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Aerospace Test Rigs -Wednesday, 13 October 2021

Branch Hydraulic Systems recently shipped three self contained Aerospace Test Rigs. The test rigs were supplied complete with relevent paper work, then once delivered to the US they will need little more than connecting to an electrical supply... more...

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Preparing for Spring/Summer Seasons -Monday, 02 March 2020

tractec.grouphes.com Tel: 01452 733106 Email: ag@grouphes.com Winter is, allegedly, drawing to a close and Spring will soon be upon us. For some, this will be a welcome relief, the promise of warmer weather and holiday countdowns.... more...

Lamma 2020 - An Overwhelming Success -Thursday, 09 January 2020

Lamma 2020 Round Up "What a successful, but gruelling, show this has been at Lamma 2020, now for the unpacking! But no time to rest and relax, we have already completed some of the enquiries received for the genuine parts that we supply.... more...

2019 Peter Bromley Award Winner -Tuesday, 07 January 2020

Peter Bromley was an incredibly loyal, passionate and long-serving staff member who sadly passed away in June 2012 after battling multiple Myeloma. Peter always used to say that you could "cut his arm off and he would bleed HES" and he... more...

Tractecs Top Ten Tips for Basic Winter Maintenance -Wednesday, 04 December 2019

With the colder months now upon us it is important to ensure that winter maintenance is carried out on your agricultural or off-highway machinery. Tel: 01452 733106 Email: ag@grouphes.com Vist the HES Tractec site The most common cause... more...

Filtering out the Facts -Monday, 11 November 2019

Hydraulic filtration is an important element in any hydraulic system; without it, contamination can occur and the whole system can, at best, underperform or, in the worst-case scenario, it can cause complete system failure. Contamination... more...

Why is my Skip Loader operating slowly? -Wednesday, 05 June 2019

Is your skip loader suffering from slow operation? Is your hook loader's slow speed driving you mad? The first thought is often that you might have a problem with your pump. However, it may not necessarily be a pump problem. Chris Jaggard... more...

A Success for Lamma 2019 -Saturday, 12 January 2019

Lamma 2019 Roundup A new year and a new venue for the Lamma 2019 which proved to be a successful combination for Group HES. The first day was exceptionally busy, with plenty of farmers and dealers visiting our stand 20:300 which was in... more...

A New Era Begins -Thursday, 13 December 2018

An article from the November / December 2018 Hydraulics & Pneumatics Magazine (www.hpmag.co.uk) A new era begins An exciting new era for LAMMA is about to begin when it opens its doors for the first time at the NEC in Birmingham from 8 to... more...

Visit us at Lamma 2019 -Saturday, 08 December 2018

Group HES will be exhibiting at the Lamma 2019 Agricultural show in January 2019! We will be exhibiting a wide selection of products and services from the five divisions of Group HES. We have exhibited at the Lamma show for a number of... more...

2018 Peter Bromley Award Winner -Monday, 29 October 2018

Peter Bromley was an incredibly loyal, passionate and long-serving staff member who sadly passed away in June 2012 after battling multiple Myeloma. Peter always used to tell us that you could "cut his arm off and he would bleed HES", and... more...

Another Apprentice Awarded Qualification -Monday, 29 October 2018

We are proud to announce that our Apprentice Bradley Barnard has completed his Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma qualification in Mechanical Manufacturing and Engineering! Bradley has been working incredibly hard in the last 2 years and joins a... more...

Enhancing our Contribution to Customer Service -Monday, 29 October 2018

In October 2018, we welcomed Pareto Law to our Gloucester head office to help our sales team members enhance their contribution to customer service and care, at Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets. Members of our teams from Gloucester attended,... more...

World's Biggest Coffee Morning 2018 -Monday, 10 September 2018

Thank you to all our staff, customers and neighbouring businesses that contributed to our cake sale this year. We have raised over £100 towards the Macmillan Cancer charity. All the cakes were delicious this year, the home bakers did... more...

More Success for the Chelt Paint Fest -Monday, 10 September 2018

On the weekend of 8th-9th September 2018, Group HES was proud to support the second Cheltenham Paint Festival. International and British street artists could be seen painting high-quality art in and around Cheltenham town centre. We... more...

Ulrich partners with Lubemec to devise central lubrication system for attachments -Tuesday, 04 September 2018

Article taken from https://www.ulrich.co.uk Tuesday 4th September 2018 Leading manufacturer of bespoke attachments for mobile plant machinery, Ulrich Attachment Ltd, has partnered with total lubrication systems and solutions provider, Lubemec,... more...

