Press Releases

1 April 2009

Jordan ready for BTCC opener

Pirtek's Andrew Jordan will face the most important race weekend of his career when the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship starts at Brands Hatch this weekend.

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10 February 2009

The End of Re-Ending?

The re-ending of damaged hydraulic hoses was once commonplace across the UK demolition sector. But with the advent of higher pressure applications and attachments and a greater focus on site safety, it is a practice that is no longer viable, according to Pirtek UK director Alistair Wiggins.

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25 November 2008

In the Pink at Flamingo Land

Mention the word hydraulics and most people will immediately conjure a mental image of industry, some may think of construction, others a factory, but very few would think of a theme park. Yet at Flamingo Land in Malton, North Yorkshire, they are so reliant upon hydraulics in their various rides that they have been a loyal Pirtek Scarborough customer for more than six years.

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16 January 2008 Pirtek Belfast on hand for NVD at the WRC Ireland

Pirtek Belfast on hand for NVD at the WRC Ireland

The penultimate round of the World Rally Championship took place in November. Pirtek Belfast provided support to leading Irish logistics solutions provider NVD (National Vehicle Distribution) during the stages at Belfast City and Stormont.  Pirtek have worked with NVD over a number of years in Ireland, the UK and Europe.  NVD’s local centre is Pirtek Waterford who carry out repairs in their workshops as well as dealing with transporter breakdowns.

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16 January 2008 Pirtek UK (Ltd) raffles up a thousand pounds to the Lighthouse Club

Pirtek UK (Ltd) raffles up a thousand pounds to the Lighthouse Club

Pirtek UK Ltd sponsors drivers Mike and Andrew Jordan who race for Team Eurotech in the BTCC. Throughout 2007, Pirtek ran raffle competitions at each round of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).  Over the year, Pirtek’s VIP guests raised over one thousand pounds trying to win one of Team Eurotech’s exclusive jackets.

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30 October 2007 Pirtek Centre Managers Conference Focuses on service

Pirtek Centre Managers Conference Focuses on service

Held on the weekend of the 12th and 13th October, Pirtek's annual Centre Managers' conference reached an unexpected climax. Over 120 people attended the conference at Hellidon Lakes, Daventry, from Pirtek centres all over the UK & Ireland and from Pirtek

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Pirtek UK is celebrating 20 years at the top...