RYCO 24•7 Katy Frwy in Houston, operated by Central Hydraulic Supply, has opened for business. Ben Pacheco and his team join RYCO 24•7 Greens Rd. in providing service to customers in the region needing an on-site hydraulic hose replacement service to address costly equipment downtime. Ben, a graduate of LSU with a degree in Business Management, […]
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Continental investing in North American hose manufacturing center
Continental is investing approximately $12 million in its ContiTech PVC hose business in North America and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and production capacities into a new state-of-the-art competence center at its upgraded plant in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to modernize the industry hose production. “Continental continuously works to improve its competitiveness regarding all processes along […]
ICP Attends NAHAD Annual Meeting and Convention in San Antonio
Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) offers many resources, most at no charge, to distributor companies who are members of one of eight Alliance Partner organizations supporting the initiative to build awareness of industrial distribution careers. In April, ICP attended the annual meeting of ICP Alliance Partner NAHAD—The Association for Hose & Accessories Distribution. Mary Jawgiel, ICP program […]
Stucchi adds Brent Hulsey as Territory Manager
Stucchi Inc., a manufacturer of hydraulic quick coupling products, has welcomed its newest member of its sales team. Brent Hulsey has joined Stucchi as Territory Manager for Texas. Scott Rolston, President of Stucchi Inc., said, “We are happy to have Brent join the Stucchi team. As Territory Manager, he will play a key role in account management and […]
NFPA’s economic update webinar
Chris Steele, an economist with ITR Economics, will help listeners gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organization during these uncertain economic conditions. This webinar will provide insights into the latest economic developments and future trends for the U.S. and global economy and their effects on the fluid power industry. The […]
PIRTEK expands South Florida presence with new location in Palm Beach
PIRTEK has expanded its South Florida presence with a new location in Palm Beach. Owner Sam Belin opened PIRTEK Palm Beach earlier this month, staffing it with three technicians and two Mobile Service Vehicles. He plans to add a third vehicle in a few months. PIRTEK is the only franchise of its kind in the […]
PIRTEK Hose Replacement operation opens in Austin
The owner of the PIRTEK franchise in San Antonio, Tex., has expanded his hose-replacement business by setting up a new location in Austin. “I expect rapid growth,” said Dean Akin, owner of PIRTEK Broadway in San Antonio. “We’re going to push forward in everything we do there.” The only franchise of its kind in the […]
Increase in awareness of industrial distribution as career path
A recent survey of “right fit” 16-24-year-olds found a 6.7% increase in their awareness of industrial distribution as a career field, compared to a similar survey commissioned three years ago by Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP). The November 2016 survey targeted young people who are not planning on attending a four-year college and self-identified as having […]
Brennan Industries achieves Nadcap, AS9100 aerospace accreditations
To demonstrate its continued commitment to quality, Brennan Industries announces that the company has achieved Nadcap and AS9100 accreditation for fluid system manufacturing—including fittings and other components. Brennan Industries has received international recognition for this initiative and is now qualified to supply their manufactured hydraulic fittings and other components to customers in the aerospace and defense markets that […]
NAHAD names new officers, board members
More than 930 NAHAD members from around the world recently convened at the JW Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio, Tex. for the association’s 33rd Annual Convention. The leading manufacturers and distributors of hose assemblies and related products and services participated in four days of educational sessions, networking programs and the annual Showcase of Hose Solutions […]