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Professional Plastics Named 2016 Family-Owned Large Business of the Year
Professional Plastics was recently awarded Family-Owned Large Business of the Year by The Orange County Business Journal. - June 23, 2016 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Plastic Tubing Manufacturer NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates Five Years as a Solar Powered Company; Obtains Its Additional Electricity Needs from Renewable Sources
In June NewAge will note the fifth anniversary of its rooftop solar array and green energy system. The company went solar primarily to help the environment, set a good example and save money. The array provides half of the manufacturer’s electricity needs, and additional power is purchased from green energy providers. NewAge has also greened many aspects of its building – windows, motors, trash and recycling systems, lighting – and continues to look for more ways to improve. - June 03, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Brogan & Patrick Supports Lakeland Shelter Event to Help Transform the Lives of Stray and Lost Animals
Brogan & Patrick Manufacturing Corp. recently participated in an event organized by the Lakeland Shelter called Second Chances. Brogan-Patrick sponsored a table for 10 people to support the cause of providing a better life for lost and stray animals. The event was also an opportunity for the organization to strengthen its relationship with the local community. - May 22, 2016 - Brogan & Patrick Manufacturing Corp.
IMS Streamlines Hot Runner Mold and Cable Troubleshooting with the New MoldXChecker and CableXChecker
IMS introduces the MoldXChecker and CableXChecker to its catalog of solutions for the plastics processing industry. Designed to significantly reduce time and remove guesswork for troubleshooting molds and cables on a hot runner system, these Checkers quickly and easily detect and direct engineers to the problem source. - May 11, 2016 - IMS Company
IMS Now Offers PurgePods™ as a Simple Solution During Material Change Outs for Plastic Molders
IMS Company facilitates fast and simple material change outs with its new product PurgePods™. Easily and effectively remove color residue, previous materials, and carbon buildup on the screw and barrel by simply adding the pod into the hopper along with virgin process resin and letting the operation run. - April 30, 2016 - IMS Company
NewAge(R) Industries Introduces Seven Additional Sizes of Clearflo(R) Ag-47 Antimicrobial Tubing to Offer Customers More Choices
Clearflo Ag-47 antimicrobial tubing is now stocked in 17 sizes including 3/4” and 1” I.D. Customers had expressed a need for sizes above 1/2" I.D., and NewAge is now able to meet that requirement. The NSF-51 listed tubing contains antimicrobial ingredients throughout the tube, not only on the inside, and protects liquids from harmful bacteria that can transfer odors and taste. Applications include processing needs for beverages, food, dairy products, water and other clean fluids. - April 01, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries Promotes from Within and Announces New Inside Sales Manager
NewAge Industries is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen McDevitt to Inside Sales Manager. Prior to this change McDevitt was the company’s Assistant Inside Sales Manager. The promotion was made following the retirement of another employee. McDevitt has been with NewAge for thirteen years and is now responsible for supervising the firm’s team of inside sales representatives who cover product lines for both NewAge and its biopharma Single-Use division, AdvantaPure(R). - February 29, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Banner Ups Announces New Manufacturing Solution for Customized Grommet Alternatives
Banner Ups has recently expanded to offer new customized grommet alternatives with lightning fast production times. Most of the products on the market today are designed as a one-size-fits-all solution. While these products may provide a temporary fix, they commonly fail due to inferior craftsmanship. - February 13, 2016 - Banner Ups
Masterpak Presents Tailored Agricultural Plastic Films at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016
With over 40 years of experience serving the agricultural and horticultural sector, Masterpak will display tailored plastic film solutions at Hall 8.2, Booth #A10 during FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016 for the 6th consecutive year. - February 04, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Interstate Container to Highlight Mechanical Packaging Services for Poultry Processors at IPPE 2016
Interstate Container’s Mechanical Packaging Services provides technical support to poultry processors for box making and box room needs. The corrugated packaging manufacturer will exhibit at IPPE 2016 Booth #B7647 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from January 26 - 28. - January 22, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Interstate Container at IPPE 2016: Expanding Warehousing & Distribution Across the Southeast
Interstate Container expands warehousing and distribution to support the poultry industry growth and shift to wax-free boxes. Interstate Container will exhibit at booth #B7647 during the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on January 26 - 28. - January 17, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
62-Year-Old Company, NewAge(R) Industries, Marks Its 10th Anniversary as an ESOP Corporation and Celebrates Employee Ownership
NewAge Industries is celebrating its tenth year as an employee-owned company in 2016. Its ESOP–Employee Stock Ownership Plan–was established as a way to reward team members in retirement and as a succession plan for the corporation. The company’s share price has seen a six-fold increase since the ESOP’s inception in 2006. Employees view the plan as increased incentive to always keep the customer top of mind, to perform their jobs exceptionally well, and as a path to retirement. - January 15, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Banner Ups New Banner Hangers Save the Environment and Money
