Trident Rubber, Inc.

What Trident Rubber, Inc. does

Trident Rubber, Inc., doing business as Trident Marine Systems, is a privately held specialty manufacturer founded in 1985 by Bill Shields — a former U.S. Coast Guard officer and search-and-rescue pilot — in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The company designs, specifies, sources, private-labels, certifies, and supplies marine hose, tubing, ducting, conduit, flexible wet exhaust connectors, and complete Marine LP Gas Systems to the global marine market. Itself operating with a reported headcount of approximately 5 employees, Trident runs a lean product organization that leverages third-party manufacturing against a rigorous certification portfolio (SAE, ABYC, NMMA P-1, USCG, ISO 7840, Lloyd's Registry Type Approval, UL, DOT/TC, CE, EPA, RoHS-3, REACH) which it treats as the primary value proposition to safety-conscious boat builders and distributors.

The core product portfolio spans wet exhaust hose (EPDM and silicone variants rated up to 500°F), sanitation hose, fuel fill hose, potable water hose, bilge/live well hose, engine water/coolant hose, steering and speedometer hose, conduit/vent ducting, and commercial wash-down hose, complemented by wet exhaust elbows and bellows, clamps (T-bolt, constant torque, non-perforated stainless), and a full marine LPG system category (regulators, solenoids, control/detection systems, composite cylinders, lockers, hose, adapters, and grill systems). Many products carry 7- or 10-year warranties and Lloyd's Registry Type Approval, and the silicone wet exhaust line is specified on super yachts and special service vessels.

The business model is a hybrid direct-and-channel hardware sales operation. Trident sells direct to boat builders (OEM) and repair yards, while the bulk of volume moves through a North American distributor network of 25+ marine distributors with an online locator tool, plus a Canadian subsidiary (Trident Marine Systems Canada) in Campbell River, BC. Marketing is conducted through trade shows (IBEX, Taiwan International Boat Show), organic social (Twitter, Instagram), and a company blog. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company self-describes as the oldest North American marine hose company under continuous ownership and claims the #1 position in quality and service in its niche.

Name

Trident Rubber, Inc.

Legal name

Trident Marine Systems

Website

https://tridentmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Trident Rubber, Inc. (Trident Marine Systems) is a privately held, 1985-founded specialty manufacturer of certified marine hose, wet exhaust systems, and LPG components, serving boat builders, marine distributors, and repair yards worldwide through direct sales and a North American distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hoses and Equipment

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sealants, Adhesives, Gaskets & Marine Elastomers (IMAJAKAL), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Marine hose products
• Wet exhaust systems
• Marine LP gas systems
• Marine tubing ducting
• Marine hose accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh area

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Hose and Tubing Products: Sale of marine hose, tubing, ducting, and conduit products for various marine applications including fuel, sanitation, potable water, bilge, engine water, and wet exhaust systems.
2. LPG Marine Gas Systems: Sale of complete Marine LP Gas Systems including regulators, solenoids, cylinders, lockers, control systems, and related components.
3. Marine Clamps and Accessories: Sale of clamps (T-bolt, constant torque, non-perforated) and hose accessories including fittings, flanges, and stern-flex kits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trident Rubber, Inc. (Trident Marine Systems) designs, specifies, sources, private labels, certifies, and supplies marine hose, tubing, ducting, conduit, flexible wet exhaust connectors, and Marine LP Gas Systems to the marine market worldwide. The portfolio spans wet exhaust hoses, sanitation hoses, fuel fill hoses, potable water hoses, bilge/live well hoses, engine water hoses, hose accessories (clamps, fittings, flanges), wet exhaust components (elbows, bellows), and full LPG systems (regulators, solenoids, cylinders, lockers, control panels). Products are sold to boat builders, distributors, and repair yards globally.

