What McGill does

McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned industrial hose and coupling specialist founded in 1962 by Harry A. McGill (originally as H.A. McGill Company, renamed in 1965) and headquartered in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The company operates three facilities in the Northeast United States (East Longmeadow MA, Woburn MA, and East Providence RI) totaling more than 125,000 square feet of warehouse, fabrication, and office space, employing between 11 and 50 people. McGill distributes flexible hose, fittings, and fluid handling components from a deep supplier ecosystem including Danfoss (Platinum Partner, official Aeroquip hose center), Continental ContiTech, Aflex, Dixon, Campbell Fittings, Saint-Gobain, OPW, Cejn, Flexaust, Hose Master, and Proco.

The company differentiates through in-house custom fabrication rather than pure distribution. Core capabilities include metal hose, PTFE, rubber, hydraulic, and silicone hose assembly fabrication; ASME IX B31.1 certified welding; tube and pipe bending; custom fitting machining; and advanced testing (hydrostatic, pneumatic nitrogen/helium, helium mass spectrometer, burst testing up to 20,000 PSI, and electrical conductivity testing). Quality and compliance credentials are central: TÜV SÜD ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, ITAR registration (M24058), 3-A Sanitary 62-02, and founding membership in the NAHAD Hose Safety Institute. The product portfolio spans metal hose, PTFE/fluoropolymer hose, hydraulic hose, steam, fuel delivery, composite, dock/barge, silicone, flexible ducting, plastic tubing, quick disconnects, expansion joints, and high-purity process hose, with newer exposure to data center cooling assemblies.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales and custom fabrication orders, supplemented by professional services (testing, certification, oxygen service cleaning, passivation, polishing) and managed services (VMI, EDI, kitting, blanket orders). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with Fast-Flow in-stock assemblies priced per published price lists. Go-to-market is sales-led via counter service at three storefronts, inside sales, and an online Danfoss Aeroquip Hose Assembly Configurator reviewed by specialists before fulfillment. Customers are enterprise and mid-market industrial buyers across pharmaceutical/biotech, food & beverage, fuel transport and refinery, aerospace & defense, marine/OEM, petrochemical, construction, transport/bulk hauling, and data center cooling end markets.

Name

McGill

Legal name

McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc.

Website

https://mcgillhose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McGill Hose & Coupling is a family-owned industrial distributor and custom hose assembler founded in 1962, serving enterprise and mid-market buyers across aerospace, pharma, food & beverage, fuel, marine, and data center cooling end markets from three Northeast US fabrication facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose and Fluid Handling Components

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

Keywords

• Industrial hose distribution
• Custom hose fabrication
• Fluid handling components
• Hydraulic hose fittings
• PTFE metal hose

Headquarters

HQ city

East Longmeadow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hose and Coupling Product Sales: Distribution and sale of flexible hose, fittings, and fluid handling components from manufacturer partners (Danfoss Aeroquip, Continental ContiTech, Aflex, Dixon, Campbell Fittings, etc.) across categories including metal hose, PTFE hose, hydraulic hose, industrial hose, composite hose, dock hose, steam hose, fuel delivery hose, and silicone hose.
2. Custom Hose Assembly Fabrication: Custom fabrication of hose assemblies tailored to customer specifications, including value-added engineering, custom fitting machining, tube bending, and custom manifold fabrication. Revenue generated per custom order from one-off products to high-volume manufacturing runs.
3. Testing and Certification Services: Hydrostatic testing, pneumatic leak testing, helium mass spectrometer testing, burst testing, electrical conductivity testing, and recertification services for customer hose assemblies.
4. Cleaning and Finishing Services: High-level cleaning including oxygen service cleaning (ASTM G93, CGA G4.1), ultra-clean hydraulic and pneumatic cleaning, passivation, annealing, and polishing services, along with specialized packaging and certification.
5. Value-Added Business Services: Just-in-time inventory management, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), blanket orders, EDI, asset tracking, same-day shipping, kitting, and afternoon UPS pickup services for ongoing customer accounts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. is a family-owned distributor and custom fabricator of flexible hose assemblies, fittings, and fluid handling components for industrial customers. Core offerings include metal, PTFE, hydraulic, silicone, steam, composite, fuel delivery, dock/barge, and high-purity process hose assemblies, plus couplings, expansion joints, quick disconnects, and complementary fluid handling accessories. The company also provides in-house custom hose engineering, tube and pipe bending, hydrostatic/pneumatic/helium mass spectrometer and burst testing, 3-A sanitary assemblies, cleaning and finishing, and value-added services such as VMI, EDI, blanket orders, and Fast-Flow in-stock assemblies.

