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Skyray XRF Officially Enters North American Market at Pittcon Conference and Expo
At Pittcon 2008 (Mar 3 - 6, New Orleans) a leading x-ray fluorescence (XRF) manufacturer will officially announce Skyray XRF as their North American representative. XRF is a technology that is utilized to non-destructively test for hazardous substances (lead, cadmium, etc) along with a variety of additional quality control testing applications. - March 13, 2008 - Skyray XRF
Silicone Pump Tubing Now Offers USP Class VI Approval; Ideal for Pharmaceutical, Biotech & Lab Use
AdvantaPure’s platinum-cured silicone pump tubing, called APSPG, now carries Class VI approval to assure users of the product’s purity in critical applications such as those in the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields. APSPG is designed and manufactured to far outlast standard silicone tubing in peristaltic pump applications. The tubing withstands repeated compression and release, resulting in steady fluid flow rates. Sizes from .031” through .500” I.D. are stocked for immediate or JIT shipment. - March 01, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Surface Guard™ 104 & 105 Series Protective Films for Semi-Matte/Textured Metals and Plastics
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard™ 104/105 series protective film. These protective film grades are designed to provide temporary protection of textured or semi-matte finished metals and plastics. Surface Guard™... - February 08, 2008 - Surface Guard Inc.
Polyurethane Tubing Offers Rubber-Like Flexibility with the Durability of Plastic
NewAge Industries manufactures and stocks its flexible polyurethane tubing, Superthane(R), in both ether and ester formulations. The tubing is designed to withstand wear, abrasion, chemicals, and moisture in a variety of gas and fluid applications. It combines some of the best-known properties of rubber tubing—flexibility, tensile strength, and low compression set—with the durability of plastic. Superthane handles pressure and vacuum applications better than corresponding sizes of rubber tubing. - February 02, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
McElroy Provides Enhanced HDPE Pipe Fusion Training
McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to announce its newly enhanced polyethylene pipe fusion training program along with the 2008 schedule. For over 30 years, McElroy has offered basic and advanced training designed to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety. All courses offer preparation... - January 30, 2008 - McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.
Non-Metallic Components, Inc. Adds West Coast Representation
Non-Metallic Components, Inc., (Poynette, WI) is pleased to announce that Wayne E. Silman (Casa Grande, AZ) and Brian Hayes (Anaheim Hills, CA) have signed-on as manufacturers representative for the CA, AZ and NV region. - January 29, 2008 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces Single Use Process Systems for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Cost-saving Single Use Process Systems of silicone tubing, molded silicone components, and parts such as bags and bottles are now available from AdvantaPure. The systems reduce contamination risks, simplify cleaning procedures, and offer design flexibility. Tubing and components are cleanroom manufactured and assembled. Gamma irradiatable RFID tags may be attached to systems for reliable electronic identification. - January 24, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Freelin-Wade Announces Launch of All-New Website
Freelin-Wade announced today the launch of their all-new Website. The site features an all new design, with functionality that has not been seen in the plastic tubing industry before. - January 15, 2008 - Freelin-Wade Company
Invisible Never Sounded so Good
New ‘Onsia’ Truly Concealed Flat Panel Speakers - January 12, 2008 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products
Non-Metallic Components, Inc. Announces New Manufactures Representative
Non-Metallic Components, Inc., (Poynette, WI) a Wisconsin company, is pleased to announce that Russ Bradley & Associates (Indianapolis, IN) has become its manufacturer’s representative for the IN, OH, KY and PA region. Commenting on the announcement, NMC’s President, Stuart Varner... - December 21, 2007 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
MyGymFloor.com Offers Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Fitness Fanatic
For the frugal to the frivolous, shopping for a “fit” gift has never been so simple at MyGymFloor.com. - December 16, 2007 - Sherri Pfefer
Professional Plastics, Inc. - Opens New Singapore Facility
