Great Products Build Great Businesses

Since 1944, we have been helping our customers minimize production interruptions and maximize efficiency with the same care and expertise as if it were our own business.

Producing high-quality products and services is challenging and we know how hard it can be to find someone else who wants your business to succeed as much as you do. With industry-respected brands, $8 million of ready-to-ship components and assemblies and 24/7 support, we have the products to keep your business moving forward.

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Find Your Sales Representative


The John Henry Foster Company is a full-line fluid power distributor with territories covering parts of Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky and is the Midwest leader in fluid power sales. We have sales representatives stationed throughout our territory who can visit your site and provide hands-on attention to better meet your fluids power needs.

On-Site or In-Field Evaluation, Service and Repair

Service and repair, done right...anytime. If your process relies on hydraulics, you need a knowledgeable, dependable partner to rely on when you need help. Whether you need an expert to evaluate your system for preventative maintenance or an immediate repair of a crucial hydraulic component, we have your back.

Why Choose JHF?

  • Over a century of hydraulic experience
  • Factory-trained and certified technicians
  • Service on all brands of hydraulic components
  • Failure root-cause analysis
  • Advanced machinery and technology (CNC, Tuxco, 3D CAD Design)
  • (2) 5-ton overhead cranes
  • 575 sq. ft paint booth
  • Custom hydraulic test stands
  • On-site ASME certified welder
  • Free initial equipment review
  • In-shop repairs
  • On-site service and repairs
  • Oil analysis
  • On-site repair with state-of-the-art, hydraulic service vehicles

24/7 Emergency Services

Anyone can claim 24/7 service. The difference at John Henry Foster is, we mean it. We’re here when you need us.

Stuff happens. And sometimes that “stuff” is on the weekend or after hours. We understand your business can’t wait so we work harder to make sure downtime is kept at a minimum. With cutting edge technology and determined expertise, we help you overcome even the largest hydraulic challenges, anytime.

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