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An ordering app for hydraulics and fluid power distributors

Hydraulics and fluid power distributors supply the components that move and control machinery using pressurized fluid or air. Their customers include manufacturing plants, equipment builders, construction and agricultural operators, and maintenance and repair shops. Many also assemble hose, repair components and design custom systems.

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Top 10 product categories in hydraulics and fluid power

  1. Hydraulic hose & fittings
  2. Hydraulic pumps
  3. Hydraulic cylinders
  4. Valves & manifolds
  5. Hydraulic motors
  6. Pneumatic components
  7. Filtration
  8. Seals & O-rings
  9. Couplings & quick disconnects
  10. Hydraulic fluids & lubricants

Every one of these goes into your app with your part numbers, your customers’ part numbers and their pricing.

National associations

FPDA Motion & Control Network

Trade association for distributors and manufacturers of fluid power, automation and motion control products.

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

U.S. hydraulics and pneumatics trade group that develops standards and supports workforce education.

International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)

Nonprofit that certifies fluid power specialists, technicians, mechanics and engineers.

Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)

Association for the power transmission and motion control distribution channel and its suppliers.

Fluid Sealing Association

International group for makers and distributors of seals, gaskets, packings and expansion joints.

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

Trade association for dealers who sell, rent and service construction and industrial equipment.

Industrial Supply Association (ISA)

Channel association for industrial MRO distributors, manufacturers and independent reps.

Hydraulic Institute

North American pump industry association publishing standards, training and efficiency programs.

Regional associations and chapters

Canada

Canadian Fluid Power Association

Nonprofit representing fluid power manufacturers, distributors and educators across Canada.

United Kingdom

British Fluid Power Association

UK trade association for hydraulic and pneumatic companies, with a group for independent distributors.

Europe

CETOP

European umbrella body that links national fluid power associations.

Germany

VDMA Fluid Power

German association for hydraulics, pneumatics and sealing technology companies within VDMA.

State associations

ALManufacture AlabamaCACalifornia Manufacturers & Technology AssociationGAGeorgia Association of ManufacturersIAIowa Association of Business and IndustryILIllinois Manufacturers' AssociationINIndiana Manufacturers AssociationKYKentucky Association of ManufacturersMIMichigan Manufacturers AssociationOHOhio Manufacturers' AssociationPAPennsylvania Manufacturers' AssociationTXTexas Association of ManufacturersWIWisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

Major trade shows

IFPE

North American exposition for fluid power, power transmission and motion control, held alongside CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Large construction equipment show attended by contractors, equipment dealers and manufacturers.

Hannover Messe

Major industrial fair in Germany covering automation, drives, fluid power and manufacturing technology.

Associations and shows are listed for reference. Apps for Distributors is not affiliated with them. Spotted an outdated link? Call or text 904-422-1273.

Your catalog, your prices and your name, on every customer’s phone.

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