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 […]
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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, […]
Gates Corp.’s ownership changes hands
Private equity funds managed by Blackstone has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with affiliates of Onex Corp. and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to acquire all of the equity interests in Pinafore Holdings B.V., the parent company of Gates Corp. The transaction is expected to close later this year and is subject to customary […]
