In 1961, VORTEC became the first company to develop a technology that transformed the vortex tube phenomenon into a practical and effective industrial cooling solution. Since then, VORTEC has continued to improve and expand vortex tube applications and develop air amplification products to make more efficient use of compressed air in cleaning and delivery applications. In 1990, VORTEC was acquired by Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 200 company; It is now part of ITW's Air Management Business unit, which offers the Paxton product line for drying and purging in addition to VORTEC products. [more]