Hydra-Test

Hydra-Test The Ultimate In Valve Body Testing! Hydra-Test Ltd designed their first prototype Valve body test machine back in 1992.

One year later the company launched in the United Kingdom with expansion into Europe following soon after. Today, almost 20 years on, Hydra-Test machines can be found in over 30 countries around the world. In early 2012 the company founder Bob Fotheringham retired from the business to enjoy life with his family. Hydra-Test was sold to Cottingham Engineering after many years of close cooperation be

tween the two companies. Hydra-Test now plays a major role within the engineering facility in Kettering. Cottingham have for many years provided engineering services to the transmission industry as well as developing and manufacturing specialist tooling to help rebuilders.

21/05/2026

Dynamic Driveline Solutions LLC delivers advanced transmission engineering, combining innovative design, precision manufacturing, and industry-leading reliability to optimize vehicle performance and drivetrain efficiency.

10/05/2026

We are spooling up production of dyno output adapters for Hydra-Test and Axi-line dynos. Blue Ribbon CNC working hard on our splined blanks before they go for broaching!

Thank you to BV Automatic Pascal, Matteo, Jean Romain, Yassine and everyone at BV AUTOMATIC in Toulouse for your hospita...
16/04/2026

Thank you to BV Automatic Pascal, Matteo, Jean Romain, Yassine and everyone at BV AUTOMATIC in Toulouse for your hospitality these past few days. It was a pleasure as always to visit your rapidly growing and thriving business and I look forward to continuing our strong working relationship. Feel free to contact BV AUTOMATIC for your parts and repair requirements. They specialise in the repair of DQ200, 6DCT units and many more models.

10/04/2026
The Hydra-Test production team hard at work.
26/03/2026

The Hydra-Test production team hard at work.

17/02/2026

Hydra-Test is hiring at our Milwakee WI Location!

Technical Support Specialist/Electrical Production Lead at the Hydra Test USA manufacturing facility in Sussex, WI

Job responsibilities:
* Customer support and service on our test machines
* Test Machine commissioning and customer training
* Oversee electrical wiring and production of test machines
* Test Machine runout
* Application support and development
* Light engineering and design help
* Education Requirements:
* Technical school degree in Mechatronics or similar
* BSEE also considered

Other requirements:
* At least 25 years old
* Willing to travel in continental North America up to once a month
* Good hand on skills and ability to troubleshoot
* Must live in the Milwaukee area (no remote work)

Compensation:
* Competitive salary and benefits package

Another HT VBT DELUXE securely packed and ready to go to the customer!! 🥳🥳
15/01/2026

Another HT VBT DELUXE securely packed and ready to go to the customer!! 🥳🥳

Merry Christmas from everyone at Hydra-Test!! 🎄🎄
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Hydra-Test!! 🎄🎄

Address

Unit 8, Express Park, Garrard Way
Kettering
NN168TD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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