What Fragola Performance Systems does

Fragola Performance Systems is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of AN (Army-Navy) fittings, hose ends, adapters, and specialty hose for the automotive racing and high-performance street vehicle market. Founded as F.F. Screw Products in 1973 in Southington, Connecticut and re-launched as Fragola Performance Systems in 1999, the company manufactures 99% of its parts in-house at an 80,000 sq ft facility, with adjacent sister company F.K. Bearings operating a separate 80,000 sq ft building across the street. Core product lines include the 2000 Pro-Flow, 3000 Race, 6000 PTFE, and 8000 Push-Lok hose end series, aluminum and steel AN adapters, multiple hose variants (Premium Black Nylon Race Hose, PTFE hose, Push-Lok, Stainless Race Hose), fuel filters, custom hose assemblies, and supporting tools and apparel.

The company sells through a USA-wide dealer network supported by a public dealer locator and dealer application process, supplemented by direct e-commerce through its own website. End customers span professional and amateur racing disciplines (drag racing, sprint cars, dirt late models, modifieds) and DIY automotive enthusiasts building performance street vehicles. Revenue is generated through transactional unit pricing on fittings and hose (typically $1-$32 per SKU), custom assembly services with 1-2 day turnaround ordered through dealers, and branded merchandise. The company emphasizes domestic manufacturing, aerospace-quality materials at mil-spec tolerances, proprietary one-piece hose end designs with dual Viton O-ring sealing, 100% on-time delivery, and three-generation family ownership. No external funding, parent company, or enterprise customer concentration has been disclosed.

Name

Fragola Performance Systems

Legal name

Fragola Performance Systems Inc.

Website

https://fragolaperformancesystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fragola Performance Systems is a privately held, family-owned Connecticut manufacturer of AN fittings, hose ends, adapters, and specialty hose sold primarily to the US automotive racing and street-performance aftermarket through a dealer network and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Racing Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Automotive racing fittings
• AN hose ends
• Performance plumbing components
• Racing fluid delivery
• AN adapters

Headquarters

HQ city

Southington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hose Ends and Adapters: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling AN fittings, hose ends in multiple series (2000, 3000, 6000, 8000), aluminum and steel adapters, and related components for automotive racing fluid delivery systems.
2. Specialty Hose: Revenue from selling various hose types including Stainless Race Hose, Black Nylon Race Hose, PTFE Hose, Push-Lite Hose, and Premium Black LT Weight hose.
3. Tools and Accessories: Sales of assembly tools, AN wrenches, hose cutters, test kits, clamps, and other installation/maintenance accessories.
4. Custom Hose Assemblies: Dealers can order custom length hose assemblies with 1-2 day turnaround. Adds value through customization capability.
5. Apparel: Branded merchandise including Team Fragola hoodies ($46.94) and t-shirts ($31.50).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fragola Performance Systems manufactures high-performance AN fittings, hose ends, adapters, and specialty hose for the automotive racing industry. The company produces multiple hose end series (2000 Pro-Flow, 3000 Race, 6000 PTFE, 8000 Push-Lok) along with aluminum and steel AN adapters, fuel filters, custom hose assemblies, and supporting tools/accessories.

