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Interstate Container Highlights Coated, Wax-Free Produce Boxes at the 2017 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Interstate Container, creator of Greencoat® wax-free boxes, will discuss transitioning to sustainable packaging at Booth #437/439 during the 2017 SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, January 6-7, at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Georgia. - December 29, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
NewAge(R) Industries Hosts Local Middle School Students Learning About Manufacturing Careers; Students Film Their Visit for a Contest
Recently a group of students from Neil A. Armstrong Middle School of Fairless Hills, Pa., visited plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries. The purpose of their visit was two-fold: to learn about advanced manufacturing careers and to shoot video for a contest. The students toured NewAge’s silicone and plastic tubing manufacturing areas and molding rooms, learned about product testing and quality assurance, and had a chance to talk with employees about their jobs and educational backgrounds. - December 23, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
INDEVCO & Napco to Unveil MicroMB Plastic Compounds at Arabplast 2017
INDEVCO and Napco will showcase MicroMB plastic compounds during Arabplast 2017 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre 8-10 January 2017. - December 22, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
NewAge(R) Industries Announces New Board Members; Experienced Executives Will Help Steer the Company’s Direction
Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries grew significantly over the past 15 years. The company introduced a high purity line of products for the biopharma industry, doubled its number of employees, and became an ESOP corporation. Its leadership and strategic planning needs grew as well, leading to the additional of three new members for its Board of Directors. This experienced team will help plan NewAge’s continuing growth. - December 04, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
INDEVCO & Napco to Jointly Provide Reliable Plastics Compounds Under Newly Launched MicroMB Brand
MicroMB brand provides high-quality additives, fillers, masterbatches, and recycled resins in various processes including injection molding, blow molding, blown film, thermoforming, and other processing methods. - December 03, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Gift Boxes Are an Easy Way to Accentuate Your Gift Value
Values of a brand are strongly linked with the quality they offer, any new launch will not help in killing competition until the approach is through exceptional quality and not rhetoric marketing. - December 02, 2016 - Carrier Bag Hut
ROTOPAK’s Certified Food-Safe Packaging at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016
At Gulfood Manufacturing 2016, ROTOPAK will meet with F&B producers to discuss tailored, food-safe paperboard and flexible packaging products in Hall 3, Booth #A3-32 from 7 – 9 November at the Dubai World Trade Center. - November 03, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Napco to Offer Packaging Innovation Consultancy at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016
Napco will help food and beverage manufacturers identify the suitable packaging materials and design to meet their performance and sustainability goals at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016, Hall 3, Booth #A3-32 from 7 – 9 November at the Dubai World Trade Center in the UAE. - November 01, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Fam® & Zahra Breast Cancer Association Strengthen Arab Women’s Health Awareness
Through the end of October, women in Saudi Arabia and GCC can benefit from a breast cancer awareness program organized by Zahra Breast Cancer Association and sponsored by Fam® brand. - October 25, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Ampac Engineers Improved Anti-Fog Technology for Fresh Produce Packaging
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, and the world’s leader in creative flexible packaging solutions, has engineered an improved anti-fog technology for film used in fresh produce packaging. Ampac has been a long time supplier of surface printed anti-fog OPP film with controlled perforation for... - October 21, 2016 - ProAmpac
CB Station Now Recognized as Google Trusted Store
Positive shopping experience at CB Station recognized via inclusion in Google Trusted Stores program. - October 15, 2016 - CB Station
Interstate Container to Showcase Greencoat® Double Wall Cabbage Boxes at PMA Fresh Summit 2016
Greencoat®’s new double-wall, coated, wax-free cabbage boxes for growers and packers offer farmers a strong, and cost effective solution to their packaging needs. Find Interstate Container in Booth #3285 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from October 15-16. - October 10, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Ampac’s MRE Pouch Innovation Serves NASA International Space Station
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, the world’s leader in creative packaging solutions, announces an improved MRE pouch innovation for the International Space Station. Ampac has been a producer of MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) retort pouches for the US military for many years. Because of the quality... - October 07, 2016 - ProAmpac
Rocket Industrial to Donate 100,000 Meals with New “Project 100K” Program
