About Us
This company specializes in industrial & heavy-duty equipment and all the accompanying aftermarket support. We do what is possible to bring you the machines and tools you need. We help you work through problems and achieve the results you’re looking for. We are happy to provide you with the right solution for the job at hand. Cleaning & Municipal equipment have hundreds and thousands of options and build-outs that can be laser-focused towards a specific application. All that said, we set a little time aside to learn about the job you’re tackling to make sure you get the right equipment for your specific application by taking all the factors into consideration in order to set you up for success! You’ve got enough to deal with day in, and day out. Thanks a lot, work. We'll take care of the details. We follow a strict, "no headaches" rule here, folks.
Our History
Family Owned. Family Operated.
We were founded in 1967 as “Janitor Supply House” by Gerald Boarman. Our humble beginnings started in Harrisburg, PA as a simple paper product janitor supply company. That was short-lived as the original building and inventory were decimated by Hurricane Agnes in the 1972-- an unusual storm, the likes we wish to never see again. In 1980, Gerald obtained 100% ownership and searched the area for a more suitable location, ultimately deciding on relocating our corporate headquarters closeby in Mechanicsburg, PA.
Along with this fresh start, we rebranded as Bortek Industries, Inc. In 1984, we started our foray into the cleaning equipment business, which has since grown year over year. In 1990, Gerald retired and his three sons (Dan, Mike, & Jeff) purchased the business and continued his legacy. That included expanding Bortek's offerings at the time and really starting to actively grow the equipment side of things. Along with this growth, Bortek expanded its operation into Pittsburgh, PA in 1997. A little less than ten years later, Jeff obtained full ownership of the company.
The sort of things we get into
When it comes to the equipment that we're all about, our focus is dedicated to industrial and municipal equipment. The Industrial-Grade Power Cleaning Equipment we provide include floor scrubbers & sweepers and industrial vacuums– from the likes of PowerBoss, Minuteman, Factory Cat, and Delfin. When it comes to the municipal side of things, what we refer to as PWX, we support you with street sweepers, sewer jet/vac trucks, hydro excavators, sewer cleaning & inspection systems, leaf and debris collectors, and specialty utility vehicles. Our PWX equipment sport the likes of Dulevo, Schwarze, Super Products, Harben, USB-USA, and VIR Proteus. Best part is, you’re already set up for success with this quality equipment. Pair that with our customer-first-mindset and you’re in for something truly special.
