On August 31, 2023, Singer Industrial joined forces with American Hose & Hardware (AH&H). AH&H 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 1,200 employees. AH&H has been serving the Georgia markets of Atlanta and Macon […]
Pirtek USA celebrates 25 years in franchising
Pirtek USA is celebrating its 25th anniversary of franchising in the United States. As the only industrial franchise brand of its kind in the U.S., Pirtek USA first started franchising in May 1998 and has grown to now operate 142 franchise locations across the U.S. with a recent expansion into Canada. Since its introduction into […]
Hoses2U launches mobile hydraulic and industrial hose service in Denver
Hoses2U announced its recent relocation from Oklahoma City to the Denver area. The strategic move aims to capitalize on the robust industrial and construction base surrounding Denver, enabling the company to serve more customers and expand its reach. “We’re all excited about the opportunities here in Colorado, and we’re really looking forward to the quality of […]
Coxreels offers custom products for any application
Coxreels is pleased to offer its customers thousands of standard products to choose from; however, in the event that a customer cannot locate the perfect reel for a specific application, Coxreels has the capability to custom-build any product to an exact specification. Coxreels custom-built products offer a complete solution to any hose, cord, and cable […]
Brennan Industries named 2023 Best Employer in Ohio
Brennan has been named one of the 2023 Best Employers in Ohio. The annual list of the Best Employers in Ohio was created by Best Companies Group in partnership with Crain’s Cleveland Business and Crain’s Content Studio-Cleveland. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment […]
Uniflex presents the new EM 120 for clean cuts in no time
The new Uniflex EM 120 is a hose-cutting machine for hydraulic and industrial hoses with outside diameters of up to 135 mm. The EM 120 is the first fully electric cutting machine on the market. The hose is pre-bent and locked while the blade moves up through the hose. All users need to do is […]
Pirtek continues strong growth trajectory with new openings and signings
Pirtek USA saw strong growth at the beginning of 2023 with five openings and 15 new franchisee signings. The new franchise agreements exceed the growth numbers for all 2022 and signal the growing demand for top-tier hydraulic and industrial service providers nationwide. Since January, Pirtek has opened five locations in Atlanta; National City, California; Covington, […]
Coxreels introduces the Dual Hydraulic XTM-DMP-450 reel
For years, Coxreels has supplied heavy-duty reels with triple axle supports and solid ¼-in. plate bases for demanding applications and environments. But sometimes heavy duty or industrial duty is not enough for applications in mining, heavy equipment, lubrication, and other off-road industries with demanding remote environments and extreme conditions. Coxreels recently introduced a new addition […]
Hydraulic fittings and couplings trend toward safety
Hydraulic fittings and couplings are often overlooked in mobile machinery design, yet they play a critical role in any fluid power system. In extremely high-pressure hydraulic applications, a leak or accidental disconnection can cause serious personal injury or damage to machinery. Therefore, machine builders must select fittings of the correct size, material, pressure and temperature […]
Hydraulic hoses are tougher, lighter, and more flexible
Ergonomics, safety, efficiency, and refined quality are key themes for hydraulic hose applications these days. Machine builders are looking for hoses that improve service life and fit their exact specifications. Therefore, manufacturers are designing more durable and flexible hose solutions for heavy-duty mobile machines and evolving electro-hydraulic systems. “A hose’s working pressure, flexibility, and lifetime […]
