Balflex and NRP Jones combine their US operations to create a stronger hydraulics partner for American customers

The combination pairs NRP Jones' American manufacturing with Balflex's international range, giving customers a broader offering, wider distribution and stronger local support across the United States.

• Balflex and NRP Jones combine their US operations, bringing together American manufacturing and the international range of a group present in more than 50 countries
• The combined footprint spans manufacturing facilities in the United States, Portugal and Brazil, and own distribution centers in three US states (Indiana, Utah and Texas) and five other countries
• Both brands and product lines are fully maintained, with improved service and availability and a more resilient supply chain for customers in the United States and worldwide

HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Balflex and NRP Jones today announced the combination of their operations in the United States. The transaction brings together NRP Jones, an American manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic hose, fittings and assemblies, and Balflex USA, the North American subsidiary of the global high-pressure hydraulic components manufacturer Balflex. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Headquartered in La Porte, Indiana, NRP Jones has spent more than 80 years building a position in North American hydraulics based on domestic manufacturing, technical capability and a national network of distributors and representatives, with particular strength in specialty and oilfield applications. Balflex, founded in 1963 in Porto, Portugal, brings the complementary strengths of an international manufacturer: a complete hydraulics range, global sourcing, and its own manufacturing in Portugal and Brazil, with a presence in more than 50 countries. Together, the two companies manufacture on three continents.

Both the Balflex and NRP Jones brands and product lines will be fully maintained. Customers of both companies will benefit from the group's scale through a broader product catalog, domestic production and local technical support in the United States, and a more resilient global supply chain, with better availability and service on both sides of the Atlantic. Products will continue to be manufactured to internationally recognized standards, including SAE, EN, ISO and API, ensuring continuity of quality and of existing OEM approvals.

About Balflex

Founded in Porto, Portugal, in 1963, Balflex is a global manufacturer and distributor of high-pressure hydraulic components. Its portfolio includes hydraulic and industrial hose, fittings, adapters, quick couplings, protective products and related equipment, manufactured to internationally recognized standards. The company employs more than 230 people, operates manufacturing plants in Pindelo (Portugal) and Curitiba (Brazil) and is present in more than 50 countries, serving general industry, oil and gas, mining, agriculture and other demanding applications. In the United States, it operates through Balflex USA, based in Texas. For more information, visit www.balflex.com 

About NRP Jones

Founded in 1945 and headquartered in La Porte, Indiana, NRP Jones is an American manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic hose, fittings and custom hose assemblies for industrial, agricultural, construction and oilfield applications. The company employs more than 120 people, operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in Indiana, Utah and Texas, and serves the North American market through a national network of distributors and representatives. For more information, visit www.nrpjones.com

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