Lockwood Products

What Lockwood Products does

Lockwood Products Inc., operating as Loc-Line and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, manufactures the Loc-Line modular hose system — an interlocking ball-and-socket segmented hose made from Acetal Copolymer in the USA. The product family spans four system sizes (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 2.5" vacuum) plus specialized variants including acid-resistant versions, an anti-static vacuum system, and HPT nozzles rated to 1,000 PSI, with a full accessory catalog of valves, magnetic mounts, adapters, mirror kits, and PPE shields. The platform is positioned as 'The Original Modular Hose' and serves primarily CNC machining, metalworking, EDM, woodworking dust extraction, aquarium/life support, and agriculture applications, with NASA cited as a reference end-user.

The company's revenue model is direct hardware sales of modular segments, fittings, nozzles, coils, and accessories, priced individually and in bulk packs (2-pack through 50-foot coils), with the majority of revenue derived from the recurring replacement-purchase cycle inherent in segment-based consumables. Lockwood does not sell direct; it distributes exclusively through a B2B channel that includes Grainger, McMaster-Carr, MSC Industrial, Fastenal, and over 80 regional US industrial distributors, plus specialty aquarium channels and appointed country distributors in 40+ international markets. Marketing is conducted via the company website (catalogs, CAD downloads, application galleries), social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and the distributor network itself.

The operation is small (11-50 employees), privately held since its 1983 founding, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or external ownership. Engineering integration is supported through free Parasolid and STEP CAD files for all standard parts. There is no AI/ML, software, or recurring service component to the offering — the business is a pure-play specialty industrial hardware manufacturer whose competitive position rests on first-mover brand recognition, an entrenched distributor shelf-presence, and a modular design that generates repeat consumable revenue.

Name

Lockwood Products

Legal name

Lockwood Products Inc.

Website

https://loc-line.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lockwood Products manufactures Loc-Line, the original modular ball-and-socket hose system, selling to CNC, woodworking, aquarium, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing customers exclusively through a network of US industrial distributors (Grainger, McMaster-Carr, MSC, Fastenal) and 40+ international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial modular hose and fluid handling components

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD), Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Modular hose systems
• Industrial coolant delivery
• Dust extraction components
• Modular fluid handling
• High pressure nozzles

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hose System Sales: Lockwood Products generates revenue through direct product sales of Loc-Line modular hose systems, components, and accessories. Products are sold in various pack sizes (2-pack, 10-pack, 20-pack) and coil lengths (5-foot, 25-foot bulk, 50-foot). The majority of revenue comes from repeat purchases of replacement segments, fittings, and accessories as systems require maintenance over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lockwood Products designs and manufactures the Loc-Line modular hose system, consisting of interlocking ball-and-socket segments in 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 2.5" diameters built from Acetal Copolymer. The segments snap together to form adjustable hoses used to deliver coolant, air, liquid, or vacuum in industrial, woodworking, aquarium, agricultural, and hobby applications, with companion fittings, valves, nozzles (including high-pressure variants up to 1,000 PSI), and accessories such as mirror kits and PPE shields.

Product overview

Lockwood Products is the manufacturer of Loc-Line, The Original Modular Hose System. The product line consists of interlocking hose segments and fittings in multiple diameter sizes (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 2.5") that users can configure and reconfigure as needed. The core Loc-Line system serves as the main platform, with specialized variants including Acid-Resist versions for corrosive environments and Anti-Static versions for hazardous dust collection. Supporting product categories include HPT (High Pressure) nozzles rated to 1,000 PSI, Mirror inspection products, PPE Shields, Doll Armature specialty components, and a comprehensive range of adapters, valves, nozzles, and mounting accessories. Applications span industrial uses (metalworking, woodworking, high-pressure coolant), commercial applications (dust extraction, vacuum), agriculture, aquariums, and specialty uses like doll making.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1/4" Loc-Line Modular Hose System 1/4 inch modular ball-and-socket hose system for compact, flexible tubing applications including precision coolant, air, and fluid delivery in tight machining or hobby setups.
• 1/2" Loc-Line Modular Hose System Mid-size modular hose system balancing flow capacity and flexibility, intended for workshop and general-purpose industrial use.
• 3/4" Loc-Line Modular Hose System Larger diameter modular hose system designed for higher-flow air, liquid, and chip evacuation applications.
• 2.5" Loc-Line Vacuum Hose System Large-bore modular vacuum hose system for dust extraction and material handling in industrial and woodworking environments.
• Acid-Resistant Loc-Line Systems (1/4" and 1/2") Acid-resistant formulations of the 1/4" and 1/2" modular hose systems for chemical and corrosive environment applications.
• 2.5" Anti-Static Loc-Line Vacuum System Electro-conductive anti-static 2.5" vacuum hose system engineered for combustible dust environments such as woodworking dust collection.
• High-Pressure Technology (HPT) Nozzles High-pressure nozzle attachments rated up to 1,000 PSI, available in CT (standard) and XR (extended reach) styles, sold as standalone accessories and bulk packs for the Loc-Line modular system.
• Loc-Line Mirror Kit USA-made inspection mirror kit with a Loc-Line 1/2" adjustable arm and magnetic base (replaceable with a fixed-mount PN 51895), featuring a 2.125" x 3.5" stainless steel enclosed mirror for optimal workshop viewing.
• Loc-Line Mirror Products Line Inspection mirror kits and replacement components for visual inspection applications in machining and workshop environments.
• Loc-Line Shields (PPE) Personal protective equipment offerings including face shields and safety barriers for workshop and machining protection.
• Loc-Line Doll Armature Products Specialized Loc-Line components and kits for doll making and armature applications, built on the 1/4" and 1/2" systems.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• GraingercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national industrial distributor offering Loc-Line products through grainger.com and physical branch locations across the United States. Products available with standard Grainger shipping and procurement systems.
• McMaster-Carr SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading industrial distributor offering same-day shipping on Loc-Line products through mcmaster.com. Strong presence in manufacturing and industrial markets.
• MSC Industrial Supply CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor industrial supply distributor (mscdirect.com) offering Loc-Line products to manufacturing customers nationwide with established B2B procurement relationships.
• FastenalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational industrial distributor with local branch presence offering Loc-Line products through fastenal.com with branch pickup options.
• Edward H. Pope LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Canadian distributor for Loc-Line products in Canada, providing local inventory and distribution for Canadian manufacturing customers.
• Filtermist International LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Kingdom distributor specializing in industrial air filtration and extraction, offering Loc-Line vacuum products to UK woodworking and manufacturing markets.
• IBT GMBHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman industrial tool distributor (ibt-gmbh.de and shop.ibt-gmbh.de) offering Loc-Line products to European manufacturing and industrial customers.
• Quimatic TapmaticmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian industrial distributor (quimatic.com.br) representing Loc-Line products in the South American market, particularly strong in metalworking applications.
• Dynamic ToolsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese industrial tool distributor offering Loc-Line products to manufacturing customers in Japan through dynamictools.co.jp.
• Bulk Reef SupplymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading specialty aquarium distributor (bulkreefsupply.com) serving the reef and marine aquarium hobbyist market with Loc-Line flow management products.
• Noga Tools (Israel)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli industrial tool distributor (nogatools.com) offering Loc-Line products in the Middle East region.
• Precision Specialty ToolingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian industrial tooling distributor (pretooling.com.au) representing Loc-Line products in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LocLine/videos
• Facebookbusiness.facebook.com/LockwoodProducts/?business_id=1472436092830089
• Instagraminstagram.com/loc_line

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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