NEWS: WABCO announce distribution agreement with HES Tractec -Wednesday, 08 August 2018

HES Tractec has been appointed as the “off highway” aftermarket distributor by WABCO Vehicle Control Systems Ltd (HES Tractec is the Sister brand of Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets - servicing agricultural and construction... more...

Off-highway systems training with WABCO -Wednesday, 08 August 2018

WABCO OFF-HIGHWAY TRAINING Mobilizing Vehicle Intelligence with world class automotive pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic systems. On July 12th, we welcomed WABCO to our head office in Gloucester for some sales training on their range of... more...

Fit a Lincoln system, it works... and you can wash it! -Wednesday, 18 July 2018

When choosing your automatic lubrication system, do you ever ask if the components being fitted will withstand the environment they are working in? The attached photo is one of two competitors' pumps removed from wheel loaders this week for... more...

Hillhead 2018 Round Up -Wednesday, 04 July 2018

Hillhead 2018, held at the Hillhead Quarry in Buxton Derbyshire, was a great success for our team on the stand despite the incessantly hot weather. We joined other divisions of the Fluid Power Group, to demonstrate our skills and knowledge... more...

Run Russell! Run! -Friday, 18 May 2018

Russell Hopkins who works in our Gloucester Sales Department for Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets ran his first half marathon at the weekend, he was very pleased with his chip time of just under 2 hours! His next run will be for charity,... more...

Baby News! -Friday, 18 May 2018

We are delighted to announce that our Group Marketing Manager Rachel Downes and Lubemec Service Engineer Matt Oldham have had a baby girl. Charlotte Mary Oldham arrived at 9.35am on Thursday 10th May, weighing 8.6Ibs. All members of staff... more...

Turolla 70th Anniversary Celebration -Friday, 18 May 2018

In May this year our Sales Manager, Nick Sheard, had the pleasure of attending Turolla's 70th Anniversary celebrations at the Turolla plant just outside of Bologna, Italy. On May 3, we gathered to celebrate the journey that made Turolla what... more...

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets appoints new Danfoss Product Manager -Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets (HES), established in 1965, are a premier fluid power distributor operating from four regional sites across the UK. Our partnership with Danfoss dates back over 30 years and forms a crucial element of our customer... more...

Whites Motors now available from HES -Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Whites and Danfoss Motors - Your safest bet for quality, durability, efficiency and reliability. Danfoss Power Solutions has recently acquired White Drive Products' so Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets can now offer you over 1600 variations... more...

LabVIEW Developer Certification News -Wednesday, 11 April 2018

We would like to congratulate Matt Diesel on successfully becoming a Certified LabVIEW developer. As a key member of staff at HES Automatec, part of Group HES, Matt has proven his abilities to write operational and well-documented LabVIEW... more...

Group HES supports National Apprenticeship Week 2018 -Monday, 05 March 2018

Group HES has a proud history of supporting apprenticeships, particularly in our engineering division, Branch Hydraulic Systems. The week commencing 05/03/18 is National Apprenticeship Week and we are proud to be a part of it, through one... more...

Homelessness is a "national crisis" in England -Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Homelessness in England is a "national crisis" according to MP's, the BBC reported on the morning of 20th December 2017. You can read the article on the BBC website here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42421583 Christmas is fast approaching and... more...

October 2017: Acquisition of Group HES by Flowtech Fluidpower plc -Thursday, 19 October 2017

Group HES Ltd is excited to announce that on Thursday 12th October 2017, Flowtech Fluidpower plc acquired Group HES Ltd to further strengthen its Power Motion Control (PMC) division. The Gloucester-based Group HES has been operating... more...

Lubrication: Making the right choices -Tuesday, 17 October 2017

When it comes to picking the best way to deliver lubricant in the production environment, maintenance teams are faced with multiple choices. Outlined below are options and recommendations on how to go about making the right choice. Lubrication... more...

Branch Hydraulic Systems becomes Parker Hannifin’s 1st CPS piping partner in the UK -Monday, 25 September 2017

Branch Hydraulic Systems, a division of Group HES, in partnership with Parker Hannifin, is proud to announce they have opened their Pipeline Solution Centre in the UK. This has been modelled on Parker's impressive non-weld Complete Piping... more...