Product overview

McGill Hose & Coupling is a family-owned hose and coupling specialist founded in 1962, offering the most complete line of flexible hose, fittings, and fluid handling components for the Northeast US. The product portfolio centers on core hose types including Metal Hose, PTFE/Fluoropolymer Hose, and Hydraulic Hose, supported by an extensive range of industrial hose categories (steam, fuel delivery, silicone, composite, dock/barge, flexible ducting, plastic tubing), fittings (industrial hose fittings, pipe and tube fittings, quick disconnects), and complementary products (expansion joints, hose protection, reels, dispensing equipment, process piping, rail car products, pneumatic conveying, high purity process equipment). The company differentiates through comprehensive in-house fabrication capabilities including custom hose engineering, tube and pipe bending, and testing services (hydrostatic, pneumatic, helium mass spectrometer). Service offerings include NAHAD-compliant hose fabrication, custom ID tagging with RFID tracking, safety surveys, 3-A certified assemblies, and value-added business services including EDI. The company operates three facilities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island totaling over 125,000 square feet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Hose Assemblies Flexible corrugated stainless steel braided and stripwound metal hose assemblies for extreme temperatures, chemical resistance, zero permeation, fire resistance, full vacuum, and vibration control. Sold to industrial customers in aerospace, petrochemical, marine, OEM, and process piping applications.
• PTFE / Fluoropolymer Hose Assemblies PTFE-lined hose with stainless steel braid or rubber cover, offering wide temperature range, flex and shock resistance, steam compatibility, non-contaminating transfer, high flow rate, and lightweight construction. Sold to pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, and food and beverage customers.
• Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Low, medium, high, and ultra-high pressure hydraulic hose assemblies with in-house fabrication, featuring Danfoss Aeroquip, Weatherhead, and Synflex thermoplastic hydraulic hose for demanding industrial and mobile equipment applications.
• Steam Hose Assemblies High-temperature resistant hose assemblies for steam and hot water transport in industrial applications, including crimped assemblies built to NAHAD standards using Continental ContiTech Flexsteel, DAMPF TRIX, and CONTI BLUE STEAM hoses.
• Fuel Drop and Fuel Delivery Hose Assemblies Petroleum drop hose assemblies for fuel delivery, including biofuel-compatible Tigerdrop hose, Continental Infinity HD fuel tank truck hose, and Kanaflex ST120LT with internal grounding capabilities. Sold to fuel haulers, terminals, and refineries.
• Data Center Cooling Hoses and Fittings Specialized cooling hose assemblies and fittings for data center thermal management, including Danfoss Hansen FD83 / Universal UQD quick disconnects, EHW194 EPDM coolant hose, custom fabricated metal hose, and stainless tube bending.
• Flexible Ducting Vacuum hose and ducting products from 1/2 inch to 24 inches in materials including rubber, polyurethane, PVC, silicone, fiberglass, metal, and fire/flame resistant formulations. Used for dust collection, fume removal, and material transport.
• Plastic Tubing and Accessories Industrial plastic tubing in PVC, polyurethane, nylon, and fluoropolymers (PTFE, FEP, PFA). Includes pneumatic tubing rated up to 350 PSI and process tubing for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications.
• Silicone Hose Silicone elastomer hose operating from -65 degrees F to 500 degrees F, available in high-purity formulations for pharmaceutical and food processing, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Industrial Hose Fittings Comprehensive couplings and fittings in plastics, aluminum, brass, steel, and stainless steel, including cam and groove, ball and socket (Bauer), dry disconnects, and sanitary fittings.
• Composite Hose Flexible composite hose made from polypropylene fabric, film, and tubes with abrasion- and weather-resistant cover, suitable for full vacuum and pressures up to 250 PSI for chemical and petroleum transfer.
• Dock Hose / Barge Unloading Hose USCG-compliant hose assemblies for ship-to-shore transfer of petroleum and chemical applications, including rubber, composite, and stainless steel metal hose with certifications and test reports.
