30+ YEARS OF PROGRESS WITH PURPOSE

In September 2025, Berendsen Fluid Power opened its 6,900 sqm Cylinder SupaCentre in Neerabup, north of Perth – marking a significant expansion of its national service capabilities.

Purpose-built to meet the heavy-duty demands of Australia’s industrial sectors, the Cylinder SupaCentre is equipped to repair at unmatched scale. The facility features a fully stocked warehouse, advanced specialised equipment, and highly efficient workflows designed to deliver fast, reliable turnaround times.

Strategically located to support key markets – including surface mining, construction, and heavy manufacturing – the SupaCentre enables Berendsen to provide scalable, high-performance cylinder servicing to customers across Western Australia and beyond.

This investment reflects Berendsen’s long-term commitment to supporting the productivity and growth of Australia’s hydraulics industry through innovation, infrastructure, and engineering excellence.

Berendsen is named as the exclusive channel partner for Pall hydraulic filtration products and solutions in Australia. This partnership enables Berendsen to offer a comprehensive range of Pall’s high-quality filtration equipment, including hydraulic and lubrication fluid filters, bulk diesel fuel filtration systems, process water filters, oil purifier systems, and fluid condition sensors. Berendsen’s extensive national presence and expertise in fluid power applications enhance the availability and support of Pall’s products across various industries.

Berendsen is named Australia’s Premier Danfoss Distributor, gaining access to the full range of Danfoss products and solutions. With nationally stocked warehouses and a team of technical experts to assist with product selection, Berendsen truly becomes the driving force behind this global powerhouse in Australia.

Berendsen celebrates 30 years in business, delivering exceptional quality and end-to-end hydraulic solutions. This milestone is a testament to Berendsen’s valued customers and the hard work of its dedicated nationwide team.

CCA Hardchrome invests in state-of-the-art equipment to support rod chroming up to 12 metres, expanding hydraulic cylinder repair capabilities. The new horizontal rotation-plating tank, Australia’s first, enhances chrome deposit concentricity, enabling a depth of 200 microns and beyond, improving hardness, adherence, performance, and durability for complex, large cylinder repairs.

Berendsen Perth acquires new equipment to serve the mining, industrial, transport, and agricultural industries. Additions include a 10-tonne overhead crane, two 15m heavy-duty cylinder repair benches, a 130knm nut tensioner, a 6m Oil Country lathe, an automatic welder, and a 300T press, strengthening the capabilities of its 1500m² workshop.

Berendsen Melbourne relocates to a 1340m² facility at 8 Capital Dr, Dandenong South, better positioned to meet Victoria’s growing demands in mining, civil, construction, and defence sectors.

Berendsen Brisbane North moves to 341 Macdonnell Rd, Clontarf. The modernised premises boasts expanded workshop space and significant investment in machinery, including disassembly rigs, a heavy-duty overhead crane, and precise milling and honing machines, to meet Queensland’s heavy-duty hydraulic needs.

Pacific Hydraulics merges with Berendsen Fluid Power, creating a portfolio of iconic hydraulic brands and services under the Questas Group. The merger expands Berendsen’s branch locations from 9 to 11, enhancing national service, supply, and exchange programs. This transformational merger marks a major milestone for Questas, uniting two industry-leading hydraulic businesses.

Berendsen pioneers the first fully digital hydraulic cylinder workflow management system and dubs it FrontRunner. This custom-built, cloud-based platform streamlines every step of the repair process, ensuring faster turnaround times, greater transparency, and precise reporting. FrontRunner set a new industry standard by leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and customer confidence, solidifying Berendsen’s position as a leader in innovation.

Berendsen acquires Hydraulic Technical Services, a Queensland-based company, merging it into Berendsen Brisbane.

Berendsen launches a Hydraulic Cylinder Service Exchange Program targeting the mining sector, offering rapid and reliable cylinder exchanges to minimise machine downtime.

Berendsen Wollongong expands its machine shop with a new 5m lathe, and Berendsen Adelaide installs a 5-tonne overhead gantry crane at its new Wingfield premises, solidifying its role as South Australia’s top hydraulics provider.

Berendsen expands its hard chrome plating plant at Kings Park with a sulphamate nickel plating tank, extending its service capabilities.

Berendsen celebrates 25 years of operation.

Berendsen Melbourne opens a Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Centre, capable of efficiently repairing large cylinders and telescopic hoist cylinders.

