Ljungby Maskin was searching for a new partner. They found HydX – a partner who understands their challenges, prioritizes their needs, and always delivers on time. The partnership has grown ten years later, and neither party has ever looked back. “HydX, with their expertise and outstanding service, has saved us on multiple occasions,” says Jimmie Pettersson, Design Engineer at Ljungby Maskin.
Despite having an extensive network and long-term supplier relationships, Ljungby Maskin hit a roadblock. Some of their suppliers failed to meet promised timelines, which left newly built and customized wheel loaders idle in the factory and disappointed customers waiting. Their business was at risk.
“We’re a small manufacturer, and our business model simply doesn’t work if we’re not prioritized,” says Jimmie Pettersson, Design Engineer at Ljungby Maskin. “Our customers handle time-sensitive materials like fertilizer, salt, and pellets. They have particular requirements and demand wheel loaders customized for their operations. These customers work under contracts that require timely deliveries. We can’t work with suppliers who cause delays. Since we started working with HydX, we haven’t had a single delay – the partnership has been a perfect match.”
Since 1983, Ljungby Maskin, based in Småland, Sweden, has custom-built more than 5,000 wheel loaders for customers across Europe. Producing around 200 machines annually, this niche company needs a partner who understands its challenges.
“We need a partner who is collaborative, takes ownership of issues as they arise, and continually adapts to our end customers’ needs – and that’s what HydX does,” says Jimmie Pettersson.
Ljungby Maskin continuously develops its machines in close cooperation with its customers, which means that most machines leaving the factory are custom-built. Over time, many of these bespoke solutions have become part of today’s standard models. Their customers often present particular and demanding requirements, which require advanced technical expertise and a strong capacity for design, mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics innovation. As a result, their partners must be highly responsive, adaptable, and technically skilled, able to keep pace with continuous development.
“We haven’t experienced a single production stop since the beginning of our partnership over a decade ago. We need a partner who adapts to our customers, finds solutions, and when something is missing, always provides a suitable alternative.” Initially, Ljungby Maskin purchased hybrid valves and hydraulic blocks from HydX for the wheel loaders’ braking systems.
The collaboration has evolved today, and Ljungby Maskin now sees HydX as a technical partner, contributing throughout the entire process – from innovation and development to production.
“HydX is easy to work with. When one of our customers requests a change, we only need to call. They answer right away, we can brainstorm ideas, and shortly after, they provide a sketch or drawing,” says Jimmie Pettersson. “Their service goes above and beyond – they are accessible, collaborative, and solve problems efficiently.” The business relationship has grown steadily and now includes hydraulic blocks as part of the joint offering. “The quality is on par with other suppliers, but HydX is more engaged in the process and can produce the blocks at a better price, which has helped us reduce our costs.”
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