HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS AN ESTEEMED REPUTATION
TOM PARKER
Leading Independent Fluid Power Distributor Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The entire team at Tom Parker Ltd , including the Preston Northwest HQ , those based in the Basingstoke branch and the network of Area Sales Managers covering the UK , are immensely proud to be celebrating their 50th anniversary .
Tom Parker Ltd have worked hard over the last five decades to build a thriving business that now has 80 + employees and to earn their esteemed reputation in the industry of being one of the leading fluid power distribution companies in the UK , whilst remaining an independent family business .
Whilst there have been many changes throughout the company ’ s history many of their core values remain the same . Their focus remains firmly on supplying high quality connection solutions , whilst prioritising their customers ’ needs and providing high levels of technical advice and support .
CONNECTION SPECIALISTS
Mr Tom Parker first established the business back in 1972 , distributing Swedish connection specialist Cejn ’ s innovative quick connect couplings to the UK pneumatic and hydraulic market .
The company went from strength to strength , soon acquiring the UK distribution rights for products from American
connection specialists CPC – Colder Products Company ; both of whom the company are proud to work closely with to this day alongside a portfolio of other leading brands .
In 1999 Tom Parker Ltd started to produce product catalogues aimed at distribution , OEM and end users : building up a comprehensive resale network of companies who distribute fluid power products alongside their own ranges and specialist services throughout the UK .
A ONE STOP FLUID POWER SHOP
Tom Parker Ltd consider their expert technical knowledge , high quality products , after sales service and close working relationships with suppliers and customers to be their major ongoing strengths .
Their recently launched 2-year product catalogue contains 36,000 product lines with more than 80 brands spanning the pneumatics , hydraulics , industrial and process markets .
Services also provided from their on-site facility is a BFPA certified and approved hydraulic and pneumatic hose assembly , in-house pressure testing , and a 24-hour bespoke pneumatic cylinder build service .
UK Sales Manager and BFPDA Board Member , Seb Cole comments :
“ We have built up a strong team here at Tom Parker Ltd with a wealth of experience . Our people , as well as our on-site vast stock levels and a passion for putting our customers ’ needs first are the main reasons behind our ongoing success .
… We pride ourselves on our ability to source complete turnkey product solutions to the most challenging of fluid power projects . We particularly relish a challenge so why not put us to the test ?”
For further information , please visit www . tom-parker . co . uk
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