About Us
PEAR …..Petroleum Equipment for Aviation Refueling. We specialize in specifically designed equipment for the handling of aviation fuels along with the general petroleum equipment utilized throughout the aviation industry.
PEAR Canada has a deep history in aviation refueling, offering a combined work experience in excess of 100 years. Our roots stem back to Velcon Filters and Velcon Canada. PEAR continues to provide the same product knowledge and customer service that Velcon Filters/Canada was known for.
We are committed to bringing our customers top quality products, competitive pricing, timely deliveries and years of industry experience to help assist in your business’s day-to-day operation. We are more than happy to consult; problem solve and assist with current aviation specifications.
Located in Cambridge Ontario Canada, we dedicate ourselves to supplying customers coast to coast quickly and efficiently, offering full product support. Our US location is located in Darby Montana.
From our main Cambridge, Ontario warehouse, we stock a complete range of products to cover your day to day operational needs. Aviation fuel hoses are assembled and tested here and assembled lengths are also stocked in our Richmond, British Columbia distribution warehouse.
With the same vision and customer service to which the Taylor family established and grew the most respected name in aviation filtration, is now embedded with PEAR Canada. We invite you to allow us the opportunity to support your operation where we will both experience success, prosperity and a safe environment.
The Team
Dave Taylor – CEO
Dave was the president/owner of highly successful, industry leader Velcon Filters prior to the sale of the company to Parker Hannifin. Dave has extensive knowledge in the aviation filtration industry and all aspects of company management.
Paula Wingrove – President
With an extensive career in finance, administration and management with Velcon Canada, Paula is well positioned to pilot PEAR within the aviation fuel handling equipment industry. From day-to-day operations, imports/exports currencies, inventory values, cash flow are just a few of her oversights and directions.
Tom Bailey – Sales/Management – gbz.onvyrl@crnepbec.pbz
Having worked in the filtration and aviation fuel handling industry all his working life with 3L Filters and Velcon Canada, Tom brings over 48 years of experience in these areas. He understands the importance of offering top quality products coupled with stock inventory for day-to-day operations at a competitive price along with the best in the industry customer service. Do not hesitate to reach out to Tom for any assistance with your aviation fuel handling equipment.
Bobby Wingrove – Sales – ojvatebir@crnepbec.pbz
Bobby provides excellent customer service with product knowledge. He would love to assist you with you any special needs or solutions for product problems you may be experiencing. For a quick reply to all your request, please do not hesitate to contact him.
Steve Wingrove – Production/Warehouse Management – fgrir.jvatebir@crnepbec.pbz
Steve brings many years of experience with aviation fueling hose assembly along with refueling nozzle service and overhaul for Velcon Canada. Along with warehouse management, shipping/receiving, hose production, nozzle servicing, Steve also finds time to pull double duty with assisting with inside sales. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Steve for any assistance in these areas.
Deb Tait – Accounting/Office Manager – qgnvg@crnepbec.pbz
Deb also brings from Velcon Canada several years of accounting experience and is no stranger to our customers and suppliers in the aviation fueling equipment industry. For any inquiries regarding accounts receivable, accounts payable, shipment tracking, please do not hesitate to contact Deb for a lightning quick response.