World class products
Bridgestone Corporation
They are headquartered in Tokyo, and are the world's largest manufacturer of tyres and other rubber products. Tyres account for 80 percent of Bridgestone Group sales worldwide. The company also manufactures industrial rubber and chemical products, sporting goods, and other diversified products. It sells its tyres and other products in more than 150 countries.
Hydraulic hose is made from the same raw materials as tyres and it is quite common for these manufacturers to move into hydraulic hose manufacturing. The core raw materials are rubber, steel wire, and black carbon.
The history
- 1938 : Started production at Yokohama factory for Hose
- 1965 : Built joint venture with Imperial Eastman for Coupling
- 1971 : Transferred production facility to Kumamoto factory
- 1980 : Joint venture became 100% subsidiary of Bridgestone
- 1990 : Started production at Seki factory for Hose
- 1998 : Built Hose assembly factory in China (called CBF)
- 2003 : Built Hose assembly factory in USA (called ABF)
- 2004 : Built Hose factory in Thailand
Bridgestone's main hydraulic hose business is in manufacturing for OEMs such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kobelco, Kubota, and Mazak.
In Japan they have 2,000 distribution outlets similar to our service centres.
Over 87% of the hydraulic sales are done in the domestic market of Japan.
The Bridgestone hydraulic hose advantage is:
- Proven Reliability
- Bridgestone Quality
- Superior Performance
- Product Support
Bridgestone have a successful history in supplying the highest quality products to global customers and we are proud to partner them in the UK.
Intertraco
Intertraco was established in 1979 in Suzzara (Mantova) Italy as a company specialising in components for mechanical and hydraulic power transmission.
In the early eighties the company began to focus mainly on the hydraulic market, designing and developing "fluid connector" components that convey fluid under pressure; fittings for flexible hoses, quick release couplings, adaptors, swivel joints and valves.
During the last 20 years, Intertraco has continued to invest in technology to ensure the products maintain the performance, reliability and quality essential to today's hydraulic customer. Equally, Intertraco recognises the need to work in partnership with customers to clearly understand their requirements, leading to efficiency, stability and satisfaction.
Intertraco is now working with a worldwide customer base and has introduced new designs and standards that provide international conformance and compatibility. A strong technical capability and product innovation increase our market competitiveness and allow us to offer our customers reliable solutions and a professional service.
Continued investment in both research and development for new production techniques, together with a long-term commitment to customers and employees, provide the base for the successful development of the Intertraco group and us as BMI.
