtech is a leading supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic and process engineering solutions across the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Benelux. We supply high-quality hydraulic and pneumatic components, engineering services and bespoke solutions for industrial applications. With our technical expertise, we support companies in the design, build and delivery of complex engineering projects.

60+ employees in the Benelux

Highly qualified engineers, sales and support specialists

4 locations in the Benelux

With the combined expertise of Flowtech and Q Plus

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Over 30 years of experience

Across sectors such as OEM, agriculture, mining and construction, bridges, data centres and many other industries.

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Leading product ranges

We stock over 25,000 hydraulic and pneumatic products, available for same-day dispatch.

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Leading global brands

We offer one of the largest ranges of products from leading brands and supplier partners.

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Comprehensive engineering services

We design, manufacture, assemble, test and refurbish products and systems.

Our values

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At Flowtech, strategy is more than a plan — it is a commitment to deliver results that build trust, strengthen relationships and create lasting impact.

We call these behaviours FLOW — the way Flowtech works:

  • Fabulous Performance – pushing boundaries, raising standards and redefining success.
  • Love Our Customers – listening, understanding and putting your ambitions first.
  • Operational Excellence – delivering with precision, reliability and simplicity.
  • Winning Team – leveraging our collective strength to achieve more together.

That is why these behaviours are at the core of everything we do. They unite us as one Flowtech, shape how we work every day and bring our three strategic pillars to life: Customer First, Power of One and A World of Motion.

WOLF

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When we set out to bring our strategy and behaviours to life, we discovered something powerful: FLOW reversed becomes WOLF.

That became the foundation of our behavioural framework.

WOLF represents how we bring our people together and put our company culture into practice.

We chose the wolf because it reflects what makes us strong. Wolves operate as a pack, built on trust, teamwork and collaboration. They protect one another, ensuring the success of the whole pack. At the same time, they are resilient and adaptable, enabling them to keep moving forward in any environment. Just like Flowtech: always improving, always in motion.

WOLF is more than a model — it is how we live our values every day. It creates a culture where our people can develop and where our customers benefit from our expertise in hydraulic, pneumatic and engineering solutions.

What we do

Products

  1. Leading supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic and process products

We hold over 180,000 products in stock, with a total value of approximately €57 million, available for same-day dispatch. In addition, we can supply a further 500,000 products through our extensive international supplier network.

We offer one of the largest product ranges from more than 2,900 brands and supplier partners, with same-day dispatch for orders placed before 17:00.

Our specialist own brand, FT Pro, includes over 50,000 hydraulic, pneumatic and process products, strategically sourced to deliver an optimal balance of high quality and excellent value for money.

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Engineering Services

  1. Design, manufacture, repair and refurbishment of installations and systems

With our extensive technical expertise and engineering capability, we support companies in optimising parts and service requirements, reducing working capital, increasing production capacity and efficiency, minimising unplanned downtime, and improving safety and sustainability.

We design, manufacture, assemble, install, commission, test, maintain, repair and refurbish engineering products and systems at our Engineering Solution Centres or directly on-site at the customer.

Engineering Projects

  1. From concept to delivery: complete engineering solutions and on-site support

With over 40 years of experience in complex engineering projects, we work with leading OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to ensure the highest levels of quality and innovation. We deliver turnkey engineering projects in hydraulics, pneumatics and fluid power, including complete MEICA solutions (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation).

These projects are supported by 2 Global Fulfilment Centres and more than 20 Sales, Service and Engineering Centres across the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium, backed by over 120 technical engineers.

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Our History

In 2023, we brought together 17 different trading brands under one brand: Flowtech. This enables us to fully leverage the strength of our people, knowledge and technical capabilities. With this clear organisational model, we can place our customers even more at the centre and offer a unique proposition combining product distribution and engineering services for hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial applications.

Since then, we have also added Thorite, Allswage and Thomas Group to our network of Engineering Centres, further strengthening our technical expertise and expanding our service offering.

Learn more about our History here.

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Careers

We aim to be an organisation where people enjoy their work and where colleagues feel supported to be themselves, develop their talents and grow throughout their careers at Flowtech.

  • Our purpose – We deliver products, systems and solutions for power, motion and control, helping industries keep processes moving and contribute to a more sustainable world.
  • Our mission – To deliver hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial solutions that help our customers achieve their goals, save time and costs, and operate more safely and sustainably.
  • Our vision – To be the trusted advisor and solutions partner in a world of motion and industrial innovation.

Learn more about Careers at Flowtech.

Our culture

Investor Hub

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As the largest supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid power products, services and solutions in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Benelux, we have the expertise to fully support our customers.

Today, we are a strong market leader in a highly fragmented European market valued at approximately €34 billion.

Discover more about Flowtech as an investment opportunity via our Investor Hub.

Our ESG approach

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At Flowtech, sustainability is at the core of how we create value for our customers, colleagues and the communities in which we operate.

Guided by six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are building a responsible business that combines strong performance with a positive social impact.

Learn more about our ESG strategy.

Get in touch

Contact our team of specialists today if you would like to submit an enquiry, have a question or need support with a recent order.