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Dramm Premiers the "Watering 101" Video
As the leader in hand watering tools for greenhouse growers and nurserymen, Dramm premiers a “Watering 101” Video covering the basics of hand watering. The new “Watering 101” Video stars Dramm’s own Canadian Sales Manager, Louis Damm, who has worked in the... - March 02, 2012 - Dramm Corporation
In the Face of Limited Nylon Tubing Supplies and Worldwide Demand Outpacing Inventories, NewAge(R) Industries Possesses Abundant Stock
While many suppliers of nylon-12 tubing have struggled with raw material shortages, NewAge Industries has been able to source the product and stock up. The material was in limited supply due to several reasons – oil, the renewable energy market, and the cabling industry – that affected worldwide inventories. NewAge worked with its partners to secure more-than-adequate supplies of nylon-12 tubing, which is used for a variety of fluid and air applications. - February 26, 2012 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Dramm Announces New Representation in Idaho
Dramm Corporation announces a change in representation for the state of Idaho. The firm of Lalande Dunn Steele of North bend Washington will now represent Dramm’s Retail Division in the state of Idaho. Lalande Dunn Steel currently represents Dramm’s Retail Division in the states of... - February 15, 2012 - Dramm Corporation
Announcing: The Louisville, Kentucky Shercon Distribution Center
Shercon, Inc. a leading masking solutions manufacturer is pleased to announce the recent opening of the company’s Midwest Distribution Center located in Louisville, Kentucky. - February 09, 2012 - Shercon, Inc.
AdvantaFlex(R) TPE from AdvantaPure(R) Now Available as Molded Components; Ideal for Simple Molded Manifold Assemblies for Sampling & Batch Fill Applications
Previously available only in tubing form, AdvantaFlex thermoplastic elastomer is now offered as molded components for biopharmaceutical manifold assembly applications. Wyes (Y), tees (T), cross (X) connectors, and reducer connectors, as well as sanitary ends and container closures, allow for single resin validation and one material contact surface. AdvantaFlex molded assemblies eliminate most barbed fitting connections and their leak potential while they provide an alternative to silicone. - December 02, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries’ Employees Walk for Charity; Team Members Help Others & End Up Helping Themselves in the Process
Three of NewAge Industries’ team member committees – ESOP, Wellness, and Helping Hands – worked together to help those in need. Three charities benefited from the employees’ efforts, and employees became healthier themselves by literally walking an extra mile. The team wore pedometers during October and made charitable donations upon reaching milestones of five and then ten million steps collectively. The group also held a clothing drive and is now working on a food drive and Toys for Tots. - November 25, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Nylobrade(R), NewAge(R) Industries’ Signature Plastic Hose, Celebrates 55 Years of Service; Primary Applications Remain Fluid & Air Transfer
NewAge Industries proudly notes the 55th anniversary of its first plastic hose, Nylobrade. The product was introduced to the U.S. in 1956 and is still used today for air, gas, and fluid transfer in industries such as chemical, food and beverage, OEM, appliance, and even toy and spa. Nylobrade holds NSF certification for food equipment (NSF 51) and potable water (NSF 61). The hose is manufactured in the U.S. from non-toxic ingredients that conform to FDA and USP Class VI standards. - November 18, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries Extends Its Excellent Product Quality Rating to Seven Straight Years; Results in Fewer Product Rejections & Problems for Customers
Tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries has now held a product quality rating of 99.7% or better for seven consecutive years. The company’s quality assurance procedures are aimed at reducing problems and rework for customers. NewAge commits a significant number of its team members to its quality department in order to maintain high quality product standards and lessen failures, rejections and returns. - October 15, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Single Use Systems & Leak-Proof Molded Components at Fall 2011 Pharmaceutical & Bioprocess Trade Shows
High purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure will exhibit at five trade shows this fall to showcase its single use systems and components for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and bioprocess industries. Shows include Interphex Puerto Rico and the ISPE Annual Meeting where AdvantaPure will have product solutions on hand for fluid processing applications. Single use system materials include platinum-cured silicone and AdvantaFlex(R) biopharmaceutical grade TPE. - September 30, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers Hose Fittings of Stainless Steel, Molded Silicone, & Other Sanitary Materials for Pharmaceutical, Biologics and Chemical Fluid Flow Applications
Five fitting materials are now available from AdvantaPure for secure connections involving high purity fluid transfer. Supplied attached to tubing or reinforced hose, the fittings give customers a choice for optimal performance in various applications. Stainless steel, silicone, TPE, Hytrel(R), and polypropylene options offer features such as smooth finishes for unobstructed flow, chemical resistance, and use with a wide range of temperatures. - August 25, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Yokohama Conducts Environmental Management Orientation for Elementary Students
Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) is set to have an Environmental Management Orientation-Seminar for the school children of Malabanias Elementary School on August 13, 2011 which intends on propagating awareness on environmental protection as a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The... - August 19, 2011 - Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc.
