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Hop-Syn LI Indigo Synthetic Paper/Polypropylene Films
HOP-SYN® is introducing a new top coated product for digital printing called LI Indigo. This product is a white synthetic paper that is durable and has an economical top coating on both sides used for Indigo Printing. LI Indigo is a high impact, rigid, weather resistant, tear resistant... - January 22, 2009 - Hop Industries Corporation
Intercept Technology Packaging from Liberty Packaging Co., Inc., Protects Inventories and Equipment in the Down Times
Due to recent economic uncertainty, hard decisions are being made by many manufacturing companies to terminate plants and lines due to inactivity or to consolidate operations. Construction companies find their inactive equipment rusting in yards. In these cases, whether the inactive equipment, inventory, and machines are being transported or put into storage, Liberty Packaging's Intercept Technology™ packaging can protect them. - January 21, 2009 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
Bulk Powder Processing Solution BFM® Fitting on Display This Week at Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo
An alternative to hose clamps, the BFM® fitting to ensure new level of safety and sanitation for bulk powder processing plants - January 19, 2009 - Powder-Solutions Inc
New Cryogenic Treatment Service for Racing Components Improves Performance
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. announces a new cryogenic treatment service that is specially tailored for racing and other high performance enthusiasts. This service uses the slowest ramps and the longest hold at -300F in the cryogenic treatment industry. - January 16, 2009 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Pelican Products Inc. Acquires Hardigg Industries
Pelican Products Inc. has acquired Hardigg Industries. This marks it as the largest acquisition in the history of the protective case industry. The deal also bolsters Pelican's product line and expands service offerings. - January 15, 2009 - Pelican Products
National Manufacturing Magazine Features Xten Industries on Cover
Wisconsin based company on cover of Plastic News for their manufacturing of European based product Bikebins. - January 15, 2009 - Xten Industries
Hop Industries Expands Product Line to Include APET Products
Hop Industries Introduces A-PET Sheet Inventory Program Adding A-PET product line to multi-million pound inventory will create the first of its kind Reacting to the growing movement away from traditional plastic printing substrates such as Rigid PVC, Hop Industries Corporation has launched a new... - January 10, 2009 - Hop Industries
Hop Industries Expands Product Line to Include PETG Products
Multi-Layer PET Ulti-Layer PET Form and Seal Grade Film Now Available From Hop Industries Corporation The Hop Industries rigid film product line has been extended to include GRG and GAG multilayer films. Hop’s GRG (PETG/RPET/PETG) and GAG (PETG/APET/PETG) co-extruded films provide a cost... - January 09, 2009 - Hop Industries
Offshore Group Client Company Expands in Empalme, Mexico
Harco Laboratories has recently completed expansion at its Mexico manufacturing site. - January 07, 2009 - The Offshore Group
Sperian Protection Acquires Musitani, Reinforces Position in Latin America
Sperian Protection announces today that it has acquired Musitani S.A., the market leader in fall protection in Argentina. This acquisition perfectly fits the Group’s strategy to expand its presence in developing markets. Sperian, adding this to already existing manufacturing and distribution... - January 01, 2009 - Premix, Inc.