Cheltenham Paint Festival -Monday, 11 September 2017

On the weekend of 9th-10th September 2017 Group HES was proud to support the first Cheltenham Paint Festival. International and British street artists could be seen painting high-quality art in and around Cheltenham town centre. There... more...

Diesel to power through the World Championships Amateur Road Race -Friday, 18 August 2017

The Divisional Manager of HES Automatec, Bruce Diesel, has qualified for the World Championships Amateur Road Race which is taking place in Albi, France over the August bank holiday weekend. The stunning course is 155km long and it is... more...

New Catalogue Launch - Fishing Industry Hydraulic Components -Thursday, 10 August 2017

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets have been serving the fishing industry since 1965 and we have just relaunched our Fishing Industry specific catalogue. HES Fishing Catalogue 2017 We are official distributors for (Sauer) Danfoss hydraulic... more...

Project Propeller 2017 -Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Group HES is proud to be supporting Project Propeller 2017 at Staverton Airport on Sunday 25th June. Project Propeller is an annual reunion for 150+ WWII aircrew, to which they are flown from all over the UK in light aircraft by current volunteer... more...

Fastest Growing Businesses in Gloucestershire -Thursday, 25 May 2017

Group HES is proud to announce that they have been named again as one of the 25 Fastest Growing Businesses in Gloucestershire! This is the second year running that we have been named on this list and we are really proud that our growth has been... more...

Plantworx 2017 -Thursday, 25 May 2017

Come and see us at the Plantworx Show between 6th-8th June 2017 on Stand B47B. The plant and construction industry are important for us here at Group HES, from selling hydraulic components, rubber tracks, axle components and installing automatic... more...

HYVA UK confirm HES Tractec as Official Distributors -Friday, 12 May 2017

HYVA UK, the market-leading skip loader and hook loader manufacturer, has announced that HES Tractec, part of Group HES, are now official distributors for their range of genuine spare parts for both their skip and hook loaders. Following the... more...

Brewery production steps up a gear with HES Tractec -Thursday, 04 May 2017

HES Tractec, sister brand of HES, has supplied a number of planetary gearboxes for use on the barley germination vessels used in the brewing process, where they had to ensure high levels of reliability while withstanding 24/7 operation in the... more...

Wind Farms lubrication reduces costs -Monday, 24 April 2017

A very interesting article, written by our lubrication partners SKF, on how condition based lubrication reduces the costs associated with asset management when it comes to wind turbines and wind farms. Given the operating conditions... more...

Egg-stra Special Day at Group HES! -Wednesday, 12 April 2017

When we decided a few months ago to collect Easter Eggs for the Children's Ward of Gloucester Hospital, little did we think we would collect almost 300 eggs! It was our folly to underestimate the generosity of our staff, friends, suppliers... more...

Group HES - Hunting for Easter Eggs! -Monday, 20 March 2017

Group HES are collecting Easter Eggs for the children's ward at Gloucester Royal Hospital. We are teaming up with TTT Events and Fruit Punch Parties to collect Easter Eggs for the children but we need your help! We need you to donate as many... more...

Group HES getting even greener! -Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Group HES, the Gloucester based hydraulic engineering company, is committed to all its stakeholders and that includes the environment. Group HES understands that the business they do contributes to the wider society/environment and they are... more...

Group HES Apprenticeships 2017 -Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Be Inspired and Get Hired at Group HES with an engineering apprenticeship Group HES has been supporting apprentices for decades. We are specialists in designing, building, installing, commissioning and repairing fluid power and control systems.... more...

HES Lubemec expands its Lubrication Service Offering -Friday, 20 January 2017

HES Lubemec, the lubrication division of Group HES and official premier UK Distributor for SKF lubrication, is experiencing a period of exponential growth! With a large investment made in people, infrastructure and technology, HES Lubemec is... more...

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH Rubber Tracks! -Wednesday, 07 December 2016

NEW FOR 2017! Rubber Tracks by German Track Available from HES Tractec. We are excited to announce that they are launching a new product range to the ever-expanding portfolio. Now available in stock is a HUGE selection of Rubber Tracks for Mini... more...

Danfoss PVG 32 and PVG 120 Valves coming out of Group HES -Thursday, 10 November 2016

It is a busy day here in our Gloucester office, as both Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets and Branch Hydraulic Systems are preparing a "boat" load of Danfoss PVG 32 and Danfoss PVG 120 Valves ready for various marine applications. In our purpose... more...

