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Banner Ups Launches Its Powertabs to Provide Stronger and Easy to Use Reinforcements for Banners

Banner Ups Recently Released Its New PowerTabs Into the Market with the Aim to Revolutionize the Concept of Banner Reinforcements in the Graphics Industry - March 12, 2014 - Banner Ups

Ampac Products Win Awards for Packaging Excellence, Design, and Innovation

Ampac is proud to announce they have recently won several awards from the Flexible Packaging Association, Graphic Design USA and the World Packaging Organization for products displaying packaging excellence, design advancements and product innovation. - March 05, 2014 - ProAmpac

Ampac Pull TabTM a Success in the Marketplace

Ampac has recently delivered the Ampac Pull TabTM beverage pouch to the marketplace with great success. Ampac’s Pull Tab beverage pouch provides an alternative format to the traditional straw-punch through beverage pouch. - March 04, 2014 - ProAmpac

Top Quality Plants, Individuals Honored by ACPA

QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits. - March 04, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

Ampac Acquires Business Deposits Plus as Part of Strategic Focus

Ampac has acquired Business Deposits Plus (BDP) as part of its overall strategic focus for its secure packaging business unit. - March 03, 2014 - ProAmpac

Three Types of Silicone Tubing Available in Medical Grades from NewAge(R) Industries; USP Class VI and FDA Requirements Met

Medical-grade silicone tubing and reinforced hose is now available in three styles. Silicone is best known for its flexibility and temperature range, making it useful for applications such as medical devices, pharmaceutical processing, peristaltic pumps, respiratory machinery, biological fluid handling, electrically-associated equipment, and food and beverage transfer. The company offers peroxide-cured silicone tubing and reinforced hose, plus platinum-cured tubing. - February 28, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Professional Plastics Signs Master Distributor Agreement with Corning Macor®

Professional Plastics, Inc. has recently signed a Master Distribution Agreement with Corning, Inc. for the distribution and fabrication of Macor® Machinable Glass Ceramic parts and shapes. As a leading supplier of engineering plastics and ceramics with 18 locations in the USA, Singapore and... - February 27, 2014 - Professional Plastics, Inc.

IMS Company Enables Precise Temperature Control Through Its New Hydra Water Cooled Circulator

As the newest member to the IMS Hydra series, IMS Company offers the redesigned water cooled temperature controller to the industrial market; facilitating the control, accuracy, and efficiency of water circulation. - February 26, 2014 - IMS Company

ACPA Honors Safest Concrete Pipe Plants, Companies

Prestigious national awards recognize excellence in workplace safety. - February 21, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

Nu Flow Expands Into International Maritime Industry with Partner in Dubai

Nu Flow has increased its presence to the United Arab Emirates, partnering with Drydocks World, the renowned international services provider to the maritime, oil & gas and energy. - February 20, 2014 - Nu Flow

NewAge(R) Industries Welcomes New Midwest Sales Manager; New Position Brings Local Representation to Eight States

NewAge Industries announces the appointment of Michael L. Yakes as its Midwest Sales Manager, a new position developed to help better serve the company’s current customers and to increase business. Yakes has over 20 years of sales experience with a background that includes tubing and fabricated plastics. He will serve the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and eastern Wisconsin while being based near Chicago. - February 20, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Anchor Plastics, Inc. President Steve Rogers Recognized by Pi Sigma Epsilon

In the January issue of the Dotted Lines, a Pi Sigma Epsilon journal, Steve Rogers was the PSE Alumni / Partner Spotlight. The article talks about how Steve went from a Mold Technician to the owner of Anchor Plastics, Inc. In his freshman year at Moorhead State University, Steve joined Pi Sigma... - February 07, 2014 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.