Product overview

Fragola Performance Systems is a manufacturer of performance automotive racing parts and fluid delivery systems, operating as a single-brand company with a unified product portfolio focused on AN (Army-Navy) fittings and hose assemblies. The core product lines include multiple hose end series (2000 Pro-Flow compression-style, 3000 Race cutter-style, 8000 Push-Lok, Power Flow, Real Street, and Race Rite), various hose types (6000 Series PTFE, Premium Black Nylon Race, Push-Lok), and comprehensive adapter offerings in aluminum and steel (unions, couplers, banjo adapters, NPT adapters, O-ring boss fittings, metric adapters). Supporting products include fuel filters, custom hose assembly services, technical tools (wrenches, test kits, hose cutters), and branded apparel. All products are manufactured in-house at their Connecticut facility with the exception of AN hose, some tools, and some steel adapters which are sourced from US suppliers including Parker Hose.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Series 2000 Pro-Flow Hose Ends Compression-style hose ends featuring a single nipple method where the socket draws hose over a tapered nipple, with sealing achieved by crush of the hose between socket and nipple. Reusable design with no cutting required, intended for racing fluid delivery systems.
• Series 3000 Race Hose Ends Cutter-style hose ends with a one-piece design eliminating brazed joints to minimize potential leakage. Features dual Viton O-rings for redundant sealing, stainless steel lock wires, and bright dipped anodizing; manufactured from aerospace-quality aluminum to mil-spec tolerances and compatible with stainless and black nylon race hose.
• Series 8000 Push-Lok Hose Ends Lightweight push-lok hose ends featuring a polymer cap providing positive stop for hose installation and a J-thread specification for ease of installation and reuse. Designed to work with Push-Lok hose to deliver weight savings of 20-30 lbs in most vehicle combinations.
• Series 6000 PTFE-Lined Hose PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) lined hose assemblies suitable for fuel systems including E85 compatibility, with low fuel permeation characteristics. Available in -6 through -10 AN sizes for racing and performance applications.
• Premium Black Nylon Race Hose Lightweight race hose alternative that can reduce vehicle weight by 15-20 lbs compared to stainless race hose. Used with Sport-Crimp or 2000 Series Pro-Flow hose ends for racing and performance applications.
• Race-Rite Crimp-On Hose Ends Crimp-on hose ends designed for racing applications, available in multiple variants including Pro Series single swivel and reusable PTFE versions.
• EZ Street Push-On Hose Ends Push-on style hose ends designed for use with synthetic rubber push-lock style hoses, featuring a lightweight design for street-legal performance applications.
• Real Street Hose Ends Hose ends designed for street-legal performance vehicles, available in direct fit and EFI female quick disconnect configurations and compatible with E85 and low permeation fuel systems.
• Aluminum AN Adapters Aerospace-quality aluminum adapters including unions, couplers, bulkhead fittings, NPT adapters, O-ring boss fittings, banjo adapters, and metric adapters, available in blue, red, black, and clear anodized finishes.
• Steel AN Adapters Steel adapters including brake adapters, banjo adapters, and tubing adapters for automotive braking systems and fluid transfer applications.
• Fuel Filters Fuel filters including 100 Micron (P/N 960004) and 40 Micron (P/N 960003) models with stainless pleated elements safe for methanol, E85, and gasoline applications.
• Parker Push-Lok Hose Push-lock style hose offering good working pressures and vacuum ratings for most automotive racing applications, capable of reducing vehicle weight by 20-30 lbs and used for water, oil, and fuel systems.
• Custom Hose Assemblies Custom length and configuration hose assemblies ordered through dealers with 1-2 day turnaround, available in PTFE, stainless, push-lok, and premium black nylon varieties.
• Technical Tools and Accessories Assembly and maintenance tools including AN wrenches, hose shears, braid spreaders, hose test kits, line clamps, tubing benders, fire sleeves, and Viton O-rings.
• Team Fragola Apparel Branded apparel including hoodies ($46.94) and t-shirts ($31.50) featuring Fragola Performance Systems branding, available in sizes MED to XXXL.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30 lbs weight reduction achievable using 8000 Series Push-Lok system over traditional hose
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Holley Performance Products: Large performance aftermarket group owning several plumbing/fitting brands and serving the same racing and enthusiast customers as Fragola across a broad portfolio.
• Aeroquip (Eaton): Eaton's Aeroquip line pioneered AN/aircraft-style fittings and hose used in racing and industrial fluid power, overlapping Fragola's products as part of a much larger industrial portfolio.

Emerging players

• Aeromotive: Focuses on fuel systems, pumps, and related fittings for performance and racing vehicles, overlapping Fragola's fuel-system plumbing and AN fitting adjacencies.

Direct peers

• Russell Performance: An Edelbrock brand producing AN adapters, hose ends, and braided/PTFE hose for performance fluid systems, competing head-on with Fragola in the same racing plumbing niche.
• Earl's Performance Plumbing: Now a Holley brand, Earl's makes AN fittings, hose ends, and performance hose for racing and street vehicles, directly overlapping Fragola's core catalog and customer base.
• Vibrant Performance: Manufactures AN fittings, adapters, and performance plumbing components for the automotive enthusiast and racing market, closely comparable to Fragola's offering.
• Brown & Miller Racing Solutions: Specialist supplier of racing hose, fittings, and fluid-transfer plumbing for professional motorsport, directly comparable to Fragola's racing fluid-delivery focus.
• XRP Inc. US manufacturer of professional-grade AN hose ends, fittings, and clamshell/crimp hose for motorsport, mirroring Fragola's product lines and racing focus.

Regional players

• Goodridge: UK-based maker of braided hose, hose ends, and fittings for motorsport and performance vehicles, comparable in products but primarily serving European and global markets.

Others

• Summit Racing Equipment: Major aftermarket parts distributor and retailer that resells AN fittings and hose (including competing brands), acting as a channel and ecosystem participant rather than a direct manufacturer competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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