Platinum-Cured Silicone Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Offers Purity for Fluid Transfer; Well Suited for Medical, Pharmaceutical, & Food Applications
Silcon(R) Med-X tubing is manufactured from platinum-cured silicone for purity in critical fluid flow applications such as pharmaceutical, medical, surgical, food and beverage. The tubing is extremely flexible and will not support bacteria growth. Silcon Med-X does not contain plasticizers, offers the fewest number of extractables, and meets USP Class VI requirements. - July 14, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Hose Identification Solutions from AdvantaPure(R) Help Reduce Errors; New Identification Methods Provide Customers with More Choices
AdvantaPure now offers ten ways to identify hoses used in pharmaceutical and other critical process applications. Identification helps increase hose connection accuracy. Options include various uses of colors, printing directly on the hose, protected labels, laser-etched metal components, and electronic methods. - June 23, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries Lights Up Rooftop with Largest Solar Array in Bucks County, Pa.; Congressman Fitzpatrick Praises Company’s Successes
Tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries installed a one megawatt rooftop solar panel system and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 8, 2011. The system – the sixth largest of its type in Pennsylvania – is now in operation and provides 50 percent of the company’s energy needs. It is, to date, NewAge’s most challenging green initiative. In attendance was U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8) who said, “You’re demonstrating an example a lot of other manufacturing organizations should take a look at.” - June 12, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Nylobrade(R) PVC Hose Gains NSF-51 and NSF-61 Certification – Conforms to Standards for Use with Potable Water & Food Equipment Materials
NewAge Industries’ Nylobrade reinforced PVC hose is now certified by the National Sanitation Foundation for use in drinking water and food processing applications such as vending machinery, beverage transfer, kitchen appliances, medical devices, marine equipment, and recreational vehicles. Nylobrade offers a smooth surface for unobstructed flow and is stocked in thin, standard, and heavy wall thicknesses. - May 20, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
B. G. Peck Company Receives Supplier Excellence Award
B. G. Peck Company was recognized for its quality and performance by Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. - May 04, 2011 - B. G. Peck Company, Inc.
Introducing ColorPoint Cutting Tools by Dramm
Dramm launches a new product line of cutting tools designed for women. The new ColorPoint line includes hand held Pruners and Shears and a 24" Bypass Lopper. - April 09, 2011 - Dramm Corporation
Push-to-Connect Fittings in Two Materials - Acetal & Brass - Now Available from NewAge(R) Industries
Easy-to-use Newloc(R) push-to-connect fittings provide instant, leak-proof connections to rigid and semi-rigid plastic tubing. They save time over the assembly of connections such as barbed fittings and clamps. Applications include food and beverage transfer, pneumatics, robotics and instrumentation, potable water, chemical lines, and more. Newloc fittings require no tools for installation and may be disconnected and reused. - March 10, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Halle A. Norris Promoted to VP of Manufacturing
Halle A. Norris Promoted to Vice President of Lauren Manufacturing - March 01, 2011 - Lauren Manufacturing
AdvantaPure(R) to Feature Single Use Systems at Spring Trade Show Appearances—Events Include Interphex and the PDA Meeting
AdvantaPure will exhibit its high purity tubing, manifolds, and disposable fluid processing systems at five pharmaceutical industry shows this spring. In addition to Interphex and the annual PDA Meeting, AdvantaPure will appear at Single Use Systems 2011 and two ISPE events. All five appearances give customers and prospects one-on-one contact with AdvantaPure’s engineers and the opportunity to discuss their single use and fluid transfer applications. - February 10, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Offers Cleanliness Along with Flexibility—Combines the Useful Properties of Two Materials
Polyethylene-lined EVA tubing offers the functionality and cleanliness of polyethylene with the flexibility of EVA for applications such as food and beverage processing, fluid feeds and drains, chemical transfer, and appliance components. The tubing is manufactured by producing the polyethylene, or PE, layer and then extruding the flexible EVA cover around the PE. It results in permanently-fused, flexible, translucent tubing that resists many chemicals and gases, plus moisture. - February 02, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Overmolded Tri-Clamp(R) Ends from AdvantaPure(R) Reduce Risks Associated with Barb-Style Fittings and Provide an Alternative to Silicone
