What Unisource Manufacturing does

Unisource Manufacturing, Inc. is a private specialty manufacturer of industrial hose and flexible connector products, headquartered in Portland, Oregon since 1980. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive portfolio spanning industrial hose (air and multipurpose, chemical, cleaning, food and beverage, petroleum, steam, water suction/discharge, material handling, specialty, and spray), hydraulic hose and fittings, flexible metal hose (Superflex, Ultraflex, Bronzeflex lines), PTFE and FEP hose, and rubber/metallic/PTFE expansion joints. Notable technical differentiators include UL-listed FireV and FireU flexible seismic fire loops rated to absorb up to 24 inches of seismic motion in all three planes (UL Certificate No. 16312, NFPA-13 compliant), FireGuard UL-listed petroleum flex connectors with hydro-formed uniform wall thickness, radial crimp 304L stainless steel sanitary fittings with 360-degree external crimp geometry, and mirror-finish sanitary hose tubes manufactured on polished chrome mandrels. Sub-brands include FireV, FireU, FireGuard, MedFlex, Superflex, and Arctic Flex (rated for -65°F cold-weather petroleum service).

The company distributes exclusively through specialty distributors across North America rather than direct-to-end-user, with channel structure segmented by application: sanitary products through designated sanitary distributors stocking bulk hose, fittings, and crimping machines; petroleum and frac hose through exclusive specialty distributors in strategic oilfield regions; HVAC and expansion joint products through pipe and valve wholesalers; and beer/wine products through select sanitary distributors and large tank and system fabricators. Unisource serves at least nine end markets — heavy industries (steel making, petrochemical, pulp and paper, mining, marine, construction, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing), oil and gas, food and beverage, chemical processing, HVAC, cryogenic and compressed gas, water and wastewater treatment, fire sprinkler systems, and hydraulic systems. All pricing is quote-based with no public price list; freight terms are FOB shipping point. The company operates from two locations (Portland, OR headquarters and Pasadena, TX) and is structured as an Oregon-incorporated private corporation with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or institutional ownership. Industry memberships include NAHAD, the Compressed Gas Association, the Fluid Sealing Association (Rubber Expansion Joint Division), and the Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association; third-party certifications include 3-A Sanitary Standards, FDA (21 CFR 177), USDA, UL, CSA International, and EJMA compliance.

Name

Unisource Manufacturing

Legal name

Unisource Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://unisource-mfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unisource Manufacturing is a Portland-based private manufacturer of industrial hose and flexible connector products, founded in 1980. The company serves heavy industries, oil & gas, food & beverage, HVAC, cryogenic, and fire sprinkler markets through specialty distributors across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose and Flexible Connector Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial hose manufacturing
• Flexible metal hose
• Hydraulic hose fittings
• Expansion joints
• Sanitary hose products

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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, Others

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hose Products: Sale of comprehensive range of industrial hose products including air, chemical, cleaning, food & beverage, petroleum, steam, water suction/discharge, material handling, specialty and spray hoses.
2. Hydraulic Hose & Fittings: Sale of hydraulic hose, fittings, adapters, and crimping equipment.
3. Flexible Metal Hose: Sale of flexible metal hose products including Superflex, Ultraflex, and Bronzeflex lines, plus custom hose assembly fabrication.
4. PTFE & FEP Hose: Sale of PTFE smooth-bore and convoluted-bore hose, plus FEP lined rubber hose for chemical resistance applications.
5. Expansion Joints: Sale of rubber, metallic, and PTFE expansion joints plus safety shields for industrial piping applications.
6. Sanitary Hose & Accessories: Sale of sanitary hose products including rubber transfer hose, PVC food grade hose, silicone hose, fittings, washdown products, and accessories for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
7. Specialty Market Products: Sale of specialized products for cryogenic/compressed gas, HVAC flex connectors, water/wastewater treatment, fire sprinkler industry, and oil & gas sector including frac hose.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Unisource Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial hose and flexible connector products including rubber, PVC, hydraulic, PTFE/FEP, silicone, and flexible metal hose, sanitary hose and fittings, expansion joints, and UL-listed seismic and petroleum flex connectors. The company serves heavy industry, oil & gas, food and beverage, HVAC, cryogenic/compressed gas, water and wastewater, and fire sprinkler markets across North America through a network of specialty distributors.