Business owners are thinking and saving green with banner hangers from Banner Ups. Instead of tossing damaged signs in the trash, these products are the quick, cost effective, and a more environmentally conscious decision. Banner hangers are small, extremely strong and flexible enough to meet a wide array of business needs. Best of all, these astounding products help reduce the staggering 250 to 400 million tons of garbage Americans produce every year. - January 14, 2016 - Banner Ups
Interstate Container at SERFVC 2016: Top Three Things Growers & Packers Should Look for in a Sustainable Box
Interstate Container, creator of Greencoat® wax-free produce boxes, will share insights about sustainable packaging at Booth # 437 / 439 during 2016 SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference (SERFVC) at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Georgia from January 7-10. - January 01, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Interstate Container Exhibits Benefits of Sustainable Produce Boxes at SERFVC 2016
During 2016 SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference (SERFVC), Interstate Container will meet with growers, packers and their customers and suppliers at Booth #437 / 439 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Savannah, GA on January 7-10, 2016. - December 31, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Fluitec’s Jo Ameye Receives the ASTM Award of Merit
Highest Award given by ASTM, Jo Ameye becomes ASTM Fellow. - December 22, 2015 - Fluitec
NewAge(R) Industries Makes Significant Investment Into Engineering Support Group; Goal is to Maintain Its Number One Advantage of Meeting Customers’ Needs
Over the past several months, tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries has expanded its engineering department with Design and Test Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, an Engineering Project Manager and an Applications Engineer with a PhD in Plastics Engineering. The reason? To enhance its technical expertise regarding processes, equipment and testing options in order to better serve its customers. NewAge sees this as a key step in continuing to grow its business. - December 11, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Save Money on Christmas Decorations with Innovative Plastic Grommets by Banner Ups
Instead of purchasing new Christmas ornaments and decorations this season, a growing number of people are choosing to repair and rejuvenate their current decorations with an innovative plastic grommet from Banner Ups. These adhesive Power Tabs are designed and proven to withstand winds up to 98 MPH. Engineered with high strength composite film, Power Tabs are less conspicuous and stronger than any other product on the market today. - December 11, 2015 - Banner Ups
NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates 40 Years of Polyurethane Tubing and Hose; Marks Decades of Fluid and Air Transfer
Superthane(R) polyurethane tubing and Urebrade(R) reinforced polyurethane hose were both introduced in 1975. NewAge brought on the products for applications such as fuel and grease lines, oxygen transfer, control instrumentation, robotics and cable jacketing. Superthane and Urebrade are still used for these applications today, thanks to their flexibility, durability, oil and chemical resistance, and ability to withstand a variety of weathering situations such as moisture and U.V. radiation. - November 20, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
The BlueDuct® is the First Underground Air Duct System to be Certified for R-10 Thermal Performance Per Rigorous NSF P374 Protocol
The BlueDuct, from AQC Industries, is an underground preinsulated duct system. The BlueDuct®, from AQC Industries, is the first underground air duct system to receive NSF P374 certification for R-10 thermal efficiency. - November 17, 2015 - AQC Industries
Fluitec Strengthens Its Global Sales Force
Fluitec International Appoints Two New Regional Sales Managers and Inside Sales Representative. - November 14, 2015 - Fluitec
Anchor Plastics, Inc. is Looking to Move to a Larger Facility
After spending over 40 years in their home office in Golden Valley, Anchor is excited to have the opportunity to look at moving to a new, larger facility out in Wright County. - November 11, 2015 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Alternative Surfaces Announces Sale to DAZ Enterprises Corp
Alternative Surfaces (www.AlternativeSurfaces.net) – one of the Northwest’s most revered providers of epoxy and fluid applied flooring serving residential and commercial clients since 2008 is pleased to announce an agreement to be purchased by DAZ Enterprises Corp. - November 04, 2015 - Alternative Surfaces
Banner Ups Offering New Power TabsBanner Finishing Products
Banner finishing company Banner Ups is offering their new Power Tabs products for those looking for a unique banner finishing method that can give you access to durable yet inexpensive banner blanks. - November 04, 2015 - Banner Ups
NewAge(R) Industries Introduces New Hoses Designed for Food and Beverage Applications; Includes Styles for Beer and Wine Processing, Milk, Dairy and Dry Bulk Foods
New from NewAge Industries are hoses lined with Butyl and Nitrile for food and beverage processing. Both styles offer smooth liners for problem-free fluid flow, plus reinforcement for pressure and vacuum applications. The hoses meet FDA and other standards and will impart no taste or odor to products flowing through them. Applications include potable water, juices, wine, beer, milk and dairy products, oily or fatty foods, dry bulk foods, and non-alcoholic beverages. - November 01, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Napco & ROTOPAK at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015: Food-Safe Catering & Foodservice Packaging
Napco and sister company, ROTOPAK, will build relationships at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 by leveraging its customer service-oriented sales team and comprehensive range of catering and foodservice, display, and shipping and transport packaging. - October 25, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Napco & ROTOPAK at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015: Custom Food & Beverage Packaging That Stands Out
During Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, Napco and sister company ROTOPAK welcome food and beverage manufacturers, as well as foodservice and catering companies to explore a complete range of packaging materials at Booth # Z-A110 from 27 - 29 October 2015 at Dubai World Trade Center, United Arab Emirates. - October 22, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Interstate Container at PMA Fresh Summit 2015: How to Transition to Wax-Free Produce Boxes
Interstate Container is emphasizing its Hand-in-Hand approach to removing wax boxes from the fresh produce supply chain at Booth #5252 during PMA Fresh Summit Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on October 23-25. - October 07, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Interstate Container’s Show-Stopping Merchandising Displays on Exhibit at PACK EXPO 2015
Visitors at PACK EXPO 2015 will find a range of display solutions at Interstate Container’s Booth #S-6456 – from promotional packaging produced on the Highcon Euclid II+ digital cutting and creasing machine to custom corrugated merchandising displays and pre-printed pallet base wrap. The show runs from September 28-30 at Las Vegas Convention Center. - September 20, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
IMS Company Rolls Out the Industrial Molding ResQ Cart for Plastic Processors
IMS Company developed the ResQ Cart to save shops time and effort when switching molds, fixing a press, or performing other general shop maintenance, with unique features designed to fit a molder’s everyday needs. - September 13, 2015 - IMS Company
Interstate Container to Highlight Greencoat® High-Graphic Moisture Resistant Packaging at Pack Expo 2015
Greencoat pre-printed wax-free boxes, a game changer for companies interested in achieving high-quality branding with sustainable water resistance, will be on display at Booth #S-6456 at Pack Expo 2015 from September 28-30 at Las Vegas Convention Center. - September 13, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
3Der Transforms Your Ideas in Virtual Products and Then Physical Objects
Not a new business field, but an enhanced one. 3Der Romania redesigned his workflow and now covers the A-Z services for 3D industry. - September 13, 2015 - 3Der
Interstate Container to Exhibit Custom & Specialty Corrugated Solutions at PACK EXPO 2015
Interstate Container will exhibit custom merchandising displays and high-graphic moisture-resistant packaging at Booth #S-6456 during PACK EXPO 2015. The trade show will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 28-30. - September 11, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
NewAge(R) Industries Promotes Two Team Members to Executive Director Positions; New Positions Developed to Aid Company as It Continues to Grow
Tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries has promoted two team leaders, Michael Allard and Robert Volk, to executive positions. Their new roles involve the overseeing of multiple departments and more voice in the running of the company. Work teams have been realigned to help integrate job functions and improve internal communications. NewAge manufactures plastic and silicone tubing for industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, appliance and industrial. - September 04, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Tubing Manufacturer NewAge(R) Industries Joins Beverage Associations; Aims to Better Understand Beverage Processors’ Needs and Wants
NewAge Industries, the manufacturer of plastic and rubber tubing and reinforced hose, has joined the American Beverage Association and the Brewers Association. While both organizations serve beverage markets, the ABA represents the non-alcoholic industry; the Brewers Association serves craft and homebrewers. NewAge joined the associations to learn more about their members’ applications and determine how to best service them with the company’s comprehensive line of fluid transfer products. - August 13, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AQC Industries Introduces Q Duct™ Outdoor Preinsulated Duct System
AQC Industries introduces Q Duct™ Outdoor Preinsulated Duct System, which is engineered for exterior and rooftop applications. - August 04, 2015 - AQC Industries
New Platinum-Cured Silicone Hose Available from NewAge(R) Industries; Offers a Higher Degree of Purity
Silbrade(R) Platinum braid-reinforced silicone hose provides a higher degree of purity along with reinforcement for flexibility with increased pressure capabilities. Applications include those where medical, biological fluid handling, hot fill, food handling, beverage and dairy service and electrically-associated equipment is involved. Silbrade Platinum is NSF-51 listed, will not support bacteria growth and handles temperatures up to 400°F/204°C. - August 01, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Phthalate-Free Technology Makes Omnisports Unique Among Sports Floors
Tarkett Sports' Omnisports is now one of the only resilient sports surfaces available in North America to use phthalate-free technology. - June 16, 2015 - Tarkett Sports
Cyber Graphics Moves to New Milwaukee Office
Cyber Graphics, LLC, has moved their Franklin, WI, location into a new custom remodeled office space in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The official opening date for the new space is June 8, 2015. - June 10, 2015 - Cyber Graphics
NewAge(R) Industries Introduces Clearflo(R) Ag-47 Antimicrobial PVC Tubing with Silver Ion Technology; Inhibits Bacteria Growth & Their Ill Effects
Clearflo Ag-47 antimicrobial PVC tubing is now available from NewAge Industries. Applications include fluid transfer for food, beer and alcoholic beverages, dairy products and clean liquids such as those used in medical, laboratory and water-wastewater environments. The tubing, which is made with Silver Ion technology to protect fluids from harmful bacteria, is NSF-51 listed and does not contain phthalates. - June 07, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Banner Finishing Companies: Toss Out Your Grommet Plastic - Free Banner Ups Samples Are Now Available from E.L. Hatton Sales Co.
Traditional banner making was not an easy process; it required accuracy, time, and money for materials that often proved to be ineffective. That is why E.L. Hatton Sales Co. created their line of Banner Ups banner hangers to eliminate clumsy old fashioned methods of banner finishing like grommet presses, welding/sewing, and plastic grommets. - June 05, 2015 - Banner Ups
Lowery Plumbing of Texas Receives Nu Line “Job of the Year Award”
Nu Flow licensees from all around the world recently gathered in Las Vegas for the annual Licensee Summit. Lowery Plumbing, Heat and Air Conditioning of Texas was chosen to receive the Nu Line “Job of the Year Award” on May 5 in a room full of other licensees. It was their work at The... - May 14, 2015 - Nu Flow
Tarkett Sports Launches Lumaflex in North America
Tarkett Sports as introduced Lumaflex, a popular indoor sports flooring system in Europe, to North America. Lumaflex is a combination system that has high shock absorption, uniformity, and versatility. It can be used as a surface for basketball, volleyball, aerobics, and many other activities. Lumaflex can also match the profile of recessed concrete, making it ideal for replacing old hardwood athletic flooring. - May 13, 2015 - Tarkett Sports
Veteran Owned Carolina Pipe Repair Receives Nu Drain “Job of the Year Award”
Carolina Pipe Repair LLC, a Nu Flow Licensee, recently gained recognition for its hard work at Rebound Behavioral Health in Lancaster, SC. The South Carolina based company received the Nu Drain “Job of the Year Award” on May 5 at the annual Nu Flow Licensee Summit in Las Vegas. Chris... - May 13, 2015 - Nu Flow
IMS Delivers a New Option for Plastic Molding Maintenance: The IMS Screw Handler
Designed specifically for injection and extrusion molders, the brand new IMS Screw Handler facilitates the handling and transportation of hot molding screws while keeping maintenance workers safe. - May 02, 2015 - IMS Company
Ready. Chef. Go!™ Program Supports Retail Sales Growth
A new cooking bag, designed to increase sales in grocer’s seafood, poultry and produce departments, is being tested in U.S. supermarkets around the country. The Ready. Chef. Go!™cooking bag (www.readychefgobags.com), manufactured by Sirane Ltd. in the United Kingdom, has proven highly... - April 28, 2015 - Elkay Plastics
40-Year Anniversary for Edwin and Mark
This week Cyber Graphics celebrated an impressive milestone for two of their veteran employees: forty years of service with the Bryce Corporation family of companies. Mark Parrish (Director of Customer Service) and Edwin Woods (Manufacturing Site Director) have each been part of the Cyber Graphics... - April 19, 2015 - Cyber Graphics
Nu Flow Italia Expands Reach with Two New Licensees
Nu Flow Technologies Inc., a world-leading pipe lining manufacturer, installer and distributor has announced that Nu Flow Italia has added two new companies to their list of Licensees. “After showing the Licensees the products and doing some jobs together, the owners of the companies... - April 10, 2015 - Nu Flow
Revolutionary Coffee Maker Water Filling System Seeking Seed Funding
Mark Bennett, Inventor of Magic Filler, has a vision. Even though his vision is technically mono-vision (more on that later), his business plan is better than 20/20. Mr. Bennett is setting his new-found sight to change the way we all make our coffee every day. “Magic Filler” is designed to fit on any coffee maker to allow automatic water filling, eliminating the often messy transfer from sink to coffee maker we are all used to. - April 04, 2015 - Magic Filler
Leading Online Vendors of PEX, Plumbing, HVAC Supplies Announce Merger
Delaware-based company PexMall and Canarsee in New York will combine their enterprises to form one streamlined plumbing, heating and HVAC online storefront with a specialty in offering PEX tubing supplies. With the merger, the Canarsee online store will diversify its product line by including radiators, toilets, plumbing fixtures, heaters, pool and spa supplies and more. - April 01, 2015 - Canarsee