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ALKON CORPORATION INTRODUCES NEW DURALINK™ DOT TUBING
PRESS RELEASE – December 19, 2025
ALKON CORPORATION INTRODUCES NEW DURALINK™ DOT TUBING
See a new performance standard that delivers confidence in every connection.
Preserving Against the Odds: How Rachel Granville Found Her Place in Engineering
FEATURED ARTICLE – November 2025
Rachel Granville faced early challenges in her engineering journey, yet she persevered and now brings her expertise to Alkon as an electrical controls engineer.
From upgrading machinery to advancing automation projects, Rachel’s hands-on creativity helps Alkon deliver the precision and quality our customers rely on. Visit page 12 to read more about her inspiring journey and impact on Alkon’s engineering.
More Than a Mark: Why Trusting Your DOT Fittings Manufacturer Matters
FEATURED ARTICLE – November 2025
Counterfeit fittings put equipment, productivity, and safety at risk on construction sites. Protect your operations by choosing a trusted North American manufacturer.
FALL 2025 NEWSLETTER
Fall 2025 Newsletter
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In this issue learn how we Help Our Customers WIN!
- Read about how we helped a Ground Transporation Equipment company solve a problem with our Tow Bar Jack
- See us at Pack Expo 25, and GSE Expo 25 this Fall in Fabulous Las Vegas. See how to register.
- Do you run a Food Processing plant? Check out how we helped improve efficiency at a major food manufacturer.
- We are not just Mobile Solutions, we help Industial Companies solve problems, too. See our latest infographic.
ALKON CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXPANDED ALLENAIR STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDER PORTFOLIO
PRESS RELEASE – September 3, 2025
ALKON CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXPANDED ALLENAIR STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDER PORTFOLIO
Customizable designs engineered to meet exact application and compliance needs.
STAR HYDRAULICS EQUIPS LEADING GSE MANUFACTURER WITH ALL-IN-ONE TOW BAR JACK SOLUTION
Alkon Success – August 2025
A ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer struggled with complex installations and sourcing pump and cylinder components from multiple vendors. Partnering with Star Hydraulics, an Alkon Corporation brand, they received a tailored solution that simplified installation, reduced leak points, and enhanced overall efficiency.
Burdened by long installation times and the challenges of managing multiple vendors, the supplier turned to Star Hydraulics and its U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing team. Star Hydraulics was able to…
JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER
July 2025 Newsletter
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In this issue, learn how we help our customers WIN!
- Learn the REAL statistics behind truck crashes in the U.S. Check out our DOT crash statistic infographic. You’ll be surprised. Don’t leave safety to chance.
- See how Alkon’s XQ-DOT Fittings solve high-heat failures and restores reliability to high-use emergency vehicles, specifically firetrucks in New York.
- Check out our new corporate video and see what sets us apart from others. Alkon, your pathway to Trusted Performance.
- Meet Bri Crum, our Midwest Regional Manager who’s ready to solve your system challenges today.
ALKON HELPS FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER MEET HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Alkon Success – July 2025
A long-time customer in the food processing industry required a hygienic upgrade to their legacy guillotine design. Allenair, an Alkon Corporation brand, collaborated closely to develop a CIP-capable Valve-in-Head® (VIH) actuator that preserved performance while enabling use in sanitary environments.
The supplier had relied on Allenair’s Valve-in-Head® actuator for over four decades thanks to its speed, compact size, and proven reliability. However, as food safety standards advanced…
AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT SOLUTION WITH CUSTOM ALLENAIR CYLINDERS
Alkon Success – May 2025
A value-add dealer of precision seeding equipment was experiencing an unacceptable failure rate on pneumatic cylinders used in a large-scale air seeder. The competitor’s cylinders were failing within a few thousand acres, forcing farmers to replace components far too often.
Frustrated by the high failure rate and short lifespan of off-the-shelf cylinders, the dealer turned to Allenair for a better solution.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ELIMINATES CRITICAL AIR LEAKS IN EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Alkon Success – May 2025
A major east coast metropolitan fire department preferred Alkon’s DOT brass fittings for their emergency vehicles but experienced air leaks over time. Relying on their trusted relationship with Alkon, they collaborated to identify the issue, which led to the development of XQ-DOT Fittings designed to withstand extreme temperatures.
The fire department chose Alkon’s brass DOT fittings for the air systems on their emergency vehicles because the fittings outperformed all competitors in durability.
ALKON HELPS AN UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AVOID DOWNTIME
Alkon Success – April 2025
A major U.S. manufacturer of underground construction equipment found itself without a reliable source of hydraulic cylinders. They turned to their trusted partner, Alkon Corporation and its Allenair cylinder specialists, to supply new cylinders and keep the assembly line moving.
A distributor servicing the underground construction equipment manufacturer reached out to Allenair with an urgent request. The manufacturer’s existing cylinder supplier had a machine failure. There was no estimated timeline for when production would resume. Without cylinders, assembly lines were at risk of shutting down.
MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER
March 2025
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See how Alkon and our distributors help our customers win through standard and custom product applications in this quarter’s newsletter. Key highlights featured in this issue are:
- President Rich Yori thanks customers for their trust as Alkon continues to invest in service, innovation, and North American production while expanding facilities and sales teams to meet customer needs and grow into new industrial markets.
- Trailer OEM improves first-pass yield from 60% to 97% and reduces costs by switching to Alkon Push-to-Connect DOT Fittings with custom solutions and on-site training.
- Agricultural equipment dealer boosts productivity and reduces failures with high-quality Allenair cylinders, built for the rigors of precision seeding and lasting six times longer than competitors.
- When the original supplier failed, Allenair delivered custom hydraulic cylinders in days, avoiding downtime, improving reliability, and saving an underground construction OEM from costly delays.
