Pirtek US acquired by Australian founders

Sarah Stowe

The US Pirtek business has been bought back by the Australian family behind the global franchise. This acquisition by the Duncan family creates further synergies across the Pacific, while strengthening Pirtek’s existing partnerships in Africa, Canada, China Mongolia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Pirtek international director, Glenn Duncan, said “As a group, this will allow Pirtek to broaden the customer base with a high level of corporate strength and stability, while increasing market share, setting long term objectives and outcomes that we can all be proud of.

“We would like to extend our thanks to Morgan Arundel, President of Pirtek USA for giving us the opportunity to bring the United States into our group of companies. We are looking forward to working with the team in America well into the future.”

Arundel will continue in his role for a period of time to enable a smooth transition.

The franchise model was established in Australia in 1980 by the Duncan family, servicing the earthmoving, construction, manufacturing and production industries.

There are now more than 400 Pirtek service and supply centres and mobile units around the world, with 97 of those in Australia. The US Pirtek business opened its 50th centre in Milwaukee earlier in February.

This acquisition is not connected to the acquisition of Pirtek Europe by Halifax Group. 

Glenn Duncan, the son of Pirtek founder Peter, who is executive chairman of the board, sits on the board of the Western Sydney Wanderers and is a part owner of the soccer club.

The Pirtek brand became the first naming rights partner to Parramatta Stadium, and supports the Brisbane Broncos,  V8 Supercars, St Vincent’s Hospital, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Speedcafe and both the Pirtek Fishing Challenge and the Pirtek Athletic Allstars.