Pirtek, the Australian hose replacement company, targets Memphis for growth

A mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise, with 98 locations, a stadium and a racing team Down Under, is looking to grow its presence in the U.S.

Pirtek, a hydraulic and pneumatic hose replacement company, has large footprint in Australia and is looking to double its size in the U.S., identifying Memphis as a key growth market.

Pirtek offers on-site service 24/7, reducing downtime for shipping, manufacturing or construction companies in the event of a failed hose. The one-site service is provided by a trained hose technician who arrives in a fully stocked service van.

Pirtek System got its start in Australia in 1980. Nine years later, it started franchising in the United Kingdom, and in 1996 the company crossed the ocean again and established Pirtek USA.

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Since its inception, Pirtek USA has grown to 52 franchise locations across the U.S. Gwyn O"�Kane, vice president of franchise development, said 52 became the tipping point of the company's growth strategy.

With an established number of locations, Pirtek is identifying gaps on the U.S. map that contain target markets. Memphis, which is surrounded by Pirtek locations in Dallas, Atlanta and St. Louis, with its heavy logistics and distribution industry, hits the mark as prime Pirtek territory.

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