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JD7 Founder to Lead Aquam’s R&D

Aquam Corp is announcing that the founder of JD7 will be the head of Aquam’s research and development department, with two locations. - October 04, 2014 - Nu Flow

IMR Test Labs – Louisville Earns Nadcap Approval

IMR Test Labs Kentucky laboratory earns Nadcap approval to serve the aerospace & defense industries with materials testing services. - October 01, 2014 - IMR Test Labs

AdvantaPure(R) Announces Lawrence Morano as New Eastern Regional Sales Manager; Handles Account Management and Sales for Parts of U.S. and Canada

AdvantaPure welcomes Lawrence Morano III to its team. He brings with him many years of experience recommending and selling bioprocess and laboratory equipment, with Single-Use systems as a specialty, and will help the company better service its customers and distributors of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. As Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Morano is responsible for accounts in several U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. - September 27, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

International Contract Molding, LLC Joins MHI, ProMat 2015

International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) announced its membership to MHI this month. - September 27, 2014 - International Contract Molding, LLC

High Accuracy Non-Contact Magnetic Measuring Position Indicator from Elesa UK

The new magnetic measurement system from Elesa gives highly accurate repeatable measurements for industries such as furniture/wood working, window frame assembly, steel frame builders etc. - September 27, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Pool Netr™ Exhibiting at the 2014 International Pool I Spa I Patio Expo

Westar Plastics LLC, in business since 1996, has just entered the consumer products market with their Pool Netr™, a leaf skimmer for owners of swimming pools and spas. This Expo will be their national debut into this industry. - September 21, 2014 - Pool Netr™

Fluoropolymer Tubing Supplies Return to Normal Levels Following Raw Material Shortages; Three Formulations Available from NewAge(R) Industries

PTFE, FEP and PFA tubing from NewAge Industries is now at normal stock levels after shortages of the raw materials required to manufacture it. Fluorspar, a key ingredient, first experienced decrease production, then increased production but with export restrictions. This led to a worldwide shortage. Production and exports have now returned to normal levels, as has NewAge’s stock of fluoropolymer tubing in straight styles, as well as special versions that give the product added flexibility. - September 20, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

New Modular Roller Track System from Elesa UK

The new ELEROLL modular roller track system from Elesa UK is suitable for relatively light duty applications, e.g. moving UPVC doors and windows, boxes of goods, luggage, container bins, sub-assemblies and finished products in Kanban systems and conveyor transfer layouts. - September 19, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Specialty Packaging Enjoying Double-Digit Growth

Increasing Sales Staff, Distribution, Suppliers, Product Offerings - September 10, 2014 - Specialty Packaging, LLC

Vista Packaging Leads the Way in Environmentally Friendly Cosmetic Packaging

It might look like plastic and feel like plastic cosmetic tube packaging, but the good news is -- it is 100% biodegradable using a plastic lookalike. - September 07, 2014 - Vista Packaging

New Whitepaper from Elesa UK on the Use of Super-Technopolymer as a Substitute for Metal/Stainless Steel in Standard Machine Components

In this whitepaper Elesa UK M.D. Nigel Pritchett describes the new Super-Technopolymers used as alternatives to metal – even stainless steel – bringing with them many advantages. - August 30, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Kyger Creek Power Station Chooses Armor Garage Tiles for Renovation

Operators of the Kyger Creek Power Station, located in Cheshire, Ohio, selected Armor Garage's new, proprietary anti-stain PVC tiles for the renovation of the floor in the turbine room of the station. - August 29, 2014 - Armor Garage

HPE Extrusion Solutions Manufactures Customized Polypropylene Plastic Extrusions

Suburban Philadelphia manufacturer offers custom extruded polypropylene plastic parts, products and profiles for industrial applications. - August 27, 2014 - HPE Plastic Extrusions

Vista Packaging Unveils New Innovations in Cosmetic Packaging

Vista Packaging, Inc. is a designer’s dream with their Oval Tubes, Shoulder Design and new Flex Tech™ packaging that unifies labeling and packaging into a single process. - August 25, 2014 - Vista Packaging

E.L. Hatton Sales Hires Abbie Vaculik as a Part of the Ohio Export Internship Program

As part of the Ohio Export Internship Program, E.L. Hatton Sales recently hired Abbie Vaculik, a junior from Ohio State University as well as a member of the Fisher College of Business. - August 21, 2014 - Banner Ups

