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  1. McGill Hose & Coupling Attains AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Certifications

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    McGill Hose & Coupling Headquarters with TUV ISO Certification logo
    McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc., a hose fabricator established in 1962, proudly announces the successful achievement of AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. These significant milestones reflect the company’s commitment to delivering top-notch quality hose assemblies and related products, while adapting to the evolving standards of the hose fabrication and distribution industry.
    Under the dynamic leadership of President Alex McGill, McGill Hose & Coupling has undergone a strategic transformation aimed at enhancing operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, awarded by TUV SUD America, Inc., acknowledges McGill Hose & Coupling’s dedication to quality management systems that meet the stringent criteria set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Society of Automotive Engineers /European Association of Aerospace Industries (AS9100D).
    These certifications are a testament to McGill Hose & Coupling’s continuous improvement efforts to maintain the highest standards in its manufacturing & fabrication processes, quality control, and customer service. This achievement in ISO certification paired with AS9100D certification and adherence to NAHAD Hose Safety Institute (National Association of Hose and Accessories Distribution) guidelines underscores the company’s commitment to provide products that adhere to stringent fabrication standards that provide safe and innovative solutions to its customers.
    President Alex McGill expressed his pride in the team’s collective efforts, stating, “Receiving the AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications are significant accomplishments for McGill Hose & Coupling. It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. I am immensely proud of our dedicated team whose hard work and dedication have made this achievement possible.”
    The certification process involved a comprehensive audit of McGill Hose & Coupling’s quality management system, confirming its alignment with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards. This recognition positions the company as a leader in the hose fabrication industry, showcasing its ability to consistently meet customer requirements and regulatory expectations.
    McGill Hose & Coupling looks forward to leveraging these certifications to further strengthen its position in the market and build enduring partnerships with clients who prioritize quality and reliability in hose fabrication.
    For more information on our Hose Fabrication Capabilities, contact our product and application experts at 413-525-3977 or contact us via email at sales@mcgillhose.com

  2. McGill Hose & Coupling Eyes Growth as Ownership Transitions to Third Generation

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    Harry C. McGill, Longtime Owner of McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc., Announces Retirement and Sale of Business

    McGill Hose Open House Dedication Ceremony
    After over five decades of dedicated leadership, Harry C. McGill, long-time owner of McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc., has announced with much pride, his retirement and the successful transition of the company to his children, Ainsley McGill-Gaboury and Alex C. McGill. The transition represents a continuation of the family legacy and a commitment to sustaining the company’s values of excellence and customer satisfaction.
    Taking effect on December 31st, 2023, this move ensures the future of the thriving family business founded by Harry’s father, Harry A. McGill in 1962. Both Ainsley and Alex, serving as Vice Presidents for the past decade, bring extensive experience and a shared passion for excellence to their new roles as co-owners.
    “I am immensely proud of the journey we’ve undertaken together at McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. It has been an honor to lead this incredible team. As I retire, I have full confidence in the capable hands of Alex and Ainsley to carry forward our legacy of providing the right solutions for our customers, with a focus on quality and service. I look forward to watching the new direction and continued growth of this great company, as well as the dedicated employees that are so important to its success.”

    A Flourishing Legacy Built on Dedication

    Over the past 54 years, Harry has played a pivotal role in transforming McGill Hose into a leading provider of specialized fluid conveyance products, including metal and PTFE hose assemblies, featuring major brands of hoses and fittings.
    Harry’s journey began in 1969 when he joined the company founded by his father, Harry A. McGill, as a laborer and salesperson, embodying the family’s commitment to the business. In 1993, he assumed the role of owner, taking over from his father when McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. operated out of a 10,000 sq ft building on Benton Drive in East Longmeadow.
    Under his leadership, the company experienced remarkable growth. Today, McGill Hose & Coupling boasts three modern facilities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, spanning over 125,000 sq ft of space. Throughout this expansion, Harry ensured that the company’s core values of quality and service remained steadfast.
    The company recently achieved ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications, a testament to its dedication to meeting the highest industry standards.
    Harry leaves not just an indelible mark on McGill Hose & Coupling, but as a leader in the hose distribution industry, serving on the Board of NAHAD (National Association of Hose and Accessories Distribution) as well as a board member and past-President of IDCO (Industrial Distributor Co-op).

    Passing the Torch to the Next Generation

    Ainsley and Alex, each possessing years of expertise in operations and customer relations, are uniquely prepared to guide McGill Hose & Coupling into its next chapter.
    “Our top priority remains providing the right solutions for our customers, always exceeding their expectations with superior service and expertise,” states Ainsley, emphasizing their dedication to customer satisfaction.
    “We’re incredibly grateful for the foundation built by our dad and grandfather,” states Alex. “Our commitment will remain in upholding their values and vision while accelerating our MRO services throughout the Northeast, attracting technical OEM customers across North America and providing industrial distributors with competitive and responsive support with Metal and PTFE hose assemblies.”
    With Harry’s legacy of excellence as their compass and their own vision for the future, Ainsley and Alex are poised to propel McGill Hose & Coupling to even greater heights. The company’s future is bright, driven by a team committed to quality, and an unwavering dedication to serving its customers.

