Alliance Hose & Rubber joins TIPCO Technologies
TIPCO Technologies announced its new partnership with Alliance Hose & Rubber Co., which will continue its operations under the third-generation leadership of Dave Heckler, former president of NAHAD.
Founded in 1932, Alliance has grown from a small Chicago-area business into a industry leader in hose and rubber solutions.
According to a TIPCO press release, Alliance has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to diverse industries. Its success is rooted in its commitment to integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction — values that have been the cornerstone of the company's operations since the beginning. With a skilled and knowledgeable workforce, Alliance continues to set industry standards, ensuring that each product meets stringent quality criteria and provides unparalleled customer support.
“We are thrilled to join the TIPCO family," said Heckler. "TIPCO’s culture and vision are centered on building true partnerships with suppliers, customers, and employees—relationships that form the foundation for delivering innovative solutions and best-in-class customer service. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of seeing TIPCO’s team in action at industry events and buying group meetings, and we’ve always been impressed by their knowledge, engagement, and eagerness to help others.
"It’s evident that we share TIPCO’s commitment to developing our people so they can lead our growth into the future," he added, “We’re excited to partner with the entire TIPCO team to expand our offerings, strengthen relationships, and drive mutual success.”
Rob Lyons, CEO of commercial business, said, “Having worked with DaveHeckler in various industry associations over the last 25 years, it’s especially exciting to partner with the team at Alliance Hose. Alliance has been an industrial hose leader in the Chicago market for many years, and we can’t wait to unite our people, partnerships, and innovation in what promises to be a bright future.”
The partnership will expand TIPCO's footprint to 35 locations across 17 states, significantly boosting its presence in the competitive Illinois market and further cementing its leadership in the region.
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