Our History

Here’s how far we’ve come!

We’re on a mission to be the number one supplier for all radiator shops in North America

June 16, 1986

People thought we were crazy…

It all started with a challenge: stand out from the competition by targeting a niche market, and do it right. For this Langley-based radiator shop, that required working fast. Really fast.

The team begins developing and manufacturing automotive cores within a two-hour turnaround time. Two hours! At first, people think they’re crazy, but word spreads about their rapid, dependable service. Pacific Radiator discovers its niche: delivering the quickest turnaround on top-quality radiator products.

People thought they were crazy, but word spread fast about their rapid, dependable service.

June 16, 1986

August 28, 1990

We said, “What industry can we tackle next?”

Between 1990-1993, they expand their services to trucking, mining, and logging applications. They move to a larger manufacturing facility in Langley and hire staff to accommodate a growing customer base in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

August 28, 1990

September 4, 2001

Strike east! We took a giant leap forward…

The oil and gas industry in Alberta is booming, and Pacific Radiator want in on the action. With a now-established customer base in Calgary and Edmonton, the team knows the timing is right. Time to strike out east! They open a warehouse and manufacturing facility in Edmonton, and add new products to their manufacturing roster: brass tanks and structural supports for radiators.

September 4, 2001

May 4, 2006

We invest in quality tools to help us craft better products.

A CNC laser-cutting machine is added to the Pacific Radiator equipment artillery. The team now offers services for precision parts in steel fabrication. Top equipment yields top results, and they’ve got some of the best the industry has to offer.

The team now offers services for precision parts in steel fabrication.

May 4, 2006

July 28, 2013

Service demands are evolving, and it keeps our work exciting.

Change is the only constant at Pacific Radiator. With over fifty-six full-time staff and an ever-expanding customer base, the Langley and Edmonton warehouses are buzzing around the clock.

Now more than ever, the team services complete cooling packages for their clients. Converting copper radiators to brass and steel replacement radiators has allowed more companies to harness the power of Pacific Radiator core products.

So what does the next chapter look like? You tell us. We believe every radiator solution that leaves our warehouse has a stake in our success. Be a part of our story today.

We believe every radiator solution that leaves our warehouse has a stake in our success.

July 28, 2013

May 27, 2024

Taking the next step…

In 2024, Pacific Radiator became part of Petwin Private Equity, marking a change in ownership but not in how we operate. The same management team continues to lead the business, ensuring uninterrupted service and commitment to quality for our customers and partners.

May 27, 2024