Family business secures its second deal with a diamond mine
A family-run Harrogate business has received its second order for hydraulic hoses intended for a diamond mine 4,600 miles away in Angola.
Hose Shop supplies a large range of hoses and accessories, which cover all areas of industry including engineering, horticultural, agricultural, vehicles, builders, offshore, power industry and many more.
The firm’s original order was placed two years ago by the Somiluana Mine, with a total spend of £137,000 by the purchaser. That order consisted of 4.8km of high pressure layflat hose, which was supplied in 200-metre lengths, in three different sizes, along with the couplings to join both hoses together.
Mike Shakespeare, the owner of Hose Shop said: “They were very impressed the first time they ordered, as we were able to meet their specific packing requirements and were impressed with both our flexibility and customer service.”
The first order came via an online enquiry. Shakespeare said he responded with a quote and only then was the distant location and full nature of the unusual order was revealed by the mine operator.
He said the mine has since returned with a second order, this time consisting of 1,000 metres worth of high pressure layflat hose. He said this type of hose was chosen due to its strength and durability, as it will be used to pump large volumes of water away from the mine and into natural watercourses.
In addition, the hose will also be used to divert some sections of the nearby river away during the dry season, so the team at the mine can continue its search for diamonds.
