Wed August 27, 2008
Pirtek O’Hare Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Illinois
Ken Adair, owner of Pirtek O’Hare, commemorated a decade of business ownership on July 11. The celebration took place at the company’s facility located on 1499 Tonne Road in Elk Grove Village, Ill....
Wed April 23, 2008
Pirtek Adds Quick Disconnect Range to New Couplings
Pirtek USA has added to its Quick Disconnect range of couplings. These new couplings are designed for use in pneumatic applications and are used by all sectors of industry from automotive repair shops to large manufacturing facilities....
Tue May 13, 2008
Pirtek Ontario East Under New Ownership in California
Leaving the corporate world to pursue an entrepreneurial dream is a decision seldom left to the faint of heart. A risk in every sense of the word, one may wonder why a relatively even-keeled business man would forego the certainty of his existing career for the great unknown of business ownership....
Thu April 24, 2008
Pirtek Franchise Owners Share Tricks of Their Trade at Annual Conference
Owners from 40 franchises across the United States gathered in sunny Florida Feb. 29 and March 1 for Pirtek USA’s 10th Annual Franchisee Conference at the Crown Plaza Resort. The weekend started off with the opening cocktail reception held Friday night....
Thu March 13, 2008
Steve Goulette Crosses Country to Open Pirtek Location
During times of life-changing transition, the saying “you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone” can be somewhat of an anthem. Not so for Steve Goulette — he knew what he had and he wanted something more....
Mon December 03, 2007
Pirtek USA Switches Plating on Hydraulic Fitting, Ferrule Lines
To conform to new European standards, Pirtek USA has changed the plating on its hydraulic fitting lines. The European automotive industry is leading these changes with an “The End of Life Vehicle Directive” which went into effect in July 2007....
Wed November 07, 2007
Low Pressure Return Line Fittings Available at Pirtek
Pirtek USA now offers low pressure return line fittings. Pirtek is mainly known for its quick response fleet of service trucks which are capable of replacing high pressure and hydraulic hoses on-site. This new line of low pressure fittings gives customers the opportunity to call out a service truck or visit one of the Pirtek Hose Shops and get a replacement part or a return line hose assembly made on the spot....
Wed June 06, 2007
Pirtek Adds Wire Braid Reinforced Hose
Pirtek has expanded its Thermoplastic hose line to include a new wire braid reinforced hose. The hose is available in the 3/8 (-06) size, both in single and twin. The hose has an outside diameter of 0.6 in....
Wed June 20, 2007
Pirtek Solves Contractors’ Hose Woes Right at Job Site
At the job site, one of the last things a crew needs is an inoperable hose sidelining its efforts. Though industries spend tens of millions of dollars on equipment technology, the usual routine for replacing a bad hose is anything but advanced....
Thu April 05, 2007
Pirtek Offers Low-Pressure Hoses From 0.25 to 0.75-In.
Pirtek has added a low-pressure hose to its current range of hoses. This new hose is available in sizes from 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) bore up to 0.75 in. (1.9 cm) bore. It is designed to be used in general industrial, maintenance and automotive applications....
