From the basement of their rented farm home in Clarence Center, New York, Bob and Shirley Zillig founded Jiffy-tite Company in 1963.  Their original product was a quick connect-disconnect fluid coupler invented by Bob Zillig.  The device was sold to numerous plastic injection-molding firms to reduce the time needed to change molds.  The popular connector was durable, compact, and saved the molder nearly an hour of time when changing from one mold to another.  With high quality products, competitive prices, and excellent customer service, Bob and Shirley led the company to worldwide recognition by delighting customers in the Injection Molding Industry.

In the early 1980’s, automobile manufacturers became interested in quick connect technology to improve the reliability and cost of fluid connections in their assembly plants.  Jiffy-tite Company, under the leadership of Bob and Shirley’s son Steve Zillig, invented a new quick connector for automotive applications.  Embraced by many car and truck manufacturers, more than 300 million devices are in service worldwide on nameplates such as Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Mercedes, Opel, Saab, AM General, Freightliner, Hino, Bobcat and Harley Davidson.  Customers were once again delighted with the results of the innovative design that reduced cost and eliminated assembly related warranty expenses.

Being automotive enthusiasts, Jiffy-tite Company leadership recognized the need for rapid part change in the racing arena.  From Formula 1 to NASCAR to the local drag strip, enthusiasts need quick connect-disconnect technology for fuel, transmission, and cooling systems in their race-cars.  Early in 2003, Jiffy-tite launched a design to service this market.  The unique product allows for rapid, spill-proof servicing of fluid connections in a race-car at track-side without tools.

In 2005, the Jiffy team was asked by the United States Military to provide quick connect-disconnect fluid couplings for “pit stop” style maintenance of their tactical vehicles.  There are now hundreds of our fittings on military vehicles in the field.  Jiffy-tite hopes that this initial success will help future military applications enjoy the benefits of this reliable, tool-free connection in the many severe and dangerous environments in which they are exposed.