What Link Engineering Company does

Link Engineering Company is a privately held precision test equipment manufacturer and testing services provider founded in 1935 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, operating under the family-controlled Link Group, Inc. holding company. The company designs and manufactures brake dynamometers, chassis dynamometers, tire testing systems, servo-hydraulic and servo-electric test actuators, and environmental simulation chambers, supported by a proprietary software stack comprising ProLINK control and data acquisition software (20+ years in market), the V-Max 4000 data acquisition system, and the LabLINK LIMS. It serves automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, tire manufacturers, aerospace primes, railway operators, and HVAC/refrigeration companies through a global network of more than 20 facilities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, including the 130,000 sq ft Dearborn Technical Center and dedicated proving grounds in Arizona, Mojácar, Huangshan, Corpus Christi, and Brimley. Revenue is generated through customized equipment sales, laboratory and vehicle testing services, software licenses and support contracts, and Tescor-branded HVAC climatic testing equipment, with quote-based pricing and direct enterprise sales backed by regional channel partners. Strategic activity in 2022–2025 — including the Xytek Industries acquisition, Maul-Theet structural dynamics partnership, Calspan tire testing partnership, LINK Powertrain Test Beds launch, and UNECE GRBP recognition for tire abrasion measurement under Euro 7 — reflects ongoing investment in product breadth, regulatory positioning, and geographic coverage.

Name

Link Engineering Company

Legal name

Link Engineering Company

Website

https://linkeng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Link Engineering Company, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, designs and manufactures precision automotive, aerospace, and HVAC test equipment and provides laboratory testing services to OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and tire manufacturers through more than 20 global facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Test Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) Testing / Compliance Measurements (TLAKANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brake & Headlamp/Aiming Tester Calibration and Inspection-Lane Services (TLAKANAK), Wheel Alignment / Steering Geometry Measurement & Calibration (TLAKANAC)

Keywords

• Automotive test equipment
• Brake dynamometers
• Tire testing systems
• Servo-hydraulic actuators
• Vehicle testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Testing Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of precision testing equipment including brake dynamometers, chassis dynos, tire testing systems, servo-hydraulic test systems, and data acquisition systems. Equipment is sold as customized solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
2. Laboratory and Vehicle Testing Services: Comprehensive testing services including performance testing, vehicle dynamics, NVH, structural/fatigue, chemical, certification, and metrology tests conducted at their global testing facilities.
3. Software and Support Services: ProLINK software licenses, LabLINK LIMS software, calibration services, preventative maintenance, and technical support contracts for installed equipment worldwide.
4. Thermal Solutions (HVAC): Climatic testing and control systems through Tescor brand for automotive, HVAC, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries including psychrometric test rooms, calorimeters, and compressor testing equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Link Engineering Company designs, manufactures, and supports precision test equipment (brake dynamometers, chassis dynamometers, tire testing systems, servo-hydraulic and servo-electric test actuators, and data acquisition systems) for the automotive, aerospace, railway, HVAC, and electric vehicle industries. The company also operates global testing laboratories that perform performance, NVH, structural/fatigue, chemical, certification, and metrology testing services, complemented by proprietary software (ProLINK, V-Max 4000, LabLINK LIMS) and aftermarket calibration and preventative maintenance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tescor: Refrigeration/HVAC climatic testing and control systems for Automotive, HVAC, Pharmaceutical, and Life Sciences industries
• Link Industries
• ProLINK
• LabLINK
• V-Max 4000

Products and services

• Brake Dynamometers
• Chassis Dynamometers
• Force & Motion Tire Testing System
• ProLINK Software
• LabLINK LIMS Software
• V-Max 4000 Data Acquisition System
• Hydraulic Controlled Compressibility Stand (M1620-H)
• Servo-Hydraulic and Servo-Electric Test Actuators
• LINK Powertrain Test Beds
• Tescor ACU300-LP Conditioned Air Supply System
• Tescor Psychrometric Test Rooms, Calorimeters, and Compressor Testing Equipment
• ShaPix 1500 Series 3D Analyzer
• Krauss Friction Material Test Equipment
• Stator Coil Lacing Machines
• Model 5002 Residual Drag Tailstock System
• Laboratory and Vehicle Testing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• UNECE recognized testing methods for tire abrasion measurement meet technical standards required under Euro 7 regulation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maul-TheetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2023Exclusive strategic partnership announced February 2023 for structural dynamics testing solutions. Maul-Theet is a leader in structural dynamics. The partnership combines LINK's testing equipment expertise with Maul-Theet's structural dynamics capabilities.
• Xytek Industries Inc.minorOthers · 17 January 2023Acquisition of key assets and staff from Xytek Industries Inc., a Detroit-based company specializing in environmental testing solutions.
• CalspancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2022Partnership to develop innovative tire test equipment. Calspan is a world leader in mobility, safety, and performance. The partnership combines Calspan's expertise with LINK's customized testing equipment capabilities for advanced tire testing technologies.
• SE SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Partnership to establish Link Testing Lab Korea for local testing, sales, and support in the Korean market.
• Adams Engineering ProjectscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership in India present for over 40 years with Adams Engineering Projects providing regional support options in India with teams in Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, and other cities.
• ADT Systems (Asia Pacific) Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresenting LINK in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia for sales and support of testing solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• HORIBA: Japanese manufacturer of automotive test and measurement systems including chassis dynamometers, emissions analyzers, and driveline test systems. HORIBA's automotive test systems portfolio overlaps with Link's brake dynamometers, NVH, and emissions testing equipment for OEMs and Tier 1s.
• SAKOR Technologies: US-based specialist in dynamometer systems for engine, powertrain, and chassis testing. SAKOR's motor and powertrain dynamometer systems are comparable to Link's Powertrain Test Beds and servo-hydraulic test actuators for automotive and EV applications.
• AVL List GmbH: Austria-based developer of powertrain, driveline, and vehicle testing systems alongside simulation software. AVL's powertrain test beds and vehicle testing services directly overlap Link's driveline, transmission, and EV powertrain test bed offerings to global automotive OEMs.
• Burke Porter Group: Supplier of automated test equipment, end-of-line testing systems, and assembly solutions primarily for automotive OEMs. Burke Porter's automotive testing equipment portfolio overlaps with Link's end-of-line brake evaluation systems and OEM testing solutions.
• Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Global leader in NVH measurement and data acquisition systems serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. HBK's NVH instrumentation and acquisition systems directly overlap Link's V-Max 4000 data acquisition and NVH brake/tire testing capabilities.
• Schenck RoTec: Global manufacturer of balancing machines and testing systems for automotive components including wheels, brakes, and driveline parts. Schenck RoTec's wheel and component testing equipment is comparable to Link's wheel/hub/bearing test systems.
• FEV Group: German engineering services provider with global powertrain, vehicle, and battery testing operations. FEV's testing services and test bench offerings are directly comparable to Link's laboratory testing services and custom test equipment solutions for automotive OEMs.
• MTS Systems (Amphenol Test & Measurement): Acquired by Amphenol in 2022, MTS is a leading global manufacturer of mechanical testing and simulation systems including servo-hydraulic actuators and materials test systems, directly overlapping Link's servo-hydraulic test equipment and dynamometer portfolio for automotive and aerospace customers.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of piezoelectric sensors, measurement systems, and testing solutions for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Kistler's automotive drivetrain and engine testing instrumentation overlaps with Link's servo-dynamic testing components and data acquisition offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services company serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Intertek's automotive testing laboratories and certification services are a broader incumbent comparable to Link's testing services business, though Intertek spans many industries beyond automotive testing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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