    About McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc.

    Founded in 1962, McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. is a leading provider of specialized hose assemblies and fluid conveyance products. With a legacy of excellence, the company operates from three modern facilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and remains committed to delivering quality hose assemblies, products and solutions across the United States. For more information, please visit McGillHose.com/about

  3. Custom Steel Tubing Fabrication

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    photo of type of cut to length steel tubing and fittings offer by McGill Hose & Coupling

    Did you know McGill Hose offers CUT-TO-LENGTH304 & 316 Stainless Pipe & Tube?

    McGill Hose & Coupling provides full product support for your projects involving stainless hose, pipe, & tubing. Fast turnaround times on small part quantities, short-length tubing, pipe, flanges, and valves.

    McGill Hose & Coupling is your complete solutions provider.

    pipe and tube fittings offered at McGill Hose & Coupling

    We cut all sizes of Stainless Pipe and Tube to any specified length!

    STAINLESS PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:

    • Short-Length Pipe
    • Short-Length Tube
    • Instrumentation Fittings
    • Pneumatic Conveying Fittings
    • Threaded & Socket Weld Fittings
    • Nipples
    • Ball Valves
    • Butterfly Valves
    • Check Gate Valves
    • Butt Weld Fittings
    • Weld Neck Flanges
    • Slip-On Flanges
    • Socket Weld Flanges
    • Threaded Flanges
    • Lap Joint Flanges
    • Blind Flanges
    • …and much more!
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  4. Why You Should Consider Flexible Metal Hose

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    photo of custom metal hose assemblies from McGill Hose & Coupling

    It might be surprising to know just how many applications are worth considering the use of these versatile hose assemblies. Below are a few applications where it might be beneficial to use Flexible Metal Hose Assemblies.

    WHEN HOSE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE A POTENTIAL DISASTER

    When a metal hose fails, it usually develops small holes or cracks. Other hose types tend to develop larger cracks or come apart completely. If a sudden hose failure is potentially catastrophic, a metal hose may help minimize the effects of a failure by leaking product at a slower rate.
    VERSATILITY IN SETTING UP FITTING CONFIGURATIONS

    Virtually any type of fitting can be attached to metal hose, while other hose types require special shanks and collars.
    There are many different material types for hose assemblies available, including metal, rubber, composite, PTFE, and fabric. The decision of which hose material to select depends on the application for which the hose is being used, which is one of the S.T.A.M.P.E.D. guidelines that McGill Hose & Coupling closely follows.
    Learn more about S.T.A.M.P.E.D. here.

    Contact the Flexible Metal Hose Experts

    McGill Hose & Coupling has over 60 years experience in creating truly custom hose assemblies that are best suited to your specific application. Click here to contact us or or give us a call at 413-525-3977 to discuss your project. Our team will work with you to achieve the best solution for your project needs.

  5. Crimped Steam Hose Assemblies Save Money and Increase Safety

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    CRIMPED STEAM HOSE ASSEMBLIES FROM MCGILL HOSE

    Steam Hose is built to withstand high temperatures, to safely transport steam and hot water for many industrial applications. But as with any harsh environment, safety is a major concern for choosing the right steam hose and fittings for your assemblies.

    McGill Hose & Coupling offers a high quality crimping process using Continental Contitech Steam Hose with Campbell Fittings to ensure success for all your applications.

    One leaky steam coupling can lead to over $1200 in lost revenue per month and cause serious safety concerns.

    McGill Hose fabricates safe and efficient steam hose assemblies using the best quality products in the industry!

    Crimped Steam Fittings reduce leak paths, don’t require repeated tightening, and the ground joint fittings can be hand-tightened, producing a secure and reliable seal.

    See the difference a steam hose assembly from McGill Hose can make…

    Steam Hose from McGill

    Click here to Learn more about our selection of top quality Continental Contitech Steam Hose Products

    Contact Our Steam Hose Specialists to Discuss Your Application Needs

  6. Safe Connections for your Facility, Equipment and Workers

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    Hose Safety Awareness Week:
    SAFE CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND WORKERS

    eSafe Quick Couplings from CEJN

    eSafe quick couplings from CEJN

    The high flow enhances your tool performance for increased productivity. The secret behind this innovative and patented safety coupling is the highest flow on the market combined with a low pressure drop. During disconnection eSafe vents the down steaming pressure, eliminating recoil and reducing noise level. In addition, eSafe has a low connecting force, compact and easy to grip design which makes it the natural choice when choosing a high performing safety product. Its extreme durability together with the many benefits will give you a reliable product for years to come.
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    photo of a NTS-PU Direct Pull Series Breakaway Coupling

    NTS-PU (direct pull) Series Safety Breakaway Couplings

    NTS-PU (direct pull) Series Safety Breakaway Couplings protect equipment, piping & personnel in the event of an unintended pull-away. A consideration whenever you are making a tight connection to a truck or railcar.

    SAFER.

    Protects loading rack facilities, hoses and personnel by preventing damage and spills during a pull-away incident.

