New Director of Quality and Finance Director Announced at NewAge(R) Industries; Tubing Manufacturer Promotes from Within
NewAge Industries announces the promotions of Mary Marcus to Director of Quality and Mary Vander Neut to Finance Director. Marcus, an American Society for Quality member and Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, directs a team of nine and is responsible for the company’s quality program. Vander Neut started with NewAge in Sales, then moved to Accounting where she now heads both that team and Human Resources. Her duties include maintaining the company’s finances and serving as an ESOP trustee. - February 20, 2015
NewAge(R) Industries Announces New Roles for Two Key Team Members; Promotes Experienced Personnel from Within
NewAge has promoted Lawrence Morano to Global Sales Manager for its AdvantaPure product line and Stephen McDevitt to Assistant Inside Sales Manager. Morano will be responsible for managing AdvantaPure’s worldwide distribution network and developing plans for continued growth. He has extensive knowledge of Single-Use process components used in the pharma and biopharma industries. McDevitt will aid the Inside Sales Manager with management responsibilities and will assist with special projects. - January 17, 2015
Lightweight Polyethylene Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Offers Strength and Durability; Meets Needs for Both Industrial and Food-Related Uses
Zelite(TM) linear low density polyethylene tubing from NewAge Industries is now available to meet the application demands of both food and industrial uses. It offers ingredients that conform to FDA standards, is chemically inert and provides increased elasticity over other polyethylene tubing formulations. Applications include air and fluid transfer, food and beverage processing, wire jacketing and pneumatics. Zelite is lightweight and relatively low cost. - November 13, 2014
NewAge(R) Industries Promotes from Within for Director of Sales Position; Responsibilities Include Sales Objectives, Productivity and Effectiveness
Michael R. Allard has been promoted to Director of Sales for NewAge Industries, Inc. Previously Allard was the company’s Global Sales Manager for its AdvantaPure(R) high purity products. In his new role, he will work with other department directors to plan, prioritize and attain NewAge’s goals. Allard will also be responsible for managing and staffing the sales team, establishing and achieving departmental targets and working with key customers and distributors. - October 16, 2014
AdvantaPure(R) Announces Lawrence Morano as New Eastern Regional Sales Manager; Handles Account Management and Sales for Parts of U.S. and Canada
AdvantaPure welcomes Lawrence Morano III to its team. He brings with him many years of experience recommending and selling bioprocess and laboratory equipment, with Single-Use systems as a specialty, and will help the company better service its customers and distributors of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. As Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Morano is responsible for accounts in several U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. - September 27, 2014
Fluoropolymer Tubing Supplies Return to Normal Levels Following Raw Material Shortages; Three Formulations Available from NewAge(R) Industries
PTFE, FEP and PFA tubing from NewAge Industries is now at normal stock levels after shortages of the raw materials required to manufacture it. Fluorspar, a key ingredient, first experienced decrease production, then increased production but with export restrictions. This led to a worldwide shortage. Production and exports have now returned to normal levels, as has NewAge’s stock of fluoropolymer tubing in straight styles, as well as special versions that give the product added flexibility. - September 20, 2014
Congressman Fitzpatrick Visits NewAge(R) Industries to Learn More About the Rewards of ESOPs and How They Can Help Other Small Business Owners
NewAge Industries, a Pennsylvania tubing manufacturer and an ESOP company, hosted Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick for a meeting on the benefits of ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans). The Congressman met with NewAge employee-owners to discuss their ownership roles and their outlook on how they and the company’s customers benefit. The group also talked about ESOPs as an option for other small business owners who are looking to sell yet retain their employees’ livelihoods and American jobs. - July 31, 2014
Pa. State Senator Stewart Greenleaf Visits NewAge(R) Industries for Town Hall Meeting on ESOPs and Plant Tour
Tubing manufacturer and ESOP company NewAge Industries recently welcomed State Senator Stewart Greenleaf for a discussion on the benefits of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) corporations and for a comprehensive tour of its manufacturing facility. The Senator met with several of NewAge’s employee-owners to learn how they view and value their ownership roles and how being an ESOP company benefits not only themselves but the company’s customers. - July 02, 2014
BioClosure(R) Container Seals from AdvantaPure(R) Now Available in Silicone and TPE for Glass, Metal or Plastic Containers
Container closures made not only from silicone but now from AdvantaFlex TPE are available from high purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure. Called BioClosures, the products provide a sure seal for containers used in biopharmaceutical and other critical industries. TPE offers advantages over silicone such as lower absorption rates, along with the benefit of being free of silicone oils. When used as single use components, TPE BioClosures reduce contamination risks and cleaning requirements. - June 25, 2014
