PIRTEK

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.

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

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

• Hydraulic hose services
• Fluid transfer systems
• Industrial hose supply
• Mobile hose replacement
• Franchise hose network

Headquarters

HQ city

Kings Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Product Sales: Sale of hydraulic products, industrial hoses, couplings, valves, fittings, and specialty products. Invoice issued each time goods and/or services are supplied.
3. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AlemlubecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlemlube is a partnered supplier to the PIRTEK network, providing lubrication and equipment products. Available through PIRTEK centres.
• EnerpaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnerpac 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 TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConvoluted Technologies is a partnered supplier providing specialized convoluted hose products to the PIRTEK network.
• Nitto Air CuplascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNitto is a partnered supplier providing air couplings and quick-connect solutions to the PIRTEK network.
• SMC PneumaticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSMC Pneumatics is a partnered supplier providing pneumatic products and solutions to the PIRTEK network.
• Brakequip AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrakequip Australia is a partnered supplier providing automotive brake equipment and solutions through the PIRTEK network.
• BAR GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBAR Group is a partnered supplier providing fluid handling and lubrication equipment to the PIRTEK network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad 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

• Xx.com/pirtekaus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Pirtekmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/Pirtek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pirtek-sydney-central
• Instagraminstagram.com/pirtekaus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 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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