Kirk Hastings, Regional Sales ManagerWhere does NRP Jones support OEMs with American-made hydraulic assembly systems?
From La Porte, Indiana, Houston, Texas and Nephi, Utah, the company supports customers with American-made hydraulic assemblies for demanding applications where failure is not acceptable. The focus is not just on hoses and fittings. It is complete, job-ready assembly systems that support uptime and reduce risk.
NRP Jones works closely with OEMs to improve installation efficiency, reduce troubleshooting and strengthen lifecycle performance over the equipment’s service life.
“We build assemblies that are ready to go on install, no guesswork, no surprises, and that is what keeps equipment running,” says Kirk Hastings, Regional Sales Manager.
A dedicated assembly facility sets the standard
How does a dedicated assembly facility reduce variability before OEM installation?
One of NRP Jones’ clearest manufacturing advantages is structural. The company operates a separate assembly-only facility in La Porte, IN, Hy-Tek Hose and Couplings, established in 1977, as well as another pre-made assembly location in Nephi, UT called Hy-Tek West. Unlike competitors that manufacture hoses and assemble them in the same plant, NRP Jones keeps assembly as a dedicated operation.
That matters because the assembly point is where compatibility and crimp integrity either hold or fail. In NRP Jones’ process, hose-to-fitting compatibility is validated, crimp consistency is controlled and matched components are used to reduce the variability that can lead to leaks or premature failure.
Field-built assemblies often depend on whatever is available at the moment, which can lead to mixed brands, inconsistent performance and higher risk. NRP Jones’ controlled assembly model is designed to remove those variables before the product reaches the OEM line.
Reliability with real cost impact
Why does assembly reliability matter to OEM lifecycle costs and downtime?
NRP Jones measures reliability in economic terms. If an assembly performs as intended, OEMs spend less time dealing with emergency service, unplanned labor and downtime. That means lower cost of ownership over the life of the machine.
The company supports that promise with in-house design and testing capabilities, along with customer-specific quality requirements and certifications. Some customers require cleaning standards before assembly, while others require specific test documentation before installation. NRP Jones is set up to handle those requirements inside the plant.
The company also bundles assemblies for production builds and preventive maintenance programs. Instead of shipping one hose at a time, it can deliver complete packages for a machine, sometimes dozens of assemblies at once, all ready for installation. That saves sorting time, reduces labor and keeps OEM production moving.
NRP Jones manufactures its hose, fittings and assemblies in the United States, giving the company tighter quality control, faster turnaround and more responsive customization.
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We build assemblies that are ready to go on install, no guesswork, no surprises, and that is what keeps equipment running.
That matters in a market shaped by tariffs, supply chain disruptions and reshoring. When OEMs need a design change or a quicker response, domestic production gives NRP Jones more control over lead times and compatibility. It also helps reduce leakage risk and premature failure risk by keeping the assembly process closer to the engineering team and the plant floor.
For customers trying to stabilize supply chains, that is a practical advantage.
Custom assemblies for harsh environments
In what way can custom assemblies address harsh application environments?
NRP Jones is also built for customer-specific work. The company can tailor assemblies to application requirements, including sleeving and guard protection for abrasive or harsh environments. It can also support long-length hose assemblies up to 200 feet, reducing connection points and lowering failure risk across large machines.
That long-length capability has become increasingly important, along with increased-length BOP hose for blowout preventer applications. The company is also focused on redesign where needed to improve life expectancy and meet changing customer requirements.
A food and beverage customer provided a simple example of that flexibility. The customer wanted a black outer cover instead of NRP Jones’ standard gray finish to better match its aesthetic requirements. The company engineered the change, and that custom solution helped build a customer relationship that has lasted for decades.
Responsive, but still focused on execution
NRP Jones can move quickly because it is a focused operation. Changes do not have to pass through a large, layered organization, which helps the company respond to OEM needs without delay. Recent investments in talent have strengthened that capability, especially in construction and agriculture sectors.
That same responsiveness extends to customer support. OEMs can reach a live representative and place orders by phone, email, online, or fax, where pre-made assemblies from Hytek are now available by searching for NRP Jones. For customers working against tight production schedules, that accessibility supports faster decisions and fewer delays.
Under Vice President of Product Development Joe Lark, the company continues to invest in process improvement, product development and long-length capability. The emphasis remains practical: build better assemblies, control the variables and keep equipment running.
NRP Jones earns its place in the market by showing that a dedicated assembly model, matched components, controlled crimp performance and domestic production can reduce downtime and improve lifecycle economics for OEMs. That is the kind of proof that makes the company a natural choice for Fluid Conveyance Manufacturer of the Year 2026.
