Press Releases
06/02/2022
Motion Launches Mi Fluid Power Solutions Brand
The distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, announces the formation of its fluid power business brand: Mi Fluid Power Solutions (Mi FPS).
Read More >05/17/2022
NAHAD Regional Training Returns June 27‒28 to Chicago
The two-day program, designed for fabrication and sales personnel, promotes an understanding of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design, manufacturing, and fabrication.
Read More >04/15/2022
Continental Partners with WarehouseTWO to Provide Inventory Sharing for Distributors
Inventory sharing boosts value of distributor network by making inventory available to peer members.
Read More >04/14/2022
CECO Environmental Acquires General Rubber
Since 1950, General Rubber Corporation has been at the forefront of innovative rubber expansion joint design. Legacy brands include Maxi-Joint, Flex-Valve, and SoundZorber.
Read More >04/14/2022
Kurt Hydraulics Expands Braided Hose Coupling Line
Kurt Hydraulics announced the vast expansion of its braided hose coupling line to over 743 styles and sizes. These compression-style hydraulic hose fittings feature RoHS-compliant plating that makes them ideal for a variety of industry applications and deliver superior performance, durability, and quality.
Read More >04/14/2022
Omni Services Reports Record-Breaking 2021, Promotes Lauren Witter
The Massachusetts-based founding member of NAHAD has recently overseen two building expansions and invested in robotics.
Read More >04/01/2022
Coxreels Introduces Extreme Duty XTM Series Spring Rewind Reel.
The XTM Extreme Duty Reel combines the ultimate features into a robust reel solution.
Read More >03/02/2022
SBP Holdings Acquires Hydrafab
The Green River, Wyoming-based company provides repair services, fabrication, and sales for all types of hydraulic products including pumps, valves, and cylinders.
Read More >02/18/2022
NewAge Industries’ Redesigned Website Showcases Tubing, Hose, and Company’s Unique Culture
Tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries of Southhampton, Pennnsylvania recently relaunched its website with a fresh, uncluttered design. The site features intuitive navigation, a clean look and feel, and pages that focus on specific markets.
Read More >02/16/2022
JGB Enterprises Rebrands to Echelon Supply and Service
JGB Enterprises, Inc., a leading supply chain management and logistics service provider of industrial hose, fluid power products and hose assembly solutions to industrial and government end markets, announced it is rebranding to Echelon Supply and Service, effective March 1, 2022.
Read More >02/10/2022
JGB Enterprises, Inc. Expands Executive Team with Two Key New Hires
Vice President of Industrial Sales Benjamin Judd and Vice President of Government Services Michael Hawn Join Supply Chain Management/Logistics Service Provider
Read More >02/04/2022
Hose Master Celebrates 40 Years in Business
What began in 1982 as a small manufacturing company in Cleveland, Ohio with just five workers has grown to four locations across the country with nearly 500 employees.
Read More >02/04/2022
Introducing Motion Automation Intelligence
MotionAi offers tech-savvy, methodical approach to custom needs.
Read More >02/01/2022
SBP Holdings Sells Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. to Altamont Capital Partners
SBP Holdings completes the sale of Houston-based Bishop Lifting Products, Inc (BLP) – a group of value-added distributors of lifting products and specialty rental equipment. Following the transaction SBP Holdings will be comprised of two divisions with significant organic and acquisition growth opportunities: Industrial Hose & Rubber and Fluid Power & Automation.
Read More >01/08/2022
McGill Hose & Coupling Celebrates its 60th Anniversary in 2022
In 2022, Massachusetts-based McGill Hose and Coupling celebrates 60 years of fabricating and distributing some of the highest quality products in the hose and coupling industry.
Read More >01/07/2022
HCI Equity Partners-Backed JGB Enterprises, Inc. Acquires All-Serv Industrial, LLC
JGB Enterprises, Inc., backed by HCI Equity Partners, announced it acquired All-Serv Industrial, LLC on December 31, 2021. JGB is a leading supply chain management and logistics services distributor of industrial hose, fluid power products, and hose assembly solutions. All-Serv is JGB’s second add-on acquisition since HCI’s platform investment. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Read More >01/07/2022
Harbour Group’s Stainless Hose Fittings Acquires OmegaOne
OmegaOne, based in Willoughby, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of metal hose braid bands and stainless-steel fittings and adapters serving hose distributors and manufacturers. The company was founded in 1987 and has continually expanded its manufacturing capabilities, product offerings, and quality programs.
Read More >01/04/2022
Motion Completes Acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, has completed the purchase of Kaman Distribution Group for a purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion in cash, effective January 3, 2022.
Read More >01/04/2022
Singer Equities Acquires OB&E Rubber
Singer Equities, Inc. has acquired OB&E Rubber Company, headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana. OB&E Rubber provides heavy-duty conveyor belts, accessories, and field services including installation and conveyor maintenance out of their Indiana location. OB&E serves multiple markets including power generation, aggregate, recycling, and resell.
Read More >01/03/2022
Abbott Rubber Moves to New Itasca, Ill. Facility
Abbott Rubber is pleased to announce it has completed its company’s move to a new 112,000 square foot facility in Itasca, Illinois. Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, the company celebrated it’s 70th year in the hose industry in 2021.