New Overmolded Tri-Clamp Ends from AdvantaPure offer an option for sanitary connections with PVC, TPE, and TPR tubing. They cost less than silicone versions and are well suited for pharmaceutical, medical, surgical, food, and beverage applications. Overmolded Tri-Clamp Ends reduce the entrapment risks associated with barb-style fittings. The ends are attached to tubing thermally and without the use of leachable adhesives. - December 15, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Welcomes Michael Allard as Global Distribution Sales Manager for Its Tubing Products
Allard will manage the distributor network for NewAge Industries’ industrial plastics and AdvantaPure(R) high purity tubing and hose products. Allard brings years of sales and management experience to the company. His background includes involvement in the industrial, biopharmaceutical, and semiconductor markets. Allard will also manage the company’s New England sales region, represent the company at trade shows, and be involved with various industry associations. - December 02, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Platinum Cured Silicone Tubing from AdvantaPure(R) Now Stocked in 49 Sizes from 0.03” to 1” I.D.
AdvantaPure now offers its APST silicone tubing in nearly 50 sizes for use in pharmaceutical, biotech, biomedical, chemical, food, and beverage applications. The wide range of sizes addresses requirements for multiple fluid transfer uses. APST is extremely flexible, contains no animal-derived ingredients, and offers a temperature range of -100°F to 400°F (-73°C to 204°C). The tubing meets standards for organizations such as USP, FDA, ISO, 3-A, and European Pharmacopoeia. - October 27, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries to Go Solar with Rooftop Solar Panel Array; Will Produce 50% of Energy Needs
Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries will have 4000 solar panels installed on its roof that will generate more than 50 percent of its electricity requirements. The company received state and federal grants to help fund the project, which should be completed during the first quarter of 2011. The rooftop array will produce one megawatt of electricity and help NewAge pursue green initiatives. - September 23, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries Welcomes Bill Keiser as Director of Quality; Brings Extensive Knowledge & Experience
Keiser brings nearly 30 years experience in the field of quality to the plastic tubing manufacturer, which serves both industrial and clean-application industries. He is involved with both the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and ASTM (American Society for Testing of Materials) at the committee level. Keiser’s credentials and knowledge will help all NewAge’s team members maintain the company’s high level of product quality. - August 26, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R)’s BioPharm Tubing & Single Use Systems to be Featured at Upcoming Fall Shows
AdvantaPure will exhibit its high purity pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products at three industry trade shows this fall. AdvantaFlex(R) biopharm tubing and molded, Class VI silicone, single use systems will be the focus. Other items include silicone container closures and manifold identification solutions. - August 12, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Hot Bond(R) from NewAge(R) Industries Eliminates Cumbersome Bundles of Tubing & Saves Money
Tubing bonded with heat, not adhesives, helps customers save time and money on installations by eliminating multiple line routing. Hot Bonded tubing also saves space over bundles, shows a professional appearance, and offers easier line traceability for quick troubleshooting. Four bonding styles are available: permanent, strippable, skip, and tubing bonded to electrical wire. - July 23, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Conquering the Lawn & Garden
To help save time and water when gardening, check out some of Dramm’s popular and new items for this summer. All of these products are available at your local garden center as well as online sources: DorothyBiddle.com, BestNest.com, Amazon.com, etc. The new ColorStorm™ Oscillating... - July 18, 2010 - Dramm Corporation
NewAge(R) Industries Once Again Honored as Finalist in "Top Small Company Workplaces" Contest
For the second year in a row, the plastic tubing manufacturer was selected as a finalist in a competition sponsored by Inc. magazine and Winning Workplaces(TM). NewAge was one of 40 finalist companies chosen from over 500 entrants. A national panel of experts in leadership noted that NewAge does not stand still with its product line. It continues to innovate and adapt to its customers' needs, and that contributes to its 56-year history of success. - June 30, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Expands Its Silicone Molding Operations — Again — to Increase Product Output
