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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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.

Engineered Linear Motion Systems

Whether your operation requires precise positioning accuracy, miniature motion, extended travels or high-load carrying, we can help. We’ll work with you to understand your application and help you select the right products. For linear motion processes that require a unique design, we offer custom solutions designed and manufactured by our dedicated engineers. With high-quality products from only industry-respected manufacturers and over 100 years of engineering expertise, we have the perfect linear motion solution for your specific needs.

What Can We Help You With?

  • Linear Motion Systems
  • Profiled Rail Systems
  • Linear Bushings and Shafts
  • Screw Assemblies
  • Multi-Axis Handling Systems
  • Rotary Encoders

Smooth, Precise, Quiet Movement

For any application- in any industry, linear guides create precise, effortless movement throughout any operation. John Henry Foster offers the largest selection of ready-to-ship, Bosch Rexroth linear motion components and systems to help you improve any process. For more complex applications, we have a dedicated design team- ready to partner with you, to meet any specifications.

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