Fluid Power Industry Continues Push for More Localized Operations

Originally published in Power & Motion Bosch Rexroth, ContiTech, and other fluid power companies are expanding their footprints in North America to better serve regional customers through enhanced supply chains and reduce lead times. Efforts to reshore and nearshore manufacturing, warehousing and other operations continue to grow in a range of industries, including the hydraulics […]

THE CRITICAL ROLE OF HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS

Originally published in Fluid Power Journal By Ryan O’Lone, Product Manager, PIRTEK USA In the high-performance environments of material handling, packaging, construction, utilities, and power generation, it is often the towering cranes, rugged excavators, and humming generators that attract attention. Yet beneath this visible machinery lies a suite of components that quietly power, protect, and […]

Leading Without a Flight Plan: Navigating Risk as an Entrepreneur

Originally published in U.S. Veterans Magazine By Austin Heneveld I joined the Navy straight out of high school after receiving an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Fourteen years later, after multiple deployments, thousands of flight hours and the birth of our son, I left the service. Standing at a crossroads, I had to ask […]

The Grit Behind the Glamour: Why “Boring” Businesses Are Making Franchisees Prosperous

Originally published in Franchising.com In a world obsessed with the next big thing, like apps, viral brands, and the allure of “disruption,” it’s easy to overlook the businesses that quietly keep the wheels of our economy turning. Yet, as more entrepreneurs look for sustainable, recession-resistant opportunities, a surprising trend has emerged: So-called boring businesses are […]

Strategic Franchise Expansion Accelerates PIRTEK USA’s Growth in Q2 2025

Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Provider Opens Nine New Locations and Signs 10 New Units ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (July 15, 2025) – PIRTEK USA, one of the nation’s premier on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service providers, continued its robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, marking another milestone in its franchise development journey. The […]

John Dobelbower of PIRTEK USA: How To Grow Your Business In A Challenging Market

Originally published in Medium’s Authority Magazine An interview with Kage Spatz, CEO at Spacetwin. People don’t just want to know what’s going on; they want to know that they’re seen, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves. How do you grow in a challenging market? What steps can business owners take to grow their […]

Hydraulic Fittings and Hydraulic Hoses in Agricultural, Heavy Construction, and Civil Engineering Industries

By Ryan O’Lone, Product Manager, PIRTEK USA. Originally published in Fluid Power Journal, May 2025 Issue Hydraulic systems are integral to the operation of machinery and equipment across several industries, including agriculture, heavy construction, and civil engineering. Hydraulic fittings and hoses are essential components that facilitate the transfer of hydraulic fluid, which powers various machines, […]

PIRTEK USA Partners with The Leaders Institute® and Nashville Rescue Mission to Bring Joy to Local Children Through Build-A-Bike® Initiative

Franchise System Participates in Community Service During Annual Conference in Nashville ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (April 24, 2025) – PIRTEK USA, an on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, demonstrated its commitment to community engagement during its 27th Annual Franchise Owners Conference held in Nashville. As part of the conference activities, PIRTEK team members partnered with […]

PIRTEK USA Completes Strategic Expansion in Kansas City

On-Site Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Provider Sells Out Entire Territory to Two Local Franchise Groups in Under 60 Days KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 22, 2025) – PIRTEK USA, an on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, the nation’s leading provider of on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services, has officially completed […]

PIRTEK USA Kicks Off 2025 with Aggressive Q1 Growth and Market Expansion

On-Site and Retail Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Provider Adds 20 Territories, Opens 10 Locations, and Expands into Kansas and Delaware ROCKLEDGE, FL. (April 10, 2025) – PIRTEK USA, an on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, kicked off 2025 with significant momentum, adding 20 new territories and opening 10 locations in the […]