PIRTEK
PIRTEK is a 45-year-old fluid systems franchise supplying hydraulic, industrial, mining, and oil and gas hose, couplings, and adaptors to commercial and industrial customers across 12 countries, operating on a 24/7 on-site service model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersKings Park, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What PIRTEK does
PIRTEK is a fluid systems company specializing in hydraulic and industrial hose products, couplings, adaptors, valves, and related fluid transfer solutions, founded in Australia in 1980 and now operating as part of Franchise Brands PLC. The company's technology stack centers on a broad physical product portfolio spanning hydraulic hoses (thermoplastic, PTFE stainless steel braid), industrial hoses (composite, layflat, PVC, rubber, silicone), oil and gas hose including subsea applications, mining hose protection, automotive fluid systems, and specialty lines such as Spir Star high-pressure hydraulics, Graco lubrication, Megafire fire suppression, and Valvoline lubricants. Compatibility coverage extends across BSP, JIC, Metric, NPT, ORFS, and SAE Flange standards, with 3D CAD step files made available via pCLOUD for engineering integration. The portfolio is offered through partnered suppliers including Enerpac, Alemlube, Convoluted Technologies, Nitto Air Cuplas, SMC Pneumatics, Brakequip Australia, and BAR Group.
PIRTEK's revenue model is franchise-based, with independently owned PIRTEK centres generating revenue from unit-priced product sales and 24/7 mobile on-site hydraulic hose service and repair. End customers are segmented by vertical — primary segments are oil and gas, mining, industrial manufacturing, and general industrial services, with automotive as a secondary segment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are subject to change, invoicing occurs per supply or per progress milestone, and overdue amounts accrue default interest. Distribution runs through the franchise network, a 24/7 phone channel (134 222 in Australia), and a website-based centre locator, with regional headquarters in Australia, the UK, the USA, Singapore, France, New Zealand, the Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, and Sweden.
The parent company, Franchise Brands PLC, is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange, with PIRTEK Fluid Systems Pty Ltd and PIRTEK OEM Pty Ltd as the primary Australian operating entities. The company celebrated its 45-year milestone in July 2025 and was independently ranked among the top 10 global hydraulic hose brands in a 2026 industry assessment, supporting its positioning as an established, multi-geography industrial services franchise platform.
PIRTEK firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PIRTEK
- Legal name
- PIRTEK FLUID SYSTEMS PTY LTD
- Website
- https://pirtek.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- PIRTEK is a 45-year-old fluid systems franchise supplying hydraulic, industrial, mining, and oil and gas hose, couplings, and adaptors to commercial and industrial customers across 12 countries, operating on a 24/7 on-site service model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PIRTEK industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Services
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Mechanical Piping & Pipefitting (Process/Utility Piping, Supports, Valves) (EUAEAFAD)
Keywords
Where PIRTEK is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kings Park
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
PIRTEK business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Franchise Network Revenue: PIRTEK generates revenue through its franchise network model, operating PIRTEK centres that provide hydraulic and industrial hose services to customers. Franchisees pay fees to be part of the network and access brand, training, and support.
- Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic products, industrial hoses, couplings, valves, fittings, and specialty products. Invoice issued each time goods and/or services are supplied.
- Service and Supply: 24/7 mobile service provision for hydraulic hose replacement and repair. The company provides on-site service through its franchisee network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product and service pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
PIRTEK product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PIRTEK supplies hydraulic, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and automotive hose products, fittings, couplings, valves, and adaptors. The company also delivers 24/7 mobile on-site hydraulic hose replacement and repair services through its franchisee-operated Pirtek Centres. Offerings span specialized subsea hoses, hose protection, spill control, instrumentation, and partnered-supplier brands such as Enerpac, Graco, and Valvoline.
Product overview
PIRTEK is a fluid systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydraulic, industrial, automotive, and oil and gas products through a franchise network. The core offerings include Hydraulic Products (adaptors, couplers, hose, hose tails, tube clamps, valves), Oil and Gas Products (specialized couplings, hose, subsea components, valves), Industrial Products (brassware fittings, clamps, fittings, let lok), and Specialty Products (Graco, Megafire, Proflow, centralised lubrication, fast fill, Valvoline, fire suppression). The company also supplies Mining Products, Instrumentation (gauges), Safety Products, Spill Control (containment and kits), and Spir Star high-pressure hydraulics. Partnered supplier brands include Enerpac, Alemlube, SMC Pneumatics, Nitto Air Cuplas, Brakequip Australia, BAR Group, and Convoluted Technologies. A CAD download service via pCLOUD enables engineering integration. PIRTEK operates primarily through a franchise model offering 24/7 service and supply.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hydraulic Products Complete range of hydraulic components including adaptors, couplers, hose, hose tails, tube clamps, and valves for industrial hydraulic applications, supplied to commercial and industrial customers.
- Oil and Gas Products Specialized products for oil and gas industry including couplings, equipment, hose, hose protection products, subsea components, drilling mud hoses, cementing hoses, BOP control armored hose, and valves for drilling, offshore platforms, and subsea operations.
- Industrial Products Industrial components including brassware fittings, clamps, fittings, let lok fittings, and valves for various industrial fluid handling applications.
- Automotive Products Automotive hose products and equipment including air conditioning components, diesel exhaust fluid tubing, heavy-duty coolant hose, and heater hose for vehicle service and maintenance operations.
- Mining Products Hose protection products, hydraulic accessories, and fluid handling solutions designed for mining equipment and heavy-duty operations.
