Hose Manufacturers

Name

Hose Manufacturers

Legal name

Latex Threads of SA (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://hosessa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122)

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), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Irrigation Pipe, Tubing & Conveyance (PVC/HDPE Pipe, Layflat Hose, Manifolds) (AFABAHAF), Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

Keywords

• Layflat hose manufacturing
• Flexible rising mains
• Borehole pumping hoses
• Industrial hose systems
• Fire hose production

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

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. Layflat Hose Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells a range of hoses for various applications including fire hoses, mining hoses, irrigation hoses, industrial hoses, and flexible rising mains. Products sold directly and through international distributor network across 6 continents. Revenue from sale of hoses and related accessories.
2. Accessories and Components: Sells a wide range of equipment and accessories including couplings, joiners, lifting clamps, rolling wheels, spoolers, wellheads, flanged fittings, and cable straps to ensure installation and maintenance of hose systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hose Manufacturers produces and sells a portfolio of layflat hoses and flexible rising mains under brands including Boreline, DeepLine, Boreflow, Mineline, Aqualine, Flexiline/Hiline, Readyline, Fueline and a fire-hose family (Fortex, Firecheck, Cobra, Forester, Poly-Z, Mamba). Products serve borehole pumping, mine dewatering, irrigation, industrial chemical/fuel transfer, and firefighting applications, sold directly to enterprise and government buyers and through an international distributor network. A full range of accessories — couplings, lifting clamps, rolling wheels, spoolers, wellheads, flanged fittings and cable straps — supports installation and maintenance.

Product overview

Hose Manufacturers produces a portfolio of layflat hoses and flexible risers for boreholes, serving mining, water utilities, agriculture, industrial, firefighting, and fuel transportation sectors. The core flexible riser products include Boreline® (synthetic flexible rising main for boreholes up to 200m), DeepLine (deep-well alternative for installations up to 400m), and Boreflow (cost-effective GRN-coupled option). The layflat hose range includes Mineline (high-pressure mining hose), Aqualine (irrigation hose), Flexiline/Hiline (general purpose), Readyline (chemical/oil resistant), and Fueline (fuel transportation). Fire hose sub-products include Fortex, Firecheck, Cobra, Forester, Poly-Z, and Mamba. Supporting accessories include couplings, lifting clamps, rolling wheels, spoolers, wellheads, and flanged fittings. The company also produces camping/outdoor hoses. Products are distributed internationally across 6 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boreline: Flexible rising main for boreholes, designed to replace rigid risers. Potable water approved with 5-year warranty.
• DeepLine
• Boreflow
• Aqualine
• Mineline
• Readyline
• Flexiline / Hiline
• Fueline
• Fortex
• Firecheck
• Cobra
• Forester
• Poly-Z
• Mamba

Products and services

• Boreline® Flexible Rising Main A synthetic flexible rising main replacing rigid steel, PVC or galvanised risers in borehole pump installations. Constructed from circular woven high-tenacity polyester yarns encapsulated in TPU with an integrated cable rib for power cable support. Supports pump, pipe and water weight up to 200m depth (660ft). Suitable for mine dewatering, agricultural irrigation, municipal water supply, and other borehole-pumping applications.
• DeepLine / DeepSet Flexible Riser A tough, abrasion-resistant flexible riser designed for extremely deep pump settings where standard Boreline has depth limitations, with capabilities up to 400m depth, 100 bar burst pressure, and tensile strength up to 16,000 kg for 4-inch diameter. Used for deep submersible pump installations and mine dewatering.
• Boreflow Flexible Rising Main (GRN) A cost-effective flexible rising main system using Glass Reinforced Nylon (GRN) couplings for shallower installations up to 100m. Designed as a lower-cost alternative to Boreline with stainless steel couplings, requiring no support ropes or wires.
• Mineline High-Pressure Mining Hose A high-pressure, high-strength lay-flat hose with polyurethane material protection designed for pumping aggressive water around mine sites. Used for mine water pumping, dewatering collection pits, pumping aggressive water, sub-zero operations, rugged terrain, and emergency dewatering.
• Aqualine Irrigation Hose A new-generation irrigation hose for travelling irrigators and booms, featuring warp and weft high-tenacity polyester filament yarn with integrated PVC/Nitrile coating. Suitable for long-distance water transportation, mining, offshore work, and high-pressure dewatering.
• Flexiline / Hiline Layflat Hose A superior layflat hose reinforced by a woven seamless jacket. Suitable for dewatering fields and foundations, flood irrigation, wash-down, and medium-pressure water transportation for industrial and agricultural applications.
• Readyline Industrial Hose A tough, abrasion-resistant layflat hose with integrated inner and outer polyurethane coating. Designed for industrial use with oils and chemicals, mining, dewatering, slurry applications, and temporary bypass operations. Operating temperature range -40°C to +70°C.
• Fueline Fuel Transportation Hose A tough, abrasion-resistant layflat fuel transportation hose with integrated anti-static capabilities. Suitable for fuel transportation, refuelling, de-bunkering, and salvage operations. Certified to MIL PRF 370J Type C military specification.
• Fortex Nitrile Rubber Fire Hose An all-purpose Nitrile Rubber fire hose with a synthetic reinforced jacket and high abrasion-resistant nitrile rubber coating. Suitable for liquid transfer of chemicals, hydrocarbons, gasoline, and agricultural irrigation. Manufactured to SANS 1456 parts 2 to 5 specifications.
• Firecheck Fire Hose A non-percolating fire hose with a robust all-synthetic jacket and easy-cleaning PVC/Nitrile coating offering some protection against oil and chemical contamination. Designed for fire brigades and industrial use.
• Cobra Fire Hose A non-percolating hose with a robust all-synthetic jacket, ideal where water damage must be avoided or where foam-making equipment is in use. Rot-proof and weather resistant.
• Forester Fire Hose A percolating hose with a robust all-synthetic jacket for forest and field firefighting; outer coating remains wet during use for extended operation.
• Poly-Z Box Hose A non-percolating fire hose with a robust all-synthetic jacket designed as a box hose for easy storage without drying and easy repair.
• Mamba Emergency Box Hose A non-percolating uncoated emergency box hose with a robust polyester jacket and increased resistance to weathering and aging.
• Boreline Couplings and Accessories A full range of fully re-usable stainless steel (316, 304, Duplex) and GRN couplings, joiners, lifting clamps (LC1/LC2/LC3), rolling wheels (including hand installation rolling wheels), trailer-mounted spoolers (1t/1.5t/2t), wellheads, flanged fittings, cable straps and Allan keys used to install, retrieve, repair and maintain Boreline and other Hose Manufacturers hose systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time reduced from full day (galvanised riser) to few hours (Boreline)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and regional.

