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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 our linecard.
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Factory Connection  is the Manufacturer's Representative for Jomar Valves
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​Founded in 1966 by former Navy Commander Joseph Martin, Jomar Valve set out to change the way the valve industry thought about valves. Innovation was paramount in Martin's quest, and as a result, several of his valve designs are now industry standards. In addition, Jomar was the first manufacturer to offer one valve platform certified to UL, CSA, FM and NSF―one valve for any application.

Jomar Valve has a diverse product line which supports a wide variety of plumbing, industrial, utility, HVAC, and process control applications. Partnered with Fratelli Pettinaroli, an ISO 9001 Italian manufacturer, Jomar has a long standing reputation for quality and innovation.​
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With over 15 nationwide stocking warehouses and an extensive stock level at our headquarters in Warren, MI, Jomar's goal is to provide industry-leading fill rates and local inventory. WEST COAST INVENTORY!
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Factory Connection adds Titeflex and Hi-Tech Duravent Inventory to

West Coast Warehouse

Factory Connection had strategically placed Titeflex  and Hi-Tech Duravent products in our Montebello warehouse. This allows us to service the West Coast with timely deliveries and short turnaround. Ask your rep for details!
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​ATP Pneumatics offers D.O.T Tubing and Fittings
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D.O.T. Nylon tubing is manufactured specifically for use in heavy vehicle pneumatic braking systems. Available in both Type A and Type B, TechniDOT™ tubing offers excellent resistance to abrasion, gasoline, diesel fuel, and commonly used road salts.
Type A tubing is a single wall extrusion less than 5/16″ OD in size, and only used for accessories such as gauges.
Type B tubing is a reinforced extrusion typically over 5/16″ OD in size and used to supply air within the braking system.
ATP’s TechniDOT™ tubing is SAE J844 Compliant.
SpecificationsMaterialNylon 12
Max Working Pressure300 psi
Temperature Range-49F to 221F
Safety Factor4:1​

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