Hop Industries Corporation Has Now Added Shelf Clips and Accessories to Their Ever Expanding Product Line
Hop Industries Corporation a leading distributor of retail display accessories for over 30 years has proudly added shelf clips and accessories to their expanding product line. As a direct manufacturer, they can produce items to your exact specifications. Their products include: label backers,... - January 01, 2009 - Hop Industries Corporation
Plastic Barbed Fittings Now Available in Both Single-Use & Reusable Versions; Variety of Plastic Materials & Fitting Styles Stocked
NewAge(R) Industries now provides its Thermobarb(R) plastic barbed fittings in versions for both single and repeated use applications. The fittings are well stocked in nylon, polyethylene, PVDF, and polypropylene for same-day or JIT shipment. They offer a lightweight, compact design; durability; chemical and temperature resistance; and assorted styles. The single use fitting allows for sterilization and is made from FDA-approved material that meets critical pharmaceutical industry standards. - December 21, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Expands Its Silicone Molding Operations to Meet Increased Product Demand; Capabilities Include Single-Use Manifolds & Process Systems
High purity tubing and manifold manufacturer AdvantaPure recently tripled the size of its molded silicone production area. The expansion houses equipment for the manufacture of single-use process systems, tubing sets, and manifolds for pharmaceutical and clean applications. Finished products consist of tubing; reinforced hose; fittings in T, Y, cross, and reducer styles; and other custom-specified components. - December 19, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Hop Industries Corporation Now Carries a Full Line of School Supply Products
Hop Industries Corporation, a leading distributor of laminating and binding supplies and equipment for over 30 years, has recently added overhead transparencies with a removable strip to our ever expanding product line. Hop Industries overhead transparency films allow you to create crystal clear... - December 18, 2008 - Hop Industries Corporation
Hop Industries Corporation Introduces Twin Wire Supplies and Equipment
Hop Industries Corporation, a leading distributor of laminating and binding supplies and equipment for over 30 years, proudly announces the addition of twin wire (double loop) to their ever expanding product line. Twin wire (double loop) is the most durable method in binding. It opens a full... - December 18, 2008 - Hop Industries Corporation
GlobalPak Launches New Website
GlobalPak Launches New Website Featuring Shrink Products. - December 16, 2008 - GlobalPak
Xten Industries Acquires Assets of Rubbermaid
Xten announced this week that it has added to its injection molding fleet. - December 14, 2008 - Xten Industries
Xten Industries Trumps European Manufacturers for British Product
Xten Industries, an award-winning plastic injection molder and contract manufacturer, beat out overseas competition and began production of the popular British product, Bikebins, this week. Executive Designer Sam Lowings began manufacturing the bins in the United Kingdom (UK) after discovering, in... - December 06, 2008 - Xten Industries
Nitrofreeze® Cryogenic Deburring Service Expands
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is pleased to announce expanded capabilities for the removal of machine burrs from complex machined parts. The process, known as Nitrofreeze® cryogenic deburring service, has been adopted by a wide range of customers in diverse industries including... - December 04, 2008 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Skyray XRF Releases Newest Model for Coating Thickness Measurements
The newest instrument in the Skyray XRF product line-up is the Thick-800 XRF Analyzer. This model was specifically designed to provide a low-cost option for organizations that want the newest technology in measuring plating thickness. - December 02, 2008 - Skyray XRF
Extruder IPF Incorporated Introduces FDA Approved 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET Thermo Form Roll Stock
IPF Inc. an extruder of specialty films, has expanded their line of environmentally responsible thermo form sheeting with ECO-THERM and ECO-THERM BD PET. Produced 100% from reclaimed and reprocessed plastic drink bottles, material can also be produced so it is biodegradable and compostable. Both materials are recyclable. High clarity, strong and cost competitive, material can replace PVC, OPS and APET. - December 01, 2008 - IPF Inc.
