Save the date for the 2026 HSI Hands-on-Training in Cleveland, OH
HSI Hands-On: October 20-21, 2026
This annual HSI Hands-On program was designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees participated in a series of interactive presentations, visited distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and toured a manufacturer’s warehouse.
2026 Agenda
Agenda forthcoming
Onsite Visits
Group 1: Shamrock Hose & Fittings
Group 2: Continental
More details to follow
Scott Bauman, Danfoss Power Solutions
Scott Bauman is the Rubber Hydraulics Hose & Fittings Product Manager and Product Application Engineering Manager at Danfoss Power Solutions. He has spent his entire career in the fluid conveyance business.
Scott joined as an Engineering Co-Op before completing his degree and becoming a full time Product Application Engineer in 2014. Since then, he has held roles in Program Management and now Product Management. Scott is currently located in the Maumee, Ohio Technical Center, but has previously worked in Van Wert, Ohio and Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Scott earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree from Ohio Northern University in 2014 and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cincinnati in 2021. Additionally, he is a certified Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Brent Lilly, PT Coupling
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 Powered by TIPCO
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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