On January 31, 2024, Singer Industrial joined forces with Hose Tech USA, which will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial. This addition will increase Singer Industrial’s North American footprint to more than 100 locations with more than 1,400 employees. Hose Tech USA will assist Singer Industrial in expanding their customer value proposition […]
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Continental invests about $90 million in new Mexican hydraulic hose plant
The German technology company Continental has announced, together with the governor of Aguascalientes, the construction of its new hydraulic hose plant for industrial purposes. The planned investment is of around $90 million and is one of the biggest investments for Continental’s Group Sector ContiTech in 2024. This new facility will complement and increase Continental’s existing […]
Bridgestone HosePower acquires Cline Hose & Hydraulics
Bridgestone HosePower (HosePower), LLC, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp., has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Cline Hose & Hydraulics LLC. The acquisition furthers the expansion of HosePower’s hydraulic and industrial hose solutions and service business. “Cline Hose & Hydraulics has an exceptional reputation for quality and has a very similar business model as Bridgestone […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Singer Industrial joins forces with California-based Capital Rubber & Gasket
On September 29th, 2023, Singer Industrial joined forces with Capital Rubber & Gasket Co., headquartered in Sacramento, California. Capital Rubber & Gasket will operate within the Industrial 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. Capital Rubber & Gasket […]