Last month, more than 1,000 hose industry professionals attended NAHAD’s 35th Annual Meeting & Convention, held at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. For four days, top manufacturers and distributors networked with each other, attended informative educational sessions, and previewed the latest industry product innovations in the Showcase of Hose Solutions. So, what did attendees think of this year’s show? Overall, it exceeded expectations and offered the quality business interactions that NAHAD is known to provide. Watch the recap video below and hear for yourself!

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Hose assembly safety has always been a concern for end users who, up until this point, had little to no assurance that the distributors who were assembling and crimping hoses used for their equipment were doing it properly. What most people do not know is that the National Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) started over a decade ago addressing this issue not only for their members but for the industries they serve.

Hose applications can be tricky, and misapplying or improperly installing a hose can severely limit it's ability to perform in service and can reduce it's lifespan. Erik Kane from Hose Master explains some key “Do’s and Don’ts” for maximizing your hose life and personnel safety in part 2 of this video series.

In just four short months, more than 1,000 hose distributors and manufacturers will descend into Las Vegas for NAHAD’s 35th Annual Meeting and Convention, April 5-10, 2019. During four action-packed days, you will have the opportunity to network with hundreds of existing and potential business prospects, learn relevant industry information, and see the latest product innovations in the marketplace, all while experiencing everything Vegas has to offer. For the cost of a registration fee, hotel room and a plane ticket, where else could you accomplish all that under one roof?

Hose applications can get pretty complicated, but even with the best-designed hose assembly, factors that we face in the field can make it really hard to properly install an assembly. Erik Kane from Hose Master explains some key “Do’s and Don’ts” for maximizing your hose life and personnel safety in part 1 of this new video series.