Professional Plastics recently opened a new Singapore warehouse and distribution center to support their customers throughout Asia. The Singapore sales office and distribution center maintains a comprehensive inventory of plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. Stock materials include: Torlon, Vespel, Meldin, Ultem, PEEK, Techtron PPS, Semitron ESd, Macor ceramic and more. - December 12, 2007 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Non-Metallic Components, Inc. Launches New Website
Non-Metallic Components (NMC) a manufacturer of custom thermoplastic injection molded products has significantly enhanced its website www.nonmetallic.com working with ENV Designs. Founded in 1985, NMC is headquartered in Poynette, WI and has a production facility in Cuba City, WI and joint venture... - December 08, 2007 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
Flexible Latex Rubber Tubing Withstands Repeated Bending, Stretching, & Pulsating Forces
NewAge Industries now stocks natural latex tubing in 18 sizes for same-day shipment. The tubing, known for its extreme flexibility, is used extensively in the health care and exercise equipment industries. Latex tubing maintains memory after repeated flexing, elongation, and distortion. Pure, non-toxic material that conforms to FDA standards is used in its manufacture. Synthetic latex styles are also available. - December 02, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NMC Has Substantial Growth in Take-Over Mold Projects
Non-Metallic Components (NM), an innovator in thermoplastic injection molding solutions, has seen growth in take-over mold operations due to original equipment manufacturer demands. With decades of injection molding experience, NMC welcomes OEM’s unique issues including providing flexible... - November 28, 2007 - Non-Metallic Components, Inc.
Stainless-Steel-Overbraided PTFE Hose Stocked by AdvantaPure in Six Styles Including Convoluted Core
Stainless-steel-overbraided PTFE fluoropolymer hose from AdvantaPure is now available with white or conductive black cores in either smooth or convoluted style. For heat protection during handling and an easy-to-wipe-clean surface, silicone jacketing over the braid is also offered. The hose, called APFOS, is used for applications in the chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other high-purity industries. - November 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BagButton’s Family of Inventors to Attend the Worlds Largest Christmas Bazaar 2007
BagButton LLC (www.bagbutton.com), the Global leader in economical space saving solutions, will be exhibiting at The World's largest Christmas Bazaar exhibition and show Nov 23rd through Dec 2nd, 2007 in the Portland Oregon Expo Center. - November 08, 2007 - BagButton LLC.
National Magazines ‘Which Caravan’ and ‘Camping Magazine’ Features the BagButton.
‘Which Caravan’ and ‘Camping Magazine’ hit newsstands in November and December, with segment features that discuss the benefits of the BagButton for their readers. More information can be found at www.bagbutton.co.uk - November 06, 2007 - BagButton LLC.
NewAge Industries, an ESOP Company, Celebrates October as Employee Stock Ownership Month
Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries is celebrating its status as an employee-owned company during the month of October with lunches, raffles, and gifts for its employees. The company services the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, industrial, and other industries. NewAge initiated its ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – in January 2006 as another feature of its retirement benefits. - October 19, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure’s Reinforced Silicone Hose Now Offered in Custom Colors for At-a-Glance Identification
Multi-layer silicone hose, called APSM, from AdvantaPure is now available in custom colors for easy recognition. Colored APSM makes line identification quicker, as it eliminates the need to read a label. It also allows for recognition anywhere along the entire length of hose, a great advantage in situations where time is critical. Previously available only in white, the hose is used in pressure applications in the pharmaceutical, bioprocess, biomedical, chemical, food, and beverage industries. - October 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BagButton’s Exclusive Distribution Family Extends to Australia
BagButton LLC. (www.bagbutton.com) Global leader in economical Vacuum Storage bag Space Saving solutions announced today the launch of a new distribution outlet source. (BagButton Australia) www.bagbutton.com.au BagButton Australia – BagButton’s new family addition for direct whole... - October 14, 2007 - BagButton LLC.