Read More >12/21/2021
Coxreels Shipping Program
With more than 80 SKU’s included, Coxreels Ship Ready Program ship all confirmed orders the next business day after you place your order, and if at any time we can ship it the same day, we’ll do our very best to make this happen. The maximum that can be ordered on a Purchase Order is 10 per SKU per order.
Read More >12/03/2021
SBP Holdings to Acquire Watts Steam Store/Watts Machine
SBP Holdings has acquired Watts Steam Store and subsidiaries on Wednesday Dec 1, 2021. Watts Steam Store will operate within the fluid power / automation platform (Dakota Fluid Power) for SBP Holdings. The fluid power / automation platform is the third business vertical within the holding company along with its Industrial Rubber vertical (Singer Equities) and its Rigging and Rental vertical (Bishop Lifting Products). With this addition, SBP Holdings will increase its North America footprint to approximately 100 locations with over 1,300 employees.
Read More >12/02/2021
American Bureau of Shipping Certifies Penflex EX Series Exhaust Expansion Joints
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has awarded Product Design Assessment certification to Penflex EX Series Expansion Joints, further verifying conformance with recognized industry standards and applicable ABS rules.
Read More >11/16/2021
Motion Industries Names Vice President of Operations Integration
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Watwood to Vice President of Operations Integration, effective immediately.
Read More >10/19/2021
Patricia Rauch Appointed CFO of Davlyn Group
For Immediate Release
Davlyn Group has announced that Patricia Rauch has joined the company as CFO. Her experience spans multiple industries including manufacturing, distribution, and retail.
Read More >10/19/2021
PT's Newest Product: In-Line Coupler Strainers
PT’s newest products: In-Line Coupler Strainers are perfect for straining liquid media and for slurry applications that have a potential for clogging hoses and causing damage to fittings, equipment, tanks, or storage containers.
Read More >10/06/2021
Balflex is on Track to Start Producing Hose at their New, European Industry 4.0 Hydraulic Hose Factory
For Immediate Release
The new factory is located in Sao Pedro do Sul, Portugal, and is designed from the ground up to utilize the latest and greatest technological advancements for software and hose-making equipment.
Read More >10/06/2021
Hose Master Staffing and Committee Changes
For Immediate Release
We are proud to share that Hose Master's Corporate Trainer and Major Market Specialist, Frank Caprio, has joined the CSA Technical Subcommittee for CSA/ANSI NGV 4.2/CSA 12.52 as Committee Chair.
Read More >10/06/2021
Southeastern Hose Introduces New Sales Specialist Duane McPeak
Hose and expansion joint industry announces new industry expert
Southeastern Hose, a leader in the hose and expansion joint industry, is excited to announce its newest team member Sales Specialist Duane McPeak.
Read More >08/06/2021
Texcel Celebrated 40 Years in Business this Year.
Texcel celebrated 40 years in business this year. They began as a small hose and rubber supplier in 1981. Through the years, they have added more quality products to their portfolio, more warehouse locations, and more experienced staff. When NAHAD began, Texcel joined as a founding member and hosted the first meeting in Houston in 1984. Texcel prides itself on being a company that sets a standard in excellence. They built the company upon the idea of providing impeccable customer service, and they are honored to serve the industry and their customers, year after year.
Read More >05/07/2021
Kuriyama Announces New Products
For Immediate Release
Kuriyama is pleased to announce the addition of the following new products to their product line to provide more “Kuriyama Value” to their valued distributors.
Read More >05/06/2021
GEIB Industries Opens New Distribution Plant
Immediate Release
GEIB Industries is pleased to announce the opening of a new hose assembly and distribution plant in Appleton, WI. The geographic expansion to the Wisconsin market will provide our customers with fast, and reliable service for all types of hose and fitting products
Read More >05/06/2021
Campbell’s NEW Expanded Line of Sanitary Tri-Clamp Products
Immediate Release
Campbell Fittings is thrilled to introduce its newly expanded line of sanitary tri-clamp products. Campbell is the leader in hose systems technology with Crimpnology™, the best system for the safest hose assemblies in the industry.
Read More >04/30/2021
Amazon Hose and Rubber Company Completes the Acquisition of The Hose Connection
Immediate Release
Amazon Hose & Rubber Company, a leading provider of Industrial and Hydraulic hoses and fittings today completed the purchase of The Hose Connection in Riviera Beach, Florida.
Read More >04/29/2021
NewAge® Industries Welcomes Three New Directors
Trio Brings Years of Experience to the Employee-Owned Company
As NewAge Industries has grown, so too has its need for additional personnel. The day-to-day tasks of operating a successful, growing business have warranted new positions at the company, which manufactures plastic and rubber tubing used in industries such as medical device, food and beverage, chemical, industrial, biopharm, and pharmaceutical.
Read More >04/28/2021
Flexaust Strategically Moves 4 Facilities
With four strategically located (MA, NV, NC and IN) facilities Flexaust has positioned itself to provide their distributors with fast, reliable service for a complete line of flexible industrial and commercial hoses.
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