Hartridge

What Hartridge does

Hartridge Ltd. is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of diesel fuel injection test equipment, founded in 1930 in London and headquartered in Buckingham since 1939, where it operates a purpose-built 2,500 m² R&D and manufacturing facility. The company produces four core test bench platforms — the CRi-Pro (4-line common rail, launched 2022), the Sabre CRi Expert (single-line all-makes common rail), the Toledo HEUI Master (heavy-duty HEUi injectors), and the AVM2-PC (multi-technology pump and injector bench). Hartridge holds OE authorisations from Delphi, Denso and Continental, has a patented closed-loop control system enabling high-pressure flow from single-phase power, and proprietary Full Event Response Time (FERT) testing methodology protected by patents and supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

The portfolio is powered by two proprietary software platforms — magmahTouch for the Sabre and CRi-Pro platforms and magmahPlus for the AVM2-PC — both offering perpetual and annual licensing and a pay-as-you-go Hartridge Credit Pack model for feature unlocking, with free software updates and cloud backup. Complementary accessories and consumables (HK1500 cambox, HB401 auto-pressure control upgrade, ZBLN alignment tooling, fume extraction hoods, calibration fluids) and a Special Projects division for custom test benches and bespoke solutions round out the catalogue.

Hartridge monetises primarily through hardware sales and recurring software/license/credit revenue, distributed via approximately 85 global distributors — which it treats as extensions of the company — and direct website/software-portal sales for licenses and credit packs. Its customers span OE manufacturers and franchised workshops (authorised warranty repair), independent aftermarket repair shops (all-makes diagnostic services), engine and fuel system R&D labs, and specialised sectors including defence, plant, rail and maritime. Since 2023, Hartridge has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of NYSE-listed PHINIA Inc. following its prior ownership by Delphi (2011) and a 2004 management buyout from DT Industries.

Name

Hartridge

Legal name

Hartridge Ltd.

Website

https://hartridge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hartridge Ltd., a UK-based designer and manufacturer of diesel fuel injection test equipment founded in 1930, supplies four test bench platforms plus proprietary magmahTouch/magmahPlus software to OE manufacturers, franchised workshops, independent aftermarket repair shops, and defence/rail/maritime operators worldwide via approximately 85 distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diesel Fuel Injection Test Equipment

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Powertrain Test, Dyno & Validation Services (Post-rebuild/Reman QA) (TLAKALAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI)

Keywords

• Diesel fuel injection testing
• Common rail injector test benches
• HEUI injector testing equipment
• EUI/EUP pump testing
• OE authorized test equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Buckingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Test Benches: Sale of fuel injection test equipment including CRi-Pro, Sabre CRi Expert, Toledo HEUI Master, and AVM2-PC test benches. Hardware is sold directly and through distributor network to workshops and OE facilities.
2. Software Licenses: Perpetual and annual (12-month) software licenses for magmahTouch and magmahPlus operating software. Licenses unlock software functionality and provide access to software updates.
3. Hartridge Credit Packs: Pay-as-you-go credit packs allowing workshops to unlock specific testing features and functions on test machines running magmahTouch software.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including fume extraction hood kits, calibration fluids, trolley units, and nozzle alignment tooling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hartridge designs, manufactures, and supplies diesel fuel injection test equipment, including common rail injector test benches (CRi-Pro, Sabre CRi Expert), HEUI injector test benches (Toledo HEUI Master), and pump/injector test benches (AVM2-PC). The equipment is powered by proprietary magmahTouch and magmahPlus software and is sold with perpetual and subscription licenses, pay-as-you-go credit packs, accessories, and consumables. The company serves OE manufacturers, franchised workshops, independent aftermarket repair shops, and specialised sectors including defence, plant, rail, and maritime.

Product overview

Hartridge is a global leader in fuel injection test equipment offering a portfolio of test benches and solutions for diesel fuel systems. The core product line includes four main test bench platforms: CRi-Pro (4-line common rail, launched 2022), Sabre CRi Expert (single-line common rail for all makes, upgraded 2018), Toledo HEUI Master (heavy-duty HEUi injector tester), and AVM2-PC (original advanced diesel pump/injector tester). These are powered by proprietary magmahTouch and magmahPlus software featuring flexible credit-based licensing. The portfolio includes accessories (HK1500 Cambox, HB401 Auto Pressure Control, ZBLN Alignment Tooling, HJ100 Fume Extraction, HM180 Trolley), consumables (HEUi Calibration Fluid, ISO4113 Calibration Fluid), and credit/license packs for feature unlocking. The company serves both OE-authorised workshops and independent aftermarket through a global distributor network of approximately 85 distributors, with R&D and manufacturing based in Buckingham, UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CRi-Pro Common Rail Injector Test Bench Expert off-vehicle diagnostic test bench for the latest generation of common rail injectors, featuring a 4-line common rail diesel platform designed to meet Delphi EURO 6 injector testing requirements. Serves franchised and independent workshops and OE facilities needing authorised and all-makes testing capabilities.
• Sabre CRi Expert Test Bench Advanced single-line common rail injector tester for all makes, capable of testing up to 2700 bar pressure with higher flow. Compact, cost-effective solution targeted at workshops requiring heavy-duty injector testing.
• Toledo HEUI Master Injector Test Bench Highly sophisticated and compact hydraulic electronic unit injector tester primarily for heavy-duty HEUi injectors. Covers the vast majority of HEUi injector parc with a comprehensive test plan database down to part number level. Requires only domestic power supply.
• AVM2-PC Diesel Fuel Injection Pump Test Bench Original advanced diesel fuel injector, cam box and pump testing platform accommodating common rail, EUI technologies, cam boxes, rotary pumps and inline pumps. Authorised by Delphi, Denso and Continental OEMs. Targets specialist repair workshops needing to maximise revenue.
• Hartridge Credit Packs Pay-as-you-go credit system for Hartridge Common Rail Injector test machines running magmahTouch software, enabling users to unlock specific testing features on demand. Sold through the company's software portal.
• Hartridge Licenses (magmahTouch & magmahPlus) License renewals and activation for Hartridge machines running magmahTouch and magmahPlus software, including functionality licenses for specific features and maintenance contracts. Available as perpetual or annual subscriptions.
• HK1500 EUI Injector Testing Cambox Solution OE-level equipment enabling testing of the full range of EUi/EUp applications in tandem with AVM2-PC. Authorised for Delphi EUI and EUP ranges and supports all-makes mode testing for Bosch, Caterpillar and other EUIs/EUPs.
• HB401 Auto Pressure Control Upgrade Auto Pressure Control upgrade kit for AVM2-PC enabling automatic, unattended testing of CR pumps in All Makes mode. Comprises high pressure filtration, control valve block, flow meter, additional cooling, and software upgrade. Delivers 10-20% pump test time savings and 30-50% operator productive time increases.
• Special Projects (Customer Projects Division) Bespoke engineering service offering Special Applications, Custom Test Benches, and Bespoke Solutions tailored to diverse customer goals and requirements, including defence, plant, rail and maritime industries.
• HEUi Calibration Fluid (8802010-19)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 to 20% saving in pump test time with HB401 Auto Pressure Control
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PHINIA Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023PHINIA Inc. acquired Hartridge in 2023 as part of its strategic expansion. Hartridge operates as a wholly owned subsidiary within the PHINIA group. PHINIA Inc. (NYSE listed, Auburn Hills, MI) is the ultimate parent company with subsidiaries including PHINIA Holdings UK Limited, PHINIA Delphi UK Limited, and others to which tax strategy applies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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