April 9, 2008, Westerlo, NY – In 2008, Hannay Reels celebrates its diamond jubilee anniversary, marking 75 years of reel pride for the company. Since 1933, the Hannay family has owned and operated the world’s leading manufacturing facility of hose and cable reels. The formula for over seven decades has included continual facility expansion, along with constant product developments in order to meet market needs and solve customers’ unique problems.
From founder Clifford Hannay’s first manual-crank reel, the company has grown steadily on the strength of its reliable products. The Hannay production team generated about 3,600 reels a year from a new manufacturing facility in 1952. Today, over 70,000 reels are shipped worldwide from a headquarters that was recently expanded by 44,000 sq ft to accommodate larger fabrication, assembly, and shipping departments. Hannay has become the reel leader in countless markets, including audio and video, aircraft and boat refueling, offshore unloading of crude oil, lawn care services, fleet operations, fire and rescue vehicles, pumper-cleaner apparatus, and food processing.
Hannay reels have always been constructed using the highest quality materials and manufacturing techniques to ensure their performance and reliability. Modern production efficiencies combined with traditional craftsmanship mean every reel can be built to exact specifications. If a customer requires a specialty reel, Hannay has the expertise and capabilities to meet any reel need.
Hannay Reels helps companies around the world improve the productivity, efficiency, and safety of their operations with durable hose and cable reels. The Hannay “mass customization” production process along with extensive design experience and quality controls have made their products the leading choice among reel users and original equipment manufacturers alike. With Hannay, customers know they will get a product that stands behind the family name.