We are a long established company providing a complete and comprehensive service of hydraulic components, units and systems; Cylinders for lifting loads up to 1000 tonne each; Power units giving pressures to 10,000psi; Tools to master difficult problems including; nut cutters, hole punch, wire rope cutters, torque wrenches, bearings pullers. John Tasker, who established the business back in 1839, as 'Tasker’s Engineering Co. Ltd.' which started as a maker of leather and rubber goods in Sheffield. With a great pioneering spirit (he has more than once been described as a great benefactor of Sheffield), he progressed from bouncing balls and galoshes to engineering.