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Playground Makeover for Texas Schools
Creative Playground Painting gets kids Outside, Active and Excited. - April 27, 2012 - Stencilease.com
Plastics Company Opens Atlanta Area Distribution Center
Professional Plastics, Inc. based in Fullerton, CA has opened their 16th USA distribution hub in Smyrna, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. The new facility will maintain a complete inventory of industrial plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. - April 25, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Parker Aerospace Extends Contract for Support Services in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Aerospace manufacturer to continue to manufacture and assemble aerospace equipment in Mexico through 2017. - April 23, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Nu Flow San Diego Relocated to Bigger Property to Accommodate Growth
Nu Flow’s San Diego office and corporate headquarters recently moved to a larger lot to accommodate the extensive growth of the company. Located half of a mile down the street, the new office is 3,550 square feet bigger than the old building and is two stories tall. The new warehouse is... - April 21, 2012 - Nu Flow
Delery, Lundy Honored by ACPA for Lifetime Achievement
Top individual honors presented at American Concrete Pipe Association's annual convention. - April 21, 2012 - American Concrete Pipe Association
2012 ACPA Pipe School Sets Attendance Record
Industry gathering praised for world-class training, DOT and peer interaction, and new product demos. - April 04, 2012 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Mexico Manufacturing Facility Start-Up Process is the Subject of Offshore Group Podcast
The time it takes to begin to manufacture in Mexico varies depending on products and processes. - March 30, 2012 - The Offshore Group
International Logistics Solutions, an Offshore Group Company, Becomes Certified C-TPAT Trade Partner
Third-party logistics company makes commitment to security. - March 30, 2012 - The Offshore Group
ACPA Recognizes Safest Concrete Pipe Plants
Exemplary safety performance earns prestigious awards for plants across North America. - March 28, 2012 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Acquisition of Baguin by Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box
Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box is further developing its global presence by acquiring the Argentinian company Baguin, specialising in the Bag-in-Box® solutions covering Latin America. - March 25, 2012 - Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box
IKOR Industries Signs Contract for Manufacturing Support Services in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Company to manufacture electrical cables, harnesses and connectors in Mexico. - March 22, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Plastic Manufacturer Excellent Poly Bags Promotes Its Collection of Tradeshow Products to Businesses
Custom bag producer Excellent Poly Bags is currently spotlighting its collection of products designed specifically for tradeshow use. - March 21, 2012 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
Foamix’s Minocycline Foam – 100% Effective in Impetigo Phase II Clinical Trial with No Side Effects. 80% Improved Significantly After 3 Days of Treatment.
Targets a $1 billion a year market. Foamix, a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today the successful completion of the Phase II clinical trial of Minocycline foam in Impetigo patients. Minocycline Foam has shown to be highly effective against bacteria, including some multi-drug resistant strains (such as MRSA). - March 20, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
FastTrak FlexiPak Provides Consumer Products in "Green" Pouches in Four Months or Less
EnVision and Coyote Launch Rapid Conversion Capability for Pre-Made Pouches - March 16, 2012 - EnVision Flexible Packaging, Inc.
Major Airlines Adopt Use of Lightweight, High-Tech Containment Bags for Transporting Bodies and Human Remains
BioSeal Systems in San Diego has recently helped secure permission by several major airlines to transport non-embalmed human remains in its patented, lightweight material used in making body bags. Until recently, airline regulations largely required that remains be shipped in heavier, more expensive Ziegler cases. The development affords the death community around the world with a more affordable option. - March 15, 2012 - BioSeal Systems
Foamix Granted Comprehensive US Patent for PerFoam® – Ideal Foam Treatment for Head Lice and Scabies
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a new patent from United States Patent Office. - March 15, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
Interstate Container to Exhibit GREENCOAT® & ComboPAC™ at Midwest Poultry Federation Convention 2012
Interstate Container will exhibit GREENCOAT boxes and ComboPAC bins at Booth # 1006 – 1008 during Midwest Poultry Federation Convention 2012 from March 14 – 15, 2012. - March 14, 2012 - INDEVCO Group
Foamix Obtains US Patent for Iodine Foam – Innovative Treatment for Heat Burns and Warfare Materials, as Well as Fungal and Bacterial Infection
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a new patent from United States Patent Office. - March 13, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
New Foamix US Patent: "Foamable Compositions, Kits and Methods for Hyperhidrosis" - First in Class Foam for Excessive Sweating
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a new patent from United States Patent Office. - March 13, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
The New AdvantaTube(TM) Sealer & Sterile Welder Available Now from AdvantaPure(R); Manufactured to Seal & Weld AdvantaFlex(R) Biopharmaceutical Grade Tubing
Specially developed for the biopharmaceutical industry, the AdvantaTube Sterile Welder and the AdvantaTube Sealer are now offered by AdvantaPure. The units are programmed to weld and seal the company’s AdvantaFlex biopharmaceutical grade TPE tubing and were added to the product line due to customer requests. The ability to seal and weld tubing in a biopharmaceutical process is an important function, and not all tubing materials possess the capability to be welded and sealed. - March 07, 2012 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Redwood Plastics Unveils New Logo
Redwood Plastics has proudly revealed a new corporate identity. - March 03, 2012 - Redwood Plastics Corp.
