Pacbrake

History

1960-1980

• Pacbrake Company was incorporated in 1961
• Operated as an engine brake distributor in Canada and the US

1980-1990

• Pacbrake departs from distribution-only and develops their own engine brake technology for Cummins and Caterpillar engines
• Becomes the first company to patent a combination engine brake which utilizes an exhaust valve
• Pacbrake starts serial production supply for Caterpillar and Volvo

1990-2000

• Starts engine brake development for Detroit Diesel
• Becomes the largest North American exhaust brake manufacturer
• Captures 10% of the engine brake market share

2000-2010

• Pacbrake expands their R&D and shifts strategy to emission valves
• Becomes the largest thermal management valve supplier in North America
• Expands aftermarket product line to include tow/haul solutions (air suspension and onboard air)

2010-PRESENT

• Pacbrake celebrates 50 years in business
• Supplys first hot EGR valve to Navistar
• Develops engine brake for Cummins ISB engine
• Develops electrically controlled emission valves