HANOVER, Germany—Continental's agreement to purchase an Italian plastics hose manufacturer will go a long way in the firm's ongoing program to find "smart solutions beyond rubber" in its ContiTech non-tire business.

WALBRZYCH, Poland—Tristone Flowtech Group's production complex in Walbrzych is growing rapidly as is the company's capabilities to produce more rubber hose and plastic pipes.

BENEVENT L'ABBAYE, France—Acaplast has developed an expandable rubber jumper hose as a solution to the problem of fuel line permeation.

NORFOLK, Neb.—Continental's Norfolk hose plant, which makes hydraulic and industrial hose for various applications, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Action Technology is in growth mode as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, according to Sales Manager Kevin Volden.

LAS VEGAS—ZYfire Hose does most of its business in the U.S. selling products made at its headquarters factory in China, but the firm is prepared to set up manufacturing in the states if tariffs become too high.

KENNETT, Mo.—Parker Hannifin's Hose Products Division will close its manufacturing facility based in Kennett.

HOUSTON—Singer Equities has purchased Dallas-based 4-Star Hose & Supply in a deal that will expand Singer's footprint in Texas.

LAS VEGAS—The Davlyn Group is expanding one of its businesses, while bringing two of its units together as a way to serve customers better.