About Us

Who We Are

Our History

This is where we started. In 1978, in a small garage in the backyard of Bill Turner’s home after he answered an ad for repairing hydraulic jacks in the magazine, Popular Mechanics. With countless hours of hard work and the support of his wife, Jane, the company grew steadily. In 1982, when the chance to become a hydraulics service center was offered if he had a partner, his son, Dan, a college student, began working full-time for his father with the understanding that he would give it a try for 6 months. That six months has turned into more than thirty-five years.

Bill Turner Sr, Founder

In 1984, the hydraulic repair business had grown in scope and size to the point that the backyard shop was too small and a new facility was built in a nearby industrial park. It grew from fixing jacks for garages into providing lifts, air compressors, lubrication systems, and more to vehicle servicing facilities of all sizes. They, also, added industrial hydraulic service and machining capabilities. As the company continued to grow, more employees were hired including Bill Turner, II, who is the Sales and Leasing Manager and Beckey (Turner) Shover who was the Office Manager and is now retired. In 1993, after Bill Turner retired, his son, Dan, bought the business and became President of Turner Hydraulics.

Today

Fast forward to today and Turner Hydraulics has become part of the Turner Companies which includes TASCorp, the automation group, all led by owner and President, Dan Turner. We’ve grown to a footprint of 35,000 square feet with not only a hydraulic repair shop, but, also, a retail showroom, machine shop, fabrication shop, sales and service departments, and an automation and panel building group. Our expertise has expanded as well. Not only do we offer design, repair, and implementation of hydraulic systems, but pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical solutions as well. We can do it all.

Dan Turner, President

Our Team

Dan Turner, _Presidentadmin2024-03-26T14:32:29-04:00

Dan Turner, _President

Dan is the owner and President of the Turner Companies. He started working part-time with his father, founder of Turner Hydraulics, during a college break. After going on a trip to a fluid power manufacturer with his father, he found his true passion in combining his college learning with working in fluid power. In the early 1980s, he joined the company full-time.

As Dan continued to work with his father and grow the business, he started Dan’s Hose & Fittings, and took night classes in machining, electrical, welding and fluid power. In 1993, upon his parents’ retirement, Dan bought Turner Hydraulics and in 1996 started TASCorp, the automation arm of Turner.

Dan is a past President and current board member of the Equipment Service Association (ESA). He holds several IFPS certifications as well as is an Accredited Instructor for the IFPS. He has taught courses for the local community college, trade schools, PA Dept. of Agriculture, and the PSU ASME Chapter. Dan serves on the Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) at the Cumberland Perry Vocational Technical School. He has served as a mentor and judge for the NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge.

Josh Reed, _{Industrial Sales Manager}admin2024-03-26T14:32:04-04:00

Josh Reed, _{Industrial Sales Manager}

Josh is the Industrial Sales Manager. In his role at Turner, Josh is responsible for both the Industrial Sales and Pro-Barrier Divisions of the sales department.

Before coming on board with Turner, he spent most of his career in construction heavy equipment sales. He started his career in equipment sales, worked his way into sales management as sales manager and eventually General Manager of Sales and Rental. He brings with him extensive knowledge of manufacturing and construction equipment. He also brings deep rooted customer relationships that he has built over the years.

Josh graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing.

Chuck Adams, _{Automation Manager for TASCorp}admin2024-03-26T14:51:32-04:00

Chuck Adams, _{Automation Manager for TASCorp}

Chuck Adams is the Automation Manager for TASCorp. He has extensive technical knowledge and specializes in Electrical Engineering and Operator Interface development as well as Robot Training, Programmable Logic Devices, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley ©. Chuck is, also, proficient with Auto Desk Design Suite.

Chuck attended and graduated from a vocational technical high school and has since gained over 30 years of hands-on, practical experience.

Chris Calaman, _{Service Director}admin2020-12-04T16:28:47-05:00

Chris Calaman, _{Service Director}

Chris is the Service Director. His responsibilities include oversight of the installation department, outside service department, and the service repair shop.

Prior to his position with Turner, Chris worked as an automotive technician and a restoration technician. While doing the restoration work, he became fascinated by hydraulic power and components. This led him to the hydraulics industry and Turner.

Chris has completed several hydraulic training courses and automotive equipment repair courses over the years.

Julie McGowan, _{Office Manager}admin2024-03-26T14:31:45-04:00

Julie McGowan, _{Office Manager}

Julie is the Office Manager. In that role, she wears many hats handling Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, and general office management responsibilities. She, also, serves as the Safety Committee Chairperson.

Previous to her position at Turner, Julie worked as a bookkeeper for an underground utility company. She handled A/R, A/P, and Payroll for 400 employees.

Julie took 2 years of Accounting in high school and completed an online course after graduation. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business Administration.

Community

Turner Hydraulics takes pride in being a good corporate citizen. We care about the well-being and welfare of our customers, partners, and community, and understand the importance of supporting both local, regional, and national organizations, charities, and causes.

These are some of the organizations and causes we support.