Piranha Hose Products Inc

What Piranha Hose Products Inc does

Piranha Hose Products, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of reinforced high-pressure thermoplastic hoses and related fittings and tooling, serving sewer cleaning, jetting/lateral line, paint spray, and hydraulic hose applications across residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. Founded in 1945 as Polymer Corporation in Michigan and renamed Piranha in 1983, the company pioneered reinforced high-pressure sewer hoses in 1959 and holds multiple patents dating to 1961 on hose construction and polyurethane covers. Core technical differentiators include the patented Armor Belt® construction for crush- and cut-resistant sewer cleaning hoses and the Slither® ultra-slippery cover option applied across the hose portfolio, alongside color-coded WASTEC-designated yellow thermoplastic tubes and 100% pressure testing of every assembly.

The company's product line spans standard and high-pressure sewer cleaning hoses, jetting/lateral line hoses, Armor Belt® reinforced hoses, specialty high-temperature jetting lines, paint spray and hydraulic hose products, and a supporting ecosystem of fittings, pushers, dies, menders, and crimping/swaging equipment (PHP-205, P400, KD165). Piranha operates a single manufacturing facility in Cadillac, Michigan, and has been a subsidiary of Kuriyama of America, Inc. — itself part of Japan's Kuriyama Corporation — since 2005. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of factory-assembled hoses with standard NPT threads and custom-made lengths, plus fittings and tooling, with pricing handled via direct sales contact rather than public disclosure. Piranha distributes through Kuriyama's worldwide network of six North American distribution centers and eight subsidiaries, reaching customers via channel partners, a company website with virtual catalogs, and a request-information sales funnel, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified by Intertek.

Name

Piranha Hose Products Inc

Legal name

Piranha Hose Products, Inc.

Website

https://piranhahose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Piranha Hose Products manufactures high-pressure thermoplastic sewer cleaning, jetting, paint spray, and hydraulic hoses plus fittings and crimping equipment, serving residential, commercial, and industrial end markets worldwide through Kuriyama's distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hoses

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

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), Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• High pressure sewer hoses
• Jetting lateral line hoses
• Thermoplastic industrial hoses
• Hose fittings tooling
• Hydraulic hose products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadillac

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. High Pressure Hose Products Sales: Piranha generates revenue through the sale of high-pressure sewer cleaning hoses, jetting/lateral line hoses, and hydraulic hose products. Products are sold as factory-assembled hoses with standard male x male NPT threads, with custom lengths available made to order.
2. Fittings and Tooling Sales: Revenue from sale of fittings, pushers, dies, menders, swaging equipment, and crimping machines for hose assembly and repair.
3. Custom Engineered Hose Products: Specially engineered hose products developed to meet application needs for emerging applications and an ever-changing marketplace.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Piranha Hose Products Inc is a manufacturer of high-pressure thermoplastic hoses and related equipment for sewer cleaning, jetting/lateral line, paint spray, and hydraulic applications. The company designs and produces reinforced hose products (Standard/High Pressure, Jetting, and Armor Belt® series) along with fittings, crimping machines (PHP-205, P400, KD165), and swaging equipment. All factory-assembled hoses are 100% pressure tested, with custom lengths made to order from the company's manufacturing facility in Cadillac, Michigan, and sold worldwide through distributors and direct factory orders.

Product overview

Piranha Hose Products Inc is a manufacturer of high-pressure industrial hoses and equipment for sewer cleaning, jetting, and related applications. The product portfolio centers on reinforced thermoplastic sewer cleaning hoses (Standard/High Pressure series), Jetting/Lateral Line hoses, and the patented Armor Belt® line for extreme durability. Key differentiators include Slither® ultra-slippery cover technology available across all hose lines, and the company follows industry color-coding standards (Orange=2,500 PSI, Blue=3,000 PSI, Green/Black=4,000 PSI). Supporting the hose products is a complete fittings and tooling ecosystem including crimpers (PHP-205, P400, KD165), swaging equipment, pushers, dies, and menders. All factory-assembled hoses are 100% pressure tested. The company operates as part of the Kuriyama Group, with manufacturing located in Cadillac, Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slither®: Ultra-slippery cover technology allowing hoses to maneuver around difficult sewer bends; available for all hose types
• Armor Belt®

