All-American Hose Announces President’s Retirement, Corner Promoted to President

Erie, PA – All-American Hose, LLC is pleased to announce that Mr. Robert Harcourt, President, will be retiring effective December 31, 2011, and Mr. Daniel Corner will be promoted to President. This succession project has been carefully planned and executed over the last 18 months with a focus on maintaining the company’s long-term goals and objectives. All-American Hose will continue moving forward, raising the bar in fire hose design and technology, while offering superior customer service and an unparalleled commitment to safety, reliability, and value.

Mr. Daniel Corner, the new President, initially assumed his post as Director of Business Development for All-American Hose in 2010. Mr. Corner’s experience in sales, manufacturing, quality, and customer service make him well qualified to lead All-American Hose as it continues to grow in market share and profitability. Under the management of Mr. Robert Harcourt, All-American Hose has established a solid foundation for the future. Mr. Harcourt devoted himself to corporate management and to the innovation of the lay-flat hose industry for over 27 years.

About All-American Hose, LLC

All-American Hose manufactures three iconic brand names, Snap-tite Hose, National Fire Hose, and PONN…all proudly made and tested in the U.S.A. From snow making to firefighting, irrigation to slurry pumping, All-American Hose manufactures a hose for every application ranging from 1 inch to 8 inch diameters, using a variety of jackets and liners. For further information, please visit http://www.all-americanhose.com

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