PIRTEK USA the world's leading service provider of on-site hose replacement -is like the FedEx of the hose industry. Our customers are businesses that appreciate that the single-most valuable commodity in the world is time. PIRTEK is service reduces down time and saves these businesses money so they can make more money, says Gwyn O’Kane, VP of Franchise Development.

According to Mr. O. Kane, only a scattering of companies provide on-site hose and assembly service, with no uniformity in brand recognition or level of service. PIRTEK's walk-in service centers stock the highest of quality international brands of hoses and more than 2,000 hose fittings and adapters, but its mobile units which arrive to any jobsite within one hour to complete repairs and have the biggest impact on customers.

In 2009, PIRTEK plans to open more new locations across the country, thus making its unique opportunity available to individuals looking to make the leap from employees to employers. A mechanical background is not necessary to own a PIRTEK Franchise, as most potential PIRTEK Franchisees have strong business management skills developed from backgrounds in industries such as banking, sales, marketing and industrial management. Many come from corporate backgrounds and are comfortable promoting and working in a business-to-business, industrial-based franchise concept. And, even with the downturn in the economy, O.Kane revealed PIRTEK's franchisees are actually increasing their sales, attracting new clients and adding mobile service units.

"Despite today's economic climate, our franchisees are doing extremely well, which is a combination of who they are as people and the successful PIRTEK business model," said O.Kane. We're not looking for people with experience in the hose industry; we're looking for those who can manage others and drive the sales and marketing of their PIRTEK franchise.