- Spir Star High-Pressure Hydraulic Products High-pressure hydraulic products from Spir Star brand including flex lance selection guide and high-pressure hydraulics range for demanding industrial applications.
- 24/7 Mobile Hydraulic Hose Service and Supply 24/7 mobile on-site hydraulic hose replacement and repair service provided through the franchise network for emergency and scheduled industrial maintenance.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ranked #10 in Top 10 Hydraulic Hose Brands Leading the Industry in 2026 based on product quality, certifications, global reach, and customer support
Companies that use PIRTEK
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PIRTEK technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
PIRTEK partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- AlemlubecoreAlemlube is a partnered supplier to the PIRTEK network, providing lubrication and equipment products. Available through PIRTEK centres.
- EnerpaccoreEnerpac is a globally recognized leader in high-performance tools and high-pressure hydraulic tools and controlled force products. As an endorsed supplier, Enerpac provides hydraulic cylinders, pumps, bolting tools, and heavy lifting technology to the PIRTEK network. Designated Pirtek centres are approved to carry out repair and maintenance on all Enerpac equipment.
- Convoluted TechnologiescoreConvoluted Technologies is a partnered supplier providing specialized convoluted hose products to the PIRTEK network.
- Nitto Air CuplascoreNitto is a partnered supplier providing air couplings and quick-connect solutions to the PIRTEK network.
- SMC PneumaticscoreSMC Pneumatics is a partnered supplier providing pneumatic products and solutions to the PIRTEK network.
- Brakequip AustraliacoreBrakequip Australia is a partnered supplier providing automotive brake equipment and solutions through the PIRTEK network.
- BAR GroupcoreBAR Group is a partnered supplier providing fluid handling and lubrication equipment to the PIRTEK network.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PIRTEK competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic hoses, industrial hoses, and power transmission belts — directly competes with PIRTEK on hydraulic hose product lines while serving similar industrial, mining, and oil & gas end markets.
- Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies manufacturer with significant hydraulic hose, fittings, and fluid connector product lines; competes with PIRTEK across industrial, oil & gas, and mining customer segments.
- Eaton Corporation: Industrial conglomerate with a substantial hydraulics business (hoses, fittings, valves, pumps) serving construction, agriculture, oil & gas, and mining — directly overlaps with PIRTEK's industrial and oil & gas verticals.
- Continental (ContiTech): Industrial rubber and hose manufacturer under Continental AG, producing hydraulic and industrial hoses for similar applications (oil & gas, mining, manufacturing) and competing in many of PIRTEK's served geographies.
- Bridgestone Industrial (Hydraulic Hose): Bridgestone's industrial products division includes hydraulic hoses serving global industrial customers; competes with PIRTEK on product lines while leveraging substantially larger parent company scale.
Direct peers
- Manuli Rubber Industries: Specialized manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hoses with global distribution, particularly strong in oil & gas and offshore; directly comparable product portfolio and overlapping customer base with PIRTEK's hydraulic and oil & gas segments.
- Ryco Hydraulics: Australian-headquartered hydraulic hose and fittings manufacturer and distributor with strong ANZ presence; the closest regional direct competitor to PIRTEK, serving the same Australian industrial and mining customers.
- SunSource (SunSource Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Distribution): US-based industrial distribution platform specializing in hydraulic hose, fittings, and fluid power products through a branch network — directly analogous service-and-supply model to PIRTEK's franchise/branch approach in North America.
- Kuriyama of America: Manufacturer and distributor of industrial and hydraulic hoses, couplings, and accessories, with comparable breadth of industrial, oil & gas, and mining applications and overlapping distributor network model.
Regional players
- Pirtek franchise competitors / regional hydraulic distributors (e.g., Hydraquip, Dydraulics): Regional hydraulic hose and fluid power service distributors operating branch/mobile service models similar to PIRTEK in specific geographies (UK, US, Europe) but lacking PIRTEK's global franchise footprint.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
PIRTEK social profiles
Digital presencePIRTEK financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
PIRTEK leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
PIRTEK subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
PIRTEK funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
PIRTEK M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about PIRTEK
What does PIRTEK do?
PIRTEK supplies hydraulic, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and automotive hose products, fittings, couplings, valves, and adaptors. The company also delivers 24/7 mobile on-site hydraulic hose replacement and repair services through its franchisee-operated Pirtek Centres. Offerings span specialized subsea hoses, hose protection, spill control, instrumentation, and partnered-supplier brands such as Enerpac, Graco, and Valvoline.
Is PIRTEK a public or private company?
PIRTEK is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was PIRTEK founded?
PIRTEK was founded in 1980. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is PIRTEK based?
PIRTEK is headquartered in Kings Park, United States, in the North America region.
How does PIRTEK make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Franchise Network Revenue is the primary driver. The others are product Sales and service and Supply.
Who are PIRTEK's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Gates Industrial, Parker Hannifin, Eaton Corporation, Continental (ContiTech) and Bridgestone Industrial (Hydraulic Hose). Direct peers are Manuli Rubber Industries, Ryco Hydraulics, SunSource (SunSource Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Distribution) and Kuriyama of America. Pirtek franchise competitors / regional hydraulic distributors (e.g., Hydraquip, Dydraulics) is listed as a regional player.
Does PIRTEK have an API?
No public API is recorded for PIRTEK.
What industry is PIRTEK in?
PIRTEK's product category is Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADALAL, Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster), with a secondary code of EUAEAFAD, Mechanical Piping & Pipefitting (Process/Utility Piping, Supports, Valves). Its NAICS code is 332912 and its SIC code is 3561.