Major site upgrades in Wollongong include a warehouse extension for hose and fittings, making way for an enhanced projects centre in the main workshop.

Berendsen Perth installs a Sunnen HTA 4100 NC horizontal tube honing system, enabling honing for cylinders up to 20-inch bores and 8-metre lengths, reducing turnaround times and costs for customers.

Berendsen Fluid Power Adelaide relocates to a larger facility optimsed for hydraulic cylinder repairs.

Berendsen partners with Aeroquip by Danfoss to support Danfoss Power Solutions Lube Oil Pump Assemblies for Rolls Royce RB211 Industrial Gas Turbine Mark III Lube Oil Consoles.

CCA Hardchrome boosts capacity at Kings Park with a new Churchill cylindrical grinder, handling rods up to 4 metres long and 600mm in diameter, ensuring faster turnarounds.

Berendsen acquires CCA Hardchrome Pty Ltd, a recognised expert in surface engineering. Based in Kings Park, NSW, CCA Hardchrome will operate as an independent subsidiary, offering chrome plating and surface finishing service to a diverse range of industries.

Berendsen’s Newcastle branch invests in an Okuma Multus CNC Multi-Tasking Machine, consolidating multiple machining functions and enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

Berendsen launches its online e-commerce store, offering a wide range of competitively priced hydraulic components.

Berendsen adopts the PARO Software & Engineering program for manifold design and production, increasing accuracy and efficiency.

Berendsen Adelaide upgrades its machinery and facilities, enhancing its cylinder, pump, and motor repair capabilities.

Berendsen launches a machining service division at its Newcastle branch, capable of producing an extensive range of components and products, such as flanges, adaptors, drive shafts, bulkhead fittings, gear housings, clevises, manifolds, pins, rods, and brackets.

Berendsen renews ISO 9001 certification, with Newcastle certified by QMS Certification Services.

The Townsville branch merges with Brisbane, expanding the Brisbane operation.

The Geelong branch relocates to Bayswater, expanding Berendsen Melbourne.

Berendsen Newcastle divides into Fluid Power and Machining divisions to meet hydraulic and manufacturing demand.

Berendsen Wollongong secures BlueScope Steel’s Hose and Fittings Contract.

Berendsen Newcastle undergoes expansion with the addition of a Hydraulic Overhaul Workshop, new wash bay and advanced CNC milling machinery to extend its capabilities to include the manufacture of manifolds.

The Berendsen Melbourne branch relocates from Scoresby to a new larger location in Drive Bayswater, Victoria.

Berendsen establishes The Hydraulic Warehouse (THW), a wholly owned subsidiary for hydraulic wholesale distribution.

Berendsen acquires Pacific Hydraulics Adelaide branch, expanding its distribution and service capabilities.

Berendsen Newcastle invests in CNC machinery to enhance machining capabilities.

Berendsen partners with Questas Group, sharing services in finance, marketing, IT, and logistics.

Berendsen Perth relocates to a custom-built facility at Perth Airport. Wollongong also opens a state-of-the-art facility with a 10-tonne overhead crane.

A dedicated National Customer Service Centre is established at the Seven Hills, NSW head office.

Berendsen publishes its first complete Product Catalogue.

Berendsen acquires Sydney-based Hydratorque Pty. Ltd.

Berendsen acquires Melbourne-based Eastern Hydraulics, later relocating it to the Melbourne site.

Berendsen joins Engineered Products Group, consolidating its head office in Seven Hills, NSW, and gaining ISO 9001 certification.

Berendsen establishes an in-house Engineering and Design division to meet hydraulic solution demand.

Berendsen’s Australian operations are acquired by its current owners, making it Australia’s largest locally owned hydraulics business. Later, Berendsen acquires Geelong-based Controlled Hydraulics Pty. Ltd.

Berendsen’s head office relocates from Villawood to Wetherill Park, NSW.

Berendsen acquires Integrated Hydraulics, expanding with branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Coffs Harbour, and Melbourne.

Berendsen acquires several Australian hydraulic companies, including North West Fluid Power, Sunshine Coast Hydraulics, Gippsland Hydraulics, GLW Hydraulics, Meadow Industries, and Archer Hydraulics.

Sophus Berendsen’s Power & Motion Control (PMC) subsidiary acquires Lucas Fluid Power, rebranding its 11 Australian branches as Berendsen Fluid Power Pty Ltd.