STAUFF Corp. announces the appointment of Chad Phillips to the new position of director of sales – key accounts. With his solid industry experience coupled to his energetic approach to business, he will strategically drive STAUFF’s efforts in gaining market share in the important off-highway OEM sector. Previously, he served as the VP of sales […]
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IFPS to hold annual meeting in September
The IFPS 2017 annual meeting will be held September 25-28 at The Alexander in Indianapolis. In addition to committee and board meetings, optional events are planned throughout the week. A Technical Workshop, “International Standard IEC 61131 for Programmable Logic Controllers” will be presented on Monday. This workshop will present complete coverage of the syntax, operands, […]
NAHAD announces new Executive Vice President
The NAHAD Board of Directors recently announced the successful conclusion of a multi-year transition of the association’s executive leadership with the appointment of Molly Alton Mullins to the position of NAHAD Executive Vice President. Joseph Thompson, who has served as NAHAD’s EVP since 1990 will continue to support the association as General Manager through June, […]
Gates upgrades it eCrimp mobile app to simplify hose assemblies
Gates Corp. has upgraded its eCrimp mobile app with a new and expanded database of the most current crimping specifications on the latest equipment for hydraulic and industrial hose products. The eCrimp app is an extension of the company’s online eCrimp database. The upgraded mobile app allows users to quickly access the latest crimping specifications […]
CEJN to host a hydraulics symposium for the energy market
CEJN North America will host its Energy Market-Hydraulics Symposium August 23-24, in Houston. CEJN’s ultra high-pressure safety experts will offer informative, educational presentations focused on ultra high-pressure hydraulics and the energy market. In addition, experts from a variety of industries will be on hand with presentations during the two-day free event. Networking opportunities will be available […]
Pirtek expands in Western United States
In the past week, Pirtek has announced two new locations in the Western United States, with its 7th service and supply center in Orange, Calif. and its first location in Salt Lake City. Pirtek provides onsite hydraulic and industrial hose replacement sales and services to a number of different industries. Kelly Curran, the owner of Pirtek […]
Bridgestone HosePower acquires Seattle-based Fittings Inc.
Bridgestone HosePower, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp., today announced it is expanding its hose solutions business in the Pacific Northwest by acquiring Fittings Inc., a hydraulic and industrial hose sales and service company based in Seattle, becoming one of the largest networks specializing in hose sales and service in the United States. According […]
Eaton’s M-R7 cutting ring machine improves final assembly
Eaton has introduced its Walterscheid M-R7, an innovative cutting rind pre-assembly machine that provides customers with improved assembly technology and safety during installation of the Walterscheid system trilogy tube fitting systems with prefabricated tube ends. The solution is designed for controlled final assembly of Eaton’s Walterscheid cutting ring systems WALPRO and WALRING, and optimizes performance […]
NAHAD announces APPI Energy as newest value partner
One of NAHAD’s goals is to bring members programs and services that benefit their businesses. The association recently announced its newest NAHAD Value Partners program, APPI Energy. NAHAD’s Value Partners program is a members-only benefit that provides valuable discounts on relevant business services. APPI Energy is a natural fit for this program, as it provides […]
Gates acquires hose, coupling manufacturer Techflow Flexibles
Affiliates of the Gates Corporation have announced the acquisition of UK-based GTF Engineering and Services, the owner of the assets of Techflow Flexibles. Techflow Flexibles is a fully integrated engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operation that specializes in supplying flexible hoses and couplings to the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Its product lines […]