The high-purity products group of NewAge Industries, AdvantaPure, expanded its operations in 2008 and recently did so again to meet the demand for its single use systems and molded components used in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production. AdvantaPure converted existing space into cleanrooms for the manufacture of silicone manifolds and container closures. Former office space at the company’s headquarters outside Philadelphia, PA, is also undergoing conversion. - June 11, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
PVC Tubing Lined with Hytrel(R) Combines the Properties of Two Durable Materials
Hytrel-lined PVC tubing from NewAge(R) Industries satisfies different performance requirements for the interior and exterior of a tube. It’s flexible, durable, and suitable for both food and industrial applications. The Hytrel lining is odorless and tasteless and offers low permeability. The PVC jacket resists abrasion, shock, and U.V. while it insulates the tubing from electronic interference. NewAge stocks Hytrel-lined PVC tubing for immediate or JIT shipment. - June 10, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Interphex 2010 Proves Successful for Single Use Systems Manufacturer AdvantaPure
Attendees at Interphex 2010, held last month in New York City, showed interest in AdvantaPure’s single use systems for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The company’s tubing, hose, and identification solutions also drew interest. Attendees asked many questions about how AdvantaPure’s new products could increase speed and efficiency in their drug and vaccine production processes. - May 27, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Heavy Duty Cam Operated Couplings Available in Four Materials—Options for Both Industrial & Food Use
Cam and groove fittings are now offered by NewAge Industries in four materials: nylon, industrial-grade polypropylene, food-grade polypropylene, and PVDF. A significant advantage over metal counterparts is their lighter weight. The couplings also provide benefits such as high impact strength and resistance to acids and solvents. NewAge’s cam operated couplings are stocked in sizes up to 4” and in several common styles. - March 12, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) to Feature Products for Manifold Identification & Container Sealing at PDA Meeting
AdvantaPure will showcase its DocuLink(TM) silicone manifold identification method, BioClosure(TM) Systems high purity container closures, and AdvantaFlex(TM) biopharmaceutical grade tubing during the exhibition portion of the meeting. The three products are the company’s latest advances for pharmaceutical manufacturing and bioprocess applications. - February 26, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Raymond Baker, Founder of NewAge(R) Industries, Remembered
NewAge Industries announces the passing of Raymond E. Baker, its founder. Baker started the company in 1954. He imported hardness testing equipment and PVC hose from Europe and grew the company into a multi-million dollar business. Today NewAge is owned by his son Ken and concentrates on plastic tubing and hose, fittings and clamps, and, with its AdvantaPure(R) product line, solutions for high purity fluid processing. - February 06, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BioClosure(TM) Systems from AdvantaPure(R) Offer Secure Seals for Pharma, Biotech, & Lab Uses
BioClosure Systems are suitable for repeated or single use and work with flexible container systems, laboratory bottles and apparatus, and sampling and storage receptacles of glass, plastic, or metal. They provide purity and a secure environment for critical processes. BioClosure Systems reduce contamination and costs associated with cleaning and validations. - January 31, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Dramm Adds Colors to Gardening Tools
Spring is just around the corner and soon we will be out in the garden again with colorful vegetables growing and flowers blooming. This Spring Dramm is adding its own colors to the garden with new Compact Cutting tools, Watering Cans and a brand new design to the classic Touch N’ Flow... - January 29, 2010 - Dramm Corporation
NewAge(R) Industries Now Offers Polypropylene Tubing as a Replacement for Costlier Fluoropolymer Tubing
Prolite(R) polypropylene tubing from NewAge Industries works well in many applications as a less costly alternative to fluoropolymer tubing. Prolite provides excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and high dielectric strength. Typical uses include potable water supply, food and beverage processing, chemical transfer, compressed air lines, electronic and household appliances, and dispensing equipment. - January 09, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces DocuLink(TM) for Processing Manifold Identification
