UNIVERSAL

Universal Hose & Braid, formerly Universal Metal Hose, is the combination of three industry founding metal hose companies and is a subsidiary of Hyspan Precision Products, Inc. Universal was founded in Chicago in 1942, and developed numerous processes for the fabrication of strip wound and corrugated hose, and the thin wall tubing used to form corrugated hose. The company patented many innovations and participated in cooperative agreements throughout Europe and Japan as well as the United Sates. One of its major advancements was a helical tube welder that reduced the stresses on the weld in corrugated hose and permits the use of a single strip width for different tube diameters... In September 2011, after 69 years at the same location, Universal relocated to an 84,000 square foot facility in South Holland, Illinois. In January 2020, Universal purchased the flexible metal hose line from American BOA. The company has retained the complete capability to manufacture all Universal and..

Also known as: Universal Hose & Braid

Primary location: South Holland United States