Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apache, Inc., headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Execution of the transaction will occur on November 1, 2017. Founded in 1963, Apache offers more than 50 years of experience in the industrial hose and […]
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Continental’s Gerstenberger tells conference attendees to view global changes as opportunities
Speaking to a group of industry executives at the 2017 Annual Hose Conference, Continental’s EVP of Industrial Fluid Solutions, Andreas Gerstenberger, said there are megatrends developing in the automotive and industrial hose businesses and those developments are not threats but opportunities. “In a constantly changing world of climate, technology, data, digitalization and even politics, new […]
Motion Industries names new VP/GM for Dallas division
Motion Industries, a major distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts based in Birmingham, Ala., has named Stacy Lenard Vice President/General Manager of the company’s Dallas division, effective October 1. A native of West Monroe, La., Mr. Lenard started his career with Motion Industries in 1989. He has since moved into various positions including […]
Gates acquires Atlas Hydraulics
Gates Corp. announced its acquisition of Atlas Hydraulics, a fully-integrated product engineering, manufacturing, and commercial business headquartered in Brantford, Ontario. With locations in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, the company specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of hydraulic tube and hose assemblies. Established in 1979, Atlas Hydraulics is a desired partner to several major […]
Hydraulic Supply Company announces location in Greenville, S.C.
Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC) has announced plans for the opening of its 27th location in Greenville, S.C. With the opening of its Greenville store at 5200 Pelham Road, the company will now have 25 Eaton Aeroquip Hose Center retail locations in addition to its Pompano, Florida Repair Location, and Sunrise, Florida Distribution Center. Currently, Hydraulic […]
Reddy added to sales team at Stucchi
Stucchi Inc., a global leader of hydraulic quick coupling products, has added Chuck Reddy to their sales team. Reddy joins as Northeast Territory Manager and is based in Pittsburg. Scott Rolston, President of Stucchi Inc., said, “We are thrilled to further expand Stucchi’s sales team, especially with the addition of someone so well versed in […]
Continental hose plant in Iowa celebrates 40th anniversary
Continental’s Mount Pleasant, Iowa, plant, its premier North American manufacturing facility for industrial and automotive hose products, celebrated its 40th anniversary last week. “We are proud to share in this celebration of a highly versatile and productive facility,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech CEO for the North America Region. “This plant has made hose for a […]
NewAge Industries achieves landfill-free status
NewAge Industries is proud to announce that it is now a zero-waste organization. All of the tubing manufacturer’s waste is reused, recycled or disposed of by combustion at a local EfW (Energy from Waste) facility. “This has been a goal of ours as part of our sustainability program,” said Ken Baker, CEO. “We went solar […]
Hydraulic Supply Company announces two new Miami locations
Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC), a leading fluid power distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial products across the Southeast, announces 2 new locations coming soon to Miami, Florida. The new locations opening this November will be located near the Miami airport at 7202 NW 25th Street @ Milam Dairy Road and at 10100 NW 116th Way, Medley […]
NFPA hosting regional meeting in Milwaukee
The National Fluid Power Association will be hosting its latest Regional Meeting in its home city of Milwaukee. When: Tuesday, October 10 from 11am-2pm Where: Friday’s Front Row Grill at Miller Park NFPA Regional Meetings are open to both NFPA members and non-members alike and not limited to those in the host area. And the […]