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title: "Memphis Business Journal: Australian Hose Replacement Company Targets Memphis for Growth"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d34bde95-7274-4a11-9f88-b931fd4d4651
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/memphis-business-journal-australian-hose-replacement-company-targets-memphis-for-growth-1811
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
published: 2015-06-11T23:18:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T12:20:53.778Z
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# Memphis Business Journal: Australian Hose Replacement Company Targets Memphis for Growth

**TL;DR:** Pirtek, an Australian hydraulic hose replacement company, plans to expand its footprint in Memphis by targeting franchise partners. The company currently has 98 locations in total with 52 in the United States.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2015-06-11. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/memphis-business-journal-australian-hose-replacement-company-targets-memphis-for-growth-1811).*

## Story

Pirtek, an Australian hydraulic and pneumatic hose replacement company, is planning to expand the company’s footprint in Memphis.

Pirtek offers on-site 24/7 service to shipping, manufacturing and construction companies to help reduce downtime in the event of a failed hose. Pirtek is now focusing on cities with a population of at least 500,000. In a city like Memphis, with a population of around 1.3 million, there are many potential customers and opportunities for franchises.

“The key for us is we know Memphis is a great market, but we must find a great franchise partner first,” Gwyn O’Kane, vice president of franchise development, told the Memphis Business Journal.

The hydraulic hose franchise currently has 98 locations in total with 52 in the United States.

The company’s founding family recently completed a majority buyout for majority control of the American arm of the company. This buyout will allow U.S. franchises to experience the same benefits, resources and streamlined operations of the Australian company.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- market growth (topic)
- PIRTEK USA (company)
- Memphis (location)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/memphis-business-journal-australian-hose-replacement-company-targets-memphis-for-growth-1811). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d34bde95-7274-4a11-9f88-b931fd4d4651).