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Company history
Founded in 1981 as Trelltex Inc., our customers learned to depend on us for quick shipments and a reliable, large inventory. In 1986, we hit a milestone in recognition by being ranked #102 on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Small Businesses List. In 1990, we changed the name of the company to TEXCEL and in 2008 moved to our current headquarters location in Houston, Texas.
TEXCEL has become a leader in the industry. Our product line has expanded to include high-quality industrial rubber and plastic products, based on extensive research and development to meet growing industry needs. In 2017, we added food and beverage product line and hydraulic hose and fittings.
Committed to our philosophy of taking care of our customers, TEXCEL has continued to add distribution centers around the country to better serve you.
Texcel Timeline
1981
Trelltex was founded by Ed Loke. The same year we processed our first customer order.1984
The company hosted the first official National Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution (NAHAD) meeting in Houston, Texas.1986
Trelltex was ranked #102 among the 500 Fastest Growing Small Business in INC Magazine.
1990
The company moved to a new building and changed its DBA name to TEXCEL.2001
Ed Nasta acquired the company.2002
Texcel set a goal to double in size by 2006. “2N06” was established.
2003
The company expanded its geographic footprint by opening a Woodridge, Illinois location.2005
Texcel achieved it’s “2N06” goal of doubling in size ahead of schedule.2008
The company broke ground on its current Houston headquarters.
2010
Texcel expanded further east and opened it’s Newark, Delaware location.2011
The company proudly celebrated 30 years in business.2013
Texcel continued its geographic growth by heading west and opening Aurora, Colorado and Sacramento, California locations.
2015
The Texcel Guarantee was formalized.2016
Texcel opened another new location, this time in Birmingham, Alabama.2017
The company launched a new FDA-compliant product line and it’s Hydraulics Division.
2019
Texcel expanded the company’s Houston facility by 42,000 square feet.2021
The company celebrated its 40 year anniversary.2023
Texcel joined the Harbour Group family of companies and now operates alongside SHF and OmegaOne.