Twin City Hose

What Twin City Hose does

Twin City Hose, LLC (d/b/a TCH Products) is a Rogers, Minnesota-based custom manufacturer founded in 1977 that designs and fabricates flexible metal hose, expansion joints, and seismic connectors for B2B customers in the HVAC, OEM, industrial, LPG/NH3, and cryogenic industries. Core technical capabilities include metal bellows fabrication up to 48" I.D. for expansion joints and 24" I.D. for metal hose, using 304/321/316 stainless steel and bronze with single or double braid configurations; rubber expansion joints in EPDM, Nitrile, Neoprene, and Butyl; PTFE hose and expansion joints; and cryogenic, jacketed/traced, and LPG/NH3 assemblies. Differentiated offerings include UL Classified Lead-Free Flex™ (MH59973) connectors for potable water and UL Listed Fire SafeFlex™ connectors for fire protection, plus CSA B51 Appendix H compliance and in-house oxygen cleaning.

The company operates a sales-led, quote-based B2B distribution model. Pricing is F.O.B. Rogers, Minnesota with all quotes generated through direct phone (1-800-670-9475) and email ([email protected]) contact. Revenue is generated across four core hardware streams — Metal Hose, Expansion Joints (metal/rubber/PTFE/externally pressurized), Seismic Connectors, and Custom Fabrication — sold directly to end-users and through a network of distributors that the company is actively recruiting. The firm employs 101–250 people, has no disclosed parent or institutional ownership, and operates as an independent Minnesota LLC. Marketing is product-documentation heavy, leveraging downloadable submittals, a chemical resistance library, and a REVIT BIM file catalog targeting design engineers and specifiers.

Name

Twin City Hose

Legal name

Twin City Hose, LLC.

Website

https://twincityhose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Twin City Hose is a Minnesota-based custom manufacturer of flexible metal hose, expansion joints, seismic connectors, and cryogenic assemblies serving HVAC, OEM, industrial, LPG/NH3, and cryogenic B2B customers since 1977.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Piping Components & Flexible Hose Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Industrial Process & Chemical-Resistant Pipe Systems (CPVC/PVDF/PP) (IMANADAF), Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

Keywords

• Flexible metal hose
• Expansion joints
• Seismic connectors
• Pump connectors
• Custom hose fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Rogers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Hose Products: Custom-fabricated metal hose assemblies for industrial, HVAC, and specialized applications sold as finished products.
2. Expansion Joints: Metal, rubber, PTFE, and externally pressurized expansion joints for piping systems across various industries.
3. Seismic Connectors: V, U, and Dog Leg seismic expansion joints designed to maintain flexibility during thermal expansion and seismic activity.
4. Custom Fabrication: Bespoke fabrication services for specialized industrial applications, including jacketed and traced assemblies, cryogenic assemblies, and LPG/NH3 products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Twin City Hose (TCH) designs and manufactures custom-fabricated flexible metal hose assemblies, metal and rubber expansion joints, seismic connectors, and PTFE hose for industrial piping systems. The company serves HVAC, OEM, Industrial, LPG/NH3, and Cryogenic end markets, fabricating products in stainless steel, bronze, and PTFE up to 48" I.D. for metal expansion joints and 24" I.D. for metal hose, with UL Classified lead-free and UL Listed fire-safe certified product lines.

Product overview

Twin City Hose (TCH) is a manufacturer of flexible metal hose, expansion joints, and seismic connectors serving the HVAC, OEM, Industrial, LPG/NH3, and Cryogenic industries. The product portfolio includes core product lines such as Metal Hose, Metal Expansion Joints, Rubber Expansion Joints, Seismic Connectors (V, U, and Dog Leg configurations), Pump Connectors, PTFE products, and specialized assemblies for cryogenic, exhaust, and heat pump applications. The company also offers certified product lines including Lead-Free Flex™ (UL Classified for potable water) and Fire SafeFlex™ (UL Listed for fire protection), as well as custom fabrication services and accessory adapters. Products are available in various materials including stainless steel (304, 321, 316), bronze, and PTFE, with multiple end fitting configurations (weld, sweat, flange, groove, male NPT). The company provides REVIT CAD files for engineering design integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lead-Free Flex™: UL Classified lead-free flexible connectors for potable water applications
• Fire SafeFlex™