Branch shaking things up in India! -Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Branch Hydraulic Systems won the contract to supply a hydraulic power unit to provide hydraulic power to a large earthquake simulator in India. The hydraulic power unit was to be built and tested in our manufacturing facility in Gloucester,... more...

HES is growing in Birmingham -Monday, 10 October 2016

For 40 years Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets have been distributing top branded hydraulic components on Bromford Lane in Birmingham. As the company has evolved so must the Birmingham branch. The decision was made to move to bigger and better... more...

Hydraulics training On/off hydraulics and electrical operation -Monday, 10 October 2016

Group HES is fully committed to the training and development of its team and continues to invest in their education. The training management team has put together an intensive course to train up their staff in the field of hydraulics, using... more...

Hydraulic Ring Main Systems -Monday, 19 September 2016

Below is a case study for a hydraulic ring main system that Branch Hydraulic Systems designed and built for a client. The unit shown is part of a 400 lpm, 350 bar hydraulic ring main system which Branch Hydraulic Systems was recently contracted... more...

Hydraulic Units to operate the emergency braking systems on cranes -Wednesday, 07 September 2016

The Branch Hydraulic Systems - designed hydraulic power unit shown is one of a number of hydraulic power units designed to operate the emergency braking system on cranes that are used to lift an oxy-acetylene lances adjacent to the furnaces... more...

The Truth about MQL Systems -Friday, 02 September 2016

Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) systems are an increasingly hot topic among lubrication specialists, with promises that the technology will change the face of lubrication in the machining sector forever. The uptake of these lubrication systems... more...

Investment in Youth at Group HES -Thursday, 25 August 2016

It is almost September and the academic year starts again soon, so it is time for Group HES to welcome the latest apprentices to their team. Joining as mechanical apprentices in Branch Hydraulic Systems, a division of Group HES, are Ross Martin... more...

Lots of New Faces -Thursday, 18 August 2016

Our Gloucester office is getting fuller and we could not be more happy about it! Three months ago Group HES was named as one of the 25 Fastest Growing Businesses in Gloucestershire and that was even before our latest surge in recruitment! Those... more...

We are on the move! -Friday, 05 August 2016

The Birmingham Branch of Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets is set to move in October 2016! For 40 years Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets have been distributing top branded hydraulic components on Bromford Lane in Birmingham. As the company has... more...

Webtec Customer Case Study -Wednesday, 03 August 2016

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets have been Webtec suppliers for over 30 years and we work closely together to provide customers with complete and quality solutions. Below is a customer case study that Webtec has put together to show how their... more...

50 Year Time Capsule -Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Group HES has built a time capsule to commemorate their 50 year history that is not to be opened until 2065 when the company celebrates its 100th anniversary! From Left: Rachel Downes - Marketing, Stuart Diesel - Managing Director, Mick... more...

Bridging the Digital Gap -Tuesday, 14 June 2016

From pump control to diesel engine monitoring, digital communication has vastly improved engineering efficiency, says Alex Tatlow, technical director at Group HES, the parent company of Branch Hydraulic Systems. With benefits ranging... more...

2016 EMI Award Finalists -Thursday, 02 June 2016

Group HES is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards at the 2016 Cotswold Life EMI Awards! Employee of the Year - John Cullimore, Group HES Award for Educational Partnership - Group HES We are ecstatic that our own John... more...

South West Business names Group HES as one of the 25 "Fastest Growing Businesses in Gloucestershire" -Friday, 27 May 2016

We are proud to announce that South West Business have this week named Group HES as one of the 25 fastest growing business in Gloucestershire - not bad for a company founded 50 years ago! With a focus on innovation and a commitment to employee... more...

HES Lubemec welcomes their newest recruit - Tony Slatter -Friday, 27 May 2016

We would like to introduce Tony Slatter - the latest addition to the Group HES family! Tony is our new Technical Sales recruit for HES Lubemec specialising in lubrication systems and spares. Tony comes with a wealth of experience as a... more...

HES Lubemec are offering SKF Training Programmes -Tuesday, 17 May 2016

HES Lubemec is proud to be working together with our strategic partner SKF to bring you high-quality training programmes for your employees. These programmes are designed to yield maximum benefits to your organisation. Benefits of training:... more...

