By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Technically speaking, hydraulic hose is often also industrial hose, but for the sake of this article, I will define what makes them different in both construction and application. We could call out industrial hose for its use in mobile machinery as well, although I’m not here to make beef, so […]
Singer Industrial joins forces with HOSER Inc., marking 10th acquisition of 2023
On December 20, 2023, Singer Industrial joined forces with Hoser Inc. Hoser Inc. will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial and, with this addition, will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 100 locations with over 1,400 employees. Hoser Inc. was Singer Industrial’s 10th acquisition in 2023. Hoser Inc. was established […]
Specialty Saw announces retirement of Dave Nagy after 52 years of service
Specialty Saw Inc., an industrial saw blade and hydraulic hose saw manufacturer, announces the retirement of Dave Nagy, who has been leading the firm since the 1970s. Dave will retire from his position effective January 1st. During Dave’s tenure, Specialty Saw has achieved remarkable milestones, growing from a modest family company founded in 1952 to […]
Texcel joins Harbour Group’s growing hose and fittings business
The business of Trelltex Inc., which does business as Texcel, has joined the Harbour Group family of companies, Jeff Fox, Harbour Group’s chairman and chief executive officer, announced this week. Texcel will operate alongside Harbour’s other specialty-flow component businesses, Stainless Hose Fittings (SHF), Omega One, and AMFM. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Texcel […]
Plastic-steel energy chains reduce machine weight
With the need to reduce fuel consumption, mobile machine manufacturers often look to reduce their machine footprint and weight. Often, this is limited by all the components that need to be installed throughout the machine. For example, hydraulic hoses themselves are heavy even before the fluid is running through them so it’s important to make […]
PIRTEK ranked in Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur as Best Franchise for veterans
Pirtek USA was recognized by Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur as a Top Franchise for Veterans. This is the second consecutive year that Pirtek USA has landed on the Top Franchise for Veterans list with Franchise Business Review and their seventh consecutive year on the Top Franchise for Veterans list for Entrepreneur, currently ranked 27th. […]
How long should a hose last (and tips to extend service life)
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor How long a hydraulic hose should last depends on many factors, not the least of which is who you ask. Some standards want to see hoses changed every few years, yet others are okay up to ten years (such as with the SAE). But do we even need to apply […]
Parker Hannifin announces leadership change for Fluid Connectors, Aerospace groups
Parker Hannifin Corp. announced that William R. “Skip” Bowman, Vice President and President – Fluid Connectors Group, and Roger S. Sherrard, Vice President and President – Aerospace Group, will retire on December 31, 2023, after 40 and 34 years of service to the company, respectively. The Board of Directors has elected Patrick M. Scott, currently […]
Singer Industrial joins forces with Viking Hose and Fittings
On October 31st, Singer Industrial joined forces with Viking Hose and Fittings, headquartered in Randleman, NC. Viking Hose and Fittings will operate within the Catawba Rubber Division of Singer Industrial and, with this addition, will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 90+ locations with over 1,300 employees. This is the fifth announcement by […]
Coxreels celebrates its 100th year anniversary manufacturing in the USA
Coxreels, a 3rd generation family owned and operated business, will observe 2023 as a time to remember its strong and loyal customers, the many achievements of the past, celebrate its accomplishments of today, and look forward to a successful future. Established in 1923 as Cox Air Gauge, Coxreels set the bar as the industry standard […]