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Hydraulics Online is a multi-award-winning, ISO 9001-accredited hydraulic engineering consultancy and equipment supplies company, founded in 2004 by husband-and-wife team, Mark, and Helen Tonks.

The business exported in its first month of trading and has since become the hydraulics partner of choice to customers and suppliers worldwide. To date, the team have provided a highly personal and technical service to customers on every continent – spanning 130 countries and 20 key sectors and markets. Exports now account for 50% of turnover.

Hydraulics Online has been recognised for making ‘innovative use of the internet to deliver a highly technical proposition worldwide.’ As a direct exporter with a global digital footprint and credentials that attract customers globally, the company clearly and consistently demonstrates its ability to meet customer needs at a distance – wherever in the world they may be.

Helen says, “Really focus on building every aspect of your brand so that you can ‘make the miles disappear’ and be the standout choice even over customers’ more local suppliers.