About IDCO
Our Cooperative’s Core Values
Built by our members, these values reflect the way members show up, work together, and grow the network.
Member-Focused
Members prioritize one another, value shared input, and work collaboratively to drive success across the co-op.
Uncompromising Integrity
We build trust through transparency, accountability, and doing what we say we’ll do.
Teamwork
We treat each other with respect and work together, valuing diverse perspectives to achieve more.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
We challenge the status quo, embrace new ideas, and continuously look for ways to improve.
Our History
In 1992, eight visionaries introduced the idea of a buying and networking group for leading distributors in the hose and rubber industry. By March 1993, the Industrial Distributor Co-op (IDCO) was officially launched in Pensacola, FL.
Originally formed to leverage volume and strengthen buying power, the co-op quickly realized that its greatest value lay in the network itself. Co-op meetings became a place to share ideas, best practices, and industry benchmarks—building strong relationships, lasting friendships, and a high level of trust that still defines IDCO today.
Today, IDCO is also known as The Hoser Network—a name that reflects the culture and connection built over the years. What began as a purchasing group continues to provide strong buying power, while growing into a co-op dedicated to the industrial hose and fittings industry—where relationships, trust, and shared success drive the network.