Business name: Northwest Tubes N’ Hoses.
Owners: Jim and Judy Cochran.
Lead Technician: Jason Turner.
Address: 6707 N.E. 131st Ave.
What the business does: Northwest Tubes N’ Hoses helps customers design hoses and fluid lines for a variety of automotive, industrial and heavy-equipment applications. Jason Turner, lead technician, said his company can duplicate virtually any tube or hose, metric or standard measurement. The company builds replacement hydraulic hoses and hydraulic tube assemblies; creates customized plumbing for hot rod and custom cars; and supplies businesses with inventory such as DOT brass fittings, hydraulic hose and hose ends, and hydraulic adapters.
Steps to building your business: The hose company is currently building a new website with the ability for customers to view products and place orders online. Turner also said the company has created new brochures/product-line cards that clearly display their products and services.
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Greatest challenge in running your business: Turner said the greatest challenge is finding new loyal customers to expand their client base. The company continually works with suppliers to remain competitively priced while still providing quality products.