Product overview

Unisource Manufacturing is a specialized industrial hose and flexible connector manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products primarily for heavy industries. Their core product lines include Industrial Hose (Air & Multipurpose, Chemical, Cleaning, Food & Beverage, Material Handling, Petroleum, Specialty, Spray, Steam, Water Suction & Discharge, Tubing), Hydraulic Hose (Pressure-Flex, Tuff-Flex, Poly-Flow Thermoplastic), Flexible Metal Hose (Superflex, Superflex HD, Ultraflex, Bronzeflex), PTFE & FEP Hose, and Expansion Joints (Rubber, Metallic, PTFE). They serve specialty markets including Cryogenic & Compressed Gas (SF21 Superflex Bulk Cryogenic Hose, CO2 hose), HVAC (Flex Connectors, Pump Connectors, Seismic V-Loops, Bellows Pump Connectors, Expansion Compensators), Sanitary Industries (FDA-compliant rubber and PVC hose with stainless steel radial crimp fittings), Water & Wastewater Treatment, Fire Sprinkler Industry (FireV UL-listed seismic loops), and Oil & Gas (Petroleum hose, Frac hose, Chemical hose, Water supply hose, Material handling hose, Steam hose). Their sanitary products include Series 2710/2720 rubber transfer hoses, Series 1000-1780 PVC hoses, Series SF400/SF900 silicone hoses, and Series 27 radial crimp fittings. The company also offers electronic tracking of hose assemblies via their internal system. Products are sold through specialty distributors with locations in Portland, OR and Pasadena, TX.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FireV: Flexible seismic fire loops for fire sprinkler systems, U.L. listed for seismic movement accommodation up to 24 inches
• FireU
• FireGuard
• MedFlex
• Superflex
• Arctic Flex

