Our History
Fluid Power Training – History Timeline
In it’s earliest days, the HAYLEY DEXIS Fluid Power department recognised the importance of training as a foundation for sustainable growth and technical excellence. Initially delivered in a more informal and internally focused format, particularly within pneumatics, training was led by internal sales leaders and designed primarily to support HAYLEY DEXIS staff. As the business evolved, the introduction of dedicated pneumatic training boards marked a significant step forward, transforming the learning experience and enabling a more structured, hands-on approach. This development allowed Mark Edwards to extend training beyond internal teams to customers, strengthening technical understanding while aligning more closely with industry best practice and British Fluid Power Association standards.
Circa 2022 – First Hydraulic Courses
- From the beginning of Fluid Power, training existed in a more rudimentary format, particularly for pneumatics, led by internal sales leaders
- Training was initially focused on internal Hayley staff
Early 2024 – BFPA Accreditation Milestone
- After achieving BFPA accreditation, Fluid Power delivered its first BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics course at a customer location, a well known UK theme park in the Midlands
- Demand for the course grew steadily and has continued to expand over the following two years
2025 – Significant Growth in Training Delivery
- During 2025, 380 people were trained across various Fluid Power courses
- The majority of delegates attended the BFPA Hydraulics Level 1 course
- Additional Trainers joined the team to support the increasing demand for both pneumatic and hydraulic training
Flexible Training Delivery Model
- Training has been delivered through dedicated hubs at Fluid Power HQ, Hayley Wales, and Exeter
- Courses have also been run at customer premises, reducing travel and accommodation costs for delegates – a model that has proved very popular
2026 – Future Developments
- A new state-of-the-art training hub at HAYLEY DEXISÂ Kings Lynn is scheduled to go live in Q2 2026, featuring the latest training rigs and modern facilities
- Additional new facilities and rigs will also be introduced at HAYLEY DEXIS Wales
- In April 2026, Fluid Power will launch the BFPA Hydraulics Level 2 course