Our “Why”: An Inside Look at the History of Tritech

Behind every company is a story. So often, with the clutter of advertising and information across digital platforms, the story of each company gets left behind, and amongst a plethora of tasks, the “why” behind your business is lost. Author and TED Talk speaker Simon Sinek published his renowned book, “Start with Why” in 2009, and this sparked a passion within our business to re-evaluate our priorities, beginning with our team’s “why.” Today, our team of technical equipment specialists at Tritech take a step back, a new beginning if you will, so you can have a look inside the history, passions, and vision for our company.  

How Tritech Came to Be 

Tritech began as a lab equipment service company in 1987, founded by service engineer Mark Circo, who believed that customer-centric service is what set Tritech apart. When we first began our journey into the market to challenge the monopoly that OEMs or original equipment manufacturers had in the marketplace. After lots of industry research, Mark realized that an ISO, or independent service organization, could work on the equipment of the OEMs.  

We know what you’re thinking. With OEMs monopolizing the market, how was TriTech able to break through? After the backlash that we were “not authorized” to work on OEM equipment, we continued to build relationships with laboratory customers who own OEM equipment after purchase and can authorize anyone they choose to work on it. We used our customer-centric focus on fostering these relationships, perfecting our concept, and continuing to serve our customers thirty-five years later, with Mark still working as President and CEO today.

What Makes Tritech Different 

Now that you have the backstory of how Tritech came to be, you’re likely wondering how we’re different from the other lab equipment service providers on the market. With an industry so heavily centered on technology, objective reasoning, and, let’s face it, an industry known for not being the most social, how have we set ourselves apart from the competition? Our process is simple; we put our customers first. While our top priority is to ensure the level of service is above industry standards, we don’t let that overtake our ability to foster relationships with each customer.  

When working with Tritech, you are always greeted by an employee who is not only knowledgeable about the industry but truly eager to help find solutions for your most taxing pain points. Our service staff is made up of both OEM-trained and Tritech cross-trained personnel, meaning we have employees who have worked on the original manufacturing side, as well as those who have focused on our specific training. The result? A collaborative environment that expands our team’s knowledge base and promotes the best solutions possible for our customers. 

Our “Why” at Tritech 

Our “why” has come from a variety of aspects, including our team’s experiences, knowledge, and skillsets. What it truly comes down to is that we want to be your partner. At Tritech, we don’t see ourselves as a strict business model focused on sales or revenue generation before relationship-building. At a time in the technology industry, where there is a never-ending creation of new products and services, the human aspect of business often falls on the back burner.  

President and CEO Mark Circo says, “we’ve received many calls from customers telling us the OEM told them that their equipment can no longer be repaired. What they are really saying is they are unable to repair, as they choose obsolescence over assistance.” With digital transformation sweeping the modern workforce, “new” is the word of the year. New technology, new workflows, new everything. At Tritech, we know that new does not always mean better, and our “why” is to make sure that all of our customers have resources to the equipment that serves them best, with minimal downtime.  

Work With Tritech For Long-Term Growth 

When working with laboratory equipment and other important assets, ensuring that there is minimal downtime and cost is high on your priority list. When finding an equipment service provider, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Do they have experience with our exact equipment? What does their process look like? How will they communicate with us? With Tritech, you can move forward with confidence that our team members are industry-leading specialists, ready to become a partner and your go-to service provider for years to come. To learn more about our services and work with our team, contact us today (and yes, we promise you’ll be speaking with a live, trained professional!)