Important Information on Contamination Control -Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Did you know.... Contamination is the cause of around 85% of hydraulic system failures? What type of contamination? In-built contamination from the manufacture and assembly process Abrasive wear debris produced from components during both... more...

Hydraulic Pump Installation Guide -Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Here is our video, showing the guidelines for installing your new hydraulic pump from Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets If you cannot view the video you can read the script here about installing your new hydraulic pump. If you have any... more...

Oil and Fuel Spillage Handling Guide -Thursday, 07 April 2016

When working with hydraulic oils, fuel and other solvents, spills are, unfortunately, almost inevitable. Below is a spill handling guide to follow when you are faced with a spill. Move away and get help - Evacuate the area and notify others... more...

Come and see us at the All Energy Show! -Tuesday, 05 April 2016

HES Lubemec will be at the All Energy Show on 4th and 5th May 2016. Image from: http://www.all-energy.co.uk We will be in Glasgow at the SECC for the event with our strategic partners SKF Lubrication Systems as their approved lubrication systems... more...

Your Pinion Matters! -Friday, 01 April 2016

Why should you use genuine rather than non-genuine spare parts for axles? There are an ever increasing number of copy parts available on the market for almost any off-highway machine. Ultimately it comes down to personal choice, however there... more...

Apprenticeship Open Evenings -Thursday, 17 March 2016

On Tuesday 22nd March and 23rd March 2016 we are holding two Open Evenings for the Group HES Apprenticeship scheme. These evenings will provide candidates with a tour of the buildings, information on the scheme and the company and an opportunity... more...

Selecting the right lubrication system -Monday, 07 March 2016

With demand placed on management to get their maintenance scheduling consistent, cost effective and within stringent budgeted expenses while utilising your staff efficiently, constructive and profitable, one wonders how we manage to keep all... more...

Painting a hydraulic tank or reservoir -Wednesday, 02 March 2016

Painting an hydraulic reservoir or tank is never as easy or straightforward as you might think. Watch this short video about what goes in to painting a hydraulic tank or reservoir. For more information please see the Branch Hydraulic System's... more...

Selby Swing Bridge - A Group Effort -Wednesday, 02 March 2016

Closing down part of the A19 and the road bridge to the public is no mean feat but this is what the team at Branch Hydraulic Systems had to do, to upgrade and extend the longevity of the Swing Bridge in Selby. Closing down a road in the heart... more...

Hydraulic Fluid - What does Viscosity really mean? -Monday, 29 February 2016

This blog article is intended as an introduction to fluids typically used in hydraulic systems. It is not intended as a definitive or technically excellent guide as this tends to complicate issues, so please allow us the liberty of this... more...

Group HES, UK Mail and A.N.Other Company Work Together -Friday, 26 February 2016

This is an interesting story that I heard today as I walked through the dispatch area of the Group HES' head office in Gloucester. As our key courier we use to provide our customers with next day delivery service, my colleagues have got... more...

What is the benefit of using an Automatic Lubrication System? -Tuesday, 23 February 2016

HES Lubemec explains why automatic lubrication is so important and what benefit it brings to your machinery and your business. We live in a world of mechanical efficiency with huge emphasis and pressure placed on productivity and production... more...

Why is maintenance so important? -Tuesday, 09 February 2016

Simon Dickinson, manager of Branch Hydraulic Systems in the North (based out of the Leeds branch) describes why your hydraulic maintenance is so important. Maintenance is key for ensuring efficiency and reliability of all machinery. It reduces... more...

Gear Pump Experts -Monday, 01 February 2016

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets have been selling Gear Pumps for 50 years and over that time we have learnt a thing or two about them! We have expanded our portfolio to include all hydraulic components and parts but Gear Pumps have remained... more...

Gloucester Engineering Apprenticeship Open Evening -Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Be Inspired and Get Hired at Group HES - Apprenticeships in Engineering Group HES have been supporting apprentices for decades. We are specialists in designing, building, installing, commissioning and repairing fluid power and control systems.... more...

Stop - LAMMA time! -Thursday, 14 January 2016

It is nearly time for the LAMMA show again for HES Tractec team and we are all busy preparing. We will be at the show on both 20th and 21st January 2016 so do make sure you come and say hello! We will have a wide variety of information... more...

New Product: Hy-Gloo Air Conditioning Units -Friday, 08 January 2016

Our supplier Carraro has launched a new product - the Hy-Gloo Air Conditioning Units. These battery-powered units are robust and designed to excellent quality. They are easy to install as well as easy to use. Carraro has only used the highest... more...

