NAHAD’s annual conference, held in Phoenix this week, was an incredible gathering, with more than 1,000 attendees and spouses filling the ballroom at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge resort. It was my first NAHAD Annual Conference, and the programming, networking, and learning opportunities were all first rate. Some highlights for me: • The George W. […]
Trelleborg acquires Turkish hose manufacturer, Superlas Group
Trelleborg, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire the privately owned European Superlas Group. Superlas develops and manufactures industrial hoses for a range of industries, including construction. The company said the acquisition consolidates its market leading position in industrial hoses. The company has manufacturing facilities in Turkey and sales offices in Austria […]
NAHAD holding 20th Annual Convention
NAHAD, the Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, is hosting its 30th Annual Convention from April 26-30 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona. The group says that this is the only worldwide event dedicated to serving hose distributors, manufacturers and suppliers. The Annual Convention brings more than 900 attendees together for four […]
The lowdown on hydraulic hose
By Josh Cosford Early hydraulic systems were installed on large machines, which meant they were stationary beasts—and as a result, their plumbing systems could be hard-piped. When someone discovered the usefulness of hydraulic actuators weren’t limited to stationary machines, the first hydraulic hoses had to be invented to allow motion between two points of movement, […]
