In 1991 Hydromobile was started as an hydraulic company importing hydraulic filters, mono block valves, and miniature power packs. Begun as an alternative to the `normal' suppliers of the day, the idea was that by supplying quality alternative components at reasonable prices, and have stock available, it would be possible to survive in the industry.
After a very short time it became evident that the hydraulic industry in South Africa had been looking for an alternative to the standard run-of-the-mill companies, as customers were not receiving good service on a daily basis, and suppliers generally did not carry stock at competitive prices. Hence a new era began in the industry.
Within four years of starting out in the hydraulics industry, Hydrombile had secured the sole agencies for Dinoil, Filpro, Hydrapp, MHW, Hystar and Vivoil. At this time the company was able to supply nearly all products required for simple hydraulic systems, and it was developing good relationships with existing hydraulic companies and OEMs.
In 1995, Hydromobile opened a workshop to build and produce hydraulic power packs. Up until this time, the company had been supplying many miniature power packs to the lifting industry, and once again it was seen that customers were begging for faster quotation times on hydraulic systems, and quicker turnaround times on the manufacture of power packs. For Hydromobile to succeed in this venture, it had to be different, and provide a fresh train of thought to the power pack manufacturing process.
A different approach
Within three years of starting its workshops, the company reports that it was quoting, building and delivering power packs to customers before its opposition had even quoted them. Today, Hydromobile has no limit to the size of projects, large or small, that it is prepared to tackle. With its technical staff and engineers it is able to ensure that its customers receive the correct power pack first time round, and in the event of the customers requiring a total turnkey package Hydromobile is able to offer this service with the necessary expertise, dedication and enthusiasm demanded by the industry.
Strong position
Over the last few years with the ever declining market in South Africa, Hydromobile has had to continue to be innovative in an increasingly competitive market. Today, Hydromobile has the sole agencies for Aron proportional valves, Dinoil directional valves, Eurofuid manifold blocks and manifolds, Filpro hydraulic filters, bell housings, couplings, filler breathers, level gauges, Flucom cartridges, Hystar directional valves, modular valves, piston pumps and vane pumps, Hydrapp power packs, MTC relief valves, check valves, over centre valves, pilot check valves, M&S hydraulic motors, SAIP hydraulic accumulators, Mintor level gauges, dip sticks, filler breathers, Vivoil gear pumps, flow dividers, double and triple pumps.
Although the future will always remain unpredictable, the company is determined to continue striving to be ahead of the game and to provide its customers with a high level of service.
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