Because California still has tight restrictions on group meetings, NAHAD has moved its Annal Meeting & Convention slated for June 12-15 in San Diego to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, in Arizona. The event will look similar to previous events in the past, with keynote and breakout presentations, ample networking opportunities, manufacturer and associate hospitality suites, […]
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Learn how to reduce leaks with Metric tube fittings
In our next installment of the Fluid Power Technology Conference Virtual Series, Stauff will return to the “stage” to offer tips on using tube end forming for leak-free hydraulic connections. Stauff’s Gregory Byrne will present, “Creating Leak Free Hydraulic Connections using Metric Tube Fittings and Tube Forming Technology,” on April 13 at 2 p.m. EST. […]
Faster wins John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for multi-connection couplings
Helios Technologies Inc. announced yesterday that its subsidiary, Faster S.r.l, has been selected as a recipient of the John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for 2020 for its multi-connection couplings with integrated valve system. The award is presented to a select group of suppliers who have demonstrated innovation in a product or service they provide to […]
NAHAD postpones 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention until June
NAHAD leadership announced it will postpone its 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention to now take place June 12-15, 2021 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego. Originally scheduled for April 10-13, NAHAD’s leadership believes this delay will allow more of the NAHAD membership to be able to attend the premier event in the hose and […]
NewAge Industries celebrates 15 years of employee ownership
In January 2006, NewAge Industries’ owners signed paperwork that sold 30% of the plastic tubing manufacturer to its employees. The ceremony was a notable step in the company’s journey to employee ownership. Now, fifteen years later, NewAge is 100% employee owned. The company’s ESOP — Employee Stock Ownership Plan – rewards long term employees at […]
Getting back to in-person?
After nine months of Zoom events and virtual meetings, associations seem to be gearing up for a 2021 that may see a return to in-person conferences. With vaccines on the horizon for citizens in the United States, I’m hopeful that this can be accomplished safely. The value we receive from meeting in person, networking, and […]
NewAge Industries-AdvantaPure expands with additional facilities
In May, NewAge Industries, the parent company of AdvantaPure, bought two of three units in a building within seven miles of its headquarters. NewAge recently purchased the remaining unit and now owns the entire seven-acre property consisting of over 90,000 sq. ft. of future production, warehouse and office space. “This acquisition completes one plan and […]
Registration open for NAHAD Regional Training October 5-6
NAHAD will host its 2nd annual Hose Safety Institute (HSI) Regional training as a virtual event. Scheduled for October 5-6, this program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a unique virtual experience that will include interactive […]
Midland Industries extends regional reach with new distribution center
Midland Industries announces its newest distribution center is open and serving its customers with faster deliveries across the South and “Will Call” service for local pick-up orders. The center is located at 5544 Armour Dr., Houston, Texax, 77020. This newest distribution center opening comes on the heels of Midland’s recent acquisition of Stainless Adapters Inc., […]
Continental introduces eco-friendly hose
The Continental business unit of ContiTech has introduced a new eco-friendly garden hose called EcoRubber that uses sugar cane ethylene, rather than petroleum-based products, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 85%. It is reportedly the first plant-based polymer hose in the world. “Continental is paving the way of a circular economy by consistently evaluating renewable […]
