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PennAir's growth throughout the years

About Our History

Powering what's Possible for 50 Years

In 1968, Jim and Mary Conrad opened Penn-Air Company in a rented garage with only three product lines. In less than five years, the company outgrew both its space and name. The Conrads moved the new Penn-Air & Hydraulics Corp. to a former fire station in downtown York, giving them the opportunity to grow their product lines and their workforce.

Fueled by strong relationships with suppliers, Jim expanded operations into Maryland with Pneu-Force in 1988. It wasn’t long before both companies needed more space. In 1996, he combined operations into a 24,000 square foot headquarters on York’s Industrial Highway. The acquisition of Konstance Pneumatics followed, driving Penn-Air’s growth throughout the years.

1968 – IN THE BEGINNING

Jim and Mary Conrad open Penn-Air Company in a rented garage in York City with only three (3) product lines. 

1973 – PENNAIR EXPANDS

In less than five (5) years, the company outgrew both its space and name. The Conrads move the new Penn-Air & Hydraulics Corp. to a former fire station in downtown York. 

1988 – HEADED SOUTH

Fueled by strong relationships with suppliers, Jim expands operations into Maryland, Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, and West Virginia with the launch of Pneu-Force.

1996 – COMBINING FORCES

Jim united Penn-Air and Pneu-Force in a new 24,000 sq. ft. headquarters on York’s Industrial Highway. 

2000 – IF YOU CAN’T BEAT EM’, BUY EM’

Penn-Air acquires Konstance Pneumatics and becomes PKP (Penn-Air, Konstance, Pneu-Force).

2015 – THIS IS TOO MUCH TO SAY ON THE PHONE

Penn-Air & Hydraulics Corp., Konstance Pneumatics, and Pneu-Force consolidate to become PennAir.

2016 – BIG BOLD MOVES

PennAir moves from the 24,000 sq. ft. facility into its current location, a 100,000+ sq. ft. state-of-the-art headquarters. 

2019 – GOT GREASE?

Advanced Lubrication Systems joins PennAir, becoming GreasePoint, an automatic lubrication brand.

2020 – WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD SNACK?

PennAir acquires Hanover Conveying Systems, located in the Snack Capital of the World. HCS helps people with conveyors and fabrication.

2021 – GOING WITH THE FLOW

Compressor Maintenance Co. joins the ever-expanding list of PennAir brands. CMC helps people with compressed air systems and service.

2021 – WE FIX SH!T

Long-time neighbor, customer, and supplier, Allied Hydraulic Service Co, joins the family. Allied helps people with hydraulic component repair.

2022 – TEAMING UP TO MAKE PROGRESS

The Conrad Company was formed. TCC is an ever-growing collection of dependable brands focused on helping people in manufacturing and construction.

2022 – THE ART OF PRECISION

The Conrad Company welcomes Capitol Tool to the brands. Capitol Tool helps people with precison machining.

2022 – BREAKING NEW GROUND

Valley Fluid Components joins The Conrad Company, marking our entry into the thriving Virgnia market. VFC helps people with pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation. 

2023 – GREASING THE WHEELS

North Carolina based company, Lubromation, joins GreasePoint, as an additional automatic lubrication brand under The Conrad Company.

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In today's world the manufacturing community is asked to do MORE with LESS - EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. PennAir exists to HELP our customers KICK@$$ - allowing them to focus on what matters most - freeing them to leave their work, at work.

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