Intercept™ Technology Helps You Maintain Perfection New RIBS MVTR with Map Bag Style Closure
New Adhesive-Close RIBS MVTR bag protects your product from damaging corrosive gases, while eliminating the need for vacuuming the air out of the bag. Bag vacuuming requires expensive equipment to operate and maintain and is more time consuming than folding up the end and sealing the adhesive strip. Save time and money with this new RIBS MVTR product, available through Liberty Packaging Co. - November 25, 2008 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
Xten Industries Featured on Cover of Plastics Decorating Magazine
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, is featured on both the cover and in a profile story in the most recent issue of the national magazine, Plastics Decorating. Plastics Decorating magazine is distributed to 10,000 plastics... - November 23, 2008 - Xten Industries
Innovatech Labs, Leading Materials Testing Laboratory, Helps Companies Adhere to Halogen-Free Manufacturing Standards Aimed at Protecting the Environment
Ion Chromatography tests deployed on electronic components to determine levels of halogens. - November 22, 2008 - Innovatech Labs
Tubing & Hose Manufacturer NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates 55 Years; Takes Stock of Its Achievements & Looks Ahead
Marking its 55th anniversary in 2009, NewAge Industries takes stock of its achievements and looks ahead. The company added manufacturing locations and has plans for more expansion, new products, and the continuation of team member cross training. NewAge serves industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, medical, appliance, food and beverage, energy generation, and general industrial with its plastic and rubber tubing products. - November 20, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Saint-Gobain, AdvantaPure(R) Settle Patent Infringement Allegations Over Molded Tubing Sets; Licensing Agreement Entered Into
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation and NewAge(R) Industries/AdvantaPure have resolved a dispute regarding patents on tubing and connector technology. The two companies have entered into a licensing agreement. U.S. patent numbers 7,093,859 and 6,290,265 were at issue. - November 19, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Powder-Solutions’ BFM® Fitting Reduces Allergen Risk in Powdered Food Ingredients
Bulk Powder Processing Industry is Thankful for the BFM® fitting This Holiday Season. - November 13, 2008 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Stone Pride to Provide Free Marble Medallion Design Service to Its US Customers
Stone Pride launched free medallion design service, code named Free-D, to its US customers. The program will allow customers to submit their own design ideas. Stone Pride's designers will turn the customer's idea into medallion designs for free. - October 30, 2008 - Stone Pride International Corp.
AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers Flexible Wire-Reinforced EPDM Hose for Pharmaceutical & Sanitary Applications; Handles Both Suction & Discharge
Now available from stock, EPDM hose offers excellent chemical resistance, flexibility, and a smooth, sanitary core. Called APEWF, the hose handles both pressure and vacuum applications and offers improved flexibility over stiffer fluoropolymer hoses. Uses cover pharmaceutical processing, beverage transfer, potable water lines, washdown stations, coolant transfer, glycol lines, and others. APEWF handles temperatures from -40°F up to 248°F (-40°C to 120°C), a range wider than standard EPDM hoses. - October 30, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Shrink Film Solves Outdoor Storage Problem, Saves Time, Money, and Improves Image for Metal Fabricator
Automotive metal fabricator succeeds in solving government regulations puzzle as well as protecting their expensive metal dies. Easy to use Intercept™Shrink Film is the long-term solution for these critical concerns. - October 24, 2008 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
New Tubing & Hose Catalogs from NewAge(R) Industries Focus on Materials & Allow Immediate Updates
NewAge Industries now offers nine new catalogs featuring flexible plastic and rubber tubing and hose, fittings, clamps, and custom services for a wide variety of markets and applications. The catalogs support the company’s efforts to provide fast product updates, avoid catalog obsolescence and reduce paper usage, and e-mail reasonably-sized PDF files of product information. The new books may be viewed, downloaded, and/or printed from NewAge’s website. - October 17, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Ainak, Inc. Announces Redesigned Website
New Site Features Engineered-Component Solutions Direction as Well as Continued Focus on Automotive Market. - October 08, 2008 - Ainak,Inc.
Stone Pride International to Release New Marble Medallions in Surface 2009
Stone Pride announced that it will release newly designed marble medallions in Surfaces Show on Feb. 3, 2009, in Las Vegas. The new medallions are made of premier European marbles and onyx. - October 07, 2008 - Stone Pride International Corp.
“GH2” Hydrogen Collection Bladders
While the world re-visits Hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel, the issues of safety and economy remain. - October 03, 2008 - Aero Tec Laboratories, Inc.
