TIPCO Technologies (Platte River Equity) Acquires Alliance Hose & Rubber Co. and Hoses2U

Platte River Equity Backs Merger of TIPCO Technologies and HydraTech Industrial Solutions

December 6, 2023

Industrial Services

Platte River Equity has partnered with the management teams of TIPCO Technologies and HydraTech Industrial Solutions to combine the two distributors into a national independent distributor operating under the TIPCO Technologies name. The combined business will operate 30 locations across 13 states, expanding geographic footprint, investing in technology and inventory, and positioning the platform for further growth; financing was provided by Apogem Capital and legal counsel to Platte River was Bartlit Beck LLP.

TIPCO Technologies (Platte River Equity) Adds Hose of South Texas

April 3, 2024

Industrial Services

TIPCO Technologies, a Platte River Equity portfolio company, has acquired Hose of South Texas (HOST), a value-added distributor of industrial and hydraulic hoses based in Corpus Christi, Texas. The add-on expands TIPCO’s footprint in Texas and brings the consolidated platform to 31 locations across 15 states.

TIPCO Technologies (Platte River Equity Portfolio Company) Acquires Flexline, Inc.

March 4, 2025

Manufacturing

TIPCO Technologies, a Platte River Equity portfolio company, has acquired Flexline, Inc., a Kenilworth, New Jersey-based manufacturer of custom specialty hose assemblies. The add-on expands TIPCO's engineered hose capabilities and strengthens its presence in aerospace, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and semiconductor end markets as part of TIPCO's roll-up strategy under Platte River.

TIPCO Technologies (Platte River Equity Portfolio) Acquires Charter Industrial Supply

September 10, 2024

Industrial Services

TIPCO Technologies, a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has acquired Charter Industrial Supply, a distributor of hydraulic and industrial hose and fittings with operations in San Diego and Orange, California. The deal expands TIPCO's branch network to 34 locations across 16 states and strengthens its presence in Southern California.

TIPCO Technologies Acquires DW Industries

June 26, 2025

Manufacturing

Platte River Equity portfolio company TIPCO Technologies has acquired DW Industries, a Houston-based provider of industrial and hydraulic hoses and hose assemblies founded in 1979. The add-on expands TIPCO's fabrication capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Houston market; TIPCO now operates 42 locations across 17 states.

TIPCO Technologies Acquires Gasket Specialties, Inc.

November 1, 2025

Manufacturing

TIPCO Technologies, a Platte River Equity portfolio company, has acquired Gasket Specialties, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of gaskets and seals based in Richmond, California. The add-on expands TIPCO's custom gasket fabrication and distribution capabilities and extends its West Coast footprint, bringing TIPCO to 46 locations across 17 states. The seller was owner Anita Gutierrez.