Amazon Hose and Rubber Company

Specialties

Amazon Hose makes Industrial and Hydraulic Hose Assemblies FAST! We sell to large industries and end users. Save money by bringing your automotive and household hoses to us. We repair and sell quality products. Amazon is a family owned business with locations in Miami and Tampa and Orlando.

History

Established in 1919.

Rubber hoses made back in the early 1900’s were comprised of pure gum rubber tapped from the Amazonian trees which often grow more than 100 feet high. The original source for most of this quality gum rubber was the Amazon River Basin of South America from which Amazon Hose & Rubber Founder Harry E. Jacoby adopted the name «Amazon.»

From the Chicago location, business grew to include expanded service and product distribution at locations in Miami and Tampa during the 40s and early ‘50s. Surviving World War II, Amazon Hose & Rubber emerged with a broad range of hoses and tubing made of quality synthetic materials. Each location continues in the tradition of quality service and products — «an inch or a mile.»

Meet the Business Owner

Summer R.

Business Owner

I am the third generation of family leadership at Amazon Hose & Rubber Co. I had the pleasure of working with my grandmother who, at 89, was still working full time! And I have worked with my mother for many years. Being involved in a woman owned industrial distribution business has always been interesting… and fun.

I am also involved with the Jack Kerouac Writer in Residence Project as a volunteer. It is my way of supporting the arts and giving back to the community.