Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Sarasota, Florida
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Since 1970
Sun Hydraulics designs and manufactures screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, United States. Founded in 1970, it has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $500M-1B revenue band. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helios Technologies and serves automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. In April 2026 it introduced the QMEH cartridge valve, a high-pressure product line extension.
Sun Hydraulics at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1970
Headquarters
Sarasota, Florida
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
168
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
168
Named foreign suppliers
18
Top origins
China · South Korea · Italy · India
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sun Hydraulics.
What this tells a buyer
Recent coverage from manufacturing-today.com describes the company's widening fluid power offering through in-house development, electrification, and acquisitions.
Its listed capabilities include assembly, injection molding, pump, and valve production, with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Helios Technologies and has been recognized as a 2026 Florida Manufacturer Employer of Choice for a third year.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
56 years in operation (founded 1970).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Sun Hydraulics designs and manufactures screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, United States. Founded in 1970, it has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $500M-1B revenue band. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helios Technologies and serves automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. In April 2026 it introduced the QMEH cartridge valve, a high-pressure product line extension.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1970 |
Headquarters | Sarasota, Florida |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Sun Hydraulics makes
Its listed capabilities include assembly, injection molding, pump, and valve production, with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Injection Molding, Pump, Valve (source: sunhydraulics.com).
Certifications
Sun Hydraulics is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — sunhydraulics.com
ISO 45001 — sunhydraulics.com
ISO 9001 — sunhydraulics.com
Trade and customs footprint
Recent coverage from manufacturing-today.com describes the company's widening fluid power offering through in-house development, electrification, and acquisitions. US customs bill-of-lading records list 168 inbound shipments across 18 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Italy · India.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — How in-house development, electrification, and acquisitions are widening Sun Hydraulics’ offering in fluid power (manufacturing-today.com)
2026-10-16 — Sun Hydraulics, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Named a 2026 Florida Manufacturer Employer of Choice for a Third Year :: Helios Technologies (HLIO) (heliostechnologies.com)
2026-09-14 — Supply of Sun Hydraulics Directional Control… | CLEATUS (cleat.ai)
2026-04-28 — Sun Hydraulics, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Introduces the High-Pressure Performing QMEH Cartridge Valve :: Helios Technologies (HLIO) (heliostechnologies.com)
2025-12-16 — Sun Hydraulics, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Launches New 0-Series Counterbalance Valves, Delivering Maximum Power in a Compact Footprint :: Helios Technologies (HLIO) (heliostechnologies.com)
2025-10-09 — Sun Hydraulics officially launches its eSense valve platform (mobilehydraulictips.com)
Facilities
Sun Hydraulics is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Public sources also reference these locations:
Sarasota, Florida — sunhydraulics.com
China — sunhydraulics.com
Company details
The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Helios Technologies and has been recognized as a 2026 Florida Manufacturer Employer of Choice for a third year. Sun Hydraulics was founded in 1970, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 56 years in operation (founded 1970). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sun Hydraulics make?
Sun Hydraulics designs and manufactures screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, United States. Founded in 1970, it has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated $500M-1B revenue band. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helios Technologies and serves automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment markets. In April 2026 it introduced the QMEH cartridge valve, a high-pressure product line extension.
Where is Sun Hydraulics headquartered?
Sun Hydraulics is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida (1500 West University Parkway, Sarasota, Florida, 34243).
When was Sun Hydraulics founded?
Sun Hydraulics was founded in 1970.
How big is Sun Hydraulics?
Sun Hydraulics has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Sun Hydraulics hold?
Sun Hydraulics lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Sun Hydraulics import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 168 inbound shipments for Sun Hydraulics, with top origins including China · South Korea · Italy · India.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 941-362-1200
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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