Save the date for the 2025 HSI Hands-On Training!
HSI Hands-On: October 20-21, 2025, in Denver, Colorado
This annual HSI Hands-On program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees participate in a series of interactive presentations, visit distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and tour a manufacturer’s warehouse.
2025 Agenda
9:00 A.M.
Welcome
9:10 – 10:00 A.M.
S1: STAMPED Industrial Hose & Fittings
Dave Miller, Gates
10:00 – 10:45 A.M.
S2: STAMPED Hydraulic Hose & Fittings
Scott Bauman, Danfoss Power Solutions
10:45 – 11:00 A.M.
Break
11:00 – 11:30 A.M.
S3: Breakout Groups
Scott Bauman & Dave Miller
11:30 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
S4: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to Safe Hose Systems
Rob Williams, Alliance Hose & Rubber
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 P.M.
S5: Account Penetration and Success Documentation
Brent Lilly, PT Coupling & Rob Williams, Alliance Hose & Rubber
1:45 – 2:30 P.M.
S6: Role-Play of Account Penetration Implementation
2:30 – 2:45 P.M.
Break
2:45 – 3:30 P.M.
S7: Panel
Moderator: Brent Lilly, PT Coupling
3:30 – 4:00 P.M.
NAHAD Resources & Importance of HSI Designation
6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Networking Event
Onsite Visits
8:00 A.M.
Buses leave Hotel onsite visits
8:30 – 11:30 A.M.
Group 1: Tipco Technologies
Group 2: Gates Customer Solutions Center
11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Lunch onsite
12:00 – 12:00 P.M.
Buses depart: Group 1 to Gates Customer Solutions Center, Group 2 to Tipco Technologies
12:30 – 3:30 P.M.
Group 1: Gates Customer Solutions Center
Group 2: Tipco Technologies
*More details to follow
Registration & Hotel
Registration
Registration information for 2025 will be available later this spring. For questions regarding the HSI Hands-On Training, email [email protected].
Hotel
Look for hotel details coming later this spring.
Denver, CO
Speakers
Thank you to all of our speakers!
Brent Lilly
Brent Lilly is a 43-year veteran of the Fluid Power & Conveyance, Hose/Accessories, Motion Control, and Power Transmission segments within the Industrial Marketplace. During that time, he has worked for industry leaders such as: The Gates Corporation, Titan Hose, Parker Hannifin, HBD/Thermoid, and PT Coupling. Brent is PT’s Vice President- Sales & Marketing, in that capacity he manages all employees and activities for their Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service Teams. In addition, he has served a 4-year term on the NAHAD Board of Directors and is currently the Chairman of the NAHAD Education Committee. Over the course of his career Brent has participated as a Trainer, Presenter, and Panelist for Conferences, Training Sessions, and Workshops. He has also authored several articles featured in industry publications, covering a variety of topics in his areas of expertise.
Rob Williams
Alliance Hose & Rubber Co., established in Chicago in 1932 during the Great Depression, has been a cornerstone of the Chicago market, serving the hose needs of the food and beverage, chemical, contractor supply, large bore dewatering, and equipment manufacturing industries. Now located in Elmhurst, IL, the company operates out of a 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. Rob Williams has over 30 years of experience in industrial sales, 22 of which have been with Alliance Hose. Throughout his career, he has covered a diverse hose market, initially focusing on the Midwest and now extending his expertise coast to coast. His primary areas of concentration include the food, beverage, chemical, and agricultural industries.For the past 13 years, Rob has been committed to providing safety solutions. He has shared his industry-specific knowledge with end users worldwide through webinars, podcasts, classroom training, and conference speaking engagements. Rob is actively involved in industry organizations, serving on the NAHAD HSI and Course Building Committees. Additionally, he is a current committee member of various food and beverage guilds and safety boards, contributing to the advancement and safety of these sectors.
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