Stäubli has appointed Roger Schnüriger as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Group Executive Committee. He will assume his new role as of June 1, 2023. With Schnüriger, Stäubli is recruiting an experienced manager, who has a strong track record in successfully transforming and developing global finance functions for industrial […]
Industry News
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, […]
Sun Hydraulics distribution channel now offering Taimi swivel cartridges
Helios Technologies Inc. announced the integration of the Taimi Swivel Cartridges through the distribution channel of its operating company, Sun Hydraulics. The integration provides the expansion of product offerings for Sun’s longstanding sales distribution channels around the globe. The Sun offerings will include O-ring Face Seal (ORFS), British Standard Parallel Pipe (BSPP), and Joint Industry […]
Brennan to acquire SRM Industries, maker of RHINO hose protective components
Brennan Industries announced the acquisition of SRM Industries of Houston, Texas including its RHINO family of products. SRM has been marketing hydraulic hose protective products such as its RHINO Sleeve and RHINO Wrap since 2005. This acquisition adds these durability enhancing products to the wide ranging line-up of hydraulic fittings and accessories available from Brennan. […]
Pirtek ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and Franchise Business Review
Pirtek USA, a global on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, was recognized as #107 on the 44th Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and was ranked by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises. In 2022, Pirtek USA signed 13 new franchise agreements, 12 resale agreements, and opened 13 locations. In 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 […]
Registration open for NAHAD’s 39th Annual Meeting & Convention
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 […]
Parker taps William “Skip” Bowman to lead Fluid Connectors Group
Parker Hannifin Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has elected William R. “Skip” Bowman, as Vice President and President – Fluid Connectors Group, effective January 1, 2023. Bowman will succeed Andrew D. Ross, who, as previously announced, was elected to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2023. “Skip’s capabilities and experience […]