• Pipe and Tube Fittings Instrumentation fittings and tube fittings in brass, steel, and plastics, available in threaded, flared, socketweld, compressor, and flanged configurations, including DK-LOK double ferrule compression fittings.
• Expansion Joints Metal, rubber, and PTFE/fluoropolymer expansion joints that absorb movement, vibration, and thermal expansion in piping systems, with limiting bolts and hinged connections for controlled motion.
• Hose Protection Products Hose protection products including thermal blankets, abrasion sleeves, burst containment, spiral wrap, fire sleeve, and spring guards, designed to protect personnel and facilities from hose-related hazards.
• Hose and Cable Reels Hose and cable storage reels from Hannay Reels and Cox Reels, available in wall, ceiling, floor, and vehicle mounted configurations with hand crank, spring, electric, and hydraulic rewind options.
• Dispensing and Drumming Equipment Fluid dispensing and drum filling equipment including nozzles, balance reels, drum loading arms, flow meters, transfer pumps, and grounding cables, plus overfill protection and vapor recovery products.
• Pneumatic Conveying Components Rigid and flexible piping components for pneumatic and dry bulk conveying operations in sizes from 1.5 to 8 inches in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, including railcar discharge adaptors and Morris coupling products.
• Rail Car Loading and Unloading Products Railcar loading and unloading components including loading arms, swivel joints, safe harbor racks, fall protection, API couplers, dry-break couplings, and overfill protection devices.
• High-Purity Process Hose and Equipment High-purity hose and fittings for pharmaceutical and biotech fluid transfer, including Aflex Bioflex Ultra, Pharmaline N and X, Corroflon PTFE hoses, and Saint-Gobain Tygon platinum-cured silicone tubing.
• Quick Disconnects Quick coupling and disconnect products from 1/8 inch to 8 inches in plastic, steel, stainless steel, and brass, including pneumatic, hydraulic, dry-break, and safety break-away couplings such as the Cejn eSafe series.
• Process Piping Products Complete fluid handling components including dry disconnects, swivel joints, loading arms, safety breakaways, hose assemblies, overfill protection, and spill containment products.
• Tube and Pipe Bending Service Custom tube and pipe bending services for round tube (1/8 to 2 inches OD), square tube, and pipe threading (1/8 to 2 inches), including forming, flaring, welding (MIG/TIG), and ASME B31.1 certified welding in steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum.
• Hose Testing and Certification Service Hydrostatic testing at 1.5x working pressure, pneumatic leak testing with nitrogen, helium mass spectrometer leak detection, burst testing up to 20,000 PSI, and electrical/conductivity testing for grounding verification, with documentation and certification.
• High-Level Cleaning and Finishing Service High-level cleaning including ASTM G93 and CGA G4.1 oxygen service cleaning, ultra-clean hydraulic and pneumatic cleaning, passivation, annealing, polishing, and specialized packaging with certification.
• Custom ID Tagging and Tracking Service Hose identification and tracking solutions including etched tags, laser-etched tags, color coding, RFID chips, Hose Trakker electronic tracking, Aflex Streamline integrated tags, and customer-specific part numbering.
• Fast-Flow In-Stock Assembly Program Pre-made hose assemblies kept in stock for same-day or next-day shipping, including metal hose, contractor air hose, and other standard configurations for immediate availability to address time-sensitive customer needs.
• Value-Added Business Services Business support services including just-in-time inventory, vendor managed inventory (VMI), blanket orders, EDI electronic ordering, asset tracking, same-day shipping, kitting, and afternoon UPS pickup for ongoing customer accounts.
• In-Plant Hose and Coupling Safety Surveys Facility-wide inspection, documentation, and recommendations for hose, couplings, and expansion joint safety compliance based on NAHAD Hose Safety Institute guidelines, including visual inspections and replacement recommendations.
• 3-A Sanitary Certified Assemblies 3-A Sanitary certified hose assemblies produced in-house using Saint-Gobain hoses and fittings, meeting 3-A Sanitary Standards for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and standard.