    CLEANER.

    High value fluid and gas transfer is protected by two spring energized valves for maximum protection with a minimum of fluid loss.

    FASTER.

    Immediate separation occurs at individually determined straight or angular pulling force. This non-destructive separation allows easy reassembly, with no shear pins, tools or spare parts.
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  7. Hi-Flow Dry Release Couplings & Fireproof Chemical Hose

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    Hose safety Week Spotlight: Hi-Flow Dry Release Couplings & Fireproof Chemical Hose

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    Novaflex Hi-Flow Dry-Release™ Couplings ‘HDC’

    The Next Generation in Dry-Release Technology designed to safely transfer the most aggressive and valuable product with minimum operator intervention.
    • Superior ergonomic handle design for ease of use with safety gloves
    • Advanced sealing technology, extended seal life.
    • Reduces number of seals required by half, only two “o-rings”
    • Advanced integral swivel design for ease of handling/reduced hose torque wear
    • Optimized valve arrangement offers up to 30% flow rate improvement
    • Optional operator engaged locking device
    • Enhanced connection system greatly improves ease of operation in challenging environments
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    AFLEX CORROLINE+ Fireproof Hose

    Corroline+ is a smoothbore, flexible, fireproof, antistatic hose that can accommodate all your mechanical and process fluid needs, and is more advanced than any other hose product available on the market today.
    • Smoothbore PTFE hose
    • Highly Flexible
    • Fireproof rubber cover
    • Kink proof
    • Antistatic rubber cover
    • Natural and Anti Static liner
    • Lined and non-lined fittings
    • Self-assembly
    • One hose to cover the majority of applications
    • Full certification package

    Download the Corroline+ PTFE HOSE BROCHURE

    Learn more about McGill Hose & Coupling product offerings


    To learn more about McGill Hose & Couplings full collection of PTFE Hose, Metal Hose, and Custom Hose Assemblies, contact our team of hose and fittings experts.

  8. Danfoss Hydraulic Fittings

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    Danfoss Anto Corrosion Hydraulic Fittings

    Anti Corrosive Fittings from Danfoss

    Today’s highlighted partner during Hose Safety Awareness Week #HSAW2023, we recognize Danfoss Hydraulics. Danfoss is one of our most important partners, as our 3 branches are Danfoss Weatherhead Hose Centers. One example of their dedication to safety is shown through the Durakote coating they put on all of their fittings. This coating ensures that even under the harshest conditions, the hose assemblies fabricated with Danfoss fittings will resist decay and corrosion.

    Learn more about Danfoss Fittings and the Danfoss hose assembly advantage

    Learn More About Hydraulic Hose and Fittings from McGill Hose

  9. Why Anti-Static Hoses Are Important

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    Why Anti-Static Hoses Are Important

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    Dust-ignition explosions are cause for concern in numerous industries nationwide. Unless businesses adhere to NFPA standard engineering regulations for static and dust management, they increase the risk of extensive property damage, not to mention worker injury or loss of life.

    Our anti-static dust collection hoses and static control hoses play a critical role in maintaining operational safety and preventing fires and explosions. We assist our clients in selecting flexible hoses with the best electrical resistance ratings and appropriate static control hoses to fit the unique risks associated with their facilities and operations.

    Anti-Static Ducting hose from flexaust

    Flexaust’s static dissipating hoses are key in facilities where dust and fumes could ignite. Dust-ignition explosions are cause for concern in numerous industries nationwide.

    Flexaust’s anti-static dust collection hoses and static control hoses play a critical role in maintaining operational safety and preventing fires and explosions. McGill Hose & Coupling assists our customers in selecting flexible hoses with the best electrical resistance ratings and appropriate static control hoses to fit the unique risks associated with their facilities and operations.

    Use the safety/hose selection chart below to help you chose the right ducting for your application.
    anti static hose safety chart from Flexaust and McGill Hose

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    Contact us for more information about the static control hose solutions available from McGill Hose & Coupling and Flexaust.

  10. Happy Retirement to Al Balasco

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    Al Balasco, McGill Hose & Coupling

    Congratulations Al!

    It is with great excitement and gratitude that McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. is announcing the retirement of Al Balasco! Although we are saddened that we will no longer be able to see Al’s smiling face in our Rhode Island branch every day, we are so very happy for him to step into this next phase of his career!

    Al has been a fixture in the East Providence, RI fluid conveyance community for the past 30 plus years. Since 1992, when he went to work for his brother at RNB-Richardson, Inc., until today at McGill Hose & Coupling, he has been a key resource for countless people in Rhode Island who found themselves needing a hose replacement to get them back on the job.

    Al was also an integral part of the transition from RNB-Richardson to McGill Hose & Coupling back in 2012. Tapping into his knowledge of the East Providence market from the prior 20 years allowed McGill to be quickly welcomed into the community. His presence also gave McGill’s new customers a needed sense of familiarity and high quality service they had come to expect.

    Again, the team here at McGill Hose & Coupling will truly miss Al and everything he brought to our team and customers every day. We wish him and his wife the best in his retirement years.