2013
Corporate Overview
“Serving Commercial and Military
Customers for Over 127 Years”
Introduction
Proud Manufacturer of the USMC Hose Reel System (HRS)
and the US Army Assault Hoseline System (AHS)
W.H. Smith Company is a manufacturer and supplier of high
quality Tactical Fuel and Water Distribution Systems, Hose
Assemblies and Load Securing/Material Handling products that
are utilized in the harshest environments on Earth.
Our wide selection of products are built and tested to exacting
standards to ensure safety, durability and consistency for our
Defense, Government and Commercial customers.
W.H. Smith Company also provides Emergency Logistics
Support in the form of Equipment Kitting and Logistics Support
for product sourcing, inventory management, training and the
provision of supplies, equipment and technical expertise for
military and humanitarian relief operations.
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History
W.H. Smith Company, a certified small business, has a proud
history dating back more than a century - and is a leader in
producing Tactical Fuel and Water Distribution Systems, Hose,
Hose Assemblies and Hose Accessories as well as Load
Securing/Material Handling Products, primarily for military
applications. Our value added services include assembly, light
fabrication, welding, painting and testing.
Our Past
The company was founded in 1886 by William H. Smith and for decades occupied the
W.H. Smith Hardware building in downtown Parkersburg, WV. In 1975, W. Vinton Rathbone
purchased the company from William A. Smith, and in the 1980s moved the company to its
current location on DuPont Road in Parkersburg.
A New Era
In April 2010, JWI Capital, LLC of Twinsburg, OH acquired W.H. Smith Company. JWI Capital is
an investment firm providing small businesses with management skill, excitement, and capital
necessary to grow and prosper. We at JWI Capital and W.H. Smith Company are actively leading
a new era of growth for the company within existing and new markets.
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Five Core Capabilities
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Manufacturer of record of the US Army Assault Hoseline
System (AHS) and the USMC Hose Reel System (HRS).
Preferred manufacturer of Goodyear/Veyance hose systems
for fuel, water, air and hydraulics to the Defense Logistics
Agency (DLA).
Largest provider of load binders and other load securing
equipment such as shackles and chain assemblies to the DLA.
Manufacturer of personnel and equipment parachute shackles
for the DLA.
Integrator/Manufacturer of fuel and water systems to include
pumps, hoses and bladders.
Manufacturer/integrator of electric distribution cables and
power distribution units.
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Five Important Facts About W.H. Smith Co.
1. 127+ year old company.
2. 35+ year track record of supplying the DLA.
3. Automated Best Value System (ABVS) score
above 90% (above all DLA vendor average).
4. 35+ year track record of supporting prime
contractors such as SAIC and Lockheed
Martin.
5. Products have been battle tested in the
harshest environments on Earth from fuel lines
to load binders.
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Markets
Military
Government
Commercial
Defense Logistics Agency
US Army
US Navy
US Air Force
United States Marine Corps
United States Coast Guard
National Guard
Fire and Emergency
Services
Urban Search and Rescue
Law Enforcement – Tactical
Law Enforcement – Aviation
Law Enforcement –
Maritime
Forest Service
Department of Transport.
Oil and Gas Exploration
Vehicle & Trailer MFG/OEM
Towing and Recovery
Crane and Rigging
Tanker Truck Delivery
Companies
Mining
Forestry
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Product Range
Tactical Fuel & Water
Distribution
•USMC Hose Reel System
•US Army Assault Hose Line System
•Forward Air Refueling Equipment
•US Army Rapidly Installable Fuel
Transfer System
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Hose Assemblies &
Systems
•Hose Assemblies
•Valve and Coupling Assemblies
•Manifold, Wye, and Tee Assemblies
•Pump Assemblies
•Fuel Nozzle Assemblies
•Fuel and Water Storage Systems
Load Securing and
Material Handling
•Chain and Hook Assemblies
•Shackles
•Clevis Pins
•Load Binders
•Pintle Assemblies
Tactical Fuel & Water Distribution
USMC Hose Reel System / US Army Assault Hose Line System
Components of a Hose Reel System:
 2 Reel Bases
 2 Power Units
11 Reels with Lay Flat Hose
 2400 FT of 6” Lay Flat Hose Per Reel for a 26,400’ of
reusable hose.
One Remote Control Pendant
Ancillary Equipment
Optional 350 or 600 GPM Trailer Mounted Pump(s).
Operational Characteristics:
 Operates at 125psi moving 320-600 GPM or
between 450,000 to 671,000 GPD.
 Can be installed at a rate of 13.5 Miles Per Day
on a multitude of platform vehicles.
 System powered via a slave connection to
transporting vehicle or optional 2.5 kW generator.
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Tactical Fuel & Water Distribution
Forward Area Refueling Equipment
Components of a FARE:
 Pump Assembly (100 GPM/378.5 LPM)
 Filter Separator (100 GPM/378.5 LPM)
Suction Hose Kit (6 Hoses, 2 Ground Rods
& Container)
Hose & Component Kit-T Discharge
 Hose & Component Kit-Y Discharge
Operational Description:
The Forward Area Refueling Equipment System is a lightweight expeditionary tactical fuel delivery system designed primarily to
transfer fuel from 500 gallon (1892.5 liters) collapsible drums to helicopters in forward combat areas.
In a secondary function the system can be used to refuel fixed wing aircraft and ground vehicles. The fuel nozzle will permit refueling
of service aircraft or surface vehicles having either a gravity feed or closed circuit fuel system capability.