• Anglian Water / awg plcminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Project Rhino water supply project in Kenya involved Anglian Water Services Ltd providing expertise through hydrogeologist John Hackett. Anglian Water supports WaterAid and runs Give Me Five scheme matching employee volunteer time. Partnership focused on humanitarian water projects in Africa.
• Project RhinominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Humanitarian organization providing water infrastructure to communities in Africa. Raised funds for field investigations and borehole drilling at Kilo village, Kenya. Hose Manufacturers donated Boreline hose, flexible rising main and couplings for the project.
• International Group AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHose Manufacturers through its registered entity Latex Threads of SA (Pty) Ltd forms part of an international group spanning Europe, North and South America, Australia and the African continent. This international association provides global reach and technology sharing across the group.
• Boreline UKregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoreline flexible riser now available in the UK through dedicated partner. First time availability in UK market announced through company news. Website link provided to boreline.co.uk for UK customers.
• Davis & ShirtliffminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment supplier for Project Rhino Kenya installation. Supplied submersible pump for the borehole water supply system at Kilo village near Lake Nakuru, Kenya.
• Letaba PumpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLetaba Pumps website linked from Flexiline/Hiline product page. Letaba Pumps offers rentals of pumping equipment. Partnership enables equipment rental options for customers needing complete pumping solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions including industrial hose. Competes broadly with Hose Manufacturers' industrial hose line and brings much larger scale and distribution.
• Trelleborg AB: Global polymer engineering group with a dedicated Industrial Solutions hose and engineered products business. Competes with Hose Manufacturers in industrial and mining hose markets with broader geographic and product reach.
• Angus Fire: UK-based specialist fire hose and foam manufacturer with deep municipal and industrial fire-service presence. Direct competitor to Hose Manufacturers' Cobra, Firecheck, Fortex and other fire hose SKUs in international fire-service tenders.
• Parker Hannifin: US-listed motion and control technology giant with a substantial fluid-connectors and hose portfolio serving industrial and mobile equipment. Comparable on flexible hose and couplings but operates as a broad portfolio incumbent rather than a layflat specialist.
• Continental (ContiTech): German industrial rubber and hose manufacturer with a broad industrial hose portfolio covering chemical, mining and food applications. Relevant incumbent competitor across Hose Manufacturers' industrial, mining and chemical hose lines.

Direct peers

• IVG Colbachini: Italian manufacturer of industrial rubber hoses for chemical, petroleum and abrasive material transfer. Comparable in industrial hose product category and customer profile, particularly for Fueline-type fuel and chemical transfer applications.
• Semperit AG Holding: Austrian rubber products group with a hose division covering industrial, hydraulic and specialty applications. Comparable manufacturing heritage and product breadth in industrial rubber hose markets overlapping with Hose Manufacturers' industrial and mining SKUs.
• Kuriyama Holdings Corporation: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of industrial and layflat hoses under brands such as Tigerflex and Alfagomma-equivalents. Direct competitor in industrial, mining and fire hose categories with overlapping global distributor coverage.
• Mandals AS: Norwegian manufacturer of layflat and fire-fighting hoses for mining, fire service and industrial use. Highly comparable product mix to Hose Manufacturers' layflat hose range, competing head-to-head in mining and dewatering tenders globally.

Others

• Franklin Electric: US-listed manufacturer of submersible pumps, motors and water systems with a deep presence in borehole pumping. Adjacent rather than directly competing — Boreline flexible rising mains are typically installed alongside Franklin Electric pumps, making it a key downstream ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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