Parker Hydraulics and Pneumatics Ltd

Parker Hydraulics and Pneumatics: distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic control equipment in Norwich

Parker Hydraulics and Pneumatics Ltd is a British company based in Norwich that has been operating since 1975. It began by selling bulk hydraulic hose, couplings and hose assemblies for the OEM and replacement market. Over time it has expanded its activity to become a supplier of specialist hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control equipment and services.

The company presents itself as a leading distributor for some of the main brands in the fluid power and automation sector. Its commercial partners include Gates, for hydraulic hose, couplings, assemblies and connectors, and Festo, for a full range of pneumatic and electric drive solutions. It also distributes equipment from Atos, Hydac, IMI Norgren, Ace Controls, Burkert, IMO Precision Controls, MP Filtri and Parker Hannifin filtration, among other firms. The company states that it was for ten years the sole UK distributor for a comprehensive range of hydraulic valves from Brand Hydraulics, based in Omaha (USA), and has been the exclusive distributor for this brand in the country for five years.

Hydraulic and pneumatic services

In the hydraulic area, Parker Hydraulics specialises in the specification and installation of new hydraulic systems. It also offers on-site maintenance, as well as testing and recertification of hydraulic accumulators. In pneumatics, it covers everything from component supply to complete system solutions, and includes training, advice, CAD drawings and pneumatic schematics.

The company also designs and integrates bespoke control panels and systems, and produces CAD drawings and schematics in various 2D and 3D formats. Its team of sales engineers provides technical assistance and advice on the customer's premises, while field engineers and in-house specialists contribute knowledge on the main application areas.

Technical training

Parker Hydraulics provides hydraulic and pneumatic training aimed at companies and their staff. The training offer is complemented by technical advice and ongoing support services.

Sectors served

The company declares experience of collaboration with businesses in various sectors. These include agricultural and environmental, food and packaging, industrial and logistics, and oil, gas and renewables. It also mentions the construction and general industrial segments. For the food sector it offers food-grade industrial hoses and clean power transmission solutions, and for the oil and gas sector, end-to-end hydraulic and industrial solutions adapted to demanding environments.

Catalogue and online shop

The company sells its products through an online shop. The catalogue includes, among other items, Gates M4K Megasys and M2T Megasys hydraulic hoses, MegaCrimp couplings, crimper starter kits and Gates MCX20 and MCX25 crimping machines, Ronzio Group 1 aluminium gear pumps, Festo DSNU 25 mm round cylinders and Festo push-in parallel male stud elbows. The shop shows reference prices for these products.

Track record

The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. Its website maintains a news and articles section with information on products from its suppliers and guides on hydraulics and pneumatics. It holds ISO 9001 certification, whose certificate is available for download.

Location and contact

Ashbourne Estate, 172-174 Mile Cross Lane, Norwich NR6 6RY · Phone: 01603 403 190 · Email: sales@parkerhydraulics.co.uk