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Xiamen Elite, Chinese Manufacturer of 'Green Bags,' First Bag Producing Company in the World to Receive SA 8000 Certificate for Human Rights of Workers
Xiamen Elite Nonwoven Manufacturing Co., Ltd. today announced that its production site in Xiamen, China has been certified to the Social Accountability International SA 8000 work place and human rights standard. Xiamen Elite is now the first and only bag producing SA 8000 certified factory in the... - April 04, 2009 - Xiamen Elite Nonwoven Manufacturing
United Foam, a UFP Technologies Brand, Improves Capabilities and Response Time at Their Decatur, Alabama Facility
United Foam's Decatur, AL, facility, one of eight United Foam locations, has made significant improvements to enhance their overall quality and service. United Foam has added new equipment, improved upon their material selection, reconfigured its floor plan and has become ISO compliant. - February 26, 2009 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
United Case™, a UFP Technologies Brand, Introduces Exclusive Foam for Protective Case Inserts
United Case™, a UFP Technologies brand (NASDAQ: UFPT), introduces Case Fit™ 260. Case Fit 260 is United Case’s proprietary foam material used for fabricating custom inserts for protective cases. Case Fit 260 exhibits the most important aspects necessary for interior case protection. - February 21, 2009 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
Lowest Cost Handheld XRF Analyzer Released by Skyray XRF
New handheld XRF Analyzer is released by Skyray XRF (USA) and is the lowest cost x-ray tube based system available. It performs accurate analysis of lead content, precious metals analysis, alloy identification and more. - February 06, 2009 - Skyray XRF
United Foam, a UFP Technologies brand, to Exhibit Custom Medical Solutions at MD&M West
On display will be United Foam's custom clean room packaging solutions, foam to fabric compression molded medical device components, reticulated foam medical applications and protective cases with custom foam inserts used to protect and showcase medical devices. - February 06, 2009 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
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.
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
GlobalPak Launches New Website
GlobalPak Launches New Website Featuring Shrink Products. - December 16, 2008 - GlobalPak
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Semitron® MDS 100 Advanced Material for IC Test Sockets
Semitron MDS 100 is a strong, stiff platform for applications such as: Test sockets for semiconductor test and package equipment - Fixtures for electronics testing - Mounting points for precision diagnostic equipment - Positioning platforms for miniature motion control devices. - July 23, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Surface Guard Introduces Wave Flute Corrugated in a Variety of Colors and Sizes
Surface Guard introduces Wave Flute single face corrugated. Now in addition to A, B & E Flute single face, Surface Guard has begun to manufacture the unique and eye catching Wave Flute single face in a variety of flexo-printed colors and sizes. - July 03, 2008 - Surface Guard Inc.
New XRF Analyzers Released to Help Increase Efficiency
Skyray XRF offers two new non-destructive x-ray fluorescence instruments to the North American market. One XRF analyzer features a sixteen-sample turret stage while the second is a portable model that provides the accuracy of a desktop system. - June 25, 2008 - Skyray XRF
Company Offers Units for Lead Content Detection
Skyray XRF offers non-destructive solutions for hazardous substance detection with desktop and portable x-ray fluorescence instruments. - April 30, 2008 - Skyray XRF
Skyray XRF Launches Technical Website
New technical website features overviews of x-ray theory, common XRF applications and the Skyray XRF product line that includes portable and desktop non-destructive XRF Instruments. - April 16, 2008 - Skyray XRF
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Skyray XRF Will Introduce Instruments at MJSA Jewelry Expo
Two new x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments will be released by Skyray XRF at the MJSA Expo (Apr 13-15, NYC). The XRF units provide a variety of testing functions designed for the jewelry industry including hazardous substance (lead-content) testing. - March 17, 2008 - Skyray XRF
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
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.
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.
Composite Manufacturing Supplies Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has teamed up with De-Comp Composite, Inc. to offer a full-line of composite manufacturing support materials including; Vacuum Bag Films; Release Films, Liquids, and Fabrics; Adhesive and Sealant Tapes; Autoclave Valves and Hoses; Castable Urethane Elastomer; Tooling Resins, and Tool Support Structures. - January 11, 2007 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Plexiglass - Acrylic Sheets Now Available Online
Plexiglass Acrylic (aka Plexiglass, Acrylite GP, Lucite, Acrylite, Optix, etc.) is now available online from Professional Plastics website www.professionalplastics.com . The website offers wholesale and retail customers the ability to purchase custom, cut-to-size acrylic sheets in more than... - December 13, 2006 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Meldin® 7001 Polyimide Shapes Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been appointed as a Master Distributor of Meldin 7000 series polyimide shapes from St Gobian. Meldin 7000 series features operational temperatures of 600ºF for continuous operation and 900ºF for intermittent exposure, and tight tolerances. - August 24, 2006 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Anchor Packaging Introduces its New Crystal Classics™ Salad Bowls
Anchor Packaging introduces a new line of salad bowls and lids for restaurant and supermarket takeout. Available in 24 and 32 oz sizes. - March 31, 2006 - Anchor Packaging Inc.
E-Commerce Site for Plastics Shapes is Expanded
Professional Plastics has expanded it's e-commerce website to include more than 500 different materials for sale online. Plastic sheets, rods, tubing and film are offered for industrial and consumer applications. - March 24, 2006 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Professional Plastics Named Master Distributor of Makrofol® Polycarbonate Films
Professional Plastics was recently appointed as the Master Distributor of the Sheffield-Bayer line of polycarbonate films. The appointment covers both Makrofol ® DE and Bayfol® PC polycarbonate films which are available in a wide variety of surface textures, including glass-clear with both sides gloss. - November 09, 2005 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Massive E-Commerce Plastic Shapes Industrial Website
Professional Plastics has launched a comprehensive plastic shapes website offering e-commerce purchasing capability for the more than 500 different plastics materials. Products are available in sheet, rod, tubing and film. - November 08, 2005 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Professional Plastics to donate 5% of e-commerce proceeds to Hurricane Katrina victims
Professional Plastics, Inc. a supplier of plastic sheets, rods, tubing and film has pledged to donate 5% of all e-commerce proceeds during the month of September to the the American Red Cross to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. According to a spokesman for the company, "Our employees deeply sympathize with the people affected by this terrible tragedy and we wanted to offer our assistance while encoraging others to do the same." The website also contains links to charitable organizations. - August 31, 2005 - Professional Plastics, Inc.