ClearCutAwards.com - New Acrylic Stars and Acrylic Awards for Fall Lineup
New acrylic awards and acrylic trophies for fall from ClearCutAwards.com. Many new high quality awards perfect for year end gifts, employee recognition and other awards for the corporate and other organizations. - October 01, 2007 - ClearCutAwards.com
Updated Brochures from NewAge(R) Industries Aid with Tubing & Hose Selection
Revised literature from NewAge details selection and purchasing errors to avoid during the tubing and hose buying process. It reminds design engineers and purchasing agents of the many items that need consideration before a purchase is made. Two brochures – “The Top 12 Tubing and Hose Buying Errors . . . and Their Solutions” and the company’s Products & Services piece – inform readers of costly buying mistakes and of NewAge’s wide range of flexible tubing and hose products. - September 30, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Hose Track(R) RFID System Outperforms Traditional Log Book Record Keeping for Process Components
AdvantaPure’s Hose Track identification system, designed for process components used in biopharmaceutical and other high-purity industries, offers several safety and security advantages over conventional pen-and-paper methods of recording component usage data. Hose Track uses RFID technology to monitor individual parts and their wear-related events such as cleaning cycles. It consolidates information into a database and eliminates problems like illegible handwriting and misfiled documents. - September 28, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Flexible Viton(R) Rubber Tubing, Stocked in Two Hardnesses, Provides Exceptional Chemical Resistance
Tubing of Viton, a high performance synthetic rubber, is available in both 60 and 75 Shore A durometers for a wide range of uses. It offers chemical resistance, withstands temperatures from –30°F to 400°F, and possesses the high resiliency of an elastomer. Applications include appliances, chemical transfer, hot lubrication feeds, o-rings and seals, fuel and oil lines, cable jacketing, exhaust lines, solvent transfer, and peristaltic pumps. - August 30, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BagButton Gives Exclusive Distribution Rights to an Independent in the UK
BagButton LLC. (www.bagbutton.com) Global leader in economical Vacuum Storage Space Saving solutions announced today the launch of their new distribution outlet source. (J.P.Mailing Services of the UK). www.bagbutton.co.uk. J.P.Mailing Services -- a direct whole sales and retail sales company, has... - August 25, 2007 - BagButton LLC.
USP Class Vi Approval Certifies Hose to an Increased Level of Purity for Sanitary Applications
AdvantaPure’s flexible rubber-covered hose has an FEP fluoropolymer core that has now been tested and approved for USP Class VI certification. The multi-ply hose, called APFRC, is well suited for both pressure and vacuum applications in a variety of clean process industries, such as pharmaceutical, food, distilled beverage, chemical, and biotech. The ingredients of APFRC’s smooth, non-stick FEP core also comply with FDA and USDA standards. - August 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Nylon Tubing Stocked in Two Flexibility Styles & Six Colors; Offered in Both Inch & Metric Sizes
Immediately available from NewAge(R) Industries is Nylotube(R) nylon tubing in semi-rigid and flexible grades, six colors, and inch and metric sizes. Applications include chemical transfer, instrumentation, pneumatic controls, fuel and oil transfer, food and beverage lines, and more. Nylotube offers low moisture absorption, excellent flex fatigue resistance, tight dimensional tolerances, and light weight. The nylon-12 formulation is stocked, while nylon-11 is available on a limited basis. - August 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Polyurethane Hose Material Now Meets FDA Standards & is Suitable for Food, Water, & Industrial Uses