Rocket Industrial plans to donate 100,000 meals to starving children around the world through its innovative new program, Project 100K, in partnership with Minneapolis-based charity, Feed My Starving Children. - September 28, 2016 - Rocket Industrial
Banner Ups Selected as 2016 Product of the Year Winner at SGIA Expo Exclusive Award Honors Innovative Product Technology
The 2016 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo brought together leaders of the specialty imaging industry this year in Las Vegas. In addition to a successful showcase, E. L. Hatton Sales Co. / Banner Ups, of Wellington, OH was recognized in the Association's prestigious Product of the Year Competition with the Product of the Year Award in the Finishing Equipment – Other category for its BravoBanner Automated Banner Finishing Machine. - September 25, 2016 - Banner Ups
Injection Molder J&L Plastic Molding Increases Its Market Presence Through New Equipment Investment
Medical Device Molder adds to capacity with new all-electric injection molding machine. - September 21, 2016 - J&L Plastic Molding
NewAge(R) Industries Publishes White Paper Comparing Fittings for Plastic and Rubber Tubing
NewAge manufactures plastic tubing and rubber hose and also supplies a variety of fittings and clamps. In this white paper, the types of fittings the company offers are compared using text, images and a reference chart. The report notes facts such as each fitting’s performance features, typical applications, materials, installation requirements and tubing materials that each fitting works best with. Clamps – Oetiker(R), worm gear and nylon double bond – are also reviewed. - September 15, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries’ Vardex(R) Suction Hose Turns 60 Years Old, Reaching a Milestone that Proves Its Durability and Reliability
At 60 years old, Vardex reinforced PVC hose is one of NewAge Industries’ mainstays. Its decades of reliability, durability, crush resistance, and kink resistance have enabled it to endure the demands of fluid and air transfer in industries such as food and beverage, OEM and chemical. Vardex continues to be a versatile hose that provides full vacuum capabilities, flexibility and light weight. - August 11, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Banner Ups Signs GPS Group Reps in USA and Canada
E. L. Hatton Sales Co., maker of the Banner Ups line of adhesive-based banner finishing products, announces that the GPS Group will be its authorized representatives in the U.S. and Canada. Established in 2009, GPS Group is a consortium of independent reps covering the continental U.S. and Canada. - August 06, 2016 - Banner Ups
Rocket Industrial Named a Great Place to Work by Fortune
Rocket Industrial, a leading retail and industrial packaging supplier in the United States, has been selected as a Great Place to Work by Fortune Magazine. Fortune partners annually with The Great Place to Work Institute to conduct independent surveys of qualifying companies in each state. - August 04, 2016 - Rocket Industrial
IMS Company Introduces Dependable Economy Bronze Sprue Puller Tools for Any Manufacturing Shop or Maintenance Technician
IMS Company supplements its already impressive handheld tool collection with the addition of Economy Bronze Sprue Puller Tools. This line is not limited to sprue pulling. In fact, all workers can benefit from these indispensable tools. Easily maintain molds, offer employees versatile tool options, and diminish operating expenses with this comprehensive Sprue Puller Kit. - July 22, 2016 - IMS Company
World-Renowned Autosol® Metal Care Products Now Available Through IMS Company
IMS Company becomes a North American distributor of Autosol® metal and mold care products. The Autosol® product line is designed by some of Germany’s finest engineers and distinguishes itself in specificity of polishes and professional quality. These products reduce cleaning time, protect a variety of metals, and allow machine cycles to run more efficiently for longer. - July 22, 2016 - IMS Company
Forty-Nine Percent of NewAge(R) Industries is Now Owned by Its Employees; Recent Ownership Transfer Increases Employee Ownership by Nine Percent
The employee-owners of plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries now own even more of the company. Ken Baker, CEO and majority shareholder, recently sold another nine percent of NewAge to its ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), bringing the plan’s total ownership to forty-nine percent. The ESOP is a retirement plan designed to reward employees for their hard work and dedication. It helps avoid a competitive buyout and ensure the succession of NewAge. - July 08, 2016 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Banner Ups Teams with Printlat as Exclusive Latin America Representatives
E. L. Hatton Sales Co., maker of the Banner Ups line of adhesive-based banner finishing products, announces that PrintLAT will be its exclusive authorized representative in Latin America, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Established in 2005, PrintLAT has... - July 08, 2016 - Banner Ups
A New Service for Designers in Nashville
With Nashville quickly becoming a design hub, many startup and seasoned designers face the same problems; How can I get a sample of my idea?, Can I get it produced locally and can I order 1 or 10,000? A new company in Nashville, Fox Design Services is now offering that service to interior designers, architects, furniture, product, exhibition and landscape designers. - June 28, 2016 - Fox Design Services
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.