Registration is now open for NAHAD’s 39th Annual Meeting & Convention, which will take place from April 29 to May 3, 2023, at the beautiful Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. Much is in store next year with top business speakers, speed networking, first timers/emerging leaders roundtables, industry workshops, networking, and the always-popular showcase of hose […]
Danfoss Power Solutions names Ines E. Sira as President of Fluid Conveyance division
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Ines E. Sira as the new President of its Fluid Conveyance division, effective immediately. Based at the company’s campus in Eden Prairie, Minn., Sira will be a key member of the Power Solutions leadership team and will report directly to Eric Alström, President of Danfoss Power Solutions. Sira has a […]
SC 12 i 370-ton workshop crimper from Uniflex
With a 370-ton crimping force, the new SC 12 i is the most powerful workshop crimper for R15 industrial hoses up to 3-in. and high pressure hoses up to 1-in. With its large opening and a maximum crimping range of up to 139 mm (5.47-in.), the SC 12 i also crimps 4-in. Camlock industrial fittings and even 90° fittings […]
Brennan Industries’ new lab supports particulate contamination testing
Brennan Industries has announced the construction of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14644 Cleanroom Standard Class 8. The cleanroom has been completed to support a Technical Cleanliness Lab for particulate contamination testing. Controlled environments, such as cleanrooms, provide just that control to perform contamination-sensitive activities. This is specifically important to the aerospace industry where […]
NAHAD Regional Training returns to Chicago on June 27‒28
NAHAD is excited to announce the return of Hose Safety Institute (HSI) Regional Training, a one-of-a-kind interactive classroom experience where attendees participate in various workshops covering hose safety, manufacturing processes, preventative maintenance, emerging technologies, and more. Participants are eligible for 12 hours of continuing education credits toward HSI Handbook or Fabrication recertification. “NAHAD offers opportunities […]
Continental announces cloud-based hose fabrication solution
Technology company Continental recently introduced a new Smart Test Bench technology to enhance hose-build solutions. The technology integrates with Continental’s CrimpIQ crimpers to ensure fabricators can build a quality hose assembly in every application. The Smart Test Bench uses cloud technology that allows the CrimpCloud and Smart Bench to communicate with each other. This ensures […]
Swagelok Co. partners with Dept. of Defense for SkillBridge Program
Swagelok Co. has partnered with the United States Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, helping active military members transition to the civilian sector. Through this national program, Swagelok invites transitioning service members to network, develop new skills, and learn about the company. In addition to practical work experience, Swagelok SkillBridge fellows participate in an orientation process, […]
Registration now open for NAHAD’s 2022 Miami Beach convention
Registration is now open for the Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) 2022 Convention, scheduled for May 14–18 in Miami Beach, Fla. The five-day event brings together distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers for a program of engaging speakers and panel discussions, business development opportunities, and exhibits featuring the latest innovations and products in the industry. […]
Pirtek named official hose supplier of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar
Pirtek has announced that it will become the Official Hose Supplier of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Through the partnership, IndyCar will begin to transition some of its hydraulic hose usage to the Pirtek brand of hoses and equipment. Pirtek also will continue its long-standing relationship with Team Penske’s NASCAR and IndyCar teams through associate sponsorship […]
Graco upgrades LDX, SDX and XDX hose reels
Graco Inc. has announced the launch of its LDX, SDX and XDX series of hose reels, allowing for smoother releases and consistent recoiling with less maintenance. The family of versatile retractable hose reels handle all common fluids with unmatched durability. Choose from the industrial-grade LDX, professional-grade SDX and extreme-heavy-duty XDX hose reels. They include a robust […]
