Motion and Flow Control Products
otion and Flow Control Products (MFCP) was founded in 1960 and offers customers distribution, services, and manufacturing support for hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, and other industrial applications. Its goal is simple: “We strive to be your fluid power consultative advisor and premier solutions provider.”
Over the past sixty-six years, the company has built partnerships with sixty-nine manufacturers, suppliers, and third-party vendors—including being a leading distributor of Parker Hannifin industrial products—to ensure MFCP can meet customers’ varied equipment needs. And MFCP consistently finds itself on Industrial Distribution’s Big 50 list of the nation’s top industrial distributors, including as #39 in 2025.
Today, the privately held company has fifty-nine locations in eleven states across the Pacific Northwest, Western, and Rocky Mountain states, says Alaska District Manager Neil Shibe. Though headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, MFCP’s Alaska branches are run locally, which means the company has deep operational roots and teams who understand the state’s unique environment and industry requirements.
“The team takes great pride in supporting the industries that power the state,” Shibe says. “Customer care is at the core of everything we do.”
“Alaska Hose and Fastener Supply has long been known for its deep customer relationships and commitment to service in a demanding market,” says MFCP CEO Ross Surratt. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy to grow alongside customers in critical industries while preserving the local expertise and hands-on support they rely on every day.”
The acquisition also enables MFCP to expand its local and national presence.
“Alaska represents an important market for MFCP, and this partnership allows us to build on a strong foundation,” says Ryan Rasmussen, EVP of corporate development for MFCP. “Alaska Hose and Fastener Supply brings experienced team members, local knowledge, and loyal customers. Together, we’re well-positioned to deliver even greater value while maintaining continuity and to build upon those already trusted relationships.”
Alaska Business: What is MFCP’s mission?
Neil Shibe: To be a dependable partner, offering fair pricing, timely deliveries, technical expertise, and exceptional service.
AB: Describe the products and services MCFP offers.
Shibe: Motion and Flow Control Products is a premier distributor of industrial fluid power, motion, and process control products. We provide hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial solutions across industries, such as construction, agriculture, marine, mining, oil and gas, power generation, transportation, and more.
We sell parts in the box as well as custom-engineered products like hose assemblies, electrical control panels, and hydraulic power units, which are found in almost all industrial plants or operations. From an excavator on a mine site to a laboratory clean room, we supply various items that keep everything running smoothly.
AB: What does MFCP excel at?
Shibe: We are known for our technical expertise and broad solution offerings. Our capabilities include full-service hydraulic repair and fabrication, custom tube and hose assemblies, system design, component repair, filtration solutions, and diagnostic services. Our teams blend hands-on capability with decades of industry experience.
AB: What is MFCP’s day-to-day priority?
Shibe: Our top priority is taking care of customers. We help keep their operations running smoothly by offering reliable service, expert advice, and quick turnaround time on parts, hose assemblies, and hydraulic repairs.
AB: Tell us about MCFP’s history in Alaska.
Shibe: Our first branch was in Fairbanks and has operated since 1967; it was originally known as Jackovich Industrial Supply. During construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline, contractors frequently brought equipment [to Jackovich] for maintenance and oil changes. Jackovich first established an office in Anchorage in 1978. The South Anchorage Parker store opened in 1993.
AB: How has the company evolved over the years?
Shibe: MFCP has evolved from primarily a parts supplier to a full solutions provider, offering engineering support, diagnostics, system design, and integrated monitoring technologies. The transition from Jackovich Industrial Supply to MFCP [in 2013] expanded product lines, enhanced capabilities, and strengthened Alaska’s service network.
Shibe: We have seventeen employees across all three locations. The Alaska team’s average tenure is 9.6 years, with nearly half—47 percent—at 5-plus years, and a seasoned core reaching 20 to 30-plus years.
AB: What do you attribute that employee longevity to?
Shibe: Our work is interesting and always evolving, so it’s impossible to get bored. There are always changes in the market and technology, but the job is rewarding. We have a lot of excellent vendors, customers, and co-workers who have become our friends and extended family.
Shibe: I’ve been with MFCP for twelve years. After graduating from the University of Idaho in 2010, I began a career in sales in other industrial distribution sectors, which brought me back to Alaska. After a few years, I found MFCP through an old friend and started work as a manager in training.
I joined in June 2014 as branch manager for the greater Anchorage area and served in that role for just over nine years. My responsibilities included daily operations oversight, customer relationship development, and guiding the team through periods of growth and change.
In July 2023, I became the Alaska district manager. I support all Alaska locations, with a focus on regional leadership, operational excellence, customer care, and ensuring branches have the resources they need to support Alaska’s unique industrial environment.
Shibe: The best part of working for MFCP is helping customers find solutions for their complex applications and the team I work with. It’s very rewarding to receive an inquiry from a customer and provide an answer using the resources MFCP provides from our engineering, manufacturing, and product experts.
AB: There are many challenges facing businesses that operate in the construction space. What are some of the recent challenges MFCP has encountered, and how is the company working through them?
Shibe: The industry has seen pressure from skilled labor shortages and supply-chain unpredictability. We’ve mitigated these challenges by leveraging our wide supplier network, investing in technical training, and offering repair and rebuild solutions that extend equipment life. This approach helps customers stay productive, even when new components face long lead times.
Shibe: We’ve done a lot of unique and exciting projects, but one that stands out is replacing 2-inch, 5,000-PSI hoses on a filter press for a gold mine with high-pressure piping to increase longevity and safety at the mine’s mill. What was unique was the tight quarters to work in, and the desired routing was challenging. It was a specific application that required a lot of detail and craftsmanship to get the job done, and we were successful.
AB: What led to MFCP’s recent acquisition of Alaska Hose and Fastener Supply, and how did it align with the company’s overall business model?
Shibe: We had worked together on a few projects, and the timing came up for Alaska Hose to look at selling the business. Since we had a history of working together, the conversation grew and led us to the acquisition. We will be physically merging both operations this year.
The acquisition strengthens our presence in Alaska and enhances our ability to serve customers across the region with expanded product availability, technical expertise, and local service capabilities. Alaska Hose and Fastener Supply has built a strong reputation for reliability and responsiveness across key industries, including mining, oil and gas, utilities, construction, hydraulic repair, and compressed natural gas.
We plan to continue operating the current Alaska locations to ensure a seamless transition for customers while investing in expanded inventory, resources, and technical support. Customers of Alaska Hose can expect uninterrupted service, with the same local team and enhanced access to MFCP’s broader product portfolio, engineering support, and supply chain capabilities.
AB: To what do you credit MFCP’s long-term success?
Shibe: Our longevity stems from a strong commitment to service, fair pricing, timely delivery, and, most importantly, its people. When MFCP takes care of its people, they take care of customers. Our origins in multiple first-generation family businesses created a deeply embedded customer-first culture.
During acquisitions, we strive to preserve local relationships and strengthen capabilities rather than change the identity of established community-rooted businesses.
AB: Anything else you’d like to share?
Shibe: We remain committed to combining local knowledge, hands-on service, and national resources to help customers tackle challenges and keep their operations running at their best.