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It ’ s the beginning of a brand-new chapter for NRP Jones . Having supplied the North American industrial and oil sectors for almost 80 years , the company has recently been reinvigorated by an all-new team of leaders . Combining tenure and tradition with modern innovations , Chief Executive Officer , Joe Kochan , has continued to build on NRP Jones ’ long legacy of excellence in service and products : “ The business began as a machining facility in La Porte , Indiana , in 1945 . The fittings product line of the business soon began to develop , and the company decided to expand and sell products under its own name .
“ As the company continued to grow , the owners invested in a hydraulic hose facility in Nephi , Utah . Over time , this became an integral part of the company ’ s domestic specialty product focus and drove NRP Jones into becoming one of the industry ’ s leading providers of hydraulic hoses , fittings and assemblies . In 2011 , the Jones family decided to exit the company and sold the business to Main Street Capital , who has been our financial sponsor and partner ever since .
“ I was brought in as CEO last year . I manage the executive leadership team , and with the support of Main Street Capital , we are successfully taking the company to the next level . Fresh leadership has brought in new ideas and perspectives on how to operate and grow the business . We ’ ve all been able to look at the big picture with a fresh pair of eyes and make meaningful changes that benefit both our internal team and our customers .
“ When I came in , I was adopting a business with a very long and lasting legacy . It ’ s well known within the industry , and has a strong reputation . However , over the years , it was viewed as a bit stale . We needed something to reinvigorate our image . That meant jumpstarting everything , from the brand and the product offering to the way the company operates . My goal going in was to drive significant growth and take advantage of investment and expansion opportunities .
Company evolution
“ Our first step was to immediately begin working on our operations and supply chain , as I wanted to ensure that these elements of the business were strong and robust . We ’ ve continued to invest in refining and consolidating these processes since day one .
“ The next step was to gain an understanding of our sales and marketing structure , team and processes . We have overhauled the organizational structure and brought on new team members with strong industry backgrounds . This also included new strategies and more innovative approaches all round . We ’ ve also been working on a rebrand , including the new logo and website , which will be unveiled in the very near future . Our rebrand goal was to pay tribute to our legacy and reaffirm our commitments while taking
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