History
PTI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of high technology filter elements, modules, and filtration and fluid flow equipment. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ESCO Technologies Corporation.
Founded in 1924 as Motor Improvements, Inc., PTI pioneered the practical application of filtration technology for a wide range of applications. In 1926, the company introduced the first disposable oil filter for use in automobiles. During W.W.II, as "Purolator", we were the primary vehicle oil filter supplier to the U.S. Government. In the late 1950's, we established ourselves as the leading hydraulic filtration supplier to the aerospace industry by developing innovative dedicated systems and components. In 1984 PTI was acquired by HR Textron making PTI the second largest aerospace filtration provider. Acquired in 1992, PTI is a subsidiary of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Today, our products are essential components of filtration processes in virtually every major industry including aerospace, chemical process, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, microelectronics, agriculture, and many more.
Over 80 Years of Innovation in fluid management and filtration
- 2008 Awarded A350 multi-module hydraulic program
- 2006 Awarded 787 Coolant Filter Module Filter Program
- 2005 Released RH83 Replaceable Pleat Pack Elements
- 2004 KHI P-X/C-X Multi-Module Hydraulic Filter Program
- 2003 Released VEKE Seal 36 Inch Elements
- 2002 Dassault Falcon 7X Multi-Module Hydraulic Filter Program
- 2001 Released Spinpak Proprietary OEM Products
- 2001 EHA Filter Elements, JSF and A380
- 2000 JSF Lube Filter Module
- 1999 Repak Replaceable Pleat Pack Elements
- 1999 MD-90 Hydraulic Filtration Upgrade (Boeing 717)
- 1999 Awarded Lynx 300 Lube Hydraulic Filter Program
- 1999 Awarded Embraer 170/190 Hydraulic Filter Program
- 1997 Awarded Allison WT Transmission Filter
- 1992 Launched Deep Pleat High Capacity Elements
- 1989 Launched Deep Pleat High Capacity Elements
- 1979 1st Commercial Multi-Circuit Hydraulic Manifold ( 757/767)
- 1964 Integrated Filter Module (Lockheed S-3)
- 1962 High Pressure ABS Micron Rated Element Boeing 727, DC-9
- 1958 Differential Pressure Indicator Line
- 1932 First Pleated Filter Element Developed
- 1926 First Disposable Oil Filter (Automotive Industry)
- 1924 First Filter Canister for Automotive Industry