ResTech Plastic Molding Announces Acquisition of Northeast Mold & Plastics to Expand Customer Care Expertise for Advanced Plastic Molding Solutions

Northeastern U.S. Largest Installed Two-Shot Molding Machine Base Will Drive Technology Strategy - February 06, 2014 - ResTech Plastic Molding

INDEVCO Companies Exhibit Plastic & Corrugated Agricultural Packaging at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2014

INDEVCO Group companies, Masterpak, UNIPAKHELLAS, and UNIPAKCYPRUS, will exhibit agricultural packaging solutions at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2014 from 5 – 7 February 2014 at Messe Berlin in Germany. - February 06, 2014 - INDEVCO Group

Interstate Container to Exhibit Innovative Poultry Packaging at International Production & Processing Expo 2014

Interstate Container, manufacturer of pioneering Greencoat® wax-free boxes, will exhibit at International Production & Processing Expo 2014 from January 28-30, 2014 at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. - January 30, 2014 - INDEVCO Group

Smithers Rapra Announces "Life Prediction of Polymers for Industrial Applications" Webinar on January 23, 2014

Smithers Rapra, a global authority on rubber, polymer and composite material and product testing announced today their 2014 webinar series highlighting rubber and polymer product testing. The webinars are designed for companies to learn about the benefits of standard and custom testing of their rubber and plastics materials. Product development engineers, chemists and product managers are encouraged to register for the free webinars, featuring Smithers Rapra’s industry experts. - January 22, 2014 - Smithers Rapra

Anchor Plastics, Inc. Has Had a Great Year and is Looking Forward to 2014

2013 has been a great year for Anchor Plastics and 2014 is looking to be even better. In 2013 Steve Rogers was awarded the 40 Under 40 award given by the Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal and has managed to keep the company growing. With all the great things going on at Anchor, Steve still had... - January 17, 2014 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.

Cyber Graphics Unveils New Corporate Logo

Cyber Graphics, LLC launched a new corporate logo today, marking the most dramatic change in its visual identity since 2007. Designed in-house, the new visual identity presents the company as modern and evolving, and reflects the streamlined efficiencies of their vertically integrated capabilities and services. The logo also serves to unify Cyber Graphics across its three new locations, from recent acquisitions in Cleveland, OH; Milwaukee, WI; and Neenah, WI. - January 10, 2014 - Cyber Graphics

AdvantaPure(R)’s Silicone Tubing for Peristaltic Pumps Carries USP Class VI Approval; Now Available in an Additional Size

AdvantaPure, a manufacturer of high purity tubing, now offers its APSPG silicone pump tubing in a new size to help meet customer demand. The tubing, which is USP Class VI approved, is stocked in .313” I.D. x .500” O.D. as well as ten other sizes. APSPG is specially formulated to withstand the rigors of peristaltic pump operations and offers other benefits such as no animal-derived ingredients, resistance to bacteria build-up, translucency, and documented lot traceability and quality control. - December 19, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Interstate Container Helps Mountaire Farms Distribute Thousands of Thanksgiving Meals

As Thanksgiving approaches, Interstate Container supports Mountaire Farms' 19th Annual "Thanksgiving for Thousands" food drive. - November 28, 2013 - INDEVCO Group

Nu Flow Ireland Completes First Water Main Project

Nu Flow has completed its first water main project in Ireland using its Nu Line pipe lining system. - November 22, 2013 - Nu Flow

Saudi’s Napco to Exhibit at 8th Annual GPCA Forum

Napco will exhibit petrochemical packaging in Booth #34 at the GPCA Forum 2013 from 19 - 21 November at the Madinat & Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). - November 17, 2013 - INDEVCO Group

NewAge(R) Industries Publishes “Building a Sustainable Future,” a New Report That Explains the Many Steps Taken by the Manufacturer to Support Sustainability

Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries has released its first sustainability report. It highlights the company’s ideas and actions that have helped it save energy, reduce waste and become a better neighbor. NewAge now produces half of its electricity through a solar panel array on the building’s roof, and other projects have impacted its recycling, heating and cooling, lighting and production efficiencies. The company also hosts food, toy and blood drives to benefit the local community. - November 14, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Nu Line in Compliance with NSF 372