Christmas Present for Group HES: The Next Generation -Monday, 21 December 2015

Merry Christmas to all our Customers, Suppliers and Staff! Not wanting to leave anybody out, we would like to wish a very merry Christmas to the children of our staff members! As a Christmas present to the next generation, we have sponsored... more...

Merry Christmas from Group HES -Wednesday, 16 December 2015

On behalf of all of us here at Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets, Branch Hydraulic Systems, HES Tractec, HES Lubemec and HES Automatec, we would like to wish all our loyal customers, suppliers and employees a very Merry Christmas and a Happy... more...

Group HES Open Day -Thursday, 19 November 2015

Wednesday 18th November 2015 was the Group HES Open Day to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We were joined by a handful of our key suppliers including Danfoss, Duplomatic, SKF, MOOG, Bosch Rexroth, MP Filtri and Hy-Pro. Thank you to all our... more...

Believe in Gloucester Awards 2015 -Tuesday, 20 October 2015

We are excited to announce that Group HES has been shortlisted to be a finalist for the Business of the Year category at the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2015. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 26th November 2015. So please... more...

Your Invitation to Group HES' Open Day -Monday, 05 October 2015

On Wednesday 18th November, Group HES will be holding an Open Day for new, existing and potential customers to celebrate the company's 50th Anniversary. Celebrations have been ongoing throughout the year and we would like to take the opportunity... more...

Branch Hydraulic Systems mix things up with Winkworth -Monday, 21 September 2015

Branch Hydraulic Systems Supplying Two Hydraulic Power Units for the Industrial Mixer Manufacturer, Winkworth Branch Hydraulic Systems, the specialist hydraulic power solution provider for the hydraulic industry have recently designed and supplied... more...

Celebrating 50 Years of Trading -Friday, 04 September 2015

Process Industry Informer has featured the 50th Anniversary Milestone of Group HES with a really great article on the company. 2015 marks an impressive fifty years in hydraulic engineering for Group HES. The Group has grown to become one of... more...

Why choose an Automatic Lubrication System? -Monday, 24 August 2015

As 36% of bearing failures are caused by incorrect lubrication, it is important to optimise the lubrication process. Automatic systems, by using the “little but often” procedure, can dramatically cut this failure rate and HES Lubemec... more...

Automatic Lubrication System Selection Guide -Monday, 24 August 2015

Automatic lubrication systems from HES Lubemec are available in a variety of different types, depending on your application. We have the know-how and facilities to design, supply, install, service and repair systems to meet your complete requirements.... more...

Lubrication Power Units -Wednesday, 19 August 2015

Branch Hydraulic Systems supplied two hydraulic power units to a Russian paper mill to provide lubrication flow at 400 lpm. The units included main and standby pumps for both the supply and scavenge of the lubrication fluid. This is a very... more...

Diesel Power Units -Wednesday, 19 August 2015

Branch Hydraulic Systems, part of Group HES, are expert engineers and have the talent and experience that make them the obvious choice for your next hydraulic power unit. They have designed, built, installed, commissioned and serviced a HUGE... more...

Multi-million pound deal triggers investment, growth and jobs creation -Wednesday, 01 July 2015

Multi-million pound deal triggers investment, growth and jobs creation at Gloucestershire engineering business Group HES Branch Hydraulic Systems, part of Group HES, have a new deal with Triumph Actuation & Motion Control Systems and it is creating... more...

Stuart Diesel undertakes toughest challenges yet -Saturday, 17 May 2014

Our Managing Director Stuart Diesel, a keen cyclist and adventure enthusiast, is undertaking one of his toughest challenges to date! As part of a team, which includes Gloucester Rugby former players and friends, they are taking on the ultimate... more...

Steel Casting Line -Monday, 19 August 2013

Branch Hydraulic Systems offer custom-designed solutions for turnkey hydraulic operations. This hydraulic power unit provided the drive for a steel precast line. The hydraulic power unit was supplied with a number of manifold stations and actuators,... more...

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets now Tier 1 Sauer Danfoss Partners -Monday, 04 March 2013

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets (HES) have been appointed as authorised Sauer-Danfoss Sales and Service Partner in the UK with a renewed partnership agreement, commencing February 2013. Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets, a division of leading... more...

