June 2026 LEADER GROUP completed the acquisition of Mercedes Textiles, a Canadian manufacturer of fire hoses, fittings, and portable pumps. The acquisition expands LEADER GROUP's firefighting equipment portfolio and strengthens its manufacturing and distribution footprint in North America.
April 2026 Manuli Ryco and Labha Global established a joint venture to manufacture hydraulic and industrial hoses in India through Manuli Ryco Labha Private Limited. The partnership includes expansion and modernization of a hose manufacturing facility, strengthening regional hose manufacturing capabilities and technology transfer.
September 2025 Angus Fire expanded its portfolio of high-performance firefighting hose solutions with enhanced lightweight, abrasion-resistant fire hoses designed for municipal, industrial, and offshore firefighting applications, improving operational durability and ease of deployment.
July 2025 Kuriyama of America expanded its fire protection product portfolio by strengthening the availability of premium fire hose assemblies and couplings for municipal and industrial fire suppression applications, reinforcing its North American distribution network.