Pirtek Rockford, which provides onsite hydraulic and industrial hose service to businesses in Rockford, Ill., is now open for business. Bert Banaszak, … [Read More...]
Hydraulic Hose
Hose assembly update from Gates Corp.
I recently chatted with Michael Haen, VP of Global Product Line Management, Fluid Power, for Gates Corp. about what’s new at the manufacturer of … [Read More...]
Industry News
NewAge Industries video highlights pride of employee ownership
NewAge Industries has the same challenge as many other companies today. “We need more people,” said Ken Baker, CEO. The sixty-five-year-old company, which manufactures plastic and rubber tubing for numerous industries, has experienced … [Read More...]
New Pirtek hydraulic and industrial hose service opens in Rockford, Illinois
Pirtek Rockford, which provides onsite hydraulic and industrial hose service to businesses in Rockford, Ill., is now open for business. Bert Banaszak, new owner of the mobile-only service, previously served as a branch manager at another Pirtek … [Read More...]
Singer Equities acquires Dallas-based 4-STAR Hose & Supply
Singer Equities Inc. has acquired 4-STAR Hose & Supply, headquartered in Dallas. 4-STAR Hose & Supply distributes and fabricates industrial hose, hydraulic hose, metal hose, composite hose, fittings, valves and pumps out of their locations in … [Read More...]
Register for NAHAD’s Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Cleveland
Registration is now open for NAHAD’s newest Hose Safety Institute Training program, to be held September 10-11, in Cleveland. This event is designed to promote and encourage the adoption of Hose Safety Institute guidelines and best practices in … [Read More...]
NAHAD announces partnership with Savings4Members
NAHAD has announced a new partnership with Savings4Members that promises greater monthly savings for participating NAHAD members. The agreement goes into effect immediately. For more than 30 years, Savings4Members has specialized in helping … [Read More...]
Parrish Manufacturing Group rebrands as PT
Formerly known manufacturer Parrish Manufacturing Group (PMG) has solidified its brand as simply as PT for 2019 and the future. PT is proud to announce the transition as a forward-focused brand expansion. “Overall we look forward to the … [Read More...]
Continental plant contributes $50,000 to high school athletic complex
Continental’s industrial products plant has donated $50,000 over a five-year period to the St. Marys Community Foundation and the Rough Riders Philanthropic Organization to build a new athletic complex and stadium for St. Marys Memorial High … [Read More...]
Online learning program launched by NAHAD
Now live, NAHAD Academy is an e-Learning program designed to ensure all member organizations, regardless of size or budget, have access to affordable, quality, and relevant industry education content. Enhance and/or augment your on-boarding … [Read More...]
NAHAD’s strong growth continues
I spoke with Molly Mullins, EVP of NAHAD, at this week’s 35th Annual Convention at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas. Mullins, who has been leading the organization for almost two years, shared her thoughts on some of NAHAD’s latest endeavors. FPW: … [Read More...]
NAHAD revamps its Hose Safety Institute training options
NAHAD has always been a leader in promoting hose safety in the industry. Its Hose Safety Institute Handbook has been used for years as a key resource in educating and on-boarding new staff in hose basics. So, it was no surprise at this year’s NAHAD … [Read More...]
Hose assembly technologies at Fluid Power Technology Conference
Understanding fluid conveyance technologies is critical to safe hydraulic and pneumatic system design. This year's Fluid Power Technology Conference, to be held at MSOE May 14-15, will highlight the importance of multi-connect and adapter, hose and … [Read More...]
The odds are good for a great NAHAD experience in April
NAHAD’s 35th Annual Meeting and Convention is taking over the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, April 5-10, bringing together more than 1,000 hose industry professionals all under one roof. The event, geared towards both manufacturers and … [Read More...]
Scott Bardreau joins the Midland Metal Mfg. management team
Midland Metal Mfg. announced Scott Bardreau has joined the company as Chief Sales Officer for its growing platform of companies which includes Anderson Metals Corp. and Buchanan Rubber Ltd. Bardreau possesses extensive industry experience across … [Read More...]
R&G Acquisition purchases UK-based Hyphose Ltd.
Specialist M&A boutique, TheNonExec, has acted for the shareholders in the recent sale of fluid power specialist Hyphose Limited to R&G Acquisitions Limited. Based in Lancashire, R&G Acquisitions is the parent company of numerous … [Read More...]
NewAge Industries celebrates 65th anniversary
NewAge Industries has reached another significant event in its history: 2019 marks the company’s 65th year in business. What began in 1954 as a small distributorship selling a few types of plastic tubing has transformed into a multi-million-dollar … [Read More...]
In case you missed it
- Pirtek USA promotes Kim Gubera to CEO, with plans to lead franchise-building
- Certified hoses ensure food safety at Christmas markets
- Wynnchurch Capital invests in Canadian distributor, adds to its growing portfolio
- Kuriyama celebrates 50 years of growth in hose manufacturing and distribution
- Singer Equities acquires Canada’s Connectall Ltd.