Rural Pursuit Vehicles -Sunday, 19 June 2011

These rural pursuit vehicles, built by Branch Hydraulic Systems, part of Group HES, offer disabled individuals wider access to the countryside. The rural pursuit vehicles incorporate hydraulic steering, hydraulic drive to all four wheels and... more...

HES Tractec launches new Skip and Hook Loader Parts Division -Monday, 28 March 2011

Spares and Technical Support for skip and hook loader products We are pleased to inform you that HES Tractec, a Group HES division, has expanded it’s offering to include spare parts and technical support for skip and hook loader products.... more...

Branch Hydraulic Systems - landing gear test solution to Messier-Dowty -Friday, 25 March 2011

Branch Hydraulic Systems, specialist solution providers for the hydraulic power industry, have recently designed and supplied Messier-Dowty with a hydraulic fill and level solution, including the specification of MP Filtri ICM Units, for the... more...

Branch Hydraulics steer software solution for Multidrive tractors -Monday, 28 February 2011

Branch Hydraulic Systems have designed and developed a new steering software programme for the Multidrive 6185 and Multidrive 6195, high-speed, specialist load carriers and hauliers, from UK manufacturer, Multidrive Tractors Ltd. Branch Hydraulic... more...

Branch Hydraulic Systems now Bosch Rexroth SW Distributors -Friday, 21 January 2011

Branch Hydraulic Systems, specialist solution providers for the hydraulic industry, has been appointed as one of seven Bosch Rexroth Sales Partners covering the UK. Through our head office in Gloucester, Branch Hydraulic Systems is an appointed... more...

Merry Christmas from us all at Group HES! -Monday, 21 December 2009

This year, in our corporate Christmas tradition rather than sending out Christmas cards we are making a donation directly to a charity. This year our chosen charity is The Fund for Oncology Centre Users and Supporters (Focus), Registered Charity... more...

Ring Main Hydraulic Power Packs -Thursday, 12 February 2009

Branch Hydraulic Systems, part of Group HES, your hydraulic power unit experts, have supplied OEM and Aerospace facilities with Skydrol LD4 and Mineral Oil Systems - with high flows of up to 400 lpm and pressures of up to 480 bar. These hydraulic... more...

New division - HES Lubemec Official Distributor for SKF Lubrication Systems -Friday, 09 January 2009

SKF Lubrication Systems, a business unit within SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has recently appointed HES Lubemec, a new division within our group, as an authorised distributor. HES Lubemec will specialise in the design and the supply... more...

Skydrol Hydraulic Power Units -Friday, 09 January 2009

Branch Hydraulic Systems are recognised as a technically excellent system builder of hydrualic power units, including using fluids such as Skydrol. Our highly qualified engineers have the capabilities to design systems for a wide range of applications,... more...

Merry Christmas from all at Group HES -Monday, 22 December 2008

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in 2008. This year, rather than sending out Christmas cards, we have decided to provide a new computer to a young man from the local area that needs our support. Stephen is... more...

Our Duplomatic Product Manager, Mike Fortey, retires -Friday, 20 June 2008

25-year "stop-gap" comes to an end with hydraulic engineering company in Gloucester! After 25 years and two weeks with Group HES, Mike Fortey has retired from his position as Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets' Duplomatic Product Manager. Since... more...

Silk reaches Platinum -Tuesday, 11 March 2008

Derek Silk our Durham Branch Manager has completed his first 20 years with Group HES, here's looking to the next 20. Congratulations Derek! For more information on what Group HES does please feel free to call Derek at the Durham branch on 0191... more...

Group HES expands HQ -Friday, 01 February 2008

A successful new distribution agreement has led hydraulic specialists Group HES Ltd to take on an additional warehouse facility close to their Gloucester head office. An exclusive distribution deal with Comer Industries only began in September... more...

HES Tractec drive forward with new Comer Industries deal -Tuesday, 29 January 2008

HES Tractec, a division of hydraulic equipment specialists Group HES Ltd, has become the exclusive UK and Irish distributor for all COMER products and associated spares - including COMER SOM planetary gearboxes, Geolink motors and the Axial... more...

HES Tractec secure ZF Sachs distributorships -Wednesday, 12 December 2007

HES Tractec, the axle aftermarket specialists, has confirmed that a new distribution agreement has been reached with ZF Trading Gmbh - bringing SACHs clutches, Lemforder steering parts, ZF axle parts and ZF transmissions to the UK market from... more...

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