- Explore our new sales team webpage to connect with your sales rep, learn about their background, and discover how they can better support your needs.
LETTER FROM ALKON CORPORATION PRESIDENT RICH YORI
February 2025
Dear valued Customers and Stakeholders,
As we embark upon a new year, I want to express my gratitude for your continued trust and partnership with Alkon Corporation and our family of brands including Allenair, Star Hydraulics, AIRman Products and Allen Avionics.
Alkon has made significant progress this past year by… Continue Reading
ALKON HELPS OEM TRAILER MANUFACTURER IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES
Alkon Success – February 2025
Southern OEM swaps out compression fittings to push-to-connect fittings and solves nagging problem.
An OEM trailer customer needed a custom fitting for their testing process. While quickly delivering this custom solution, opportunities to increase trailer throughput and decrease costs associated with end of the line rework were identified. This included the cost of parts, total manhours associated with the rework, and initial installation time. After a stringent battery of testing, Alkon DOT Push-To-Connect fittings stood above the competition.
CLEARING THE AIR
Fluid Power Journal, November 2024
By Tim Wheeler, Alkon Corp.
Air-over-oil devices are an economical way to add precise control to simple compressed-air motion. While other technologies have attempted to replace these systems, air-over-oil controls are economical to apply, easy to maintain, and simple to adjust and control. While some associate air-over-oil systems with leaks, oil mist, and aesthetic concerns, there are many ways to safely implement air-over-oil motion control, taking advantage of the savings and simplicity of a well-engineered system.
STAR HYDRAULICS HELPS TRUCK AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Alkon Success – October 2024
Volta Ion delivers an innovative product, integrating custom-made cylinders and advanced hydraulics.
Volta Ion was founded on September 11, 2018, as an innovation-driven company with a mission to revolutionize the automotive service equipment industry. Volta Ion has a focus on safety and sustainability and strives to create cutting-edge equipment that not only enhances human motion but also prevents accidents in the workplace. Star Hydraulics has developed a strategic partnership with Volta Ion to engineer a custom solution for the truck maintenance industry.
COMPANY’S TRANSFORMATION WITH ROTARY TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturing News – July 1, 2024
In the modern era of precision machining, businesses are consistently seeking ways to enhance quality, streamline processes, minimize waste and lower overall costs. To achieve these objectives, companies need access to advanced technologies and tailored solutions that align with their specific requirements. As a privately held company for over four decades, Alkon Corporation understands the significance of prioritizing ongoing advancements.
Alkon Corporation is a provider of high-quality valves, fittings and cylinders in the industrial and mobile sectors. Alkon not only has its own product line, but also features Star Hydraulics, AIRman and Allenair. The brand has over 250 nationwide distributors, multiple OEMs and a production plant in Mexico…
ALKON CORPORATION UNVEILS INNOVATIVE TRAILER SOLUTIONS – LIGHTNING® LIFT-AXLE VALVE AND MODULE-AIR®
Alkon Corporation, a leading provider of high-quality pneumatic components and systems, is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products: the Lightning® Lift-Axle Valve and Module-AIR®. Engineered to revolutionize trailer performance and reliability, these innovative products offer unparalleled accuracy, configurability, and durability for the transportation industry.
The Lightning Lift-Axle Valve sets a new standard in trailer performance, offering unmatched accuracy and speed. Designed to lift an axle within seconds, the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve activates with lightning speed in order to reduce tire damage during tight maneuvering and lowering again as soon needed. Its simple installation process is combined with centralized connection points to minimize leak paths and ensure airtight hassle-free maintenance for operators. Manufactured entirely in the United States, the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve guarantees superior craftsmanship and precise pressure regulation, setting a new benchmark for trailer aftermarket and OEM solutions.
Alkon’s Module-AIR control system streamlines installation and provides endless valve configurability to the end customer, giving OEMs a strategic advantage over the competition. With reduced leak paths and centralized controls packaged in a durable composite box, Module-AIR provides a secure environment that gives peace of mind for quality valve operation for the entire lifetime of the vehicle. Manufactured in Alkon’s state-of-the-art facilities here in the US, Module-AIR exemplifies the company’s commitment to quality, responsiveness, and innovation, empowering trailer OEMs to gain a competitive edge in the market.
“Alkon Corporation is dedicated to engineering solutions that meet the evolving needs of the transportation industry,” said Rich Yori, president at ALKON Corporation. “With the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve and Module-AIR, we’re proud to offer products that embody the 3 Point Promise that we make to each of our customers: to lead the industry with safe products that are built with integrity, and trusted by leading OEMS all throughout North America.”
ALKON CORPORATION ACQUIRES AIRMAN PRODUCTS LLC.
Alkon is pleased to announce the acquisition of AIRman Products LLC. AIRman has a long history of providing creative pneumatic solutions for mobile and industrial applications that complements Alkon’s existing product lines and businesses.
AIRman has demonstrated a commitment to quality, innovative solutions, and customer service that reflect Alkon’s core values. This acquisition will further expand our North American manufacturing footprint while bolstering our ability to partner with our customers to provide mobile and industrial pneumatic system solutions that protect and build their brand reputation for dependability and innovation.
As an established partner to either Alkon or AIRman, in the near term, we will continue to work with you and your organization as we always have. As we progress with our integration efforts, we look forward to working with you to identify how your organization may be positioned to help our combined businesses grow.
Over the long term, this acquisition will serve to fundamentally bolster AIRman’s and Alkon’s competitive position in the mobile pneumatic system market segment, helping to set the stage for our collective long-term growth and prosperity.
We value your partnership and support. If you have concerns or see opportunities in the near term, please reach out to your current AIRman or Alkon business contact.