The Team > Company History

2008 On site service fleet in excess of 40 vehicles
2008 HYDRAQUIP opens up in Blaydon in the North East of England, creating 16 new jobs
2008 Salmons (Southwater) purchased and becomes latest addition to the HYDRAQUIP group of companies
2008 On Site service fleet exceeds 25 vehicles
2007

CHUNDER 6 takes total raised for the Mercury fm Charity appeal to over £31,000
2007
Brands Hatch hospitality suite secured for 2007 season.
2007
CHUNDER in the park 6, (30th September 2007) attracts major supporters.
2007



Braided Hose Division moves into the purpose built new premises to increase productivity.
2006
CHUNDER in the park 5, takes charity donations to over £25,000 in total.
2005

Brands Hatch hospitality suite taken on for 2005 - 2006 seasons.
2005 CHUNDER in the park 4 held in June. So far in excess of £20,000 has been raised towards local radio station Mercury fm's annual Christmas charity appeal by the supporters of the CHUNDER events.
2003 Acquired the assets of Universal Hose & Couplings Group.
2002 Team HYDRAQUIP ventured into the world of corporate sponsorship giving our support to the GB Moto motorcycle team and their Yamaha R1.This successful partnership resulted in title wins in the Champions of Brands and the MRO Powerbike series with rider Richard Norris.
2002 The first HYDRAQUIP CHUNDER in the park charity karting event was held at Buckmore park in Kent.
2002 Acquired the assets of AB Hose
2001 Hydraquip now employ over 30 people, Operate from two branches, Run a fleet of 10 hydraulic service vehicles, with a turnover in excess of £2.6 million
2000 Acquired the business interests of Hydra Group in Adisham
  Joined the Manuli network as a Premier Distributor
1999 Braided hose production area moved into adjacent premises
  Mobile Hydraulic Hose Fleet started with 2 vans
1998 Exhibited at HEVAC at Earls Court. Awarded Best Shell Scheme Stand  
1997 First National Exhibition at NEC - Interbuild
1996 Trading name of Hydraquip adopted
  ISO 9002 accreditation achieved  
1993 Braided hose production started
1989 Gatwick Hose Services established to serve local industry


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