2017 - Volume #BFS, Issue #17, Page #17
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Hydraulic Hose Wrap “Cheaper And Better”
A FARM SHOW article from many years ago prompted Steve Raguse to build his own hose-cutting machine to make hydraulic hose protectors from low-cost common underground water hose. Raguse does not sell the cutting machines, but does sell the spiral cut HoseSavers through his website at www.hosesavers.com. His HoseSavers are available in 1/2, 3/4, 1 1/4, and 1 1/2-in. dia. sizes.
“We are promoting sales by offering Wholesale Prices 25-50% less than other hose protectors on the market, and are also much more abrasion-resistant for longer life,” says Raguse. “I use common underground water hose, which has thicker sidewalls than ordinary plastic pipe and therefore provides a more durable shield. It results in better abrasion resistance and a longer useful life”.
To jump-start the business, Raguse is looking for Private Sales, Sales Reps, MFG’ers who need HoseSavers on their products, Supply Houses, and Catalog sales businesses for Hosesaver sales and resale opportunities. Spiral wrap hose protectors are available in lengths of 100 ft. with custom-cut shorter lengths available upon request. Raguse also offers Canvas Hose Protectors
for hard-to-reach areas, and large bundles of hoses. These canvas HoseSavers are custom-made for any size hose or bundles of hoses and are secured with Military-grade velcro. Raguse says he’s looking for dealers and representatives for his HoseSaver products..
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Steve Raguse Mfg., 6978 Co. Rd. 16, Wheaton, Minn. 56296 (ph 320 563-8389; cell 320 815-0865; raguse@traversenet.com; www.hosesavers.com).
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