One of the best fluid power events of the year is coming up, as NAHAD, the Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, hosts its 34th Annual Meeting and Convention at the JW Marriott Marco Island Resort in southwestern Florida. Located about an hour south of Fort Meyers, Marco Island is a popular winter destination and […]
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Cutting blades provide high-quality cutting for tough hoses
Manuli Hydraulics is always on the lookout for ways to improve both the efficiency and the quality of new and existing production operations. With this in mind, the company has reassessed its cutting equipment offering. As a market leader in hydraulic hoses and assembly machines, the company says it wanted to offer a better quality […]
Brennan Industries hires project manager
Brennan Industries Inc., a supplier of hydraulic fittings and adapters, has hired Edward Waters as Project Manager. In his new role at Brennan, Waters will be responsible for leading and implementing a variety of corporate projects. He will be working closely with both Brennan and newly acquired Versa to identify opportunities for more collaboration, along […]
NAHAD’s annual convention hits the beach at Marco Island
Casual beachside networking will be a key focus of NAHAD’s 34th Annual Meeting & Convention slated for April 28 – May 1, at the JW Marriott Marco Island, Fla. As usual, the four days provide attendees with education, training, networking, and fun, giving users, manufacturers and distributors of hose and accessories an opportunity to connect […]
Singer Equities acquires Foster Hose and Fittings
Singer Equities Inc. has acquired Foster Hose and Fittings headquartered in St. Louis. The business was founded in 1928 and has been owned by Todd Sacco, Dale Schwartz and Rick Freeman since 2007. Todd Sacco, who has been active in the business, will remain as Sales and Marketing Manager and the business will continue operating […]
Last chance for the NAHAD early-bird rate
Friday, February 16 marks the last day attendees can register at the early bird rate for NAHAD’s 34th Annual Meeting & Convention. The event is slated for April 28 – May 1, at the JW Marriott Marco Island, Fla. As usual, the four days provides attendees with education, training, networking, and fun, giving users, manufacturers and […]
Midland Metal releases 2018 catalog
Midland Metal Mfg. has released its new, full-color, 2018 catalog. It features more than 500 pages of the company’s fittings, valves, clamps and accessories for hose, pipe and tube. Midland is a supplier to wholesalers and distributors nationwide focusing on the industrial, hose and fitting, fluid power, fastener, plumbing, oil and gas, heavy duty truck […]
NAHAD webinar to focus on attracting women into the hose industry
NAHAD will host a webinar, “Old Ways Won’t Open New Doors” on Wednesday, February 21 from 12 to 1 p.m., to preview the Women in Leadership (WIN) workshop at NAHAD’s 34th Annual Meeting and Convention in Marco Island, Fla., April 29. The webinar is meant for both women and men, and will ask important questions, […]
ContiTech expands its Hungarian hose, bellows plant
ContiTech is building on its commitment to Hungary. Over the past one and a half years, the industrial supplier – part of German technology company Continental – has invested around €20 million in its location at Nyíregyháza. The plant has built a second rubber mixing line, a new semi-finished production facility (using calender technology) for […]
Motion & Control Enterprises awarded Parker designations
Motion & Control Enterprises LLC (MCE) has announced that it was recently awarded the prestigious designation as a Connector Technology Center (CTC) by Parker Hannifin Corporation. The CTC designation is an elite honor reserved for the top tier Fluid Connector distributors who achieve specific proficiencies and capabilities as defined by Parker. MCE achieved the CTC […]