Long known for its practicality in industrial applications, NewAge(R) Industries’ Urebrade(R) reinforced polyurethane hose is now ideally suited for wet and fatty food applications and beverage processing. The material meets FDA and NSF standards and also offers longer service life over other hoses. Urebrade is naturally flexible. It does not contain plasticizers, which can leach out and cause hose hardening and stream contamination. Replacement cost savings can be realized because of this. - July 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
New Long Life Silicone Tubing for Peristaltic Pumps from AdvantaPure(R) Outlasts Other Tubing
A new silicone tubing formulation has been developed by AdvantaPure to meet the demands of peristaltic pumps. The material meets Class VI and FDA standards and is well suited for pharmaceutical, biotech, lab, and R&D applications. The new tubing, designated APSPG, is clean room manufactured for purity and made to withstand the repeated compression and release action of peristaltic pumps. APSPG is stocked is ten sizes and ready for immediate delivery. - June 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Custom Craft Plastics Releases Innovative Business Card Holders to Solve an Age Old Problem
Custom Business Card Holders Now Available - June 13, 2007 - Custom Craft Plastics
Three Styles of Clamps – Ear Type, Worm Gear, and Double Bond – Now Stocked by NewAge Industries
In order to be a one-stop supplier for tubing and hose, NewAge now offers clamps and fittings for attachment purposes. Three types of clamps are stocked – Oetiker(R) ear type, stainless steel worm gear, and nylon double bond – to meet various application needs. Each style has its advantages and satisfies requirements such as light weight, durability, space restrictions, easy installation, non-rusting, and the ability to be reused. - May 31, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure Receives a Patent for Its Hose Track Equipment Identification & Tracking System
AdvantaPure has received U.S. patent number 7,195,149 for its Hose Track Process Equipment Identification and Lifecycle Analysis System used in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, biomedical, chemical, and other high-purity industries. Using RFID technology, Hose Track monitors parts usage and replacement to minimize contamination risks and underutilized equipment. The patent protects the uniqueness of the system. - May 21, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Custom Brochure Holders Now Available
Custom Craft Plastics is Now Producing Custom Brochure Holders with Designs from Customers - May 16, 2007 - Custom Craft Plastics
ATW Freedom Estate Series Lawn and Garden Product Line Launched - Low Maintenance and US Made
Planters, window boxes, arbors, garden fences, lamp posts, pergolas, shutters, lattice panels, mail box posts, and enclosures are made from ATW PVC TrimBOARD and are impervious to moisture and insects, with the look and feel of real wood. - May 05, 2007 - Advanced TrimWright
PVC Hose Now Available in Additional Sizes and Three Reinforcement Styles
Now offered from NewAge Industries is braid-reinforced PVC hose for industrial, food, beverage, medical, and pharmaceutical uses. Twelve sizes and three styles – thin wall, standard wall, and high-pressure braid – provide versatility. The durable hose is manufactured from non-toxic ingredients conforming to FDA and USP Class VI ingredients. Customization includes formed shapes, cut-to-length pieces, thermal hose bonding, and hose assemblies. - May 03, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
New Brochure Holders for Real Estate Marketing Released
Custom Craft Plastics is Shipping New Brochure Holders Specifically for Real Estate Marketing - May 03, 2007 - Custom Craft Plastics
BagButton Recruits the Outdoor Enthusiasts
Protect Gear, Save space for pennies - May 02, 2007 - BagButton LLC.
SIGGART Design Contest "What's Your Eco-Style?"