Nu Flow's patented barrier coating helps protect potable water from lead contamination and makes the water lead-free. - November 14, 2013 - Nu Flow

Deteriorating Bridges Uncovered in CBC Investigative Series

"Sudbury's Big Fix" shines light on one city's looming infrastructure crisis. - November 09, 2013 - American Concrete Pipe Association

BioSeal Systems Introduces Revolutionary Containment Bags for the Death Care Industry

BioSeal Systems in San Diego recently introduced containment bags for human remains that will supplant the widely used, low-grade bags made overseas. The company's new TC BodyBags, attracted thousands of visitors to a display at the National Funeral Directors Association Expo in Austin, TX, and resulted in several global distributors for BioSeal. - November 09, 2013 - BioSeal Systems

Polyurethane Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Now Available in Three Styles; Offers Durability for Air and Fluid Transfer

NewAge Industries now offers its polyurethane tubing in three versions: unreinforced tubing, braid reinforced hose and a type developed specifically for pneumatics. Each offers the performance properties for which polyurethane is known including natural flexibility, durability, good chemical resistance and superior functioning in weather-related conditions. Both ether and ester tubing formulations are stocked, and the pneumatic style is available in eight colors for easy line identification. - October 26, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Marbles, LLC and Technology Container Corporation (TCC) Announce Exclusive Licensing Agreement

This is the first license agreement issued by Marbles, LLC relating to its patented technology directed at the corrugated file/storage box and organizational products industries. Other domestic and international licensees who are interested should contact Marbles immediately, as exclusive agreements are currently being discussed and awarded. - October 16, 2013 - Marbles, LLC

NewAge(R) Industries Featured in New Report on Innovative Employers That Generate Jobs and Profits; Focuses on Companies That Help Employees Grow

Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries is highlighted in a new report from The Hitachi Foundation focusing on successful companies. Titled "Doing Well and Doing Good," the report features employers that place great emphasis on employee training, advancement, retention and satisfaction. The practices boost morale, productivity and prosperity and give the employers a competitive edge. - October 10, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Phoenix Energy to Exhibit Eco-Friendly Electricity & Heating Solutions at Beirut Energy Forum 2013

Phoenix Energy will display renewable energy products at Beirut Energy Forum 2013 from 26 – 27 September 2013. - September 28, 2013 - INDEVCO Group

Verigenics(R) Awarded a Patent for Its RFID Tracking System that Withstands Gamma Irradiation; Incorporates Gamma-Stable Tags and Labels

The Verigenics division of NewAge(R) Industries has received U.S. Patent Number 8,519,846 for its GammaTag(R) RFID technology. The GammaTag system uses durable RFID (radio frequency identification) tags, labels, and reader-writers to track and identify components requiring gamma irradiation for the purpose of sterilization. Industries that use such technology include medical device, pharmaceutical, bioprocess and others involved with critical and patient-related applications. - September 27, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Anchor Plastics, Inc. Adds New Members

On December 31st, 2007 Steve Rogers purchased the Golden Valley, MN location of Anchor Tool & Plastic and changed the name to Anchor Plastics, Inc. Anchor Plastics, Inc. has now reached their 6th year anniversary and continues to maintain growth. In the next 18 months Anchor has projects lined... - September 27, 2013 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.

Cyber Graphics Acquires Flex Pre-Press

Cyber Graphics Acquires Flex Pre-Press in Franklin, WI. The partnership will bolster the existing strengths of Flex Pre-Press, expand the market share of Cyber Graphics, and provide greater efficiencies to both organizations. - September 26, 2013 - Cyber Graphics

Interstate Container to Exhibit New Greencoat® ICE Seafood Boxes at PACK EXPO 2013

During PACK EXPO 2013, Interstate Container will display new Greencoat® ICE wax-free corrugated boxes tailored to effectively pack and transport seafood products on ice at booth # S6338 from September 23 – 25. - September 25, 2013 - INDEVCO Group

