In 1928, George & Joe Picatti established Picatti Brothers, Inc. as a motor shop. Although the company has grown and diversified since then, we are still home to a motor shop.
The strength of Picatti Brothers has always been its ability to provide solutions.
Since 1928, at least one Picatti brother has held a degree in electrical engineering. This continues today with a staff of engineers of different disciplines.
Over 90 years, many things have changed, but one has not—our commitment to provide solutions. Picatti Brothers has the engineering resources, excellent staff, equipment, facilities, and experience to meet and exceed our clients’ needs.
We are proud of our reputation of exceptional quality, which we stand behind with our 24/7/365 on-call service department.
The Real Story of the Priest Rapids Turbine Generator
Hanford Irrigation Company purchased a hydroelectric turbine from Picatti Brothers, which was installed at Priest Rapids, WA and became operational in 1934. Picatti Brothers performed the final machining procedures, as well as the foundation, turbine/generator installation, start-up, and testing procedures.
Timeline
1850 Family Legacy
Gabriel Piccatti was born in Rocca-Conavese, Italy. Leaves school at age 12 to work in the coal mines.
1892 First Licensing
Gabriel Piccatti earns his Timberer’s trade license after a three-year apprenticeship. Promoted to work at a mine in Turkey.
1901 Immigration to the US & Name Change
Gabriel immigrated the family to the United States. At Ellis Island, “Piccatti” becomes “Picatti.” The family travels west to Washington State.
1904 The 3 Brothers
George Gabriel Picatti was born in Cle Elum, Washington. The three brothers: Joe (born Italy), Stephen (born in Turkey), George (born in the USA). Known in the family as the Wop, the Turk, and the Sam.
1923 Places Advertisement
Joe Picatti advertises pump and motor repair services from the back porch of his home in Hanford. He becomes a distributor for Allis-Chalmers.
1928 Picatti Bros Established
George returns from Washington State College with his engineering degree and graduate training at Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee. He joins Joe and Steve. Picatti Brothers opens at 103 South 4th Avenue in Yakima.
1936 New Shop
The business continued to prosper, and moved to 105 South 3rd Avenue.
1958 Second Generation
The second generation returns from WWII and the Korean War. Picatti Brothers is formally incorporated as Picatti Brothers, Inc.
1980 Third Generation
The third generation joins: David, Mike, and, later, Doug Picatti, bringing engineering careers from GE, Boeing, and Square D.
2000 New Corporate Office
New corporate headquarters built at 2309 South 3rd Avenue in Union Gap, on 11 acres.