Products and services

• Standard & High Pressure Sewer Cleaning Hoses High-pressure thermoplastic hoses designed for sewer cleaning applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, featuring yellow polyolefin or seamless thermoplastic tube with synthetic fiber braid reinforcement for low volumetric expansion and 100% pressure testing before shipment.
• Jetting / Lateral Line Hoses Hoses designed for jetting equipment used in commercial, industrial, and residential applications, including lateral line cleaning and water jetting operations, with custom lengths and thread configurations available.
• Armor Belt® Sewer Cleaning Hoses Reinforced sewer cleaning hoses with patented Armor Belt® construction delivering extreme durability and abrasive resistance for harsh, demanding sewer cleaning environments, with increased crush and cut resistance while maintaining flexibility.
• Fittings & Tooling Complete range of hose fittings, menders, pushers, dies, and assembly tooling for sewer and lateral line hose applications, including male and female fittings with NPT threads, custom thread configurations, and replacement parts required for warranty coverage.
• PHP-205 Service Hose Crimper Heavy-duty crimping machine with micrometer-style adjustment and an 80-ton cylinder, capable of crimping 1.5 inch and larger thermoplastic sewer cleaning hose for professional service applications.
• P400 Portable Crimping Machine Lightweight portable crimper providing 35 tons of crimping force with hose capacity up to 1 inch 2-wire and 3/4 inch 4SP, configurable for bench or truck-bed mounting with optional ValPower hand, pneumatic, or electric pumps.
• KD165 Crimping System 60-ton press crimping system designed for jetting/lateral line hose and standard sewer hose assemblies up to 1 inch, supporting commercial and industrial hose assembly needs.
• Swaging Equipment Hand-operated horizontal manual swage tool and hydraulic swaging machine for repairing or making new sewer and lateral line hose assemblies, with a swage hitch mounting plate compatible with all Piranha swaging equipment.
• High Temp Jetting Line Hoses Special high-temperature jetting hoses designed for jetting applications that require resistance to elevated temperatures during operation.
• Paint Spray & Hydraulic Hose Products High-pressure hose products developed for paint spray and hydraulic hose markets, with specially engineered hose products available for emerging applications beyond sewer and jetting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pressure tested before shipment

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Parflex and Industrial Hose divisions manufacture hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermoplastic hoses for industrial and mobile equipment. Parker is a much larger incumbent with overlapping high-pressure hose technology but serves a much broader set of applications beyond sewer cleaning.
• Continental ContiTech: Continental's ContiTech division is a global manufacturer of industrial rubber and plastic hoses used in fluid handling, cleaning, and hydraulic applications. It overlaps with Piranha in industrial and high-pressure hose products and is a strong competitive reference for technology and scale.
• Gates Industrial: Gates is a leading global manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, belts, and fluid power products. It competes with Piranha in hydraulic hose segments and serves similar industrial customers, but at vastly greater scale and across many end markets beyond sewer/jetting.
• Eaton: Eaton's Hydraulics group manufactures high-pressure hydraulic hoses, fittings, and assembly equipment. It competes with Piranha in hydraulic hose products and shares the same industrial customer base, but operates across a much broader fluid power portfolio.

Direct peers

• Sewer Equipment Co. of America: Sewer Equipment is a direct competitor focused on sewer and drain cleaning machines, jetters, and high-pressure hose assemblies. It targets the same residential, commercial and industrial sewer cleaning customers as Piranha, with overlapping high-pressure hose product lines and aftermarket fittings/tooling.
• Hosetec: Hosetec is another Kuriyama of America subsidiary that assembles and distributes industrial hose and fittings. It overlaps with Piranha in hydraulic and industrial hose products and shares the Kuriyama distribution network, providing a useful benchmark for Piranha's product economics.
• KuriTec Corporation: Kuritec is a Kuriyama of America subsidiary specializing in corrugated and tubing products for industrial and sanitary applications. It is a sister company under the same parent, sharing distribution and customer relationships, making it directly relevant for understanding the Kuriyama hose portfolio context.
• Accuflex Industrial Hose: Accuflex is a sister Kuriyama of America subsidiary manufacturing thermoplastic and industrial hose products. It is directly comparable to Piranha in product category (reinforced thermoplastic hose), customer base (industrial fluid handling), and distribution (shared Kuriyama channels), making it the closest like-for-like peer.

Regional players

• NORRES Schlauchtechnik: NORRES is a German manufacturer of industrial plastic and polyurethane hoses for abrasion-resistant applications, including industrial cleaning. It is comparable in product technology (thermoplastic/PU hoses) but primarily serves European markets, providing a regional peer reference for Piranha's product line.

Emerging players

• Aquajet Systems (Aqua-Hot/Hammelmann): Aquajet is a manufacturer of high-pressure water jetting equipment and associated hose products used in sewer and industrial cleaning. It targets the same jetting/lateral line end users as Piranha and represents an emerging competitor at the equipment-hose interface.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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