Pirtek was founded in Australia in 1980 by Peter Duncan and Wally Davey.

[6][7][8] Pirtek Europe was bought out by Vision Capital in 2007, then to Halifax Group in 2015.

[2][9] In the late 1990s, the parent company, Pirtek Fluid Transfer Solutions sold off 80 percent of the United States franchise business, ultimately buying back the share in 2015.

[10] Pirtek became involved in sporting sponsorship during the late 1990s, sponsoring Stone Brothers Racing.

The company has supported motor sports outfits in various countries, as well as becoming involved in rugby league.