Patriot Pickle Shifts to Greencoat® Boxes by Interstate Container

Patriot Pickle shifts to Greencoat® wax-free boxes, a strong, durable, green corrugated packaging solution for packing, transporting, and branding “All American Pickle” products. - September 25, 2013 - INDEVCO Group

AdvantaPure(R) Welcomes Tony Butler as Manager of Single Use Systems; New Position Adds to Company’s Expertise

High purity tubing and single use systems manufacturer AdvantaPure has appointed Tony Butler to a new position focusing on single use systems for pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing. The position arose because of the company’s continued growth in the industry. Butler brings experience including process integration and improvement, project management and quality assurance to this new role and is available to consult with AdvantaPure’s customers and distributors worldwide. - September 11, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Vitop Original® Asserts Its Leadership

The favorite tap of wine consumers can now be recognized by a special quality seal. The Vitop Original® is the leading tap used for wine in Bag-in-Box®. The tap’s success is due in part because it is very easy to use – a simple pressure on one or both wings is enough to make... - August 31, 2013 - Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box

Nu Flow Increases Presence to the Caribbean Islands

Nu Flow welcomes its newest international partner, Nu Flow Caribbean. - August 30, 2013 - Nu Flow

IMS Company Launches Complete Redesign of Its Website

Redesigning its website for optimized user experience, IMS Company goes live with its new site that reflects the needs of the industrial market. - August 30, 2013 - IMS Company

Nu Flow Opens Las Vegas Office

High demand has prompted Nu Flow, the world leader for small diameter pipe lining technologies, to open an office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The city contains more than 160 high-rise buildings with ages that range from brand new to a century old. “These large hotels and casinos run 24 hours a... - August 22, 2013 - Nu Flow

Plascon Group Achieves BRC Certification for Manufacturing of Flexible Food Packaging

Plascon Group’s flexible packaging manufacturing plant in Traverse City, Michigan recently achieved British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Food Safety Certification. BRC is a leading global quality and food safety certification program that is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Plascon manufactures film, bags and liners for the foodservice, food processing and bulk packaging industries. - August 16, 2013 - Plascon Group

AdvantaPure(R) to Feature the Benefits of Its Molded Components, Single Use Products and Process Hoses at Fall Shows; Includes Events in the U.S., Switzerland and China

High purity tubing and single use systems manufacturer AdvantaPure will exhibit at several upcoming trade shows. The company’s products are made for pharmaceutical, bioprocess and other clean applications and meet many industry standards. Events include the BioProcess International Conference in Boston; ILMAC in Basel, Switzerland; and China-Pharm in Shanghai. Other regional shows on the east coast of the U.S. will also be covered. - August 08, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

MFG Tray Gives Back to the Community

MFG Tray, a manufacturer of fiber reinforced composite products, celebrated their annual Giving Back to the Community Day on Saturday, July 20. A group of MFG Tray teammates came together to restore an overgrown cemetery to its former glory. Oak Hill – Gehrton Cemetery, a small historical... - August 07, 2013 - Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company

IMS Company Introduces the IMS Hydra Air Cooled Circulator to the Industrial Market

IMS Company releases its new air cooled circulator that does not require an external water source, making it mobile, efficient, and cost-effective for companies with a limited or expensive water supply. - August 01, 2013 - IMS Company

Duraco Express Introduces Finger Lift Specialty Tapes

Duraco Express introduces its new line-up of finger lift specialty tapes, which include tissue, transfer, film, and bag-sealing tapes. The company presents the many benefits that these new products offer and explains how they deliver added value to their users. Duraco Express, a trusted name in... - July 27, 2013 - Duraco Express

Growing Nu Flow Demand Spurs Sales Team Expansion

Nu Flow America, the world leading small diameter pipe lining company, is pleased to announce the addition of four account managers to its national sales team. Combined, the new salesmen carry approximately 70 years of sales and marketing experience. “As national demand for our unique pipe... - July 25, 2013 - Nu Flow

Recent Headlines Within Plastics Product Manufacturing

Recent Headlines
Within Plastics Product Manufacturing