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Safe Cleaning

PT Technologies Europe has introduced to the marine industry the PF AquaForte surface cleaner and degreasing agent. Originally developed for aerospace applications, the water-based formula provides an alternative to solvent based cleaners and is available as a liquid or high strength, low-lint, wipes.

A new solution for network installation and maintenance 

PT Technologies, together with MV Technologies, bring to Australia a modern method of solvent cleaning to address power network installation and maintenance.

Traditional solvents such as kerosene, white spirits and paraffin are steadily being replaced in the marketplace with new product options.

Good business Acumen can reap the rewards for companies

Through its Acumen programme, InterTrade Ireland has helped Irish SMEs to grow their business by targeting new cross-border markets. Since it was rolled out across the island in 2003, Acumen has provided assistance to over 270 companies, including Cork company PT Technologies.

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1.001 dingen

Wie kent ze niet, de beroemde duizend-dingendoekjes. Speciaal voor u hebben we doekjes getest die wel 1.001 dingen aankunnen. We horen dat we niet meer zonder deze PowerSail Wipes kunnen, maar of dat werkelijk zo is?

On the road to help Cork companies beat the crunch

Case Study

PT Technologies, a leading provider of solvents for surface preparation and cleaning in the power, telecoms and aerospace industries, has an annual turnover of €4.5 million.

The original company was co-founded in 1982 by James O'Brien and evolved into PT Technologies in the late 90s following a technology transfer deal with a USA company. This resulted in a management buyout, leaving Mr.O'Brien as the managing director and principal shareholder, and a move to new company premises at Watergrasshill, where 24 people are currently employed.

PT Technologies wins €6m Airbus Contract

Airbus UK has awarded a three-year, €6 million contract to manufacturer PT Technologies. Based in Watergrasshill in Cork, PT Technologies manufactures solvent wipe cleaning systems, antibacterial hand cleaning wipes, cable pulling lubricants and network installation consumables for the aerospace, power, telecom and marine industries.

Award for innovative supplier

Airbus in the UK has traditionally spent a staggering €3.2 million a year on chemical cleaning wipes to remove semi-cured sealant and grease smears from aircraft wings and components.

Now a change of supplier has saved Airbus €750,000 per annum, improved processes, health and safety and recycling. Steven Peers, local commodity group manager for composite and consumables, paints and sealants, has been so impressed by the way PT Technologies has responded to Airbus' specialist needs that he has presented James O'Brien, the managing director, with an Airbus Materials Supplier Award.

New wipes help clean up atmosphere

Solvent emissions in the main factory are being reduced by an amazing 80 per cent, thanks to a Six Sigma project that has resulted in the introduction of new solvent wipes. As part of the company's efforts to improve the working environment, as well as meeting environmental legislation, Chris Dale, Project Manager from Methods, and Jim Henderson, Six Sigma Agent (Main Factory), were tasked earlier this year with finding a way of reducing the level of solvent emissions.

Cork aerospace firm is first Irish winner of Airbus award

PT Technologies Europe, a Cork based supplier to the aerospace, telecom and utility industries, is the first Irish recipient of the prestigious Materials Supplier Award for Outstanding Achievement from Airbus UK. Since winning a multimillion supply contract last year, the firm has succeeded in reducing Airbus UK's previous annual spend on surface cleaning wipes by more than 25%.