Kuriyama of America

What Kuriyama of America does

Kuriyama of America, Inc. is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based industrial hose manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1968 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese Kuriyama Holdings Corporation. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a complete line of thermoplastic, rubber, and metal hose products together with couplings, fittings, and accessories, serving nine primary use-case segments: industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, propane/plumbing, food and beverage, agriculture, fire fighting, mining, wastewater/irrigation, and construction. Production is anchored by its own subsidiaries — Accuflex, Kuri Tec, Kuri Tec Manufacturing, Hose Tec, Piranha Hose Products, Kuriyama Fire Products, Kuriyama de Mexico, and Tipsa — with manufacturing facilities in Indiana (Attica), Michigan (Cadillac, Romulus), and New Hampshire (Peterborough), supported by distribution centers in Schaumburg, Houston, Santa Fe Springs, Brantford (Canada), and Apodaca (Mexico).

The product portfolio is organized around a platform-plus-modules architecture: flagship hose brands include Tigerflex (thermoplastic industrial hoses), Kuri Tec (thermoplastic hose and tubing), Alfagomma (industrial and hydraulic rubber hoses, via 2003 joint venture), Piranha (plastic sewer and jetting hoses), Hose Tec (metal and interlocking hose), Conqueror (concrete placement systems), and Kuriyama Fire Products (municipal and industrial fire hose). Supporting tooling and digital tools — notably the KuriCrimp industrial hose crimping system with companion iOS/Android mobile apps, hydraulic connection catalogs, and the Kuriyama Academy e-learning site — extend the company's offering beyond physical product.

Kuriyama distributes exclusively through an authorized distributor network across North America, with no direct-to-end-user sales channel. Pricing is quote-based B2B and not publicly disclosed. The company sells across multiple geographies (US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina via Tipsa) and markets via a website/virtual catalog library, trade shows (e.g., Manure Expo), and the dedicated distributor portal. Relevant certifications include ISO 9001, 3-A sanitary for food/beverage applications, and MSHA IC-152/33 for underground mining use of the Minotaur 500 hose.

Name

Kuriyama of America

Legal name

Kuriyama of America, Inc.

Website

https://kuriyama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kuriyama of America manufactures and distributes thermoplastic, rubber, and metal industrial hoses, couplings, and accessories through eight subsidiaries and six distribution centers across North America, serving oil & gas, agriculture, mining, food & beverage, fire protection, and construction markets via an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose and Accessories Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation & Agricultural Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAE)

Keywords

• Industrial hose manufacturing
• Thermoplastic hose products
• Rubber hose systems
• Hydraulic fittings
• Hose couplings accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kuriyama of America manufactures and distributes a complete line of thermoplastic, rubber, and metal industrial hose products along with couplings, fittings, and accessories. Products are produced through eight wholly-owned subsidiaries and sold primarily through an authorized distributor network to industrial customers across North America. Key product lines include Tigerflex, Kuri Tec, Alfagomma, Piranha, Hose Tec, KuriCrimp, Conqueror, and Kuriyama Fire Products, serving applications in oil and gas, agriculture, mining, food and beverage, fire protection, construction, and wastewater handling.

Product overview

Kuriyama of America operates as a multi-brand industrial hose and accessories company with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio spans thermoplastic, rubber, and metal hose products across multiple product lines including Tigerflex™ industrial hoses, Kuri Tec® tubing, Alfagomma® hydraulic and industrial rubber hoses, KOA-branded products (GP300™, MINOTAUR 500™), Conqueror® concrete systems, Piranha® sewer/jetting hoses, KuriCrimp™ crimping tools, KOA Couplings & Accessories™, Hose Tec® metal hose, Kuriyama Fire Products, Layflat discharge hoses, Industrial Sheet Rubber, and Custom Moldless Products. The company serves diverse vertical markets including oil & gas, agriculture, mining, food & beverage, wastewater, fire protection, and general industrial through eight subsidiaries (Accuflex, Hose Tec, Kuri Tec, Kuriyama de Mexico, Kuriyama Fire Products, Piranha, Tipsa) and six distribution centers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tigerflex: Thermoplastic industrial hoses brand established as joint venture in 1978.
• Kuri Tec
• Piranha
• Piranhaflex
• Alfagomma
• Conqueror
• Accuflex
• Hose Tec
• GP300
• Minotaur
• Kuriyama Fire Products
• KOA Couplings

