Husky Corporation Celebrates 70 Years of Manufacturing & Innovation

Family Business Grows into Worldwide Petroleum Dispensing Products Leader

Husky Corporation marked 70 years in business with a special celebration at the company’s production facilities in Pacific, Missouri. The event featured guided tours of the company’s expanding production operations, which is home to more than 140 employees. The company is a leading manufacturer of petroleum dispensing equipment (and has expanded into several related business segments in recent years.

The company was started in 1947 by Eugene and Hazel Sutcliffe, when they created the first gas nozzle guard from their own home. It then soon moved into the rebuilding and then designing fuel nozzles that would revolutionize this industry. The innovations gained wide-spread acceptance by gas station owners across the country. Husky Corporation has amassed more than 75 patents domestically and internationally.

“We are proud of our U.S. based manufacturing team. Thanks to the innovation of our engineers, our product line continues to grow. That’s because we put customers first. We try to solve their problems,” said Husky Corporation President Grenville Sutcliffe. “None of this company’s success would be possible without a strong and dedicated team. That’s what we have here at Husky: A great team.”

Husky Corporation’s General Fueling products include nozzles, swivels, Safe-T-Breaks® and accessories for service station fuel delivery systems. In recent years, the company implemented an acquisition strategy that expanded its product portfolio into related industries including BJE Lube and Oil Products, Hewitt Aviation Fueling Products and S.U.R.&R. Fluid Line Repair Solutions. Husky has also formed strategic partnerships with Benecor DEF Dispensing and Storage systems, Enevo Logistics Optimization, and RS Liquid Loading Arms.

The company has several employees who have been with the company for many years. Just one example is Tammy Steffens, who joined Husky in 1983. Currently responsible for accounts payable/production control, Steffens said has enjoyed the opportunity to watch the company grow and expand over the years.

“The Sutcliffe’s have been wonderful. The best thing about it is the family-oriented atmosphere. It was that way when I started and continues to feel that way today, even as the company has grown,” Steffens said.

Above: Husky Corporation President Grenville Sutcliffe greets guests at the company’s Pacific, Missouri headquarters and production facilities during the company’s 70^th anniversary celebration November 3, 2017.

Texas-based C & L Pump Service and owner Luis Magallanes credits Husky for the opportunity to be a direct distributor ten years ago. They have been working with Husky Corporation for 10 years.

“The quality of their product is excellent. Anything you need, the employees make it happen. They will go beyond in giving you what you need. That’s the relationship,” said Christina Magallanes of C & L Pump Service. “It’s what makes Husky what they are. They are family and they know your struggles.”

See All That's New at the 2017 PEI at the NACS Show

There will be a lot to take in during the 2017 PEI at the NACS Show in Chicago. Husky Corporation will be on hand at McCormick Place, Booth 4301.

Here's a really short video that gives you an idea of what to expect at the show. 

Sorry that the "click on this ad" feature isn't active in this blog post. But you can still contact Husky directly to get more information at 800-325-3558 or at www.husky.com.

Be sure to see Husky’s new line of automatic shut-off fuel nozzles with pressure activation AND hold-open latches for retail, farm & commercial or high volume operations that need to meet updated safety standards. 

Benecor will showcase new retail DEF dispensers that display Point-of-Purchase (POP) messages. You will also be able to sample Husky’s new oil and stain remover Oil Baron.

We hope you'll join use in Chicago for what promised to be a great PEI at the NACS show this year!

Enhanced Safety Features Allow the Return of Hold-Open Clips for Many Fuel Nozzle Applications

After 2015 when UL introduced updates to safety standards for fuel nozzles, many nozzles had a hold-open clip on them but were not pressure-activated. But when UL 2586 took effect, those nozzles were not in compliance with safety standards. Some think the change affected 30 percent of fueling applications.

"When UL introduced safety standard 2586, if you didn't have a pressure-activated nozzle, you could not have a hold open clip," said Jerry Mahn, Husky Corporation Mechanical Engineer.

Mahn was on the Husky engineering team that set out to develop a solution to that problem for the many affected retail, farm and commercial, and high volume applications. They came up with what Husky calls internally its 3-in-1 line of fuel nozzles. Husky modified one of its established nozzle platforms with new components, new castings and a pressure-activation feature that permits the use of hold-open clips in order to comply with UL 2586.

"It's a lot safer. You cannot open the main poppet valve until there's pressure supplied from the dispenser. That's a big deal for safety at retail sites," Mahn said. "And now farmers with this nozzle can use the hold-open clip, put the nozzle in the tank and walk away rather than standing there until the tank is full."

The nozzles are available in these categories:

• 1AS – Pressure activated, automatic shut-off nozzle for full-service and self-service stations
• 1GSS – Pressure activated, automatic shut-off nozzle for farm, 12V skid tanks, and commercial applications with multiple users
• Note: Farm and commercial applications that involve only one user do not require UL-certified nozzles. Contact Husky for more information and pricing.
• 1HSS – Pressure activated, automatic shut-off nozzle for truck and high-volume applications

The Husky 3-in1 line is unique for the fueling market. Get more information about these safe and economical nozzles by contacting the company's customer service department at 800 -325-3558.