Southampton, Pa. — As NewAge Industries grew from a small distributor of plastic tubing to the mid-sized manufacturer it is today, its need for thoughtful and experienced leadership grew as well. To address that need, NewAge’s majority owner and CEO, Ken Baker, recently appointed several new members to its Board of Directors. Over the past […]
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NFPA hosting Chicago Regional Meeting on December 7
The NFPA 2016 Chicago Regional Meeting is coming up soon and this year’s program is too good to miss. Brad Terry, Principal with The Keystone Group, will review common pitfalls that manufacturing companies face in the sales & operations planning process. Brad has helped many companies find solutions and will share ideas that will ensure […]
Lewis-Goetz exclusive distributors of Flexion hydraulic hose
Lewis-Goetz, an ERIKS Company, recently announced an exclusive distribution agreement for the Flexion hydraulic hose brand in North America. The partnership allows Lewis-Goetz, which operates under the name ERIKS Industrial Services in Canada, to deliver consistent quality, expertise, and technical support across a wide range of hydraulic hose products and services from nearly 100 locations […]
Inspection kit detects hydraulic fluid leaks and injection injuries
Spectroline’s SafetyBlu (SB-450) Blue Light Inspection Kit is the only hydraulic system maintenance tool that saves you money two ways. Not only can SafetyBlu help find expensive hydraulic system leaks, it also helps detect and prevent dangerous injection injuries. Featuring a portable, high-intensity blue light (450 nm) LED flashlight, when used in conjunction with the […]
Building a better distributor
Last week, I had the opportunity to sit in on a “University of Industrial Distribution in a day” class at the annual NAHAD Convention. UID is held every March in Indianapolis, and includes four full days of intensive courses. NAHAD gives its meeting attendees a taste of UID, and I found the hyper-condensed classes to […]
Continental introduces Legacy line of hose at NAHAD 2016
With a focus on the food and beverage industry, Continental recently introduced the Legacy line of industrial hose to the North American market and distributors who attended the National Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) conference. Included in the Legacy line are seven hoses and a water-saving nozzle that will complement the current portfolio […]
O+P continues growth in times of uncertainty
Even with the current downward trend of the oil and gas industry, O+P continues to see an upward trend in its U.S. and China branches. Five years after the birth of the first foreign office, O+P confirms its role of decisive player in the international market of hose and tube processing equipment. This is all […]
Eaton reveals DYNAMAX EC850 at Bauma
The current trend in hydraulics is toward higher flow rates, increased working pressures and greater performance. With the introduction of the DYNAMAX EC850 hose and complementary fittings, power management company Eaton provides a solution for mobile hydrostatic drive, direct-drive steering and other hydraulic system applications requiring very high pressures. The hose and fitting series is […]
NAHAD 2016 Convention App
With more than 900 people in attendance at NAHAD’s 32nd Annual Meeting and Convention, it is important to stay connected and up to date. This year, in addition to following Twitter and Facebook posts, NAHAD also invites you to download the NAHAD Mobile App. Download the Mobile App to enhance your experience at NAHAD’s 32nd […]
Increase safety with Stopflex
The energy contained within a pressure hose, in case of disconnection from the fitting, can be dangerous to anyone or anything in its vicinity. Stoplex from O+P has been designed to arrest the trajectory of the flexible hose, thus avoiding that the energy contained inside may trigger a frightening “whip effect.” The cable secures the […]