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Industry News
NAHAD launches new website
NAHAD, the association for hose and accessories distribution, has unveiled its new website to help members and prospective members better navigate its many resources and benefits. The website now has a more modern look and feel, and the home page is … [Read More...]
FPTC Hot Technologies: CEJN’s ultra high-pressure hydraulic couplings and flat-face designs
CEJN North America will be showcasing its series 140 ultra high-pressure hydraulic couplings and its series 217 flat-face couplings and nipples at this year's Fluid Power Technology Conference at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Visitors can see … [Read More...]
NAHAD Convention comes to South Florida
One of the best fluid power events of the year is coming up, as NAHAD, the Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, hosts its 34th Annual Meeting and Convention at the JW Marriott Marco Island Resort in southwestern Florida. Located about … [Read More...]
Cutting blades provide high-quality cutting for tough hoses
Manuli Hydraulics is always on the lookout for ways to improve both the efficiency and the quality of new and existing production operations. With this in mind, the company has reassessed its cutting equipment offering. As a market leader in … [Read More...]
Brennan Industries hires project manager
Brennan Industries Inc., a supplier of hydraulic fittings and adapters, has hired Edward Waters as Project Manager. In his new role at Brennan, Waters will be responsible for leading and implementing a variety of corporate projects. He will be … [Read More...]
NAHAD’s annual convention hits the beach at Marco Island
Casual beachside networking will be a key focus of NAHAD’s 34th Annual Meeting & Convention slated for April 28 – May 1, at the JW Marriott Marco Island, Fla. As usual, the four days provide attendees with education, training, networking, and … [Read More...]
Singer Equities acquires Foster Hose and Fittings
Singer Equities Inc. has acquired Foster Hose and Fittings headquartered in St. Louis. The business was founded in 1928 and has been owned by Todd Sacco, Dale Schwartz and Rick Freeman since 2007. Todd Sacco, who has been active in the business, will … [Read More...]
Last chance for the NAHAD early-bird rate
Friday, February 16 marks the last day attendees can register at the early bird rate for NAHAD’s 34th Annual Meeting & Convention. The event is slated for April 28 - May 1, at the JW Marriott Marco Island, Fla. As usual, the four days provides … [Read More...]
Midland Metal releases 2018 catalog
Midland Metal Mfg. has released its new, full-color, 2018 catalog. It features more than 500 pages of the company's fittings, valves, clamps and accessories for hose, pipe and tube. Midland is a supplier to wholesalers and distributors nationwide … [Read More...]
NAHAD webinar to focus on attracting women into the hose industry
NAHAD will host a webinar, "Old Ways Won't Open New Doors" on Wednesday, February 21 from 12 to 1 p.m., to preview the Women in Leadership (WIN) workshop at NAHAD's 34th Annual Meeting and Convention in Marco Island, Fla., April 29. The webinar … [Read More...]
ContiTech expands its Hungarian hose, bellows plant
ContiTech is building on its commitment to Hungary. Over the past one and a half years, the industrial supplier – part of German technology company Continental – has invested around €20 million in its location at Nyíregyháza. The plant has built a … [Read More...]
Motion & Control Enterprises awarded Parker designations
Motion & Control Enterprises LLC (MCE) has announced that it was recently awarded the prestigious designation as a Connector Technology Center (CTC) by Parker Hannifin Corporation. The CTC designation is an elite honor reserved for the top … [Read More...]
Anderson Metals acquired by private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital
Anderson Metals has been acquired by Wynnchurch Capital, LLC, a Chicago-based private equity firm. According to Keith Anderson, “Our leadership team is excited about this next step for our business. We are completely committed to supporting and … [Read More...]
PRC Industrial Supply acquires Ace Conveyor Services
PRC Industrial Supply, headquartered in Portland Maine, has announced a deal with ACE Conveyor Services of Belgrade, Maine to acquire all of its assets and hire its entire staff effective immediately. The move comes after negotiations between the … [Read More...]
Continental investing $9.3 million to expand Nebraska rubber operations
Technology company Continental has announced a $9.3 million expansion of the rubber mixing operations at its industrial hose plant in Norfolk, Nebraska, to accommodate its North American manufacturing facilities by providing rubber for industrial … [Read More...]
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