Product overview

Trident Marine Systems (Trident Rubber, Inc.) is the oldest North American marine hose company under the same ownership. The company designs, specifies, sources, private labels, certifies and supplies marine hose, tubing, ducting, conduit, flexible wet exhaust connectors, and Marine LP Gas Systems to the marine market worldwide. The core product portfolio centers on marine hoses across multiple categories (wet exhaust, sanitation, fuel, potable water, bilge/live well, engine water, steering, speedometer, conduit/vent duct, and commercial), complemented by hose accessories (fittings, flanges, clamps), wet exhaust components (elbows, bellows, tube connectors), and a comprehensive LPG system including regulators, solenoids, control/detection systems, cylinders, lockers, adapters, and grill systems. The primary customer base comprises boat builders, distributors, and repair yards requiring high-quality marine hose products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trident EXTRA-FLEX Corr Marine Wet Exhaust Hose – #252F Extra flexible corrugated marine wet exhaust hose with thick tube and cover, wire helix between 2 ply reinforcement. Resists heat, ozone, exhaust fumes, panting and collapse. Exceeds SAE J2006-R2, ABYC & NMMA P-1 exhaust standards. Lloyd's Registry Type Approved. For marine engine wet exhaust systems.
• Trident Sani Shield Sanitation Hose – #102 Premium sanitation hose for head and holding tank connections on marine vessels. White EPDM rubber formulation provides maximum resistance to odor permeation and antifreeze. Features wire helix between 2 ply reinforcement with excellent bend radius. 10 Year Warranty.
• Trident Stern Flex Hose – #129W Hose for containment of wire, control cables and hoses between transom and outboard engines. Lightweight polyethylene copolymer with integral polyethylene helix reinforcement. Temperature range: -40°F to 140°F.
• Trident Bulk Wash Down Hose – #168 FDA grade vinyl tube and cover with heavy-duty 3-ply reinforcement. Maximum kink resistance and superior abrasion resistance. Complies with RoHS-3 Directive 2015/863/EU & REACH Directive EC 1907/2006. 10 year warranty.
• Trident Silicone Marine Wet Exhaust & Water – #202X Extra thick soft wall silicone hose with very high temp performance. Features 4 ply Nomex reinforcement with 500°F (260°C) max temperature. Exceeds SAE J2006-R1, ABYC & NMMA P-1 standards. Used on premium boats, yachts and special service vessels.
• Trident Silicone Marine Wet Exhaust & Water – #202V Extra thick soft wall silicone hose with 4-6 ply polyester reinforcement. 350°F (177°C) max temperature. Exceeds SAE J2006-R1, ABYC & NMMA P-1 exhaust standards.
• Trident Silicone & Rubber Heater Hose – #131V Ultimate silicone heater hose in Very Hi Temp Blue with Red Tube. 2 spiral polyester reinforced for engine coolant water, A/C and mid-pressure water applications. 350°F (177°C). SAE J20R3 Class 1 & J20 P3. 7 Year Warranty.
• Trident Silicone & Rubber Heater Hose – #130 2 spiral polyester reinforced hose for engine coolant water, A/C and mid-pressure water applications. 50 PSI working pressure, 212°F (100°C). SAE J20R3. 2 Year Warranty.
• Trident Ply Marine Wet Exhaust & Water – #200/110 Ply marine wet exhaust hose for short, straight connections. Extra heavy tube and cover with 2 to 6 ply reinforcement. 280°F (138°C) max. Exceeds SAE J2006-R1, ABYC & NMMA P-1 standards. Lloyd's Registry Type Approved.
• Trident Silicone & Rubber Wet Exhaust Elbows & Bellows Flexible connectors for Marine Wet Exhaust Systems. Molded in Black EPDM (250°F), Blue Very Hi Temp Silicone (350°F), and Red Xtra Hi Temp Silicone (500°F). ISO 13363 standard pending.
• Trident Blue Corra-Sil Marine Wet Exhaust & Water Hose – #252V Corrugated silicone hose with glossy blue cover and smooth red tube. Wire helix between 2 ply polyester reinforcement. 350°F (177°C) max. For long bent wet exhaust runs and premium raw water/coolant applications.
• Trident Corr Marine Wet Exhaust Hose – #252 Corrugated marine wet exhaust hose with thick tube and cover, wire helix between 2 ply reinforcement. 280°F (138°C) max. Exceeds SAE J2006-R2, ABYC & NMMA P-1 standards. Lloyd's Registry Type Approved.
• Trident Flex Marine Wet Exhaust & Water – #250/100 Flex wet exhaust hose for longer bent connections. Wire helix between 2 ply reinforcement provides excellent flexibility and bend radius. 280°F (138°C) max. Exceeds SAE J2006-R2, ABYC & NMMA P-1 standards.