BFM™ Fitting Distributed by Powder-Solutions, Inc. Helps Reduce Risks of Bulk Powder Processing Plant Explosions
Traditional Flex Sleeve Connectors Contribute to Dusty Plant Environments and Risk of Dust Explosions. - October 03, 2008 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces New iDea™ Seal for Window and Door Manufacturers
Lauren Manufacturing’s new iDea™ Seal showcases technology that offers outstanding "Innovative Design Engineered Applications." The iDea™ Seal’s co-polymer design will benefit window and door manufacturers through reduced labor and manufacturing costs while... - September 26, 2008 - Lauren Manufacturing
Offshore Group Client Company Receives NADCAP Certification
CRS Aerospace sets up a one stop shop for secondary processes in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. - September 26, 2008 - The Offshore Group
VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
MHI Introduces Good Earth 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET Packaging
Newest addition to the Good Earth family of environmentally responsible thermoformed packaging is made 100% from post consumer recycled PET. Material is also Biodegradable, Compostable and recyclable. Wide range of packaging for food and non food applications is available. - September 21, 2008 - MHI, Division of CEI Inc
Tygon® Tubing Products Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics, Inc. is now offering a full range of Tygon ® tubing products for fluid handling applications. Saint Gobain produces more than 40 grades of Tygon®, Tygothane®, Norprene®, Versilic ® and more. These products are sold online from www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONTUBING. - September 19, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Water Pik, Inc. Launches New United Kingdom Website
Water Pik, Inc. announced today the launch of a new company website designed specifically for the United Kingdom, www.waterpik.co.uk. The new site features a number of the elements used in Water Pik’s new corporate web site launched last October (www.waterpik.com). The new site also highlights Water Pik’s commitment to health, innovation and sustainability. - September 12, 2008 - Water Pik, Inc.
Offshore Group Company Offers In-Bond Warehousing
International Logistic Solutions (ILS) adds to its international trade and transportation services repertoire. - September 11, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Soaring Transportation Costs Benefit Local Prototyping Skills
The increasing prices on good manufactured overseas are benefiting Airtex Solutions, a Minneapolis-based specialty textile manufacturer with in house and local prototyping, warehousing, and production facilities. - September 06, 2008 - Airtex Solutions
Surface Guard to Exhibit at Pack Expo International 2008
Surface Guard has announced it will be exhibiting at this year’s Pack Expo International from November 9 – 13 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. The protective packaging specialists at Surface Guard will be promoting their line of Protective Films, Cohesive Cold Seal products, Wave Flute and Single Face corrugated, along with Automated Cold Seal equipment from System Packaging. - September 04, 2008 - Surface Guard Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries Develops New Position to Focus on Distribution Sales & Address Growing Needs
The newly created position of Distribution Sales Manager has been developed to address the needs of NewAge’s increasing number of distributors. 23-year employee Fred Pfaff has been appointed to the job. Annabelle Black, 22 years with the company, now handles all inside sales management, a responsibility previously shared with Pfaff. The company manufactures flexible tubing and hose for applications such as medical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, appliance, chemical, and general industrial. - August 29, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Xten Industries Listed in Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Xten Industries, a growing leader in contract manufacturing and plastic injection molding, is ranked today, by Inc. Magazine, as number 3,134 on the list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. This list is compiled and ranked according to percentage revenue growth from... - August 22, 2008 - Xten Industries
Xten Industries Receives MMAC 2008 Future 50 Award
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, has been recognized and awarded a spot in the 2008 Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce list of Future 50 Companies. This award is for companies that, according to the MMAC, show a... - August 20, 2008 - Xten Industries
Company Offers Low-Cost XRF Analyzer for RoHS Testing
Skyray XRF has re-designed a low-cost and compact desktop XRF model with the capability to detect lead, cadmium and other hazardous substances in finished goods. The organizations instrument line already includes a larger desktop model and a handheld portable XRF system for hazardous substance detection. - August 20, 2008 - Skyray XRF
BFM™ Fitting Offered by Powder-Solutions, Inc. Dramatically Reduces Safety Risks for Bulk Powder Processors
Traditional Hose Clamps Used in Bulk Powder Processing Can be Responsible for Poor Plant Air Quality and Cross Contamination in Powders - August 19, 2008 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Manufacturing in Mexico 'Webinar' to be Offered by The Offshore Group
Manufacturing executives are invited to attend a free on-line 'webinar' that will provide detailed information on installing productive capacity in Mexico. - August 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group