We all know what an OEM is – Original Equipment Manufacturer. And we know they are usually the 400-pound gorilla in the room. There are OEMs such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman who are Department of Defense contractors, producing fighter jets and other defense equipment. Then there’s GM, FORD, Honda and all the other automotive manufacturers who are OEMs in their industry. These are just two markets, but it runs the gamut, from home appliance such as Panasonic and Whirlpool, to lawn mowers like Toro and Troy-Bilt.

Since the pandemic, the aviation industry hasn’t been the same. In 2020, the industry totaled $328 billion in revenue, which is only 20 percent of 2019. This is equivalent to the amount of revenue generated in 2000.

It has been three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, which changed our lives. Despite more advanced economies being on the path to recovery, global supply chain disruptions are still a major problem due to trade stress.

Hydraulic fittings incorporating O-rings are not new to the market. While O-rings provide a simple solution, they are often taken for granted. Important characteristics of the O-ring, such are material selection, are frequently ignored. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the types of materials available to help you choose what’s best for your application.

Brennan is committed to addressing the leading issues within the fluid power industry for our customers. Whatever struggles you and your customers might be facing, Brennan has a program to help solve those problems. Read more about our four flagship programs below: BI Verify, BI Identify, BI Perform and BI Supply. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Fittings 101 Contest! We are excited to announce our winner, Karl Hack of Mid-American Machine Services / Industrial Service Solutions!

James Austin
Finance Intern

James is assisting in outlining a new process for sales associates to use while structuring & communicating future freight agreements, conducting freight contract and inventory assessments, assisting with invoices for a renovation project, helping create the new forging warehouse to improve inventory management and cycle counting, and refining the process for associates to track finished goods inventory.

Brennan was fortunate to have two Kenston High School seniors, Lily Peters and Sophia Mighton, spend the week of May 16th with us for their Senior Experience.

Hydraulic systems are vital to the operation of industrial equipment and heavy machinery.  They are integral from the manufacturing of parts to systems that power agricultural combines.  In any application, hydraulic hoses can fail due to selection of the wrong hose over pressurizing, improper installation of fittings and more.  Yet a commonly overlooked potential hazard is extreme temperatures.  Both high and low temperatures can a have significant effect on the efficiency, performance, and safety of a hydraulic system.

Beliefs and behaviors are constantly changing due to economic and social developments in today’s world. Factoring the pandemic, labor challenges and rising inflation, companies spend and evaluate projects differently. You must optimize the supply chain to meet the changing needs of current and future markets.

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