PVC Suction Hose from NewAge(R) Industries is Crush, Kink and Chemical Resistant; Reinforced for Full Vacuum Applications
Flexible PVC hose that resists crushing and kinking is available from NewAge Industries. The hose, called Vardex(R), is constructed of chemical-resistant PVC that encompasses spiral steel wire, enabling it to withstand tough handling and environments. Vardex offers smooth surfaces and, unlike rubber hose, is transparent for visual contact with the flow. The hose may be used for both fluid and air transfer in pressure and full vacuum applications. - May 01, 2014
AdvantaPure(R)’s PTFE Hose Overbraided with Stainless Steel Reduces Kinking and Increases Pressure Capabilities; Smooth and Convoluted Cores Available
High purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure now stocks its overbraided PTFE hose in four styles: smooth core, convoluted core, silicone-jacketed smooth core, and silicone-jacketed convoluted core. Called APFOS, the hose offers the purity, smoothness, and non-stick properties of PTFE fluoropolymer with kink resistance and the durability of stainless steel overbraiding. Primary applications for APFOS hose are for fluid transfer in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and chemical industries. - April 17, 2014
The New AdvantaPass(TM) Clean Room Wall Pass-Through System Permits Aseptic Fluid Transfer between Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Suites with Reduced Risk of Contamination
AdvantaPure(R) introduces the AdvantaPass system, a technology developed to reduce contamination risks and ensure room isolation for critical fluid transfer processes. AdvantaPass applies to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing where large volumes of fluid must be transferred from one clean room to another. This unique system employs a wall portal through which multiple lines of Single-Use tubing can be serviced. Seals, gaskets, end caps and clamps ensure isolation of the portal. - March 16, 2014
NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary; Continues Its Position as a Leading Tubing Manufacturer in BioPharmaceutical and Commercial Industries
NewAge Industries, a leading manufacturer of plastic and rubber tubing, marks the sixtieth anniversary of the company’s founding. NewAge started as a distributorship and later began manufacturing its products. Today the company makes tubing and reinforced hose for a wide range of industries including biopharmaceutical, chemical, industrial, medical, food and beverage and has a global customer base. A corporate-wide team member celebration will take place later in 2014. - March 13, 2014
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(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
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(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
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(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
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
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
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
Suprene(R) TPR Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Now in Two Hardnesses, Two Grades; Styles for Clean and Industrial Applications
Thermoplastic rubber tubing called Suprene offers durability, flexibility, and tear resistance for fluid transfer applications in clean industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and appliances and for industrial uses such as ink transfer and agricultural equipment. Suprene may be used with temperatures up to 275°F (135°C). FDA grade is stocked in Shore 64A and 80A hardnesses. Black-colored industrial grade is available in 64A and is well suited for outdoor use. - June 30, 2013
Announcing SUSdocs.org, an Unbiased, Vendor-Neutral Website for Information on Single Use/Disposable Systems; Developed for the Bioprocess & Pharmaceutical Industries
SUSdocs.org is a new website devoted to educating and informing viewers about single use/disposable systems used in pharmaceutical and bioprocess applications. The site was developed through the cooperative efforts of several pharma-related associations and suppliers. All documents are impartial, explanatory and intended to help and support the single use systems industry. - June 06, 2013
Thermobarb(R) Barbed Fittings from NewAge(R) Industries Available in Five Materials; Choices for a Variety of Applications
Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries now offers its Thermobarb barbed fittings in five materials: polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, PVDF, and brass. The reason for the variety is to offer customers choices to best match their applications. Some materials are better at chemical resistance than others, some excel at withstanding mechanical stresses, and others meet regulatory requirements. Thermobarb fittings work well for both fluid and air transfer systems. - May 25, 2013
AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers Molded Manifold Connections, Precision Molded from Platinum-Cured Silicone, That Are Guaranteed Not to Leak
AdvantaPure’s molded silicone manifold connections, available in tee, wye, cross and reducer styles, are now guaranteed leak-proof. The company uses only high quality materials, precise manufacturing, and extensive quality controls, resulting in connections that prevent leaks of valuable pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical fluids. The molded connections also help reduce contamination, uneven inner surfaces, inventoried parts, and risks associated with working with live viruses. - April 17, 2013
Molded BioPharmaceutical TPE, Single Use Products, and Sanitary Hoses to be Highlighted at AdvantaPure(R)’s Spring Shows in the U.S., Asia, and Europe