• Danfoss (Aeroquip)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationMcGill Hose & Coupling is a Platinum Partner of Danfoss and an official Aeroquip hydraulic hose center at all three locations. The company operates a Danfoss Aeroquip Hose Assembly Configurator on its website, allowing customers to spec compatible assemblies online, reviewed by McGill specialists. They also hold Danfoss ContiStar distributor status. Products include rubber hydraulic hose, Weatherhead-to-Aeroquip crossover products, and Synflex thermoplastic hose and fittings.
• Continental ContiTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey manufacturing partner supplying ContiTech industrial hose products including steam hoses (Flexsteel, DAMPF TRIX, CONTI BLUE STEAM), petroleum transfer hoses (Infinity HD), VersaChem chemical hose, and VersaFlex products. McGill is also a ContiStar distributor recognizing top-tier status in the ContiTech distribution network.
• Aflex HosecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of PTFE-lined flexible hose products including Bioflex Ultra, Pharmaline N & X, Corroline Plus, Corroflon, Hyperline FX, and FaBLine. Aflex Hose is recognized as the industry standard for pharmaceutical, biotech, and chemical processing companies worldwide. McGill specializes in fabricating Aflex hose assemblies for high-purity pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
• Dixon ValvecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner supplying industrial fittings including cam and groove, dry disconnects, safety breakaways, and sanitary fittings. Dixon supplies fittings for food, dairy, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. McGill offers Dixon products across all three locations and features Dixon product cross-reference tools.
• Campbell FittingscoreTechnology or IntegrationKey manufacturing partner supplying industrial fittings including Campbell Crimpnology fittings, sanitary fittings (3-A certified), and fire hose adapters. McGill holds 3-A Sanitary Standard 62-02 certification through Campbell Fittings for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
• FlexauststandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing partner supplying flexible ducting and vacuum hose products ranging from 1/2 inch to 24 inches and larger, used for dust collection, fume collection, material suction, and air handling applications.
• Hose Master IncstandardTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing partner supplying corrugated metal hose and stripwound metal hose products. Hose Master products are featured in McGill's metal hose product lineup and Fast-Flow in-stock program.
• Proco ProductsstandardTechnology or IntegrationExpansion joint partner supplying metal, rubber, PTFE, and fabric expansion joints. McGill offers an online Proco Expansion Joint Builder tool on their website for product configuration and selection.
• OPWcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner supplying dry disconnects (Epsilon coupler with double ball-valve system), loading arms, overfill protection devices, and fuel dispensing equipment. OPW Lynx Coupler is a featured product for railcar and tank truck loading/unloading operations.
• CejnstandardTechnology or IntegrationPartner supplying quick disconnect couplings including eSafe series (low effort connection), dry non-drip quick disconnects, and stainless steel non-drip couplers for low-pressure fluid and vacuum applications. Featured in pneumatic and fluid transfer quick disconnect categories.
• Saint-GobaincoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner supplying Versilon FEP and PTFE hose, Tygon platinum-cured silicone tubing, fluoropolymer tubing, and silicone hose products. McGill is certified through Saint-Gobain to produce 3-A Sanitary Assemblies using Saint-Gobain hoses and fittings for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Motion Industries (Motion): Motion Industries is one of the largest US industrial distributors of hose, fittings, bearings, and fluid power products, operating hundreds of branches nationwide. It is a broad incumbent peer to McGill's regional hose/fittings distribution and custom assembly model, with far greater geographic reach.
• Parker Hannifin (Hose Products Division): Parker Hannifin is a major global manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic and industrial hose, fittings, and fluid handling products. It overlaps with McGill's core hydraulic, PTFE, and metal hose categories and serves as a broad incumbent peer with extensive certifications and global reach.

Others

• Eaton Aeroquip (Danfoss Power Solutions): Danfoss (which acquired Eaton's hydraulics business) is the manufacturer of Aeroquip hydraulic hose and fittings, of which McGill is a Platinum Partner distributor. As McGill's principal supplier, Danfoss is an adjacent/partner peer, and direct comparison is relevant for understanding the upstream economics of the channel.

Direct peers

• MSD / Murray Supply Distributing: MSD is a direct peer as a US industrial hose, fittings, and fluid handling distributor and custom fabricator serving industrial and oil & gas customers. Like McGill, it emphasizes custom hose assembly, value-added services, and field technical support, making it a direct mid-market distribution comparable.
• Kuriyama of America:
• NewAge Industries / AdvantaPure:
• Flexaust:
• Dixon Valve & Coupling:
• Hose Master Inc.

Regional players

• IES (Industrial Equipment Supply): IES (Industrial Equipment Supply) is a regional hose and fittings distributor sharing McGill's Woburn MA location, indicating either a co-branded or sibling operation. It is a regional peer in the same Northeast geography and product categories, making it a direct local comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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