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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.

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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

Large Bore Hydraulic Cylinders

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
500mm Bore Hydraulic Acuator

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

Timeline - Derek Lane

Acquired by Beaumanor

Acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012

Acquired by Beaumanor

Acquired by Beaumanor Engineering in 2012

Timeline - Beaumanor

Acquired by Flowtech

Flowtech acquired Beaumanor Engineering in 2018

Acquired by Flowtech

Flowtech acquired Beaumanor Engineering in 2018

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United

United all brands under Flowtech in 2023

United

United all brands under Flowtech in 2023

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Location

Unit 9, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Battle Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 6RY

9am - 5pm

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