Having acquired the Snap-tite Hose Company, founded in 1970 and based in Erie, PA, and its associated brands All-American Hose, LLC remains steadfast in maintaining the position of being the world leader in the innovation and manufacturer of fire hose products serving municipal and volunteer departments as well as military and industrial users world-wide. All American Hose innovations have been known to change the industries we serve. First to the market with large diameter hose (LDH) products that allowed firefighters to deliver a more consistent flow of water faster.