Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions: 2016 Year in Review

Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions offers a 2016 year in review. In this article, we’ll remember some of the important things that happened at Hyde in the past 12 months.

Hose Hog HD Blades

In February, we announced new blades for cutting industrial hoses and tubes. The high-quality products in question are the Hose Hog™ HD Hose and Tube Cut-Off Blades.

The Hose Hog™ HD blades are made from M2 high-speed steel and are available in 10” diameters. They have a quarter-inch arbor hole so they can fit most shop saws.

To learn more visit: New Hose and Tube Blades Cut Through Tough Hydraulic Hose Quickly and Cleanly With Patent-Pending Tooth Design

Lynn Henchey

Also in February, Hyde announced their new supply chain director, Lynn Henchey. Before coming to Hyde, Henchey spent 28 years with Newell Rubbermaid (previously American Saw & Manufacturing Company).

In her position with Hyde, Henchey will be responsible for leading initiatives for the sourcing of new suppliers, leading supplier teams, and improving service.

To learn more about Henchey, read: Experienced Supply Chain Logistics Director Joins 140 Year Old Manufacturer.

D&S and PDK

In May, Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions announced that they had acquired D&S Manufacturing and PDK Design & Grinding. Those two manufactures increased Hyde’s presence in the plastics and rubber marketplaces.

Both D&S and PDK are based in Auburn, Massachusetts. 

For more on this exciting acquisition, check out: Hyde Acquires Two Manufacturing Companies To Support Growth And Customer Requirements In Key Industries.

Quarter-Moon

In June, customers saw the release of a new product, the Hyde Quarter-Moon Hand Knife. This interesting looking and versatile tool is engineered to cut flooring, leather, plastic, and rubber belting.

The amazing hand knife is comprised of 1095 high-carbon steel and comes with a soft-grip, ergonomically-designed handle.

For additional details peruse our article: You’ll Love Hyde’s Newest Hand Knife.

New Package

October saw Hyde IBS introduce a new, user-friendly, packaging design for Wilson™ Brand Knives. This new design takes up less space and improves safety. 

This new design was the topic of our previously published post: Hyde’s New Packaging Improves Safety and Convenience for Textile Mill Knives.

Rick Howard

Late in October, Hyde announced that they had formed a new position, controller, and hired Richard “Rick” Howard to fill it. In this new position, Howard will oversee Hyde’s finance department.

Howard brings to Hyde IBS over 30 years of accounting experience. His arrival was announced here: Manufacturing Finance Veteran Joins Industrial Knife and Blade Manufacturer.

To learn more about what we can do for your business in 2017, contact Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions.