Manuli Rubber Industries, which designs, manufactures, and distributes metal reinforced rubber components and systems, completed the acquisition of RYCO Hydraulics, a privately held Melbourne, Australia-based hydraulic hose and fittings manufacturer. Financial terms were not disclosed. "This transaction captures the full benefit of combining complementary product ranges, engineering and innovation capabilities, a strategically located manufacturing footprint and a truly global market reach. We are excited about the potential benefits and growth opportunities that will result from the best of what both MRI and RYCO bring to the market," Dardanio Manuli, MRI CEO.