This survey analyses distributor sales of fluid power products in the UK by broad product category, as well as major UK region. Several business parameters are also tracked.

The quarterly BFPDA industry trend survey compares the various performance indicators from the most recent quarter of the year to the previous one. This survey provides companies with a benchmark of performance for the previous quarter, and gives a good reflection of what is happening in the fluid power distribution market.

This survey was introduced in 2004 and tracks distributor sales of fluid power equipment monthly to produce industry trends for participants.

This survey analyses the sales of hydraulic power units by value and is completed by both BFPA and BFPDA members. Previously a quarterly survey, it became an annual enquiry in 2004.

This survey presents the salary and benefits package received by ten job functions specific to fluid power found in distributor companies: branch manager, sales / technical manager, technical engineer, service engineer, sales representative, internal (technical) salesperson, administration staff, trainee, production and warehouse staff. As well as salaries, other information covered includes pensions, insurance benefits, company cars, working hours, holidays, overtime and charge out rates.