Pushing forward

We think proactively and are always one step ahead. That is why we keep our test benches in a state-of-the art condition in order to be able to meet the most stringent demands facing modern measuring technology.

Together

As an owner-managed company, we work closely with our customers and rely on a strong community internally. This philosophy has allowed us to continually grow since 1985.

In engine technology

Attention to detail and passion for engine technology: that is our motivation. We constantly strive for perfect measurement results and are only satisfied when our customers are.

10

test benches

30

employees

70

engines tested per year

16 hours

standing by to serve you every day

Sustainability at MTK

  • Quality
    • The quality of our products and services is our highest priority. This is one of the reasons why we voluntarily have our ISO 9001:2008 quality management inspected regularly by independent auditors according.
  • Environment
    • We are conscious of our responsibility towards humans and nature. That is why it is our goal to conserve resources and reduce emissions to a minimum, for example by recuperating energy for use by our test benches.
  • Security
    • If there is anything closer to our hearts than engines, it is the health of the people we work with. That is why only the highest safety standards are taken into consideration for our company.

39 years

average age

11 years

at company on average

400 kg

of fruit per year for our employees

5,000 l

of beverages per year

Our culture

At MTK, we have always placed great value on living our corporate culture. We actively structure our ways of working according to established methods in order to guarantee our customers’ and employees’ satisfaction. In particular, we focus on the following aspects:

  • Learning culture
  • Culture of participation and responsibility
  • Culture of trust and recognition
  • Culture of discussion
  • Ongoing improvement processes (OIP)

The MTK story

From student hobby to high-tech company: A passion for engines has characterised MTK from the start. It is the decisive factor in our 30-yearsuccess story – one that has also seen us overcome a few obstacles here and there.

1980

First steps in engine testing
Audi Summer drive – El Golea

After his most successful sporting year, Hans Kolb ends his motorsport career. He accepts his sponsor’s offer to stay on at the company as the head of the engine testing group. In this capacity, he is responsible for various projects in the road and racing sectors.

1983

Beginning of the rally era

Rally Sweden 1983

1985

Pikes Peak

At the holy mountain of the American motorsports scene

1985

1st test stand, manually operated

1986-1990

5-cylinder aspirated and turbo engines from the MTK workshop deployed in Group A/B and touring cars

1986-1990

Armin Schwarz

German Rally Champion 86/87

1986-1990

Bernhard Schönacher

German Autocross champion 1989 with 9 overall victories
3rd in the final ranking at the European Autocross Championship

1986-1990

Rudi Stohl

1986 Vice World Champion with Audi Coupé quattro

1986-1990

…passed the low-temperature test, too

1986-1990

…and before, the endurance test at the test stand

1991-1995

Start of the Italian Superturismo Championship

With victory in Monza in 1991

1991-1995

Engine support at the Italian Superturismo Championship

1991-1995

Engine support at AUDI SPORT ITALIA

Starting formation in Mugello – Finale

1996

Specialising in 24/7 operation

MTK rolls out endurance testing of engines for another German car manufacturer. After gaining initial experience in this field, the company uses its new service to position itself as a specialist for 24/7 test stand operation.

2007

Diesel engine testing

With decades of experience in petrol engines under its belt, MTK expands its range of services to include diesel engine testing. The company starts testing diesel engines in small numbers for durability and environmental soundness.

Today

Ready for the future

Today MTK has grown to approximately 30 employees and operates 10 test stands at the highest technical level. With comprehensive automation to help guarantee future success, MTK is well positioned to take on the next exciting challenge: testing electric powertrains.

1973-1979

Racing driver Hans Kolb

Hans Kolb, a student, participates actively in motorsport events for the first time with a touring car he built himself. In the years that follow, he celebrates various victoriesbefore attracting the attention of a large German carmaker. He obtains sponsorship for building his racing car. In exchange, he passes on the knowledge gained in the process to the company. Kolb’s expertise is used to develop racing engines.