AdvantaPure, the manufacturer of high purity tubing and single use systems for pharmaceutical and bioprocess uses, will exhibit at several key trade shows this spring. Events include BioPharma Asia, the PDA Annual Meeting, BioProcess International Europe, Interphex, TechnoPharm, and Single Use Applications for Biopharm Manufacturing. AdvantaPure staff members will meet with customers, prospects, and potential distributors to discuss single use process systems and fluid transfer hose. - February 28, 2013
Forty Percent of NewAge(R) Industries is Now Owned by Its Employees; Adds to Their Previous Ownership of Thirty Percent
NewAge’s CEO and majority shareholder, Ken Baker, has sold an additional ten percent of company stock to its employees through the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP previously owned thirty percent. The plan helps employees save for retirement as it improves morale, provides a succession plan, and allows customers to speak directly with owners of the company. NewAge Industries had another successful year in 2012 and its outlook for 2013 is promising. - January 25, 2013
Crush and Kink Resistant Silicone Hose Now Available from AdvantaPure(R); Platinum Cured for Critical Applications Such as Biopharmaceutical
AdvantaPure(R) now offers a fabric and wire reinforced hose made from platinum-cured silicone for high purity applications such as biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and food. The hose, called APSW, is crush and kink resistant and handles both pressure and full vacuum. It offers the advantage of durability that other unreinforced hoses cannot. APSW meets standards from organizations such as USP, FDA, European Pharmacopoeia, ISO, 3-A, and NSF and is free of animal-derived ingredients. - January 11, 2013
Non-DEHP Nylobrade(R) PVC Hose, with NSF-51 and NSF-61 Certification, Available from NewAge(R) Industries
Nylobrade braid-reinforced PVC hose, the product that launched NewAge Industries’ tubing and hose business 58 years ago, is manufactured from a PVC compound that is free of DEHP and other carcinogenic plasticizers. This is an important feature for those involved with food and medical related applications, especially when California Proposition 65 regulations must be followed. Nylobrade also holds certification from the National Sanitation Foundation for NSF-51 and NSF-61. - December 13, 2012
New Video Illustrates the Benefits of AdvantaFlex(R) BioPharmaceutical TPE Tubing; Shows Viewers the Tubing’s Versatility
AdvantaPure(R) has released a new video that details the benefits and uses of its biopharmaceutical grade TPE tubing, AdvantaFlex. The flexible, translucent tubing may be sterile welded, heat sealed, and molded into fittings. It is also an excellent choice for peristaltic pumps as it eliminates silicone tubing splices. The video illustrates all of these, points out the tubing’s extensive testing, and notes its suitability for pharmaceutical and biotech applications. - November 15, 2012
NewAge(R) Industries Welcomes New Director of Manufacturing and National Sales Manager; Employees Offer Decades of Experience
NewAge Industries announces the appointments of Robert Volk as Director of Manufacturing and Stephen Kuhns as National Sales Manager. Both bring years of experience to the plastic tubing manufacturer. Volk, a mechanical engineer, is responsible for process development and improvement, new product manufacturing, and team leadership. Kuhns, who was previously employed by NewAge for 12 years, is working to increase industrial sales and strengthen the company’s distribution network. - October 26, 2012
Validated Sterile Single Use Manifold Assemblies Now Available from AdvantaPure(R); Sterilized Parts Save Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Labor & Time
High purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure now offers single use molded manifold assemblies that are validated as sterile. This eases the procurement process for pharmaceutical and biopharm companies who use them; customers can now order assemblies that are ready for installation upon receipt. Assemblies made from silicone or AdvantaFlex TPE are gamma irradiated for a sterility assurance level of 10-6. Third-party testing, performed on a regular basis, ensures validation. - October 19, 2012
Customized Plastic Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Eases Installations and Reduces Costs; Eight Custom Options Now Available
NewAge Industries manufactures flexible tubing and reinforced hose and now offers eight different ways to customize these products. From bonded tubing, to printed and striped hose, to custom-blended additives for performance like enhanced flexibility, NewAge provides options to customize tubing specifically for an application. Other problems addressed by customized tubing include kinking, heat and abrasion protection, and inventory and labor cost reductions. - September 21, 2012
AdvantaPure(R)’s Redesigned Website Offers Simplified Navigation and an Uncluttered Look; Spotlights the Company’s High Purity Tubing and Hose
The AdvantaPure division of NewAge Industries recently launched a redesigned website. The updated site offers improved navigation, a simplified appearance, and keyword and part number search capabilities. Featuring high purity tubing, single use system components, and hose identification solutions, the site presents products for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biomedical, food, beverage, and cosmetic industries. Newly added items include the company’s history and employment opportunities. - September 08, 2012
Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company NewAge(R) Industries Continues to Grow & Prosper; Currently Hiring for Four Positions
