1960-1980
- Pacbrake Company™ incorporates in 1961
1980-1990
- Pacbrake develops new engine brake technology for Detroit Diesel™, Caterpillar™ and Cummins™ engines
- Pacbrake becomes the first company to patent a combination engine brake that utilizes an exhaust valve
1990-2000
- Pacbrake starts supplying engine and exhaust brakes to Freightliner™, Kenworth™ and Detroit Diesel™
- Becomes the largest North American exhaust brake manufacturer
2000-2010
- Starts supplying valves to the US Military
- Pacbrake expands R&D efforts and starts development of aftermarket products
- Starts supplying thermal management valves to Navistar™
- Expands aftermarket product line to include more tow/haul solutions (air springs, in-cab controls and onboard air)
2010-PRESENT
- Pacbrake celebrates 50 years in business
- Supplies first hot EGR valve to Navistar™
- Develops the first aftermarket engine brake for Cummins™ ISB engine
- Develops new AMP™ heavy duty air compressor line
- Launches the first engine shutoff valve for the oil and gas industry
- Pacbrake develops a large range of AMP™ air springs for various suspension applications
- Pacbrake supplies the first AMP™ onboard air system for an OEM
- Pacbrake introduces PacPro heavy duty performance parts featuring leveling kits, air horns, remote oil filters, springs and more