Hydreco Hydraulics: Global Expertise, Local Solutions

Hydreco Hydraulics is a leading provider of motion control solutions for mobile applications. The company was previously known as Hamworthy Hydraulics and David Brown Hydraulics.

With over 100 years of experience in hydraulic technology, we design, manufacture, and distribute high-performance components tailored to the most demanding sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, transportation, and marine.

 

A Strong Global Network

Headquartered in Poole, UK, Hydreco operates internationally with facilities in Italy, Norway, Germany, the USA, India, and Australia. Since 2019, we have been part of Duplomatic MS, a global leader in motion solutions, now integrated into Daikin Industries. As of 2023, the group has a consolidated turnover of €138 million and employs over 700 professionals worldwide.

Innovative and Reliable Hydraulic Solutions

Our product range includes:
Gear Pumps – Low-noise, high-efficiency solutions in aluminum and cast iron
Directional Control Valves – Electro-hydraulic, hydraulic, and lever-operated configurations
Pilot Controls – Dual-axis, stackable, and ergonomic handle options
Power Take-Offs (PTOs) – Market-leading transport hydraulics under the Hydreco Powauto brand
Winches for Marine & Offshore – Certified and DNV-approved solutions for heavy-duty applications

Why Choose Hydreco?

Expertise & Innovation – A century of engineering excellence, continuously evolving
Global Presence, Local Support – Strong worldwide network with customized local service
High-Quality Manufacturing – Advanced R&D and state-of-the-art production facilities
Sustainability & Efficiency – Energy-saving designs for optimized performance

Discover how Hydreco Hydraulics can power your next project. Contact us today!

Hydreco Timeline 2025

100 years of Hydraulics Experience

Engineering Office 

Hydreco Hydraulics is the designer, manufacturer, and distributor of products servicing the transport and mobile hydraulics sector. Hydreco has a combined history of 100 years in developing solutions through a rich heritage of legacy companies.

The joining of David Brown Hydraulics, Powauto, and Hydreco in 1997 brought together some of the most respected products, people, and heritage brands in the business.

 
Tool Room 

 

Engineering excellence is at the core of our organization, the product range is geared towards offering the best possible solution for many applications within Construction, Earth moving, Transport, Industrial, Materials handling, and many more. We pride ourselves on supporting customers through leading edge products, designed to provide optimum performance and extensive reliability in continual hard working applications. With innovative technology, our products have evolved and developed, leading to a range of some of the highest quality products available in the market place. The business is positioned to respond to your hydraulic needs through a worldwide network of manufacturing and sales facilities.

Hydreco has an extensive range of low noise helical gear, aluminium and cast iron gear pumps and standard spur gear models from its David Brown heritage. Its valve range covers multi-spool sectional and monoblock models with electro hydraulic, hydraulic and lever control. Dual axis, stackable and single axis hydraulic pilot valves, with an extensive range of handle options including ergonomic handles with many switches and button options. The valves are available with spring centred and electric detent options.

Under the name Hydreco Australia, with heritage back to 1928, we sell our range of Transport hydraulics products. The product range covers power take-off units, pumps, valves, cylinders and accessories for on and off road vehicles. This World Class brand possesses a strong footprint in Asia Pacific building on its excellent reputation.

 

 

 

Our Trademarks

Trademarks used in the Hydreco Hydraulics group of companies

Hydreco has a combined history of 100 years in developing solutions through a rich heritage of legacy companies. The joining of David Brown Hydraulics, Powauto and Hydreco in 1997 brought together some of the most respected products, people and heritage brands in the business.

Under the name Hydreco Powauto, with heritage back to 1928, we sell our range of Transport hydraulics products. The product range covers power take-off units, pumps, valves, cylinders and accessories for on and off road vehicles. This World Class brand possesses a strong footprint in Asia Pacific building on its excellent reputation.