OUR MISSION
To become the world’s leading supplier and source of information related to the transfer of fluids and other materials, through flexible tubes and hoses.
To this end, we will continue building and leading a team approach to problem-solving in the industry.
Hose Solutions Inc is the product of a history dating back to the late 1800’s. This pedigree follows a family line in the specialized art of weaving, an integral and critical part in the manufacture of the specialized hoses the company focuses on today.
The manufacture of these hoses is a product of the materials and manufacturing techniques developed over the centuries. The company has remained at the leading edge of these developments and has led the world in the manufacture of specialized hoses for a variety of applications.
Working very closely with suppliers and customers to form long-term and strategic relationships, the company has today become an international symbol of innovation, quality and responsiveness.
COMPANY TIMELINE
1880
Adolf Steverlynck opens first weaving factory in Belgium.
1924
Alicia and Julio open weaving factory in Argentina, South America. Becomes largest manufacturer of denim in Southern Hemisphere employing over 3000 workers.
1934
Julio Steverlynck opens textile factory in Uruguay, South America.
1936
Charles Steverlynck opens Picanol SA, weaving Loom manufacturer in Belgium, Europe.
1955
Yves and Elisita Steverlynck opens Latex Threads in Cape Town, South Africa. A fully vertical organisation focusing on extrusion, covering of fibres and weaving for the textile industry.
1963
Picanol manufacturers 10 000 weaving looms per year. World leader in new loom development.
1969
Picanol lists on Belgian Stock Exchange.
1970
Hose Manufacturers South Africa begins manufacture of fire hoses.
1973
Hose Manufacturers SA leads world in new latex lining method for fire hoses and in the manufacture of synthetic hoses.
1975
Yves Steverlynck opens Hose makers in Melbourne, Australia.
1978
Hose Manufacturers SA sold to a British Industrial Conglomerate listed on the London Stock Exchange.
1980
Hose Manufacturers SA, in conjunction with a leading European Plastics Company, develop new extrusion grade polyurethane for use with hoses.
1981
A Malaysian company buys British Conglomerate in hostile takeover.
1985
Yves Steverlynck opens Crusader Hose in Melbourne, Australia.
1998
Hose Manufacturers receives ISO 9000 Certification.
2000
Nicolas opens Hose Solutions Inc in the USA.
OUR ADDED VALUE
Involved in weaving for nearly 130 Years. Specializing in layflat-type hoses for over 30 years.
Our products have the optimum mix of strength to weight ratio.
Consistency in production.
Our research team develops new materials for an ever-increasing number of new applications.
We pursue long-term relationships with suppliers and customers alike.
Quick and responsive service to all requests.
