Part of the James Lister & Sons Group, Lister Fluid Power has been delivering hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid transfer solutions to UK industry for more than 50 years. Drawing on a wider engineering heritage spanning over 150 years, the company supports OEMs, manufacturers and maintenance teams with technical expertise, premium products and value-added services designed to improve performance and profitability.
With over 20,000 stocked product lines and partnerships with leading manufacturers including Parker Hannifin, Gates, Manuli and SMC, Lister Fluid Power provides reliable access to high-quality hydraulic, pneumatic, filtration and fluid transfer technologies. Customers operate across a diverse range of sectors including construction, agriculture, commercial vehicles, rail, defence, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and motorsport.
Lister Fluid Power helps OEMs and manufacturers reduce costs, simplify procurement and improve operational efficiency through a combination of technical expertise, assembly capabilities and supply chain support.
Its BFPA-compliant hose assembly operation manufactures bespoke hydraulic hose assemblies and kits to precise customer specifications. Every assembly is produced using calibrated equipment and rigorous quality control procedures, ensuring reliable performance in demanding applications. Additional services such as colour coding, laser marking and product identification help reduce installation errors, improve traceability and accelerate production processes.
For customers seeking a single-source solution, Lister Fluid Power combines flexible hose assemblies with precision-engineered rigid tube systems through its sister division, Listertube, one of the UK’s leading tube manipulation specialists. This enables complete fluid transfer packages to be supplied ready for installation, reducing assembly time, improving compatibility and providing a single point of accountability.
The company also offers tailored inventory management programmes designed to ensure customers have the right components at the right time. Services include vendor-managed inventory (VMI), line-side replenishment, consignment stock, scheduled ordering, usage monitoring and forecasting. These solutions help minimise stockholding, prevent shortages and free engineering teams to focus on productive activities.
Supporting modern manufacturing environments, Lister Fluid Power provides digital procurement and stock management solutions including electronic catalogues, usage reporting and EDI integration. These services improve visibility, streamline purchasing processes and help customers make better-informed inventory decisions.
In addition, the company is a recognised specialist in ultra-high-pressure fluid transfer systems, manufacturing the renowned JLS range of ultra-high-pressure valves and motorsport air jacks while supplying advanced hose and fitting solutions for demanding industrial applications.
By combining fluid power distribution, hose and tube assembly, inventory management and technical support, Lister Fluid Power helps manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce complexity and build more reliable fluid power systems.
| Hydraulics & Pneumatics products |
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| Rubber hose; 1/4″ – 2″ bore; 1 wire, 2 wire, compact & multi-spiral |
| End fittings – metric/JIC/BSP/ORFS |
| Suction/delivery hose, and general purpose (air/light oil) hose |
| Made to order hose assemblies – optional pressure test with full cycle record, pellet cleaning, CoC, laser marking |
| Trade counter service; while-you-wait |
| Abrasion resistant covers |
| Whip checks/hose restraints |
| Adaptors; DIN (light and heavy series), BSP, JIC, ORFS, specials manufactured on request |
| Clamps; hose and pipe fittings |
| Air tools |
| Compression Fittings |
| Control Systems |
| Cylinders |
| Electric Actuators |
| FRLs |
| Flow COntrol |
| Grippers |
| Pressure Gauges |
| Push-in Fittings |
| Quick Release Couplings |
| Rodless Cylinders |
| Rotary Actuators |
| Sensors |
| Tubing |
| Vacuum Equipment |
| UHP Polyflex hose assemblies & UHP valves |
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| For water jet cutting equipment, water blast cleaning, bolt tensioning, offshore & other ultra-high pressure (10,000 to 55,000 psi) requirements |
| Hose assemblies – fully tested & certified |
| UHP couplers & adaptors |
| HP valves |
| Kevlar hose arrestors |
| Polyflex-Lok quick connect system |
| Under the JLS Valves brand, Listerfluidpower specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of ultra high pressure control and shut-off valves |
| JLS motorsport |
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| JLS Motorsport is a specialist division of Listerfluidpower, serving both race teams and private car enthusiasts, providing the design and manufacture of high performance brake components, air jack systems and bespoke components. |
| Hydraulic power packs |
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| An experienced team to experienced assist you with specifying the appropriate power pack for your needs, design a suitable power pack configuration and manufacture, deliver, and commission. |
| Added value services |
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| 24-hour mobile HOSE DOCTOR service |
| ParkerStore trade counters |
| Kitting & onsite stock management |
| Tube bending & manipulation |
If you have fluid power requirements and would like to speak to industry leaders in the supply of quality products, please provide your details and the relevant MAN Group member will be in touch.
