Holmbury Inc. recently hosted an open house, to highlight the growth the company has made in the past several years at its U.S. headquarters in Eastlake, Ohio. The manufacturer of flat face couplings has nearly doubled its space, expanding with two extra suites to the south and north of its original space. In the southern […]
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Brennan announces strategic expansion to Mexico with new distribution facility
Brennan Industries Inc. announces a strategic expansion to Mexico with the opening of a new distribution facility. Dave Carr, president and CEO of Brennan, conveyed the significance of establishing a local presence in Mexico as aligning with customer operations. “As our customers expand their production facilities into different parts of the world, the demand for […]
Danfoss names Domenico Traverso president of Fluid Conveyance division
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Domenico Traverso as the president of its Fluid Conveyance division, effective June 1. In addition to his new role, Traverso will continue to serve as president, Incubation division, and lead the Business Development and Innovation function. Traverso reports directly to Eric Alström, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, and plays a […]
Continental launches smart crimper, renewed focus on industrial division at NAHAD
At NAHAD last week, Continental officially launched its newest crimper, the PC160i with CrimpIQ PRO Technology. The bench-top 1 ¼ in. crimper features state-of-the-art technology to make hose crimping quick and easy. Laszlo Dobo, Head of Product Management – Hydraulic Solutions, noted that the original smart crimper from Continental was launched in 2018, and over […]
Are field-attachable fittings truly reusable?
Hydraulic hose fittings are essential components in countless stationary and mobile machines. The parts are critical links in fluid-power systems, designed to ensure safe and reliable operations and prevent equipment shutdowns, catastrophic failures and danger to nearby personnel. And in the hydraulics world, there are generally two types of hose fittings — permanent and reusable […]
Update from Parker Hannifin hose division at NAHAD
I caught up with Cody Sarmiento, Connector Technology Manager, Great Lakes Region for Parker Hannifin Corp on day two of NAHAD to learn more about where the focus is headed for the company’s hydraulic hose lines. Much of our discussion centered on the Critical Projection cover, which has added not only abrasion resistance but impact […]
Pirtek USA strengthens with more franchise growth strategies
Pirtek USA experienced continued growth in Q1 with eight openings and seven signed agreements. Among the new openings were four first-time Pirtek franchisees as well as expansions from four existing franchisees. The signings comprised six new franchisees and one existing franchisee expanding their territory through the signing of a resale agreement. This growth reflects the […]
Kurt Hydraulics continues growth with new hose warehouse in Minnesota
Kurt Hydraulics last month announced the opening of its new, centrally-located hydraulic hose warehouse in Fridley, Minnesota, approximately 3 miles from its headquarters. This allows for enhanced customer service, optimized logistics, and the ability to provide a more extensive range of hydraulic hose. The new location, strategically chosen for its accessibility and proximity to major […]
Hose of South Texas joins Tipco Technologies
Tipco Technologies and Hose of South Texas (HOST) announced their partnership today. With a shared vision based on people, partnerships, and innovation, Hose of South Texas will be joining Tipco in its mission to become the largest independent distributor of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions in the United States. HOST will continue to operate under […]
Singer Industrial joins forces with Hose Tech USA
On January 31, 2024, Singer Industrial joined forces with Hose Tech USA, which will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial. This addition will increase Singer Industrial’s North American footprint to more than 100 locations with more than 1,400 employees. Hose Tech USA will assist Singer Industrial in expanding their customer value proposition […]
