Hose Technology

What Hose Technology does

Hose Technology is a U.S. division of Kuri Tec Manufacturing, Inc. — itself part of the Kuriyama of America group, ultimately owned by Osaka-based Kuriyama Holdings — that manufactures interlocked flexible metal hose and ducting products from a single dedicated plant in Williamsport/Attica, Indiana. Its core product lines include the Tec-Flex HT-FLEX Series, Smooth-Bore HT5000 Series (lined), Rough-Bore HT4000 Series (unlined), Floppy Guard flexible hose, the Metal-Hose-To-Go portable SKU, and a Ducting line, supplemented by custom fabrication services covering interlock and corrugated/braid assemblies, oval/square/rectangle configurations, jacketed/tracer assemblies, and couplings & accessories. The technical differentiation lies in domain specialization rather than digital technology: the plant is purpose-built for flexible metal hose, the inventory is held centrally to enable fast U.S. delivery, and the engineering team supports special lengths, diameters, materials of construction, and fittings on a quote basis.\n\nThe business model is straightforward industrial B2B hardware sales. Hose Technology reaches customers through two parallel channels — industrial distributors across the United States and direct-to-end-user sales — using a toll-free phone line (800-878-5501), online "Request More Information" forms tied to product categories, and a downloadable PDF catalog suite (Tec-Flex brochure, Metal Hose Catalog, Metal-Hose-To-Go flyer, Hose Tec Tough brochure). Pricing is quote-based rather than list-based, consistent with custom-specification selling. The end markets are diversified across at least eight verticals: agriculture (grain handling), industrial manufacturing (hot material transfer), bulk handling/railcar unloading, HVAC and truck exhaust, food service, plastics processing (pellet transfer), steam service, and oil & gas (BOP applications).\n\nStrategically, Hose Technology is best understood as a small specialty manufacturing node within a large Japanese industrial conglomerate rather than an independent growth company. Headcount is reported at 1-10, revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the division relies entirely on its parent for capital allocation, brand hosting, and shared corporate services headquartered at Kuriyama of America in Schaumburg, Illinois. Recent strategic activity has been incremental — SKU expansion (Ducting in 2018, Tec-Flex refresh in 2022) — while the broader Kuriyama group has executed larger moves such as the 2015 acquisition of Armored Textiles Fire Products (ATI) and its April 2020 restructuring into Kuriyama Fire Products under Kuriyama of America.

Name

Hose Technology

Legal name

Hose Technology, a Division of Kuri Tec Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://hosetec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hose Technology, a division of Kuri Tec Manufacturing within the Kuriyama of America group, manufactures interlocked flexible metal hose and ducting products (Tec-Flex, HT5000, HT4000, Floppy Guard) from its Indiana plant, selling through industrial distributors and direct channels to U.S. agriculture, manufacturing, HVAC, food, plastics, steam, and oil & gas customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Hose Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells interlocked metal hoses including Rough-Bore, Smooth-Bore, and Floppy Guard types, along with custom products and services such as interlock and corrugated/braid assemblies, oval, square and rectangle hoses, and jacketed/tracer assemblies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hose Technology manufactures and supplies interlocked metal hoses and ducting products, including Rough-Bore (Unlined), Smooth-Bore (Lined), and Floppy Guard (Flexible) hoses, as well as custom fabricated assemblies such as corrugated/braid, oval, square, rectangle, and jacketed/tracer hoses. The company serves industrial customers in agriculture, bulk handling, oil and gas, steam service, plastics processing, HVAC/exhaust, and food service applications.

Product overview

Hose Technology, a Division of Kuri Tec Manufacturing, Inc., manufactures a variety of interlocked metal hoses as its core product offering. The main product lines include the Tec-Flex HT-FLEX Series, Rough Bore HT4000 Series (unlined), Smooth Bore HT5000 Series (lined), Floppy Guard flexible hoses, Metal-Hose-To-Go, and Ducting products. The company also offers custom products and services including interlock and corrugated/braid assemblies, oval, square and rectangle hoses, jacketed/tracer assemblies, as well as couplings and accessories. The products serve industrial applications such as agriculture, bulk hauling, chimney, food service, hot material transfer, plastic pellet transfer, railcar unloading, steam service, and truck exhaust systems. The plant is centrally located in the Midwest (Attica/Williamsport, IN) for efficient manufacturing and quick delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tec-Flex: HT-FLEX Series Interlocked Metal Hoses
• HT4000 Series
• HT5000 Series
• Floppy Guard
• Metal-Hose-To-Go

Products and services

• Tec-Flex HT-FLEX Series Interlocked Metal Hoses Proprietary line of interlocked metal hoses branded Tec-Flex with HT-FLEX designation, designed for flexible industrial applications.
• HT5000 Series Smooth Bore (Lined) Interlocked Metal Hose Smooth bore interlocked metal hoses with internal lining for applications requiring smooth interior flow.
• HT4000 Series Rough Bore (Unlined) Interlocked Metal Hose Rough bore unlined interlocked metal hoses for general industrial applications.
• Floppy Guard Interlocked Metal Hose Flexible interlocked metal hose guard designed for applications requiring extra flexibility, movement, and protection.
• Metal-Hose-To-Go Portable and flexible metal hose solution for mobile and field applications.
• Ducting Ducting products for air and material handling applications.
• Custom Metal Hose Fabrication Custom metal hose fabrication including interlock and corrugated/braid assemblies, oval, square and rectangle hoses, and jacketed/tracer assemblies in special lengths, diameters, materials of construction, fittings, and configurations.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hose Master: Hose Master is a leading U.S. manufacturer of annular and interlocked metal hose assemblies, the most direct competitor to Hose Technology in flexible metal hose for industrial, petrochemical, and OEM applications.
• Penflex: Penflex manufactures flexible metal hose and braid products for industrial, chemical, and high-temperature applications, directly competing with Hose Technology's Tec-Flex and HT-FLEX product lines.
• Accuflex Industrial Hose: Accuflex is another Kuriyama of America sister company producing thermoplastic and specialty industrial hose, sharing the same distribution network and corporate parent as Hose Technology.
• Flexicraft Industries: Flexicraft is a U.S. manufacturer of metal hose, expansion joints, and related flexible piping products, serving many of the same industrial, chemical, and OEM customers as Hose Technology.
• Titeflex (a division of Smiths Group): Titeflex manufactures metal hose, PTFE hose, and related flexible products for industrial and aerospace applications, overlapping with Hose Technology in flexible metal hose for industrial fluid handling.
• Senior Flexonics (Senior plc): Senior Flexonics produces interlocked and corrugated metal hose and expansion joints for aerospace, industrial, and energy markets, overlapping with Hose Technology's industrial and oil and gas segments.
• Amnitec (Kuriyama sister brand - Piranha Hose): Piranha Hose Products is a sister company under the Kuriyama of America group, manufacturing industrial and specialty hose. While it focuses on thermoplastic hose rather than metal hose, it shares distribution channels and parent ownership with Hose Technology.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Industrial Segment offers a broad portfolio of metal hose, hydraulic hose, and fittings used in oil and gas, chemical, and general industrial applications, competing with Hose Technology in BOP and steam-service applications.
• Eaton: Eaton's Industrial products include hose, fittings, and flexible connectors used in oil and gas, chemical, and industrial process applications, representing a broader-portfolio incumbent competing with Hose Technology in fluid handling.

Regional players

• Detlev Louis Motorrad (industrial hose, EU): Louis Motorrad Vertriebsgesellschaft is a European industrial and motorcycle parts distributor whose parent group (Louis) supplies industrial flexible products, comparable to Hose Technology in product category but primarily serving the European market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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