Dramm Premiers the "Watering 101" Video
As the leader in hand watering tools for greenhouse growers and nurserymen, Dramm premiers a “Watering 101” Video covering the basics of hand watering. The new “Watering 101” Video stars Dramm’s own Canadian Sales Manager, Louis Damm, who has worked in the... - March 02, 2012 - Dramm Corporation
HPE Extrusion Solutions Manufactures Custom Polycarbonate Plastic Extrusions
Suburban Philadelphia plastic extruder offers custom polycarbonate plastic profiles and other extruded polycarbonate plastic products for industrial applications. - February 29, 2012 - HPE Plastic Extrusions
In the Face of Limited Nylon Tubing Supplies and Worldwide Demand Outpacing Inventories, NewAge(R) Industries Possesses Abundant Stock
While many suppliers of nylon-12 tubing have struggled with raw material shortages, NewAge Industries has been able to source the product and stock up. The material was in limited supply due to several reasons – oil, the renewable energy market, and the cabling industry – that affected worldwide inventories. NewAge worked with its partners to secure more-than-adequate supplies of nylon-12 tubing, which is used for a variety of fluid and air applications. - February 26, 2012 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Go Digital with Gainsborough Showers
Gainsborough showers this month released two new showers into their mixer shower range. The showers are digital and the simple push button control is all it takes to start the shower running. There is also a shower boost button to get that something extra. - February 24, 2012 - Gainsborough Showers
Reverse Migration of Manufacturing Jobs is Subject of Offshore Group Podcast
Economic trends are driving the reverse migration of manufacturing jobs. - February 18, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Dramm Announces New Representation in Idaho
Dramm Corporation announces a change in representation for the state of Idaho. The firm of Lalande Dunn Steele of North bend Washington will now represent Dramm’s Retail Division in the state of Idaho. Lalande Dunn Steel currently represents Dramm’s Retail Division in the states of... - February 15, 2012 - Dramm Corporation
Poly Bag Packaging Manufacturer Excellent Poly Bags Promotes Poly Drawtape Bags for Hotels and Retailers
Specialist custom bag company Excellent Poly Bags is presenting its line of drawtape poly bags as an ideal solution for trade show, retail, and hotel-based clients’ plastic packaging needs. - February 11, 2012 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
Thought Leaders in Food Specifications Converge on Milwaukee’s Business Community
Solutions Associates Consulting, Inc., owners Helen Austin and Jackie Clark-Muhammad will discuss their successes in forging strategic business relationships with some of the world’s largest food and consumer goods companies. - February 10, 2012 - Solutions Associates Consulting, Inc.
Foamix Obtains India Patent for Its Emollient Foam Platform – The Ideal Vehicle for Dermatological Drugs
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a patent from Indian Patent Office # IN 249626, entitled “Foam Carrier Containing Amphiphilic Copolymeric Gelling Agent.” - February 10, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
E&T Plastics Debuts at GlobalShop with Expanded Product Line
E&T Plastics, a leading distributor and manufacturer of custom plastic components, will be showcasing two additions to its product line – premium aluminum composite panels and Designboard by Vycom – at GlobalShop in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 29 - March 2. - February 09, 2012 - E&T Plastics
Announcing: The Louisville, Kentucky Shercon Distribution Center
Shercon, Inc. a leading masking solutions manufacturer is pleased to announce the recent opening of the company’s Midwest Distribution Center located in Louisville, Kentucky. - February 09, 2012 - Shercon, Inc.
Masterpak to Exhibit PE Films for Fresh Produce Industry at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2012
Masterpak will showcase agricultural, horticultural, and industrial polyethylene (PE) films at Booth B-10, Hall 8.2, during FRUIT LOGISTICA 2012. - February 08, 2012 - INDEVCO Group
ComtekUSA Introduces Power-Free and Fan-Less Laptop Cooling Stand for Laptop Protection
Regular laptop cooling stands often consume more battery power and fail to protect the laptop from the excessive heat generated by the laptop components. Comtek USA has introduced a new laptop stand, the Cool Stand that does not require power or a fan for cooling. This unique laptop peripheral has... - February 08, 2012 - Comtek USA
Coastal Announces New Partnership with Polyurethane Machinery Corp.
Coastal expands its polyurethane spray foam fleet with equipment from Polyurethane Machinery Corp. - February 05, 2012 - Coastal
2012 ACPA Pipe School Swings for the Fences
Pipe industry to gather in Orlando for “Spring Training,” including plant tours, high-tech demos, DOT panel discussion and more. - February 01, 2012 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Plastic Resealable Bags Producer Excellent Poly Bags Presents Its Line of Printed Bags to Multi-Industry Manufacturers
Excellent Poly Bags, a plastic packaging producer, is promoting its customizable printed plastic bags to consumer goods manufacturers. - January 25, 2012 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
IceTech America and Reliant Dry Ice Invite Contractors to Discover Dry Ice Blasting in Las Vegas
Take advantage of this opportunity to experience first hand what contractors all over the world are using to make the most out of their markets and cut time on the job site in half. - January 20, 2012 - IceTech America, Inc.