Elesa SLCK Kit Turns Column Level Indicators Electronic

HCK column level indicators from Elesa UK can now be ordered or retro-fitted with an electronic sensing and control kit. Installation of the kit enables control of minimum and maximum level or operation of an alarm/light at the reference positions. - August 17, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Globe Marine Introduces New Run-Dry Impeller Model 270

Globe Marine is pleased to introduce another new marine impeller model, Run-Dry® Impeller Model #270, to its line of world-class Globe Run-Dry® Impellers -- the only flexible impeller in the world able to run-dry for up to 15 minutes. - August 12, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions

Congressman Fitzpatrick Visits NewAge(R) Industries to Learn More About the Rewards of ESOPs and How They Can Help Other Small Business Owners

NewAge Industries, a Pennsylvania tubing manufacturer and an ESOP company, hosted Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick for a meeting on the benefits of ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans). The Congressman met with NewAge employee-owners to discuss their ownership roles and their outlook on how they and the company’s customers benefit. The group also talked about ESOPs as an option for other small business owners who are looking to sell yet retain their employees’ livelihoods and American jobs. - July 31, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Cyber Graphics Promotes Jim Koppes to General Manager, Cleveland Site

Recent leadership changes for the Cyber Graphics Cleveland site. - July 30, 2014 - Cyber Graphics

Plant Tour Reinforces Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure

July 15 tour of Denver-area concrete pipe plant for state officials addresses critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 25, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

Anchor Plastics, Inc. Just Got Awarded a Million Dollar Project

Anchor’s staff has worked hard over the year on getting this project together and all the work is now paying off. Anchor Plastics, Inc. has just received $300,000.00 in tooling dollars, which equals out to over a million dollars in sales. This opportunity is one of Anchor’s biggest... - July 25, 2014 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.

Globe Appoints Ron Koniz as Vice President of Business Development

Globe Composite Solutions is pleased to announce Dr. Ron Koniz has joined the company as the Vice President of Business Development to focus on building customer relationships and creating business strategies specifically aimed at commercializing Globe's newly patented family of Brandonite® HGC non-toxic, RoHS compliant radiation shielding materials. - July 23, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions

Globe Marine Announces Gaskets & O-Rings for Run-Dry Impeller Product Line

The longest-lasting impeller now comes with gaskets and O-rings for 35 different models in new easy-to-see packaging. - July 22, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions

Globe Appoints Russell Legault as Vice President of Defense Products

Globe Composite Solutions (www.globecomposite.com) announces Russell Legault has joined the company as the Vice President of Defense Products. He will be responsible for leveraging and expanding Globe’s relationships with various Department of Defense agencies as well as its prime defense contractors. - July 21, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions

Banner Finishing Made Easy with E.L. Hatton Sales Co.’s New PowerTabs® Product

E.L. Hatton Sales Co., a manufacturer of products such as the PowerPunch® and BravoTabs®, proudly introduces sign shops to their new PowerTabs® product. - July 18, 2014 - Banner Ups

Novinium Launches New Website

Novinium, the world’s leading technology cable-rejuvenation solutions provider unveiled its redesigned website www.novinium.com to further build upon Novinium’s leadership position in the underground cable rejuvenation marketplace. - July 16, 2014 - Novinium

Globe Appoints Nicole Nyberg as Northeast Territory Manager

Ms. Nicole Nyberg joins Globe Composite Solutions, Ltd. as the company's Northeast Account Manager. Focusing on Globe’s customers in the six-state northeast region of the US., Nyberg has more than 23 years of sales, marketing and account management experience spanning a wide variety of industries including food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. - July 14, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions

International Contract Molding Names New GM

International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) names Steve Verschaeve as the new General Manager for its North American operations headquartered out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Verschaeve will lead ICM’s two distinct development teams. ICM’s reusable container development team is... - July 12, 2014 - International Contract Molding, LLC

International Contract Molding Launches Collapsible Tote

International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) launches new Collapsible Tote to expand its reusable packaging portfolio. The tote’s collapsible design optimizes shipping and storage costs when empty. Equipped with an access door, the Collapsible Tote allows for easy contact with materials. - July 12, 2014 - International Contract Molding, LLC

Globe Awarded Second Patent for a New HGC (High Gravity Composite)

