Founded in 1971 by Frank L. Porta, HPS Company, Inc. began as an industrial supply business serving Charleston-area mining and chemical industries and has grown into a manufacturer and fabricator of custom industrial and mining components. From its beginnings as a hydraulic hose assembler and supply distributor, the West Virginia company has added precision machining and specialized parts production for regional industrial customers.
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The Cypher CompanyFounded in Pittsburgh in 1946 by Robert W. Cypher and incorporated in 1953, The Cypher Company supplies and assembles hydraulic and industrial hose products and fittings. It began serving construction and mining industries, and was an early independent distributor of staple-lock adapters and hose assemblies for longwall mines; today its main office, warehouse, and facility in Monroeville includes 56,000 square feet of warehouse space, alongside a Price, Utah warehouse and assembly facility opened in 1998.MONROEVILLE, PA
AHS-KY, INCFounded in West Virginia in 1995, AHS-KY fabricates heavy industrial equipment, machines large components, and repairs and manufactures hydraulic systems for demanding industrial operations. The company has grown from a custom hose and industrial-supply business into a three-facility operation serving customers nationwide, including on-site maintenance for steel mills and railroads. Its 70,000-square-foot machining facility and 55,750-square-foot fabrication facility support work ranging from obsolete-part replication to 200-ton industrial builds, and AHS achieved ISO 9001 certification in 2025.IRONTON, OH
VBH TechnologiesFounded in 1983 as Valley Belting & Hose, Cincinnati-based VBH Technologies fabricates hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies and precision-bent tube components for OEM and industrial customers. Now led by founder Carl Armbruster’s son, Michael, the company combines in-house engineering and prototyping with production capabilities suited to both complex one-offs and high-volume programs. VBH is one of only 11 Parker-preferred hose assembly experts in the United States to hold Parker’s Certified Hose Assembler designation and follows NAHAD specifications for hose fabrication.BLUE ASH, OH
Foltz Manufacturing & Supply CompanyA Hagerstown business since 1881, Foltz Manufacturing & Supply Company grew from Henry C. Foltz’s repair shop into a longstanding industrial supplier and manufacturer. Today, the company serves local industries with stocked industrial supplies and custom machine-shop work, carrying forward a family business shaped by generations of Foltz leadership.HAGERSTOWN, MD