SIGGART Contest Overview: Beginning on Earth Day (April 22) and continuing through June 1, SIGG Switzerland will be running a contest to design the next eco-friendly SIGG water bottle. The contest will be hosted at http://www.MYSIGG.com/SIGGART. Visitors to the site can enter the contest by... - April 28, 2007 - SIGG Switzerland
New Software Position at AdvantaPure Focuses on RFID Products for Pharm, Biotech, Food, & Clean Uses
Sanitary tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure promotes Jeffrey D. Johnson to the newly created position of Director of Software Solutions. Johnson will focus on sales and service of the company’s RFID products, including GammaTag(TM) gamma-sterilizable RFID tags and the Hose Track(TM) process equipment tracking system. Johnson has been with the company for over sixteen years and brings both IT and sales experience to the new position. - April 25, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Baseball Display Cases Manufacturer Adds Other Sports Display Cases
Custom Craft Plastics Baseball Display Cases Product Line is Joined by Football, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey and Other Sports Collectible Cases - April 17, 2007 - Custom Craft Plastics
Barbed and Push-to-Connect Fittings Now Available in Brass for Different Tubing Materials
NewAge Industries now offers durable brass fittings in two styles, barbed and push-to-connect. Each is designed to work with plastic tubing manufactured from either soft (PVC, polyurethane, silicone) or rigid (nylon, polyethylene) materials. These fittings work well in general purpose applications, as well as those involving potable water, pneumatics, and instrumentation. - April 06, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
RFID Solutions to Highlight AdvantaPure’s Interphex Booth
AdvantaPure will feature its range of RFID tracking solutions at the upcoming Interphex pharmaceutical industry trade show in New York. The highlight of AdvantaPure’s booth will be the company’s new gamma sterilizable RFID tag called GammaTag(TM). AdvantaPure’s RFID solutions are designed for the reliable tracking and identification of critical process components used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device applications. - April 04, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BagButton; Now Serving 2 Million People
BagButton LLC; Global leader in economical space saving solutions, announced today they have served over 2 million people since there début to the market, February 2004. Discover how millions of people are saving space with plastic bags and the BagButton. Vacuum space bags / Storage bags... - March 20, 2007 - BagButton LLC.
Latest Sanitary Process Component Developments Highlighted in AdvantaPure’s Descriptive Brochure
AdvantaPure’s Products & Services brochure was recently updated to include the company’s newest products, namely single-use molded silicone components, GammaTag gamma sterilizable RFID tags, and other RFID solutions. These new items complement AdvantaPure’s line of high purity tubing, hose, fittings, and assemblies. Illustrations, photographs, and text describe each product. - March 10, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Lightweight Polyethylene Tubing Now in Two Styles for Both General and Specialty Applications
Polyethylene tubing in two styles—linear low density and polyethylene-lined EVA—is available from NewAge Industries. Both types offer non-toxic ingredients that meet FDA standards. Applications include air and fluid transfer and protective wire jacketing in markets such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, pneumatic instrumentation, potable water, laboratory, and more. The linear low density style, which is stocked in colors, is also employed for decorative use. - February 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
New Injection-Molded Silicone Stoppers Offer Purity and Application Flexibility
New from AdvantaPure are biologically-safe bottle stoppers for pharmaceutical, laboratory, and biotech use. Suitable for various sampling and storage containers, the stoppers are certified animal-ingredient free and made from a silicone elastomer that meets Class VI and FDA standards. AdvantaPure’s stoppers are designed for long life with resistance to chemicals and a wide range of temperatures. Customization includes holes for tubing inserts or ventilation. - February 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Affordable Stainless Steel Spike for Building Maintenance
Keep Pest Birds off of ledges, rooflines, parapet walls, signs and more with Bird Spike 2007. Bird Spike 2007 is an affordable and effective way to protect your building from pest birds. - January 31, 2007 - Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
Customized Plastic Tubing and Hose Assemblies Offer Savings Compared to Stocked Products
NewAge Industries offers custom plastic tubing, hose, and assemblies to address application needs. Made to specifications, custom products can result in less waste, labor, and cost than stocked items. Options include thermal bonding, heat-formed shapes, coiling, cut-to-length pieces, special compounding and colors, adjusted wall dimensions, printing, slitting, overbraiding and jacketing, hole punching, even packaging. - January 30, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BagButton, Global Leader in Economical Space Saving Solutions, Announced Today its EBay Auction to Sell Off the Very First BagButtons Ever Made
BagButton, the new space saving product that finally hit the market, satisfying consumer’s anticipation in 2004. BagButton states, if you’re looking for an inexpensive vacuum space bag storage bag system, look no further. For the price of plastic garbage bags and one BagButton you will... - January 24, 2007 - BagButton LLC.