About
PerTronix.
Originally known as Per-Lux,
(Pertronix) the company was founded in 1962,
primarily a manufacturer of driving and fog lights
for the heavy-duty market (big rig trucks).
In the early 70’s, an engineer
came up with the idea of an electronic ignition
system that would replace the points and condenser
in distributors. The Ignitor was born and after
patenting the product, Per-Lux started manufacturing
systems with emphasis on the lift truck and
industrial engine markets. The product gained wide
acceptance with fleet managers who came to realize
the dramatic improvement in reliability and reduced
maintenance cost whether they were responsible for
delivery trucks, school buses or
generator/industrial engines.
Only a few automotive applications
were available in those early years, but automotive
enthusiasts began using the Ignitor for the superior
performance it offered. Utilizing the pertronix
Ignitor technology, complete electronic distributors
were developed in 1985 for a variety of industrial
and agricultural engines. Wis-Con, a major original
equipment engine manufacturer, counts as a customer.
In early
1990, Per-Lux (Pertronix) sold their lighting
division and the management team lead by Tom Reh,
the company’s Chief Financial Officer, acquired the
ignition division. The name changed in 1991 to
PerTronix signaled the company’s total commitment to
the ignition business. With the tremendous growth in
the automotive performance industry, PerTronix has
shifted emphasis to their automotive product
offering, adding over 80 applications in the last
few years.
Substantial growth along with the
addition of the Flame-Thrower coils and spark plug
wire product lines made it necessary for PerTronix
to expand production and relocate to a brand new
22,000 square foot custom manufacturing facility in
1997. By the end of 2006, the company’s Ignitor kit
sales exceeded 3,000,000 units.
PerTronix’s newest product line
addition, Flame-Thrower HEI distributors, are
completely new (not remanufactured) with proprietary
electronic components that offer performance
advantages over all other HEI units on the market
today. A complete line of performance tune up
accessories is also available including modules,
coils, caps and rotors.
From classic cars to forklift
trucks, PerTronix continues to supply the
performance that their customers deserve.
To purchase Pertronix Products,
please visit our website
at
ase-supply.com
