
Locations
Exeter
Our Flowtech site in Exeter is well positioned to service a huge range of industry verticals, offering complete turnkey solutions to customers by leveraging in-house hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical expertise.
Supporting customers with engineering projects
With a huge range of solutions on offer including fault finding and servicing of hydraulic cylinders, assembly of hydraulic power packs and bespoke PLC builds, the team are a versatile unit capable of supporting customers with complex engineering projects on a daily basis.
With a fully-equipped Engineering Solutions Centre, a support office featuring design capabilities and a trade counter for customers to visit, our Exeter site has got the facilities, infrastructure and expertise to help with any project, large or small.

Site summary
Overview
Our Exeter site is a versatile unit with an Engineering Solutions Centre that works on Hydraulic Cylinders, HPUs and other components
Facilities
Engineering Solutions Centre, Support & Sales office, Trade Counter and Distribution Centre
Specialisms
Hydraulic Cylinders, HPUs, PLC builds, Hydraulic Hose assembly, Air Compressor servicing, Fault Finding
Established
Established as Derek Lane in 1979

Engineering Solutions Centre Exeter
Our Engineering Solutions Centre in Exeter has the extensive capabilities to manufacture, service or repair small-scale modified components, all the way up to Large Bore Hydraulic Cylinders, with in-house capabilities to machine bespoke cylinder components.
The team has access to advanced equipment that allows for the servicing, fault finding and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, as well as hydraulic hose assembly, air compressor supply and servicing, and the bespoke design, build, programming and fault finding of PLC’s.
Engineering Solutions Centre capabilities
Our specialist Flowtech engineers have decades of experience in fluid power and supplying complex engineering solutions, meaning they are able to support with one-off requests or on-site major projects, depending on customer requirements.
Capabilities:
- Stripping, Inspection & Fault Finding
- Hydraulic Hose Assemblies (DEFSTAN 47-32 accredited)
- Large Bore Hydraulic Cylinders
- Hydraulic Power Pack Assembly (HPUs)
- Pumps, Valves & Motors – service and repair
- ABAC and ALUP compressor – supply, install and service
- PLC bespoke builds
- Testing & Quality Assurance

History
Founded under the name Derek Lane in 1979, the team built up a fantastic reputation for delivering engineering expertise. They were subsequently acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012.
After moving premises in 2016 to a site on Heathfield Industrial Estate, Flowtech then acquired Beaumanor in 2018, meaning the Derek Lane team became part of the wider Flowtech group.
Founded
Derek Lane founded in 1979
Founded
Derek Lane founded in 1979

Acquired by Beaumanor
Acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012
Acquired by Beaumanor
Acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012

Acquired by Flowtech
Flowtech acquired Beaumanor Engineering in 2018
Acquired by Flowtech
Flowtech acquired Beaumanor Engineering in 2018

United
United all brands under Flowtech in 2023
United
United all brands under Flowtech in 2023

Location
Contact Exeter

Locations
Exeter
Our Flowtech site in Exeter is well positioned to service a huge range of industry verticals, offering complete turnkey solutions to customers by leveraging in-house hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical expertise.
Supporting customers with engineering projects
With a huge range of solutions on offer including fault finding and servicing of hydraulic cylinders, assembly of hydraulic power packs and bespoke PLC builds, the team are a versatile unit capable of supporting customers with complex engineering projects on a daily basis.
With a fully-equipped Engineering Solutions Centre, a support office featuring design capabilities and a trade counter for customers to visit, our Exeter site has got the facilities, infrastructure and expertise to help with any project, large or small.

Site summary
Overview
Our Exeter site is a versatile unit with an Engineering Solutions Centre that works on Hydraulic Cylinders, HPUs and other components
Facilities
Engineering Solutions Centre, Support & Sales office, Trade Counter and Distribution Centre
Specialisms
Hydraulic Cylinders, HPUs, PLC builds, Hydraulic Hose assembly, Air Compressor servicing, Fault Finding
Established
Established as Derek Lane in 1979

Engineering Solutions Centre Exeter
Our Engineering Solutions Centre in Exeter has the extensive capabilities to manufacture, service or repair small-scale modified components, all the way up to Large Bore Hydraulic Cylinders, with in-house capabilities to machine bespoke cylinder components.
The team has access to advanced equipment that allows for the servicing, fault finding and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, as well as hydraulic hose assembly, air compressor supply and servicing, and the bespoke design, build, programming and fault finding of PLC’s.
Engineering Solutions Centre capabilities
Our specialist Flowtech engineers have decades of experience in fluid power and supplying complex engineering solutions, meaning they are able to support with one-off requests or on-site major projects, depending on customer requirements.
Capabilities:
- Stripping, Inspection & Fault Finding
- Hydraulic Hose Assemblies (DEFSTAN 47-32 accredited)
- Large Bore Hydraulic Cylinders
- Hydraulic Power Pack Assembly (HPUs)
- Pumps, Valves & Motors – service and repair
- ABAC and ALUP compressor – supply, install and service
- PLC bespoke builds
- Testing & Quality Assurance

History
Founded under the name Derek Lane in 1979, the team built up a fantastic reputation for delivering engineering expertise. They were subsequently acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012.
After moving premises in 2016 to a site on Heathfield Industrial Estate, Flowtech then acquired Beaumanor in 2018, meaning the Derek Lane team became part of the wider Flowtech group.
Founded
Derek Lane founded in 1979
Founded
Derek Lane founded in 1979

Acquired by Beaumanor
Acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012
Acquired by Beaumanor
Acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012

Acquired by Flowtech
Flowtech acquired Beaumanor Engineering in 2018
Acquired by Flowtech
Flowtech acquired Beaumanor Engineering in 2018

United
United all brands under Flowtech in 2023
United
United all brands under Flowtech in 2023

Location
Contact Exeter