Uniflex-Hydraulik GmbH was founded in Frankfurt am Main in 1972. Thanks to the pioneering innovations and the extraordinary product quality, the flourishing company rapidly developed into one of the worldwide leading suppliers of machines for the production of hose assemblies. Today, after 50 years, Uniflex is a supplier par excellence as regards to the production […]
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Brennan Industries’ new lab supports particulate contamination testing
Brennan Industries has announced the construction of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14644 Cleanroom Standard Class 8. The cleanroom has been completed to support a Technical Cleanliness Lab for particulate contamination testing. Controlled environments, such as cleanrooms, provide just that control to perform contamination-sensitive activities. This is specifically important to the aerospace industry where […]
Swagelok Company celebrates 75th anniversary, adds to fittings manufacturing
Swagelok Company, a solutions provider of fluid system products, assemblies, and related services, is marking its 75th year in business by expanding its workforce on Cleveland’s west side through the addition of positions in its existing Strongsville facility and the purchase of an existing, 135,000-square-foot building in Valley City, Ohio. Swagelok’s new facility, located at […]
NAHAD hosts nearly 900, establishes new committee structure at Annual Meeting
Last month, nearly 900 attendees gathered for NAHAD’s 38th Annual Meeting and Convention at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach to reconnect with existing clients, engage with new customers, and take part in multiple educational sessions. The convention ran from May 15-18, and was kicked off with the “State of NAHAD” report by 2021-2022 by President Jeff […]
NAHAD Regional Training returns to Chicago on June 27‒28
NAHAD is excited to announce the return of Hose Safety Institute (HSI) Regional Training, a one-of-a-kind interactive classroom experience where attendees participate in various workshops covering hose safety, manufacturing processes, preventative maintenance, emerging technologies, and more. Participants are eligible for 12 hours of continuing education credits toward HSI Handbook or Fabrication recertification. “NAHAD offers opportunities […]
Motion names Gates Corp. its Supplier of the Year for 2021
Motion Industries Inc. named Gates Corp. “2021 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services, as well as earning the highest score in the multi-faceted Supplier Stratification rating system. The presentation took place May 3rd at Motion’s headquarters in Birmingham. “We value and […]
Pirtek USA strengthens in 2022 with Q1 signings and openings
Pirtek USA saw strong growth at the beginning of the year with five openings, four new franchisee signings, and four resales. The new franchises indicate the brand’s strength and demand in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and across the Midwest. Since January, Pirtek has opened five locations in Atlanta, Statesville, N.C., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wilmington, N.C., and […]
Registration open for NAHAD’s Regional Training event in Chicago
NAHAD will host its third annual Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Chicago, June 27-28. This program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a series of interactive presentations, visit distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and tour […]
HCI Equity Partners-backed Echelon Supply and Service acquires Berg-Nelson
Echelon Supply and Service (“ESS”), backed by HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), announced it has acquired Berg-Nelson Company Inc. on March 30. ESS (formerly known as JGB Enterprises) is a supply chain management and logistics services distributor of industrial hose, fluid power products, and hose assembly solutions throughout a diverse set of end markets including the […]
JGB Enterprises of Liverpool, NY is now Echelon Supply and Service
JGB Enterprises Inc., a provider of industrial hose, fluid power products and hose assembly solutions, has rebranded to Echelon Supply and Service (Echelon), effective March 1. The new company brand will include JGB’s recent acquisition, All Serv Industrial, L.L.C, a Louisiana-based supplier of hose and hose-related accessories. Also included under the new Echelon brand is […]