Lastly a 4“ x 2“ (10.16 x 5.08 cm) adapter extends the equipment pumping capability to dispense fuel from a 10,000 gallon (37,850
liters) tank.
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Hose Assemblies and Systems
Hose Assemblies – Fuel, Water, Air & Hydraulic
Type:
Collapsible/Non-Collapsible
Material:
Nonmetallic
Fitting
Styles:
Cam-Lock, Re-Attachable
Compression End Fittings,
Rocker/Pin Lug, API, Ground
Joint, Dry Disconnect, Quick
Disconnect, Crowfoot
Sizes:
½" - 6"
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Hose Assemblies and Systems
Valve & Coupling Assemblies
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Type:
Fuel, Water, Waste Water
Material:
Anodized Aluminum (Silver,
Black, Green or Tan), Brass
and Stainless Steel
Coupling
Styles:
Camlock, Rocker Lug and Pin
Lug
Valve
Styles:
Ball, Gate and Butterfly
Sizes:
¼" - 6"
Hose Assemblies and Systems
Manifold, Wye & Tee Assemblies
Type:
Collapsible/Non-collapsible
Material:
Anodized Aluminum (Silver,
Black, Green or Tan), Brass
and Stainless Steel
Styles:
In-line, Wye and Tee
Sizes:
2" - 6"
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Hose Assemblies and Systems
Pump Assemblies
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Type:
Hand Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps,
Lubrication Pumps, Circulation Pumps,
Process Pumps, Magnetically Coupled
Pumps, Fuel Transfer Pumps
Material:
Plastic, Stainless, Titanium, Cast Iron,
Aluminum
Styles:
Air, Electrical, Hand Lever/Manual
Operated
Sizes:
¼" - 2"
Hose Assemblies and Systems
Fuel Nozzle Assemblies
Type:
Collapsible/Non-collapsible
Material: Anodized Aluminum (Silver,
Black, Green or Tan), Brass
and Stainless Steel
Styles:
In-line, Wye and Tee
Sizes:
2" - 6"
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Hose Assemblies and Systems
Fuel and Water Storage Systems
Type:
Rectangular Enclosed (Pillow) and
Round Open Top (Onion)
Material:
Thermoplastic Polyurethane or
Thermoset Rubbers
Accessories: Hoses, Couplers and Ground
Cloths
Sizes:
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1,000 US Gallons to
210,000 US Gallons
Load Securing & Material Handling
Chain & Hook Assemblies
Types:
Single Leg and Multiple Legs
Material:
Proof Coil (Grade 30), Hi-Test (Grade
43), Transport (Grade 70), Alloy
(Grades 80 and 100)
Attachments:
All types of welded and un-welded
attachments (Slip Hooks, Grab Hooks,
Snap Hooks, Swivel Hooks, etc.)
WLL:
1 Ton - 36 Ton
Sizes:
7/32" - 1-¼"
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Load Securing & Material Handling
Shackles
Types:
Anchor and Chain
Material:
Carbon and Alloy
Attachments: Round Pin, Screw Pin,
Safety, (Bolt, Nut, Cotter)
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WLL:
1/4 Ton - 80 Ton
Sizes:
3/16” – 2-1/2”
Load Securing & Material Handling
Clevis Pins
Types:
Anchor and Chain
Material:
Carbon and Alloy
Attachments: Round Pin, Screw Pin,
Safety, (Bolt, Nut, Cotter)
WLL:
1/4 Ton - 80 Ton
Sizes:
3/16” – 2-1/2”
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Load Securing & Material Handling
Load Binders
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Types:
Ratchet or Lever
Material:
Carbon and Alloy
Available
Features:
Hook, Continuous Take-Up,
Eye
WLL:
6,600 Lbs – 15,000 Lbs
Load Securing & Material Handling
Pintle Assemblies
Types:
Rigid Mount, Spring Mount,
Swivel Mount
Material:
Alloy Steel
Style:
Latch
WLL:
8 Ton - 50 Ton
Sizes:
2” – 3”
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Emergency Logistics Support
The W.H. Smith Company Team is
comprised of a group of individuals
that have extensive experience in
responding to the urgent needs of
your personnel who are working down
range whether it be a pre-planned
mission or a response to a natural or
man-made disaster.
W.H. Smith Company is available
24/7/365 via phone, email and text on
an as-needed basis. Our highly trained
and experienced Team is capable of
deploying as necessary most anywhere
in the world to ensure that your
personnel have the equipment and
supplies necessary to execute their
mission.
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Services Provided:
•Equipment/System Kitting
•Strategic Sourcing
•Emergency Response Operations
•Training
•Inventory Management
•Expeditionary Operations Technical Expertise
Contacts
Sales
Jason Taluto
Military Sales Manager
+1-518-669-3970
jtaluto@whsmithco.com
Jason Taylor
Commercial Inside Sales
+1-740-336-4065
jtaylor@whsmithco.com
+1-304-422-6578
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Business
Development
Eric Jenkusky
Business Development
+1-614-284-6227
ejenkusky@whsmithco.com
A Certified Small Business
CAGE Code: 8W529
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Contract
Management
Jason Taylor
Government Contracts
+1-304-422-6578
jtaylor@whsmithco.com
Adam Soffian
Plant Manager
+1-304-422-6578
asoffian@whsmithco.com
sales@whsmithco.com