Husky Acquires Hewitt
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January 3, 2012
Husky Acquires Hewitt
Husky Corporation is proud to announce the asset acquisition of Hewitt from GT Sales and Manufacturing in Wichita, KS. Husky Corporation is a manufacturer of petroleum dispensing and tank level monitoring products. Hewitt, also branded Hewitt USA, is a North American manufacturer of aircraft, curb, and farm refueling hose. An overview of Husky’s products / organization can be found at www.husky.com . An overview of Hewitt’s products can be found at www.hewitthose.com.
Grenville Sutcliffe, President of Husky, stated that, “our existing manufacturing capabilities – machining, fabrication, and assembly – can be leveraged with the purchase. This is a great fit for our organization.” “Hewitt’s legacy in the aircraft hose industry affords it a strategic competitive advantage. “I feel very comfortable that Husky will be continuing to serve our customers and take the product line to the next level,” said GT Midwest CEO Matt Onofrio.
Brad Baker, Executive Vice President, indicated, “The manufacturing operations have been completely relocated and integrated into Husky’s lean manufacturing operations in Pacific, MO. We have been able to decrease lead times, as well as, improve product consistency and quality in just a short time.” The acquisition provides a unique extension into the aircraft refueling industry that will allow us to broaden the Husky footprint.
Husky Corporation solves a variety of fueling, safety, environmental, gauging, monitoring, and performance problems as a manufacturer of fluid dispensing nozzles, swivels, and Safe-T-Breaks® for conventional, vapor, balance, and high-flow applications. In addition, tank gauges and monitors, as well as, crushers are available for the lube industry. Applications include gasoline, diesel, DEF, and CNG dispensing. Located in Pacific, Missouri, Husky is proud to design, source, manufacture, and assemble 100% of our products in the United States.
Photos available upon request.
Questions please contact Brad Baker 636-825-7212
