Pirtek Rockville in Rockville, Md., has earned top honors as the Pirtek USA’s National Franchise of the Year for 2015. The company presented the award during its annual conference to business owner David Entwistle for his franchise’s outstanding performance, operational excellence, commitment and enthusiasm for the brand. “To be chosen for this award out of […]
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NFPA Detroit Regional Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Where: Macomb Community College in Warren, MI Cost: Free to members and nonmembers NFPA will be on the road again this spring hosting regional meetings. Next up is the Detroit Regional Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2016. We will again use the facilities at Macomb Community College […]
NewAge Industries announces new inside sales manager
NewAge Industries has promoted Stephen McDevitt to the role of Inside Sales Manager, effective February 1, 2016. A 13-year team member, McDevitt has proven his product knowledge, customer relationship building and leadership abilities, making him well suited for the position. McDevitt fills the role vacated by Annabelle Black, who retired in December 2015 after 29 […]
Charlotte entrepreneur acquires Gastonia PIRTEK location
Viresh Sitapara, a business owner and engineer from the Charlotte area, is the new owner of the PIRTEK Sales & Service Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. Located at 1101 W. Franklin Boulevard, the center features four 24/7 Mobile Service Vehicles and is staffed by a team of five fluid transfer solutions technicians. A provider of […]
ContiTech celebrates 1-year anniversary
After one year of operating under the Continental umbrella, the United States-based home of ContiTech continues to grow and refine its businesses. “It has been an exciting first year filled with many of the elements inherent in a merger,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech NAFTA CEO. “But I’m pleased that we’ve made steady progress, and we […]
Pirtek opens service and supply center in San Leandro
Pirtek has opened a new Service & Supply Center in San Leandro, Calif. The new facility at 1997 Burroughs Avenue is part of the company’s ongoing expansion efforts throughout the U.S. Pirtek has 57 Service & Supply Centers across the country. The company provides hydraulic and industrial hose replacement sales and services from its service […]
Air Hydro Power acquires The Hose House
Air Hydro Power (AHP) has acquired The Hose House of Corbin, Kentucky. In business for more than 34 years, The Hose House has a talented and seasoned staff with many years of experience in the hydraulic and industrial hose field. The Hose House is currently a Parker Fluid Connector, Parker Industrial Hose and Parker Mining […]
Motion Industries’ Cefalu discusses the hose distribution business
Tony Cefalu was recently named SVP of Hose & Rubber, Shops and Service Centers for Birmingham, Ala.-based Motion Industries. In this new position, Cefalu will continue to lead Motion’s efforts for hose, rubber, and gaskets, and now has the added responsibility for Shops and Service Centers—including Automation, Fluid Power, Pumps and Repair. We spoke with […]
62-year-old company celebrates employee ownership
In January 2016, NewAge Industries will note a milestone—10 years as an employee-owned company. The share price of the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) has increased over six fold since the plan’s inception. When asked if he had ever thought NewAge would be in its current position as an ESOP, Ken Baker, CEO, said, “Absolutely. Back […]
ContiTech plant announces $7.2M expansion
ContiTech has announced a $7.2M expansion of its industrial hose plant in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, responding to the increasing demand for industrial hoses in the NAFTA region. “We have plans to add 30,000 square feet to our plant, and that includes an additional production line, which will increase our total floor area and our capacity by […]