Faster, a Helios Technologies Operating Company, Launches MultiQTC™: High-Performance Multiconnection System for Large-Scale and Demolition Excavators

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SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, announces its operating company Faster S.r.l. (“Faster”) has introduced the MultiQTC™, a technically advanced multiconnection system designed for large-scale excavators and demolition excavators (20 to 50 ton class), enabling rapid and clean hydraulic attachment changes while maintaining peak operational performance.

Faster S.r.l. has introduced the MultiQTC™, a technically advanced multiconnection system designed for large-scale excavators and demolition excavators (20 to 50 ton class), enabling rapid and clean hydraulic attachment changes while maintaining peak operational performance.

“Unlike single-coupling layouts, MultiQTC™ consolidates multiple hydraulic connection steps into a single maneuver, improving operator control, reducing connection time, and minimizing physical strain. By delivering fast and reliable attachment changeovers at a fraction of the cost of fully automated in-cab systems, MultiQTC™ offers a compelling cost-to-performance advantage for contractors optimizing excavator versatility,” commented Matteo Arduini, President of Hydraulics, Fluid Conveyance Technology.

Key Technical Advantages

• High Flow Capacity: Handles over 50% higher flow capacity at equivalent pressure drop compared to conventional connection interfaces, supporting heavy-duty attachments such as hydraulic shears, large concrete crushers and hydraulic hammers.
• Dual-Hand Coupling Control: Auxiliary locking system on the fixed side allows precise, stable handling of the mobile unit during connections.
• Zero Oil Spillage: Integrated sealing prevents fluid leaks during coupling, reducing environmental impact and maintenance costs.
• Operator Comfort & Efficiency: Simplifies repetitive, physically demanding tasks, improving productivity and reducing fatigue.
• Optimized Jobsite Utilization: Fast attachment changes encourage the right tool selection for each task, reducing component wear and fuel consumption.
• Economic Advantage: MultiQTC™ enables one large excavator to handle multiple functions, lowering fleet requirements and project costs.

Heavy-Duty Construction for Extreme Applications

• Dual-Module Layout: Two units (one per arm side) manage two primary and two pilot lines.
• Case Drain Integration: Supports attachments with independent hydraulic motors.
• Compact Lever Design: Minimizes interference with hoses or debris.
• Contaminant Protection: Fully sealed system resists dust, water, and site debris.
• Field-Tested Reliability: Thousands of hours of prototype testing confirm mechanical durability and operator satisfaction.

 Main Applications

• Hydraulic excavators 20 to 50 tons
• Hydraulic Demolition Excavators up to 50 tons

See MultiQTC™ in Action

Faster invites industry professionals to experience MultiQTC™ firsthand at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, from March 3-7, 2026, at the Helios Technologies booth #S81729.

About Faster

Faster is a global leader in the production of hydraulic components. With 75 years of experience in the hydraulic industry, the company has designed and manufactured over 500 million quick-release couplings and has registered more than 145 patents. Faster is accelerating its growth through an intense program of new product launches and new applications characterized by innovative technical solutions. With hundreds of employees working at the Italian Headquarters, the company’s products portfolio comprises three product areas: quick-release hydraulic couplings, tailor-made casting solutions and manual multi-connection plates. Faster is based out of Italy and has subsidiaries around the world in the USA, Brazil, China and India. For more information please visit: fastercouplings.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Helios Technologies

Helios Technologies is a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, including construction, material handling, agriculture, energy, recreational vehicles, marine and health and wellness. Helios sells its products to customers in over 90 countries around the world. Its strategy for growth is to be the leading provider in niche markets, with premier products and solutions through innovative product development and acquisitions. The Company has paid a cash dividend to its shareholders every quarter since becoming a public company in 1997. For more information please visit: www.heliostechnologies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Product/Solutions contact:

Faster Marketing Department

+39 (036) 337-7211

marketing@fastercouplings.com

Investor and Media contacts:

Tania Almond

Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communication

+1 (941) 362-1333

tania.almond@HLIO.com

Deborah Pawlowski

Alliance Advisors LLC

+1 (716) 843-3908

dpawlowski@allianceadvisors.com

Source: Helios Technologies, Inc.