Snap-tite Hose is thrilled to be back at FDIC again in 2024! “With all the innovation and forward movement we’ve had recently, it’s going to be really great to see new and old customers and partners and have continued great news to tell them. Between Philadelphia’s commitment to the Snap-tite Hose Warrior, new market expansions, and shortening lead times, we have a lot to celebrate” said Dan Corner, VP of Sales and Marketing. Snap-tite Hose will be inside Lucas Oil Stadium in booth #5201 and outside in the Outdoor Flowzone. We will have hose to flow outside, and you’ll be able to see the Snap ..read more

While businesses are laying off, Snap-tite Hose is hiring! Watch our video on how we are a local Erie, PA company that is looking to hire as we ramp up production. The post NEWS: Snap-Tite Hose Continues to Hire Amidst Manufacturers Shrinking Teams appeared first on American Made Fire, Agriculture, & Industrial Hose | Snap-tite Hose ..read more

One of the busiest cities in America has signed on to purchase and deploy our Snap-tite Hose Warrior on every engine in the city. “After a yearlong rigorous field test of multiple brands of 1¾” hose line from various manufacturers, the Fire Department has chosen to purchase Snap-Tite’s Warrior Hose to replace all 1¾” hose that is currently in service. Each manufacturer presented pros and cons to their product but the ultimate decision to go to Snap-Tite Warrior was its proven ability to be burn through resistant. This hose provides the same internal diameter, friction loss, and kink resistance ..read more

CEO Jeff Schad talks about the tough times Snap-tite Hose endured, and how thankful we are as we look toward the future. https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2023/11/15/snap-tite-ceo-erie-county-company-hiring-american-covid-firefighting-hoses-union-city-fairview-schad/71492512007/ The post EDITORIAL: Snap-Tite Hose in Erie County Sets Sights on a Promising Future, Actively Seeking Additional Workforce appeared first on American Made Fire, Agriculture, & Industrial Hose | Snap-tite Hose ..read more

While businesses are laying off, Snap-tite Hose is hiring! Watch our video on how we are a local Erie, PA company that is looking to hire as we ramp up production. The post NEWS: Snap-Tite Hose Continues to Hire Admist Manufacturers Shrinking Teams appeared first on American Made Fire, Agriculture, & Industrial Hose | Snap-tite Hose ..read more

Snap-tite Hose is hiring for rapid expansion, thanks to our Snap-tite Hose Warrior. Read more here: https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/49851356/snaptite-hose-hiring-for-rapid-expansion-thanks-to-new-product The post NEWS: Snap-tite Hose Hiring for Rapid Expansion Thanks to New Product appeared first on American Made Fire, Agriculture, & Industrial Hose | Snap-tite Hose ..read more

“Employees returned to the job for a local manufacturing company. Snap-tite Hose announced on Wednesday that all of its 68 furloughed workers have returned to work, and the company continues to operate a full weekly production schedule.” Read more here: https://www.yourerie.com/employment-news/snap-tite-hoses-furloughed-employees-have-returned-to-work-hiring-events-announced/ The post NEWS: Snap-tite Hose’s Furlough Employees Have Returned to Work appeared first on American Made Fire, Agriculture, & Industrial Hose | Snap-tite Hose ..read more

Fire companies hose needs are as varied as the communities they serve. That’s why Snap-tite Hose offers personalized Water Flow demos where our expert team comes on-site to understand your water flow objectives and provide you with a hands-on demo of Snap-tite Hose products to put together the perfect hose setup for your needs. The post WHAT’S A WATER FLOW DEMO? appeared first on American Made Fire, Agriculture, & Industrial Hose | Snap-tite Hose ..read more

Firefighters rely on their fire hose to deliver a steady stream of water or other fire-extinguishing agents to the location of a fire. This tool helps a firefighter do their job quickly, efficiently, and effectively – and the fire hose needs to be both durable and dependable. Why does a fire hose need to be durable and dependable? A durable fire hose can (literally) stand the heat. The hose must be durable enough to withstand the intense heat and pressure of the fire as well as the wear and tear of being dragged, coiled, and uncoiled during use. A durable fire hose is also essential for mainta ..read more

A fire hose is a crucial piece of equipment for firefighters as it allows them to quickly and effectively extinguish fires and save lives. However, the effectiveness of a fire hose depends not only on the quality of the hose itself, but also on the water flow system that powers it. In this blog, we will explore the various components of a fire hose water flow system and how they work together to deliver a powerful and controlled stream of water to extinguish fires.   First, let’s define some terms. Water flow is the volume of water that is delivered through a fire hose per minute. This is ..read more