I spoke with Molly Mullins, EVP of NAHAD, at this week’s 35th Annual Convention at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas. Mullins, who has been leading the organization for almost two years, shared her thoughts on some of NAHAD’s latest endeavors. FPW: One of the marks of your tenure so far seems to be a […]
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NAHAD revamps its Hose Safety Institute training options
NAHAD has always been a leader in promoting hose safety in the industry. Its Hose Safety Institute Handbook has been used for years as a key resource in educating and on-boarding new staff in hose basics. So, it was no surprise at this year’s NAHAD Annual Meeting in Las Vegas this month that the organization […]
Hose assembly technologies at Fluid Power Technology Conference
Understanding fluid conveyance technologies is critical to safe hydraulic and pneumatic system design. This year’s Fluid Power Technology Conference, to be held at MSOE May 14-15, will highlight the importance of multi-connect and adapter, hose and tubing technologies, with presentations by CEJN and Tompkins. First up on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. will be CEJN’s […]
The odds are good for a great NAHAD experience in April
NAHAD’s 35th Annual Meeting and Convention is taking over the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, April 5-10, bringing together more than 1,000 hose industry professionals all under one roof. The event, geared towards both manufacturers and distributors, gives ample opportunities to network and learn from experts and each other through general sessions, organized and […]
Scott Bardreau joins the Midland Metal Mfg. management team
Midland Metal Mfg. announced Scott Bardreau has joined the company as Chief Sales Officer for its growing platform of companies which includes Anderson Metals Corp. and Buchanan Rubber Ltd. Bardreau possesses extensive industry experience across plumbing and heating, industrial, waterworks and irrigation verticals. Bardreau spent the last 12 years with Matco-Norca in the role of […]
R&G Acquisition purchases UK-based Hyphose Ltd.
Specialist M&A boutique, TheNonExec, has acted for the shareholders in the recent sale of fluid power specialist Hyphose Limited to R&G Acquisitions Limited. Based in Lancashire, R&G Acquisitions is the parent company of numerous companies within industrial, hydraulic and pneumatic products across the UK such as Century Hose, Millennium Couplings, Pearson Hydraulics, Hose & Hydraulics Group, Northern Hose […]
NewAge Industries celebrates 65th anniversary
NewAge Industries has reached another significant event in its history: 2019 marks the company’s 65th year in business. What began in 1954 as a small distributorship selling a few types of plastic tubing has transformed into a multi-million-dollar manufacturer that offers dozens of tubing styles, as well as custom molded parts and hose assemblies. Industries […]
Pirtek USA promotes Kim Gubera to CEO, with plans to lead franchise-building
Pirtek USA has announced the promotion of Kim Gubera to the position of CEO. A certified franchise executive with the International Franchise Association, Gubera previously served as PIRTEK USA’s vice president and chief financial officer. Gubera started out at Pirtek USA as corporate controller before her promotion to CFO in 2018. An experienced corporate financial […]
Certified hoses ensure food safety at Christmas markets
German-style Christmas markets are celebrated worldwide, but strict hygiene regulations are in place for booths serving food and drink. Technology company Continental is helping to ensure food hygiene at Christmas markets thanks to its certified drinking water and beverage hoses. A congenial evening together with friends, colleagues or the family at a Christmas market is […]
Wynnchurch Capital invests in Canadian distributor, adds to its growing portfolio
Wynnchurch Capital, LLC, the private equity firm that acquired Anderson Metals and Midland Metal Mfg. in the past year, has completed the acquisition of Buchanan Rubber Ltd., a Toronto-based distributor of industrial hoses, couplings, and sheet rubber. The company distributes products to a variety of end-markets including petrochemical/energy, construction, mining, water handling/agriculture, food and beverage, and […]