Products and services

• Industrial Hose Comprehensive line of industrial hoses including Air & Multipurpose, Chemical, Cleaning, Food & Beverage, Material Handling, Petroleum, Specialty, Spray, Steam, Water Suction & Discharge, and Tubing for heavy industries such as steel making, petrochemical, pulp and paper, mining, marine, construction, agriculture, and food processing.
• Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Full range of hydraulic hoses including Pressure-Flex Series, Tuff-Flex Series, Poly-Flow Thermoplastic Hose, specialty hydraulic hose, hydraulic fittings, adapters, support products, and crimping equipment for hydraulic system connections and high-pressure fluid transfer.
• Flexible Metal Hose Flexible metal hose products including Superflex, Superflex HD, Ultraflex, Bronzeflex, and special hose assembly fabrication serving industrial, cryogenic, and process applications.
• PTFE & FEP Hose PTFE smooth-bore and convoluted-bore hoses plus FEP lined rubber hose (fluoropolymer lined rubber hose) for chemical resistance applications, available with crimp fittings and assemblies.
• Expansion Joints Complete line of rubber expansion joints, metallic expansion joints, PTFE expansion joints, and safety shields for treatment plants, pump stations, and industrial piping applications.
• FireGuard Petroleum Flex Connectors UL listed flexible metal hose assemblies with stainless steel construction and Quick-Fit union system for above-ground, sump, and underground petroleum tank connections.
• Sanitary Hose & Accessories Integrated system of rubber and plastic sanitary hose combined with stainless steel couplings, radial crimp fittings, crimping machines, and accessories meeting FDA, 3-A, and USDA standards for food, beverage, dairy, brewery, winery, and pharmaceutical industries.
• FireV Flexible Seismic Fire Loops UL listed flexible seismic fire loops for wet or dry fire sprinkler piping, capable of accommodating up to 24 inches of seismic motion in all three planes, in accordance with NFPA-13 guidelines.
• Flex Connectors for HVAC Complete line of flex connectors for HVAC industry including stainless steel and bronze braided hose assemblies, rubber spherical expansion joints, bellows pump connectors, expansion compensators, and V-Loop seismic connectors.
• V-Loops Seismic Loops and MedFlex Medical Gas Loops Flexible V-shaped seismic loops for thermal pipe growth and seismic movement compensation, available in various configurations for HVAC, steam, natural gas, medical gases, fire sprinkler piping, and process applications. MedFlex variants are documented and brazed to NFPA standards for healthcare facilities.
• Water & Wastewater Industry Products Expansion joints and connectors for treatment plants including rubber, metallic, and PTFE expansion joints, plus chemical handling hose, flexible metal hose, and digester hose for sewage, grit and sludge pumps, aeration blowers, and chemical handling equipment.
• Frac Hose Products Multi-purpose hoses for fracking sites including Series 2270 Corrugated Frac Tank Hose (150 PSI), Series 2275 Frac Blender Hose (400 PSI), Series 2285 Oilfield Suction hose, Series 2290 Hot Tar & Asphalt Hose, and Series 2295 Hot Oil Transfer Hose (2,250 PSI).
• Oil & Gas Steam Hose Series 2063 steam hose rated for 250 PSI W.P. saturated steam with maximum temperature of 450°F, reinforced with multiple wire braids for hydraulic fracturing and well-bore maintenance applications.
• Cryogenic & Compressed Gas Hose Products PTFE & ETFE core flexible hose pigtails, all metallic flexible hose pigtails, CGA nuts & nipples, tube trailer hose, cryogenic liquid cylinder hose, bulk cryogenic hose, and carbon dioxide hose for compressed gas and cryogenic applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles 98% of most common chemicals without leaching or contaminating product (Series 2410 UHMW chemical hose)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAHAD (National Association of Hose and Accessory Distributors)coreOthersUnisource is a proud member of NAHAD, the National Association of Hose and Accessory Distributors. NAHAD has created correct methods of hose assembly which qualified distributors follow, providing the safest hose assemblies available. Unisource offers electronic tracking of hose assemblies and follows NAHAD assembly guidelines.
• Compressed Gas Association (CGA)coreOthersUnisource is a member of the Compressed Gas Association, the leading organization for the development of safety standards in the gas industry. CGA establishes manufacturing and safety recommendations for CO2 and cryogenic applications.
• Fluid Sealing Association - Rubber Expansion Joint DivisionminorOthersUnisource rubber expansion joint products and installation recommendations follow the guidelines of the Fluid Sealing Association - Rubber Expansion Joint Division.
• Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association (EJMA)minorOthersUnisource metallic expansion joints are designed, built, and recommended using EJMA standards (10th Edition of Standards).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hose, belts, and fluid power products with deep distribution. Direct overlap with Unisource's industrial hose, hydraulic hose, and fittings lines, but at vastly greater scale and with broader OEM relationships.
• Parker Hannifin: Industrial conglomerate with a major fluid connectors and hose division. Competes with Unisource in hydraulic hose, industrial hose, fittings, and flexible connectors serving similar heavy-industry and OEM end markets.
• Continental ContiTech: Division of Continental AG producing industrial hose, hydraulic hose, conveyor belts, and vibration control products. Directly comparable to Unisource's industrial hose, hydraulic, and rubber expansion joint offerings across similar applications.

Direct peers

• Kuriyama of America: Specialty manufacturer and distributor of industrial hose and accessories including Kuri Tec, Tigerflex, and Alfagomma brands. Very close product and channel overlap with Unisource, serving the same industrial, food/sanitary, and chemical processing end markets through a distributor network.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: Manufacturer of hose fittings, couplings, and fluid handling accessories for industrial, sanitary, and specialty markets. Comparable to Unisource on stainless fittings, sanitary coupling systems, and distributor-led sales.
• Jason Industrial: Industrial hose and belt manufacturer serving food, chemical, material handling, and hydraulic applications. Direct competitor in industrial hose categories with a similar distributor-led model.
• Novaflex Group: Specialty manufacturer of industrial hose for chemical, petroleum, food, material handling, and pharmaceutical applications. Closely comparable niche-specialty hose portfolio to Unisource, including sanitary and chemical resistance product lines.
• Hose Master: Manufacturer of flexible metal hose assemblies and expansion joints. Directly comparable to Unisource's Superflex/Ultraflex/Bronzeflex flexible metal hose line and metallic expansion joint products.
• PROCO Products: Manufacturer of rubber and PTFE expansion joints, flexible connectors, and related piping products. Directly comparable to Unisource's expansion joints, pump connectors, and seismic/V-Loop product lines for water/wastewater and HVAC markets.

Emerging players

• Titeflex (a division of Smiths Group): Manufacturer of flexible metal hose, PTFE hose, and cryogenic transfer hose for industrial and specialty gas applications. Partial overlap with Unisource's cryogenic, compressed gas, and PTFE hose offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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