Employee ownership works well for this plastic tubing manufacturer. The company adopted its Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2006 and has continued to grow and prosper. NewAge currently has four employment opportunities, only one of which is a replacement. Controlled expansion is key, and the company credits employee ownership as the catalyst for everyone performing their jobs better and being focused on the bottom line and retirement savings. - August 22, 2012
Three of NewAge(R) Industries’ Most Popular Tubing Lines Reach Anniversary Milestones; Longevity Attests to Products’ Reliability & Usefulness
Clearflo(R) PVC tubing, Newflex(R) reinforced PVC hose, and Silbrade(R) reinforced silicone hose have reached significant marks. Clearflo is 50 years old, and Newflex and Silbrade are 25. All are used for fluid and air transfer in a variety of industries including food and beverage, medical, industrial, pharmaceutical, water, and pneumatics. Each offers its own advantages, such as Clearflo’s clarity, Newflex’s all-PVC construction, and Silbrade’s ability to withstand temperature fluctuations. - August 15, 2012
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Molded Components, Single Use Products, & Process Hoses at Fall Trade Shows; Schedule Includes Events in the U.S. & China
High purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure will exhibit at several key pharmaceutical industry trade shows this coming fall. Events include the BioProcess International Conference and Exhibition, the ISPE Annual Meeting, and an exhibition first for the company, China Pharm. AdvantaPure staff members plan to meet with customers, prospects, and potential distributors at all three shows to discuss single use process systems and fluid transfer hose for pharmaceutical product manufacture. - August 04, 2012
AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers Extractables Test Results for Its Silicone & TPE Tubing Products; Helps End Users Select Suppliers & Tubing
High purity processing components are critical in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and other clean applications. AdvantaPure’s silicone and thermoplastic elastomer tubing has been extensively tested for extractables to prove the products’ suitability for high purity uses. Complimentary summary and comprehensive reports are available from the company upon request. - June 29, 2012
Tubing Manufacturer NewAge(R) Industries Donates Laptop Computers to School in Rural Cambodia; Doubles the Number of Laptops Available to Students
NewAge recently gave five laptops to the Caramanico School in Ratanakiri, Cambodia, bringing the school’s total number of computers to eleven. The company has strong ties to Cambodia, as nearly 30% of its staff is from Cambodia or is of Cambodian descent. The computers will assist seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students at the school, where most of the electricity needed to power the equipment comes from solar panels partially funded by NewAge. - June 23, 2012
Polypropylene Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries – A Viable Substitute for Fluoropolymer Tubing During a Time of Shortages
Fluoropolymer tubing has been in short supply this year due to a shortage of raw materials. Other tubing materials – most notably polypropylene – offer an alternative to fluoropolymer. Substitution depends on each application’s requirements, but NewAge Industries’ Prolite(R) polypropylene tubing shares several performance characteristics with fluoropolymer including chemical and corrosion resistance and low surface friction. - June 08, 2012
Expanded Plastic Tubing & Hose Buying Guide from NewAge(R) Industries Now Available; Prompts Readers to Investigate Details Regarding Selection
“The Top 20 Tubing and Hose Buying Tips” gives readers advice for the tubing and reinforced hose selection process. Its purpose is to help engineers and purchasing agents avoid buying errors and order returns. The original brochure contained twelve buying tips and has now been expanded to twenty, covering additional subjects such as indoor and outdoor use, moisture related factors, flammability, and surface characteristics. The guide is complimentary. - May 02, 2012
AdvantaPure(R) to Spotlight Molded Components & Single Use Items at Spring 2012 Trade Shows; Schedule Includes Pharmaceutical & Bioprocess Events
High purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure will exhibit its single use products and molded components for the pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries at two upcoming events, Interphex and the Single Use Applications Conference. AdvantaPure will highlight single use tubing of silicone and TPE and molded fitting connections. When combined into a manifold assembly, the products help reduce leaks associated with barbed-style fittings that can lead to wasted batches of costly pharmaceuticals. - April 28, 2012
The New AdvantaTube(TM) Sealer & Sterile Welder Available Now from AdvantaPure(R); Manufactured to Seal & Weld AdvantaFlex(R) Biopharmaceutical Grade Tubing
Specially developed for the biopharmaceutical industry, the AdvantaTube Sterile Welder and the AdvantaTube Sealer are now offered by AdvantaPure. The units are programmed to weld and seal the company’s AdvantaFlex biopharmaceutical grade TPE tubing and were added to the product line due to customer requests. The ability to seal and weld tubing in a biopharmaceutical process is an important function, and not all tubing materials possess the capability to be welded and sealed. - March 07, 2012
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
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(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
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(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
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