Products and services

• Metal Hose Custom-fabricated metal hose assemblies that compensate for misalignment in piping systems and are designed for high pressure, high temperature, random motion, and corrosive media. Available in bronze (1"-4") and stainless steel (1"-24") with single or double wire braid. Sold to industrial, HVAC, and OEM customers.
• Metal Expansion Joints Bellows expansion joints that absorb vibration, random motion, and thermal pipe expansion/contraction in piping systems. Fabricated up to 48" I.D. with single or multiply stainless steel bellows in 304, 321, and 316 stainless steel. Targeted at industrial piping applications.
• Rubber Expansion Joints Rubber expansion joints that isolate vibration and harmonics and compensate for misalignment and thermal expansion/contraction in piping systems. Stock I.D. 1"-24" with single and double sphere configurations; stock elastomers include EPDM, Nitrile, Neoprene, and Butyl.
• Seismic Connectors V, U, and Dog Leg seismic expansion joints that maintain flexibility under thermal expansion, compression, random motion, or seismic activity. Capable of 6 planes of motion along the X, Y, and Z axis with no pressure thrust, reducing anchor, guiding, and construction material costs.
• Pump Connectors Flexible connectors designed to isolate pump vibration and compensate for movement in pump piping systems. Sold to industrial, HVAC, and OEM customers integrating pumping equipment.
• Metal Bellows Pump Connector (MPB/MPBR) Bellows-style pump connectors providing vibration isolation and movement compensation in pump applications. Used in industrial and HVAC pump piping installations.
• PTFE Hose Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) hose assemblies offering chemical resistance and flexibility for corrosive media applications. Targeted at chemical, petrochemical, and industrial customers handling aggressive fluids.
• PTFE Expansion Joints Expansion joints constructed with PTFE material for highly corrosive applications, available in T2, T3, and T5 configurations. Sold to chemical and industrial customers requiring non-reactive piping components.
• Pipe Alignment Guides Guides designed to ensure proper pipe alignment during thermal expansion and contraction cycles. Sold to industrial and HVAC piping installers.
• Metal Heat Pump Hose Specialized metal hose assemblies designed for heat pump applications requiring thermal transfer and flexibility. Targeted at HVAC and geothermal heat pump OEMs and installers.
• Custom Fabrication Custom-designed and fabricated hose and expansion joint assemblies engineered to exact application specifications, including jacketed and traced assemblies, cryogenic assemblies, and LPG/NH3 products. Sold to OEMs and industrial customers with specialized requirements.
• Jacketed & Traced Assemblies Jacketed and heat-traced assemblies for maintaining temperature in piping systems handling viscous or temperature-sensitive materials. Sold to industrial customers in process and chemical applications.
• LPG/NH3 Hose Assemblies Hose assemblies specifically designed for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and anhydrous ammonia (NH3) applications in the gas industry. Targeted at LPG storage and transfer systems and ammonia handling operators.
• Cryogenic Assemblies Specialized assemblies designed for extremely low-temperature applications in cryogenic systems, including cryogenic fluid transfer and LNG applications. Offered with in-house oxygen cleaning for high-purity environments.
• Exhaust Connectors Exhaust connectors designed for power generation and industrial engine exhaust systems, including gas turbine applications. Targeted at power generation facility operators and OEMs.
• Accessory Adapters Various adapter fittings including FW-FG, FM-FF, RFM-RFF, RFW-RFG, RCAFF, RCAFG, RCAFM, and RCAFW for connecting different pipe configurations. Sold as standalone components to industrial and HVAC piping installers.
• Lead-Free Flex™ Connectors UL Classified lead-free flexible connectors (UL file MH59973) meeting safety standards for potable water applications. Available in straight, V, and U connector configurations. Targeted at plumbing and potable water system installers.
• Fire SafeFlex™ Connectors UL Listed fire safety flexible connectors designed for fire protection systems, available in seismic V and U connector configurations with carbon steel and stainless steel fittings. Compliant with NFPA standards. Targeted at fire protection system designers and installers.
• Expansion Compensators Devices designed to absorb thermal expansion and contraction in piping systems, available in multiple configurations (EXCM, EXCF, EXCW, EXCG, EXCS). Sold to industrial piping system operators and engineers.
• Externally Pressurized Expansion Joints Expansion joints designed for externally pressurized applications, available in various configurations with weld end or flange connections. Targeted at high-pressure industrial piping systems.
• Straight Flex Braided Hose Straight flexible braided metal hose assemblies available in stainless steel and bronze, with multiple end fitting options including MMT, FLG, GR, GRPF, and RFSO configurations. Sold as a standard product offering with REVIT CAD support.
• Stainless Steel Reducing Assemblies Reducing hose assemblies in stainless steel construction that allow connection between pipes of different diameters. Sold as standalone assemblies to industrial piping customers.
• Bronze Hose and Braid Bronze hose assemblies with wire braid reinforcement for applications where bronze material is preferred. Sold as a standalone material offering to industrial and HVAC customers.
• Pump Support Stand Support stands designed to properly support pumps in piping system installations. Sold to HVAC and industrial pump system installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• All assemblies are thoroughly leak tested for quality assurance before shipment
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flexicraft Industries: Chicago-based manufacturer of flexible metal hose, expansion joints, and connectors with similar product breadth and direct overlap in HVAC, industrial, and OEM channels. Closest head-to-head competitor to Twin City Hose on standard assemblies and custom fabrication.
• Hyspan Precision Products: U.S. manufacturer of metal expansion joints, flexible metal hose, and seismic connectors serving HVAC, power, and industrial markets. Highly comparable in product portfolio and certification-driven go-to-market strategy.
• Metraflex Company: Milwaukee-based manufacturer of expansion joints, flexible connectors, and seismic products for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial piping. Direct competitor on rubber and metal expansion joints sold through distributors and direct sales.
• Proco Products: Subsidiary of the TOZEN Group, Proco specializes in rubber expansion joints, metal hose, and PTFE products. Directly comparable on rubber expansion joint product lines and engineered connector solutions.
• Penflex: Manufacturer of corrugated metal hose and expansion joints serving chemical, petrochemical, and power generation. Direct competitor on industrial metal hose and flexible connector assemblies.
• Mercer Rubber Company: U.S. manufacturer of rubber expansion joints and flexible connectors for industrial piping. Directly comparable on rubber/elastomer expansion joint product lines and OEM fabrication.
• BOA Group / BOA Hose: Manufacturer of metal hose, expansion joints, and flexible piping solutions for industrial and HVAC markets. Direct competitor on stainless steel metal hose assemblies and engineered connector products.

Broad incumbents

• Senior Flexonics (Senior plc): Global division of Senior plc producing metal hose, expansion joints, and engineered flexible components across aerospace, industrial, and HVAC. Larger and broader incumbent competing on engineered solutions and global footprint.
• Kadant Inc. Public global supplier of process and flow control products, including expansion joints and fluid-handling components. Larger incumbent operating across multiple industrial niches with broader product portfolio.
• Garlock (EnPro Industries): Operating company of EnPro Industries producing gaskets, sealing products, and flexible connectors for industrial piping. Adjacent competitor on expansion joints and flexible connector product lines within a broader sealing portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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