Russwood Millwork and Stairs Offers Special Pricing on Stairs and Access Doors
Russwood Millwork and Stairs is announcing the following discounts: 1. Buy 50 standard boxed stairs and get the 51st stair free. 2. Buy 1 access door and receive a 10% discount on second access door. - January 18, 2012 - Russwood Millwork and Stairs
IQS Chosen by Tier One Automotive Industry Manufacturer for Global Quality Standardization
IQS, a leader of enterprise compliance and quality management software announced today that one of the world’s largest manufacturers of external rearview mirrors for passenger cars, will deploy IQS’ web-based solution throughout all of its manufacturing sites worldwide to centralize... - January 14, 2012 - IQS Inc.
Concrete Pipe Rated Most Durable by DOTs, Specifiers
ACPA survey of key pipe customers also rates concrete as easiest to design, specify. - January 11, 2012 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Mexico Aerostructures Manufacturer to Expand Its Manufacturing Footprint
Firm increases industrial space for the purpose of supplying complex components to burgeoning Mexican aerospace sector - December 23, 2011 - The Offshore Group
Warehouse Expansion Means Faster Deliveries for E&T Plastics’ Northern Midwest Customers
Just five years after opening their sales and distribution center in Blaine, Minnesota, E&T Plastics has added 3,600-square-feet of warehousing space to the facility, increasing its overall size by 20 percent. A nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube and film, E&T Plastics opened... - December 22, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Plastic Manufacturer Excellent Poly Bags Highlights Recently Revamped Newspaper Plastic Bags Selection
Custom printed poly bags manufacturer Excellent Poly Bags recently revealed a line of newspaper bags intended to cut costs on newspaper advertising while increasing efficiency in delivery method. - December 16, 2011 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
AdvantaFlex(R) TPE from AdvantaPure(R) Now Available as Molded Components; Ideal for Simple Molded Manifold Assemblies for Sampling & Batch Fill Applications
Previously available only in tubing form, AdvantaFlex thermoplastic elastomer is now offered as molded components for biopharmaceutical manifold assembly applications. Wyes (Y), tees (T), cross (X) connectors, and reducer connectors, as well as sanitary ends and container closures, allow for single resin validation and one material contact surface. AdvantaFlex molded assemblies eliminate most barbed fitting connections and their leak potential while they provide an alternative to silicone. - December 02, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
U.S. Aragonite Enterprises Announces the Results of USDA Lab Research Confirming Its Oshenite™ Brand as a Renewable Resource
USDA lab research confirms U.S. Aragonite Enterprises' Oshenite™ brand as a renewable resource leading to its role as a material building block in an important USDA grant project out of Iowa State to build 100% biorenewable content for bioplastic crop containers for the horticulture industry. An estimate $706 million will be saved annually by the specialty crop industry by converting from petroleum-based containers to bioplastic containers. - November 30, 2011 - U.S. Aragonite.com
Plastic Packaging Company Excellent Poly Bags Reveals Poly Mailers for Durable and Affordable Holiday Shipping
Excellent Poly Bags—a New York plastic manufacturer specializing in polyethylene printed and non-printed bags—is urging companies to get orders for poly mailers in early to beat the holiday rush. - November 27, 2011 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
NewAge(R) Industries’ Employees Walk for Charity; Team Members Help Others & End Up Helping Themselves in the Process
Three of NewAge Industries’ team member committees – ESOP, Wellness, and Helping Hands – worked together to help those in need. Three charities benefited from the employees’ efforts, and employees became healthier themselves by literally walking an extra mile. The team wore pedometers during October and made charitable donations upon reaching milestones of five and then ten million steps collectively. The group also held a clothing drive and is now working on a food drive and Toys for Tots. - November 25, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
The Big5, the International Building and Construction Show in the UAE is the next Appointment for Profilpas
Profilpas, since 1976 producing profiles and finishes for the laying of floors and wall coverings, exports to more than 60 countries in the world and there’s another occasion, after Batimat in Paris to meet Profilpas: The Big 5 Show scheduled from the 21st to the 24th of November 2011 in Dubai. Profilpas will be present at Hall 5, Stand F230. - November 19, 2011 - Profilpas Spa
Nylobrade(R), NewAge(R) Industries’ Signature Plastic Hose, Celebrates 55 Years of Service; Primary Applications Remain Fluid & Air Transfer
NewAge Industries proudly notes the 55th anniversary of its first plastic hose, Nylobrade. The product was introduced to the U.S. in 1956 and is still used today for air, gas, and fluid transfer in industries such as chemical, food and beverage, OEM, appliance, and even toy and spa. Nylobrade holds NSF certification for food equipment (NSF 51) and potable water (NSF 61). The hose is manufactured in the U.S. from non-toxic ingredients that conform to FDA and USP Class VI standards. - November 18, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.