Globe Composite Solutions is excited to announce that they have been awarded a second U.S. patent (U.S. Patent No. 8765856) for its lead-free HGC (High Gravity Composite) material. This material is part of Globe's portfolio of cost-effective Brandonite composites and is specifically designed to replace lead or lead-encapsulated materials in a variety of medical, nuclear and security applications. - July 12, 2014 - Globe Composite Solutions

New IP65 Quarter-Turn, Quick-Fit Latches from Elesa UK

New range of IP65 quarter-turn, quick-fit latches from Elesa for enclosures, cabinets, machine guards and access panels in industrial environments, both indoor and outdoor. - July 12, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Plant Tour to Underscore Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure

July 15 tour of Denver area concrete pipe plant for state legislators will address critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 11, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

Pa. State Senator Stewart Greenleaf Visits NewAge(R) Industries for Town Hall Meeting on ESOPs and Plant Tour

Tubing manufacturer and ESOP company NewAge Industries recently welcomed State Senator Stewart Greenleaf for a discussion on the benefits of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) corporations and for a comprehensive tour of its manufacturing facility. The Senator met with several of NewAge’s employee-owners to learn how they view and value their ownership roles and how being an ESOP company benefits not only themselves but the company’s customers. - July 02, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

BioClosure(R) Container Seals from AdvantaPure(R) Now Available in Silicone and TPE for Glass, Metal or Plastic Containers

Container closures made not only from silicone but now from AdvantaFlex TPE are available from high purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure. Called BioClosures, the products provide a sure seal for containers used in biopharmaceutical and other critical industries. TPE offers advantages over silicone such as lower absorption rates, along with the benefit of being free of silicone oils. When used as single use components, TPE BioClosures reduce contamination risks and cleaning requirements. - June 25, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

New BMS Detent Catch and Finger Pull Announced by Elesa UK

The new BMS series detent catch from standard component manufacturers Elesa for use as a snap door lock on machine guards, covers, hatches, display cases, industrial cabinets and similar. - June 22, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

International Contract Molding Adds Injection Molding Machines

International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) expands its equipment portfolio by investing in 6 new injection molding machines for their Charlotte, NC location. Five of the new machines are targeted towards small tonnage products/parts. ICM grows their already vast selection of injection molding... - June 22, 2014 - International Contract Molding, LLC

E.L. Hatton Sales Co. Introduces Customers to the New Improved PowerPunch - an Alternative to the Benchtop Grommet Press

E.L. Hatton Sales Co. (http://www.bannerups.com/), a manufacturer committed to providing time and cost effective finishing solutions for banner makers, introduces a new and improved version of its popular Banner Ups PowerPunch. - June 21, 2014 - Banner Ups

Aquam Acquires JD7

Aquam’s addition of JD7 and other subsidiaries creates a dynamic tandem of diagnostics for pipe system repair. - June 21, 2014 - Nu Flow

New Venture from Industry Leader, Empire Resource Partners, Displaces Costly Resins in Industrial Extrusion Applications with Oshenite® Performance Mineral

Leading manufacturer of recycled plastics distributes ground Oshenite® as replacement for costly resins and recycled PVC. - June 11, 2014 - U.S. Aragonite.com

IFI Opens a New Branch Office in Columbus, Ohio

Insulation Fabricators, Inc. (IFI) now offers local stocking of Owens Corning FIBERGLAS and other mechanical insulation products, and is open daily from 6am-6pm - June 07, 2014 - Insulation Fabricators, Inc. (IFI)

Tab Maker Introduces Improved Hand-Held Hole Punch

E. L. Hatton Sales Co., maker of Banner Ups PowerTabs® Adhesive Grommet Tabs, announces introduction of the new and improved version of its popular PowerPunch® a heavy duty hand-held punch capable of easily cutting holes in thick banner material. - June 05, 2014 - Banner Ups

Cosmo Films Strengthens Its Exports with a New SEZ Plant

With 60 percent of company’s sales coming from exports & International operations and increased focus on specialty, innovative and value added products, Cosmo Films demarcates its newly opened Shendra plant especially for exports. - June 04, 2014 - Cosmo Films Ltd.

New IP65 Stainless Steel Compression Lever Latch from Elesa UK

Elesa’s new rugged compression lever latch in stainless steel has a glass reinforced polyamide hand knob and is intended for frames and doors requiring gasket pull down for improved sealing, or for vibration resistance to ensure door security in high vibration applications. - May 30, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Recent Headlines Within Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing

Recent Headlines
Within Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing