Bailey International Unveils New Brand Identity
Brand Unification Set to Enhance Customer Experience

Knoxville, January 15, 2025 – Bailey International, Sure Grip Controls, Inc., and Hydrolico International are excited to announce their unification under a new brand identity: Bailey. This re-branding initiative is designed to elevate customer experiences by merging the unique strengths and expertise of the three companies into a single, cohesive entity. 

Through uniting their subsidiaries under one shared vision, Bailey will offer one comprehensive product portfolio, while reinforcing the company's core values of quality and customer focus. By combining, the company holds a stronger market presence, offers a broader range of products across customer bases, and simplifies the customer experience.

Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey, states, "Through this re-branding, we’re building on the legacy of each of our three companies while creating a unified brand that embodies our collective strengths."

About The Companies:

• Bailey International, LLC: A global leader in mobile hydraulic solutions. 
• Sure Grip Controls, Inc.: Renowned for the engineering and manufacturing of electronic control systems.
• Hydrolico International, Inc.: Technical experts in engineering and manufacturing of configured and custom hydraulic components.

By leveraging the combined expertise of these entities, Bailey offers an expanded product range, including hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, manifolds, motors, and electronic control systems.  

"We are eager to use this unified brand to continue meeting our customers' needs—from fingertip to tooltip," said Darren Lockyer, Vice President of the Bailey’s Electronics Division.

Moving forward, all communications will reflect Bailey’s new brand identity, ensuring a consistent and recognizable market presence.  

Chris Rowley, Vice President of Bailey’s Hydraulics Division, stated, "Our customers can continue to count on the same exceptional products and services they’ve grown to trust from us, now further enhanced by a more cohesive journey and experience."

For further details about the re-branding effort and its implications, please visit Bailey’s newly launched corporate website: https://baileyintl.com.

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Knoxville, October 22, 2024 – Bailey International, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic components, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Famic Technologies, the creator of Automation Studio™. This collaboration will feature Bailey's in-house products within the industry-renowned Automation Studio™ software, enhancing customer experience and service in multi-technology system design and simulation.

Headquartered in Tennessee, Bailey employs over 350 team members across its corporate offices, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. The company offers a robust selection of standard items, as well as custom-manufactured hydraulic components and electronic controls, through their flagship product brands: Chief, Maxim, Hydro Custom, and Sure Grip Controls.

"This partnership with Famic Technologies represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing top quality service to our customers," said Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey. "By featuring our products in Automation Studio™, we ensure that our customers have unprecedented access to custom engineered solutions."

Automation Studio™ is a leading design and simulation software used globally by engineers, technicians, and educators to create, simulate, animate and troubleshoot multi-technology systems. The inclusion of Bailey products will allow users to seamlessly integrate Bailey’s hydraulic components and electronic controls into their projects, enhancing the utility and functionality of the software.

"At Famic Technologies, we are excited about this collaboration with Bailey. Integrating their extensive product catalogs in Automation Studio™ will satisfy the numerous requests of our users’ community for Bailey components in Automation Studio™," said Charbel Nasr, CEO of Famic Technologies. "This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions to our clients."

With this partnership, not only will Automation Studio™ users now have easy access to Bailey's extensive line of hydraulic components and electronic controls, but Bailey customers can now enjoy quicker and more accurate project completion with readily available, high-quality Bailey products integrated into their design toolkit.

Stay tuned for further updates and announcements regarding webinars and other collaborative efforts designed to maximize the reach and impact of this strategic integration. In the meantime, for more information, please visit https://www.baileyhydraulics.com/ or https://www.famictech.com/en/.

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Bailey Announces Sponsorship of Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos Team in the 2025 Not-a-Boring-Competition

Knoxville, TN – November 25, 2024 – Bailey International, an industry leader in hydraulic components and electronic controls, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos student engineering team. This collaboration aims to support the Diggeridoos as they prepare to compete in the prestigious 2025 Not-a-Boring-Competition hosted by The Boring Company.

Bailey’s sponsorship of the Diggeridoos is projected to enhance the team's visibility and innovation capabilities through marketing and product support.

Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are honored to support Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos team as they push the boundaries of tunneling technology. This collaboration aligns with our own mission to foster and drive advancements in the mining industry, and we look forward to seeing the Diggeridoos excel in the upcoming competition."

Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos team was selected as one of the 12 finalists from nearly 400 applicants, showcasing their expertise and dedication to developing a revolutionary micro tunneling machine. The team's participation in the Not-a-Boring-Competition reaffirms Virginia Tech's position as a trailblazer in engineering and entrepreneurship on the global stage.

Lily Donaldson, the Business and Logistics Lead on the Diggeridoos team, also shared her excitement about the partnership. She said, "Bailey's support is instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. Their expertise and resources will significantly enhance our ability to innovate and compete at the highest level. We are grateful for their commitment to our success and look forward to a prolific collaboration."

The Boring Company's mission to revolutionize transportation and utility infrastructure through the development of efficient, low-cost tunnels provides an exciting backdrop for this partnership. The expected impact includes networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and mutual benefits for all parties involved.

For more information about Bailey, please visit https://www.baileyhydraulics.com/about-bailey/.

For more information about Virginia Tech's Diggeridoos team, please visit https://www.diggeridoos.com/ or email vtdiggeridoos@gmail.com.

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About Bailey Group:  

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bailey is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic components and electronic control system components for companies across a wide range of industries. Bailey develops and produces hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic power units, hydraulic valves, joysticks and other electronic controls under the Chief, Maxim, Hydro Custom and Sure Grip Controls brands, as well as distributes many other products. Bailey also provides design, engineering, testing and custom manufacturing services to leading mobile equipment companies around the world.

