About Us
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.​Factory Connection was founded by Dave Shannon in 1977. Dave had a vision
of creating a Manufacturer Representative Agency utilizing his skills in sales, experience in Industrial Manufacturing, and understanding the needs of Manufacturers to get their products to OEMs and Distributors.
Factory Connection was a resounding success, connecting Manufacturers of hose, fittings, and related accessories to new customers up and down the West Coast, from Fairbanks to San Diego.

Factory Connection is still recognized as one of the leading Manufacturer Rep Agencies serving the Industrial Distribution space. While Dave is no longer with us, his wife Martha and her daughter Cathi have stepped in, not missing a beat. They continue the tradition of excellence, managing an experienced team, continuing to serve the West identifying and garnering prospects, bring them through the sales cycle, creating and keeping strong interpersonal relationships with customers new, and old. For more information on our brands, click​ here, or download linecard.
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Brand Updates

Factory Connection now represents Atlantex Manufacturing

Atlantex specializes in producing high-performance protective materials for extreme industrial conditions. Known for their expertise in thermal and abrasion-resistant systems, Atlantex provides products such as:

• Pyrotex firesleeves for fire protection
• Pyrotherm thermal insulation sleeves
• Tufftex abrasion-resistant solutions
• ReflectTherm heat shields
• Para-Text Kevlar ® braid and fabric

These products protect hoses, cables, and other components in industries such as automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, and heavy manufacturing, helping to prevent damage from high temperatures, flame, and wear.
With its ISO 9001 certification, Atlantex emphasizes quality and customization, creating solutions tailored to specific client needs. Their products are built to endure demanding environments, ensuring durability and safety for critical systems   .
Atlantex Manufacturing is a veteran-owned, family-operated small business, offering 100% made in the USA products, with manufacturing, sales, and support out of Kennett Square, PA. Additional stock is available for dispatch from our Houston Warehouse.

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Factory Connection  now Represents Specialty Saws Inc.*

​Specialty Saw manufactures two main product lines:
We specialize in manufacturing non-ferrous carbide circular saw blades that run on a wide variety of production saws cutting an extensive list of materials (hot and cold). Our blades cut billets, extrusions, castings, plate, rod, bar, pipe, and structural members as well as cross-sections that have irregular thicknesses. Our body of work covers all grades of aluminum and copper alloy (including brass and bronze).
Our line of Clean-Cuts® Hydraulic Hose Saws and Knives are used throughout the World for cutting all types of hydraulic, industrial, pneumatic, high pressure and specialty hoses. Clean-Cuts®Saws challenge traditional saws as they cut CLEANLY, SAFELY, with less smoke or debris in the hose. Whether you are looking to cut up to 5” OD industrial hose or source high-quality replacement blades for your existing saw, we are the experts!
We are dedicated to investing in our production facilities, systems, and team members. Our shop boasts state of the art Vollmer CNC grinding centers and our ongoing program of investment, ensures that we are equipped to provide optimal sawing solutions with exacting tolerances for new materials, processes, and applications.
​* OR, WA, AK, ID ONLY

Factory Connection  now Represents US Hose

​Titeflex US Hose is a global leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of performance-critical rigid and flexible engineered solutions for the transfer of fluids and gases in extreme environments. Whether it’s transferring cryogenic liquids in large diameters marine hoses or absorbing thermal expansion and eliminating vibration in pipework, Titeflex US Hose continues to provide flexible solutions in a wide range of industrial applications. Other applications include semi-conductor, pharma/medical, power generation, automotive, oil, gas/oxygen production, marine, food/beverage and chemical transfers.