New DocuLink provides a practical method of critical document retrieval for manifold identification. DocuLink simplifies the tracking of individual manifolds after they’ve been installed by using a silicone-encased label on each part. The labels are embedded into the manifold during manufacture at connection points such as T’s or Y’s. Identification on the label links the part to documents such as certificates, instructions, and validations. - December 02, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Heat-Formed Tubing & Hose Eliminates Fitting Connections, Reduces Kinking, & Eases Flow Restrictions
Formed shapes eliminate the need for extra fittings and clamps, reduce the occurrence of kinking and flow problems, ease installations, and improve the look of finished products. Tubing and hose materials suitable for heat forming include PVC, polyurethane, nylon, and other plastics. Shapes range from simple elbows to parts with multiple bends, twists, and coils. - November 26, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Plastic Tubing Maker Takes Steps to Go Green — Benefits the Environment & the Company’s Bottom Line
NewAge Industries changed its trash and recycling system, made building renovations, and stopped printing a full-line product catalog, all in an effort to go green. The company has reduced energy and paper usage and the amount of trash destined for landfills. The changes have also saved the company 60% in trash hauling charges—so far. - November 06, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Fluid Transfer Options to be AdvantaPure(R)’s Emphasis at the ISPE Annual Meeting
Tubing and hose choices for liquid transfer in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes will be the focus of AdvantaPure’s table at this year’s ISPE Meeting. Other products to be highlighted include single use systems, identification solutions, molded silicone components, and AdvantaFlex(TM) biopharmaceutical grade tubing. - October 23, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Product Innovations at Upcoming BioProcess International(TM) Exhibition
Silicone tubing and manifold manufacturer AdvantaPure will exhibit its latest high purity product developments at the upcoming trade show to be held October 12-16, 2009, in Raleigh, NC. The company offers products for single use biopharmaceutical process systems that include tubing sets, molded silicone manifolds and container closures, AdvantaFlex(TM) TPE tubing, and DocuLink(TM), a new manifold identification system. - September 30, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Suprene(R) TPR Tubing Now Offered in a Choice of Grades & Durometers to Serve Both Industrial & Clean Applications
NewAge Industries’ flexible TPR tubing is now available in both FDA and Industrial grades and in 64A and 80A hardnesses. The tubing, called Suprene, is well suited for peristaltic pump use. Temperature use ranges from –60°F to 275°F (–51°C to 135°C). - August 13, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries Honored as Finalist in The Wall Street Journal(R)’s “Top Small Workplaces” Annual Recognition Program
Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries has been selected as one of 35 finalists in the 2009 Top Small Workplaces competition sponsored by The Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces. The annual recognition program highlights the best small companies based on several factors. Several companies will be chosen as the 2009 Top Small Workplaces and will be featured in a Wall Street Journal Report on Small Business in the publication’s September 28, 2009, edition. - July 11, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces New GammaTag(R) 500 to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industries; RFID Tag Withstands a Minimum of 500 kGy Cumulative Exposure
GammaTag 500 withstands repeated exposure to gamma radiation up to a cumulative amount of 500 kGy. It is ideal for the identification of high volume items in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and gowning industries that require repeated exposure to gamma radiation for sterilization purposes. GammaTag 500 is a read-only tag and is among the smallest RFID tags available today. - June 25, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces a New Line of Weather Stripping Products for Contractors
Provides Eligibility for Weatherization Assistance Program. - June 17, 2009 - Lauren Manufacturing
GM Bankruptcy Filing No Surprise for Lauren Companies
Forward-thinking, Diversification and Corporate Strength Keys to Future Growth of Lauren Manufacturing - June 05, 2009 - Lauren Manufacturing
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces New Low Density EPDM Sponge for Continuous Extrusion Profiles
Lauren Manufacturing has developed a new low density EPDM sponge product for continuously extruded profiles. The compound is capable of maintaining a 6-8 pound per cubic foot density on closed cell sponge profiles and can be processed through both LCM salt bath and microwave/hot air curing... - March 22, 2009 - Lauren Manufacturing