About us

Engineered for Safety.
Designed for Performance.

Layflat Hoses, Nozzles & Accessories

TIPSA – KURIYAMA, part of the Kuriyama Group, is a leading manufacturer of layflat hoses and firefighting equipment serving multiple industries, including emergency services, agriculture, oil & gas, water wells, and mining.

Founded in the early 1950s as a fire hose manufacturer, TIPSA has grown into a global organization with sales offices across four continents and a worldwide distribution network. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and competitive solutions for fluid transfer, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, service, innovation, and—above all—customer satisfaction.

Our portfolio features internationally recognized brands such as ARMTEX, BLINDEX, and OROFLEX in hoses, as well as VIPER and BLUE DEVIL in firefighting nozzles. These trusted names have become benchmarks in the industry.

TIPSA stands as the only company in Europe manufacturing both layflat hoses and firefighting nozzles. By leveraging the latest technology, we provide high-quality products that protect lives, along with a wide range of couplings and hose accessories.

  • More than 60 years of experience
    providing high quality lay flat hoses.

  • Part of the Kuriyama Corporation, which operates 23 subsidiaries worlwide

  • Custom-made solutions
    for your unique needs

  • Committed to
    Quality and Service

Our brands

Technology

RYLSTATIC 
The latest patented nozzle 
technology from TIPSA The improved alternative to bumper teeth which allows

  • Superior fog pattern
  • Maintenance Free
  • Less friction loss

BLINDEX 
The toughest 4-Layer 
fire hose from TIPSA The improved alternative to 3 layer hoses which offers

  • Burn-Through Resistance
  • Super Resistance to Abrasion
  • UL Certified – BLINDEX JAFx4 1 1/2″, 1 3/4″, 2″, 2 1/2″

Kuriyama Group In the World

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