November 4, 2008

Parker Hannifin Corp., Cleveland, OH, manufacturer in motion and control technologies, has acquired Nexgen Hose Inc., Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Nexgen is a manufacturer of industrial PVC hose and tubing for niche and industry standard applications. These products are used in medical, agriculture, mining, diving, potable water/beverage and fire suppression industries.
 
In 2007, Nexgen recorded revenues of $7.2 million. Nexgen sales will be recorded within the Industrial North America segment of Parker’s Fluid Connectors Group.
 
Nexgen strengthens Parker’s position in the North American industrial hose market, broadening our total product offering with the addition of PVC hose and tubing,” said Bob Bond, President of Parker’s Fluid Connectors …

Parker Hannifin Corp., Cleveland, OH, manufacturer in motion and control technology, has acquired Matrx nitrous oxide delivery systems from the Midmark Corp. The new line will allow Parker to expand its geographic market space for dental nitrous systems to global markets outside its current North American base of operations.
 
Midmark’s sales of the Matrx product line in its most recent fiscal year were $7 million.
 
The Matrx nitrous oxide delivery system includes digital flowmeters, manifold systems, standard analog flowmeters and breathing circuits.
 
Parker Hannifin has sales of more than $12 billion …