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Bailey International Announces Partnerships with Key Charities

Knoxville, TN – July 31, 2024 – Bailey International, a leader in the mobile hydraulics and electronic controls industry for over 45 years, is proud to unveil its community support program, which partners with employees to identify a new set of charities every quarter to bring positive, measurable change to local communities.

Bailey employees nominate charities in their local communities, then an internal committee selects the charities Bailey will support each quarter. Powered by the passion and nominations of employees, this initiative focuses on supporting non-profit organizations doing critical work in their respective areas.

"Bailey is committed to giving back to the communities that sustain us,” stated Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey International. “While we serve our customers with high quality electro-hydraulics solutions, we are most proud of the impactful initiatives that improve the quality of the lives in our world."

This quarter, Bailey is proud to support the following organizations and their essential projects:

Hope Public Charitable Trust

Bailey is honored to support Hope Public Charitable Trust's new residential home in Chennai, India, created for children with intellectual disabilities and autism. Essential donations include cots, washing machines, and multimedia equipment, which will significantly enhance the living conditions and well-being of these children.

FeedNC

Bailey has also partnered with FeedNC by granting a donation that can help provide meals to children in need across North Carolina.

Club de l’Age d’or de Mascouche

This organization, with over 2,000 members, 140 volunteers, and 30 partner companies, is dedicated to alleviating isolation and loneliness among seniors aged 50 and over. Bailey's support funds activities and social events that promote community and well-being for seniors.

Corporation de la Maison des Citoyens

Focused on addressing food insecurity and social isolation, this charitable organization provides food to individuals in need and facilitates socialization to combat isolation. Bailey’s assistance ensures that more individuals receive the support they need.

University of Victoria’s 30 by 30 Women in Engineering Award

Established to honor the memory of the 14 women engineers murdered in the Montreal Massacre, this award encourages and supports women pursuing a career in engineering. Bailey’s partnership promotes gender diversity and equality in the engineering field.

Childhood Cancer Family Support

This non-profit organization provides non-medical financial assistance for household bills, groceries, and fuel expenses to families with children fighting cancer. Bailey’s support helps alleviate the financial burdens faced by these families during challenging times.

To learn more about Bailey International’s charitable initiatives, please visit https://www.baileyhydraulics.com/about-bailey/.

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Bailey Announces Charitable Support for Key Communities

Knoxville, October 28, 2024 – Bailey International, a leader in the mobile hydraulics industry, proudly unveils its latest charitable support beneficiaries through an initiative driven by employee nominations and an internal selection process. This quarter, Bailey is partnering with several non-profit organizations, including Farm Rescue and the University of Victoria's Environmental Engineering Club (UVEEC).

Farm Rescue has been selected to help address the challenges faced by the agriculture sector in 2024, such as struggling equipment markets and reduced farm incomes. Bailey’s goal is to provide tangible support to its customers in this core industry through this charity initiative. Farm Rescue offers essential services to at-risk farms, like planting, harvesting, and livestock feeding assistance, at no charge.

The University of Victoria's Environmental Engineering Club (UVEEC) is recognized for its efforts to promote environmental sustainability through engineering solutions, a fundamental aspect of Bailey's company strategy. Supporting UVEEC reflects Bailey's commitment to using sustainable practices within the communities it serves.

“We believe in giving back to the communities that support us,” said Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey. “The organizations our employees have nominated this quarter are pivotal to our core customer industries and sustainability efforts, reflecting pillars that are central to our own company identity.”

In addition to UVEEC and Farm Rescue, Bailey will support several commendable organizations this quarter, such as:

• Street Hope of Tennessee: Focused on eliminating child sexual exploitation and trafficking in Tennessee.
• Samaritan’s Purse: Providing aid in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee for Hurricane Helene relief.
• Association des Artistes en Arts Visuels de Terrebonne – AAAVT: Supporting visual artists in Terrebonne.
• La Phare: Offering holistic palliative care for children with life-limiting illnesses.
• Don Guanella Special School: Providing care and vocational training to individuals with disabilities.
• SSREE Foundation: Empowering communities through education and resource development.
  

These partnerships are part of Bailey’s dedication to corporate responsibility and belief in driving meaningful change in communities around the world.

For more information about Bailey and its initiatives, please visit https://www.baileyhydraulics.com/about-bailey/.

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Victoria, BC - May 6, 2025 – Bailey International’s electronics division, formerly known as Sure Grip Controls, a trusted provider of custom control solutions for over 30 years, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art facility in Victoria, BC. Once completed, this pivotal project will integrate the division's operations under one roof, paving the way for enhanced efficiency and innovation in serving the heavy equipment industry. The new facility is scheduled for completion by December 2026.

“This groundbreaking marks an exciting chapter for Bailey,” said Darren Lockyer, Vice President of Bailey’s electronics division. “This new facility represents our vision for the future. By ultimately uniting our teams under one roof, we will be better positioned to develop the customized control solutions our customers rely on.”

Bailey Electronics specializes in designing and manufacturing custom controls for heavy equipment manufacturers in industries such as agriculture, construction, forestry, and transportation. Renowned for its lean manufacturing and advanced engineering capabilities, the company consistently delivers solutions that exceed even the most demanding safety and performance standards.

Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey International, emphasized the significance of this milestone. “Breaking ground on this facility reflects our long-term commitment to technological excellence in the Victoria, BC area,” Baker said. “This facility will stand as a foundation for our future success, enabling greater operational collaboration, production capacity growth, and further strengthening our partnerships with the manufacturers we’re proud to serve.”

The new facility will be designed to support future growth, while optimizing current production capabilities, engineering, and workflow efficiencies. With this investment, Bailey reinforces its commitment to providing superior quality, reliability, and tailored solutions for its partners in the heavy equipment sector.

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