Products and services

• Tigerflex Thermoplastic Industrial Hoses Complete line of thermoplastic industrial hoses for material handling, suction, and discharge applications across multiple industries.
• Kuri Tec Thermoplastic Hose and Tubing Thermoplastic hose and tubing products including K-Tough specialty products, Truespray, Nautilus, and Iceblaster for various industrial applications including beverage, L.P. Gas, and medical gas markets.
• Alfagomma Industrial Rubber Hoses Complete range of industrial rubber hoses from Alfagomma including steam hose assemblies, concrete hoses (Conqueror), and specialized industrial applications.
• KOA Industrial Hoses Kuriyama-branded industrial hoses including GP300, Redi-GP, Redi-Max, Redi-Wash, Redi-Fill, DURAJACK, MINOTAUR 500, and Autolock for general purpose, petroleum, washdown, and air hammer applications.
• KOA Couplings and Accessories Complete line of couplings including camlocks, sanitary fittings, sphere lock, combination hose nipples, hose clamps, ground joint couplings, hydrant adapters, and specialty items.
• KuriCrimp Industrial Hose Crimping System Industrial hose crimping system including crimpers, crimping guides, calculation tools, and mobile applications for iPhone and Android for assembly of hydraulic and industrial hoses.
• Hose Tec Metal Hose Products Metal hose products including Tec-Flex and Hose-To-Go for demanding applications in agriculture, BOP, bulk hauling, food service, hot material transfer, and steam service.
• Alfagomma Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Complete hydraulic hose and fitting solutions featuring Alfagomma products, KuriCrimp system, and Argus fitting products for various pressure requirements.
• Piranhaflex Thermoplastic Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Thermoplastic hydraulic hoses (SAE 100R8) with P400 portable crimper and PF402 tooling for hydraulic applications requiring kink resistance.
• Piranha Sewer and Jetting Hoses Thermoplastic sewer and jetting hoses with swaging and crimping guides for wastewater and sanitation applications.
• Layflat Discharge Hoses Layflat hoses for discharge applications including Oroflex Well, Oroflex Drag, and specialty layflat products for mining, agriculture, irrigation, and oilfield use.
• Conqueror Concrete Hose and Accessories Fully integrated concrete pumping system including T740AA Series heavy duty steel cord and T74SAA Series flexible hoses, CHC-CA couplings, and clamps for standard and heavy duty concrete applications.
• Kuriyama Fire Products Fire hose and nozzles including Armtex XP municipal fire hose, MH/MHDJ hose, rubber booster hose, and fire nozzles for municipal and industrial fire departments.
• Industrial Sheet Rubber Industrial sheet rubber products from American Biltrite including Durashield specialty products and IM-166 for industrial flooring and matting applications.
• Custom Moldless Rubber Manufacturing Services Custom moldless rubber manufacturing services for specialized industrial rubber product requirements.
• Vaporflex Vapor Recovery Hose Vapor recovery hoses for fuel vapor extraction applications in petroleum handling.
• Food and Beverage Hose Products Hose products for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing including 3-A certified products and brewery/winery applications.
• Accuflex Industrial Hose and Tubing Thermoplastic hose and tubing products serving propane, plumbing, and industrial markets.
• Tipsa Layflat Products Specialty rubber blended layflat products from Tipsa Group for mining, agricultural, irrigation, industrial, and fire-fighting applications, including water-related markets.
• Flexair Ducting Hose Ducting hose products including Flexair Extendo Duct and Urevent HD for air ventilation and material handling applications.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tipsa GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Acquired in 2015 by Kuriyama Holdings. Includes hose production and compounding factories as well as sales and distribution operations in Spain, Argentina, and Armored Textiles in Peterborough, NH.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gates Industrial: Manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions including industrial and hydraulic hoses and couplings. Directly comparable product portfolio to Kuriyama with similar multi-material hose offerings (rubber, thermoplastic) and global distribution model.
• Trelleborg Industrial Solutions: Polymer engineering group producing industrial and hydraulic hoses, rubber sheeting, and engineered polymer solutions. Comparable multi-material hose portfolio serving oil & gas, food & beverage, and general industrial segments like Kuriyama.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: Manufacturer and supplier of hose couplings, fittings, and accessories across industrial, sanitary, and specialty markets. Closely comparable to Kuriyama's KOA Couplings line and overlapping distribution model serving food & beverage, chemical, and general industrial.
• Novaflex Group: North American manufacturer of industrial rubber, PVC, and composite hoses serving chemical, petroleum, food, and bulk transfer applications. Mid-sized direct peer with comparable product breadth and distributor-driven go-to-market model.
• Hose Master: US manufacturer specializing in metal and interlocked metal hose products — a niche directly comparable to Kuriyama's Hose Tec subsidiary. Serves overlapping applications in chemical transfer, bulk hauling, and hot material handling.
• Manuli Rubber Industries: Italy-based manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hoses plus fittings for oil & gas, construction, agriculture, and mining. Directly competes with Kuriyama in multi-material industrial hose with similar global distribution and end-market exposure.
• Alfagomma: Italian global manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial rubber hose and fittings. Already a joint-venture partner of Kuriyama (ALFAGOMMA America joint venture established 2003), making it a direct peer and partial partner in rubber hose categories.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a substantial industrial hose, fittings, and fluid connectors division. Directly competes with Kuriyama in hydraulic hose and couplings across oil & gas, industrial, and chemical processing markets.
• Eaton: Diversified power management company with a significant industrial hose and hydraulics portfolio (Weatherhead, Aeroquip brands). Overlaps with Kuriyama in hydraulic and industrial hose for OEMs and MRO customers across multiple verticals.
• Continental ContiTech: Industrial rubber and thermoplastic hose, conveyor belt, and power transmission products globally. Closest large-scale direct competitor to Kuriyama across hydraulic, industrial, and chemical hose segments, with far broader scale and global manufacturing footprint.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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