Spectronics Corporation has introduced the powerful Spectroline TRITAN 365 (Part No. TRI-365HA) — a multi-LED, broad-beam UV leak detection lamp. When used with Spectroline® fluorescent dyes, it pinpoints fluid leaks in a wide range of industrial systems such as hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gearboxes, fuel systems and much more. The TRITAN 365 features three ultra-hi-flux […]
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NORRES Group selects South Bend Indiana for U.S. subsidiary
NORRES Group, a German manufacturer of industrial hoses and hose systems, has selected South Bend, Indiana for its NORRES North America Inc. subsidiary. Logistical advantages and grants from the state government made the location ideal. The company plans to use the 30,000 sq-ft facility to produce various technical hose products for the U.S. market, including […]
Eaton improves hose cutting machines
Power management company Eaton announced three new high performance hose cutting machines that will provide a higher level of operator safety with breakthrough technology used in the hose cutting process. These new machines easily cut a complete range of hydraulic, industrial and specialty hoses with quick processing times. Traditional methods of hose cutting include lowering […]
Trelleborg acquires Turkish hose manufacturer, Superlas Group
Trelleborg, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire the privately owned European Superlas Group. Superlas develops and manufactures industrial hoses for a range of industries, including construction. The company said the acquisition consolidates its market leading position in industrial hoses. The company has manufacturing facilities in Turkey and sales offices in Austria […]
NAHAD holding 20th Annual Convention
NAHAD, the Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, is hosting its 30th Annual Convention from April 26-30 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona. The group says that this is the only worldwide event dedicated to serving hose distributors, manufacturers and suppliers. The Annual Convention brings more than 900 attendees together for four […]
The Gates Corporation Launches New Corporate Website for NA
The Gates Corporation, a global, diversified manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced the unveiling of its reimagined corporate website. Designed with OEM, MRO, and distributor audiences in mind, the state-of-the-art new Gates.com offers easier access to hose and belt products, tips, and resources for an improved user experience. Highlights of the new Gates website […]
Gates Corp.’s ownership changes hands
Private equity funds managed by Blackstone has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with affiliates of Onex Corp. and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to acquire all of the equity interests in Pinafore Holdings B.V., the parent company of Gates Corp. The transaction is expected to close later this year and is subject to customary […]