• Trident H.D. & X.H.D. Water/Air Hose – #134 Cost effective EPDM rubber hose with polyester reinforcement. 4 spiral heavy wall with better bend radius. 300 PSI working pressure. Operating Temp: -40°F to 212°F. Exceeds SAE J20R3.
• LPG Lockers Polymer-based roto-molded single cylinder lockers. Contains propane cylinder, regulator, solenoid, and control panel for galley on/off control. Complete marine LP gas system for boat galley applications.
• 1211-1411 Wall Mount Regulator UL Listed die cast body wall mount low pressure regulator with 3/8" FTP outlet. Assembled with 300 psi leak test gauge. 100,000 BTU per hour. Meets ABYC Marine LPG Standard.
• 240X Series 45° Red Silicone Elbow Extra High temperature red silicone elbow with smooth bore and cover. 500°F (260°C) max continuous. Excellent resistance to ozone, salt water, diesel fumes, cold, heat and aging. 10 Year Warranty.
• 290V Series 90° Blue Silicone Elbow Very High temperature blue silicone EPDM blended elbow. 350°F (177°C) max continuous. Excellent resistance to ozone, salt water, diesel fumes and aging. 10 Year Warranty.
• Composite Cylinders – 11 & 17 lbs Non-corrosive 3 layer fiberglass composite cylinders with ergonomic collar and handle. Type 1 Valve OPD, DOT & TC Approved. See-thru feature for LP Gas level indication. For marine LPG applications.
• Trident A2 Corrugated Fuel Fill Hose – #329 A2 Corrugated Fuel Fill Hose for gasoline fill and diesel. Built with best fuel, fire and age resistant formulation. Meets SAE J1527, USCG, ISO 7840 Type A2, CE, and exceeds ABYC H-24 and H-33 standards.
• HD Non-Perforated Clamp – #705 Premium Marine Grade all AISI 316 Stainless Steel Compact Non-Perforated Worm Gear Hose Clamp for marine hose installations.
• Trident T-Bolt Clamps – #720 T-Bolt Clamps with 3/4" (19 mm) wide band for greater area of coverage and positive strong union for marine hose applications.
• Constant Torque Clamp – #730 Active clamping mechanism which compensates for changes in diameter for marine wet exhaust hose applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lloyd's Registry Type Approved certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Kuriyama of America: Manufacturer and distributor of industrial and marine hoses, including wet exhaust, sanitation, and fuel hose lines sold through distributors — directly comparable product portfolio and channel model to Trident.
• Novaflex Group: Specialty hose manufacturer with marine and industrial hose lines sold to OEMs and distributors, overlapping with Trident's wet exhaust, fuel, and sanitation hose categories.
• Raritan Engineering: Marine sanitation and plumbing systems specialist (hoses, fittings, toilet systems) — a direct niche competitor in marine sanitation hose adjacent to Trident's Sani Shield line.
• Imtra (Whale Pumps): Marine systems distributor and OEM partner for Whale pumps and marine plumbing/hose components — directly comparable channel, customer base, and product overlap with Trident in marine service systems.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global industrial motion and control giant producing a wide portfolio of hose, fittings, and marine-grade fluid handling products — competes with Trident in certified hose SKUs as part of a much broader catalog.
• Gates Industrial: Large-scale manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses with marine applications — overlaps Trident in fluid handling hoses and accessories from a much broader industrial platform.
• Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure: Global marine products supplier with hose, sealing, and fendering solutions serving shipbuilders and boat builders — comparable customer base to Trident within a vastly wider portfolio.
• Continental ContiTech: Industrial hose and belt manufacturer serving marine and industrial markets; overlaps Trident in fluid transfer hoses as part of a much larger industrial offering.
• Eaton (Aeroquip): Industrial conglomerate with Aeroquip hose and fittings lines serving marine fluid handling — overlaps Trident in clamps and hose connection components from a much broader industrial portfolio.

Emerging players

• Goodyear Rubber Products: Industrial hose and rubber products supplier with marine-grade hose SKUs sold through distribution — a comparable specialty hose competitor with overlapping customer types but broader industrial focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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