25 years on and still going strong

13 December, 2021

“By the mid-1990s, the economy was recovering, but many engineers were convinced that fluid power was in its death throes with electrical alternatives ready to replace it. Our view was different – fluid power was evolving; there was too much going on for it to be in danger. Rodless pneumatic cylinders had found their niche, non-lube air was becoming the norm, valves were getting smaller, faster and more efficient, valve islands were redefining systems architecture. It seemed to us a brilliant time to launch Hydraulics & Pneumatics.”

The fact that the magazine is still thriving 25 years later would certainly seem to confirm that all the groundwork laid back in the mid-1990s by Bob and the team was well worth the sleepless nights and nail-biting. So, we warmly invite all our readers to celebrate this quarter-century marker with us. We would also like to wish you all a very enjoyable, relaxing Christmas and New Year – and here’s to the next 25 years!

Ed Holden Editor