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Powder-Solutions’ BFM® Fitting Reduces Allergen Risk in Powdered Food Ingredients
Bulk Powder Processing Industry is Thankful for the BFM® fitting This Holiday Season. - November 13, 2008 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Stone Pride to Provide Free Marble Medallion Design Service to Its US Customers
Stone Pride launched free medallion design service, code named Free-D, to its US customers. The program will allow customers to submit their own design ideas. Stone Pride's designers will turn the customer's idea into medallion designs for free. - October 30, 2008 - Stone Pride International Corp.
AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers Flexible Wire-Reinforced EPDM Hose for Pharmaceutical & Sanitary Applications; Handles Both Suction & Discharge
Now available from stock, EPDM hose offers excellent chemical resistance, flexibility, and a smooth, sanitary core. Called APEWF, the hose handles both pressure and vacuum applications and offers improved flexibility over stiffer fluoropolymer hoses. Uses cover pharmaceutical processing, beverage transfer, potable water lines, washdown stations, coolant transfer, glycol lines, and others. APEWF handles temperatures from -40°F up to 248°F (-40°C to 120°C), a range wider than standard EPDM hoses. - October 30, 2008 - NewAge Industries, 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.
New Tubing & Hose Catalogs from NewAge(R) Industries Focus on Materials & Allow Immediate Updates
NewAge Industries now offers nine new catalogs featuring flexible plastic and rubber tubing and hose, fittings, clamps, and custom services for a wide variety of markets and applications. The catalogs support the company’s efforts to provide fast product updates, avoid catalog obsolescence and reduce paper usage, and e-mail reasonably-sized PDF files of product information. The new books may be viewed, downloaded, and/or printed from NewAge’s website. - October 17, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Ainak, Inc. Announces Redesigned Website
New Site Features Engineered-Component Solutions Direction as Well as Continued Focus on Automotive Market. - October 08, 2008 - Ainak,Inc.
Stone Pride International to Release New Marble Medallions in Surface 2009
Stone Pride announced that it will release newly designed marble medallions in Surfaces Show on Feb. 3, 2009, in Las Vegas. The new medallions are made of premier European marbles and onyx. - October 07, 2008 - Stone Pride International Corp.
“GH2” Hydrogen Collection Bladders
While the world re-visits Hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel, the issues of safety and economy remain. - October 03, 2008 - Aero Tec Laboratories, Inc.
BFM™ Fitting Distributed by Powder-Solutions, Inc. Helps Reduce Risks of Bulk Powder Processing Plant Explosions
Traditional Flex Sleeve Connectors Contribute to Dusty Plant Environments and Risk of Dust Explosions. - October 03, 2008 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces New iDea™ Seal for Window and Door Manufacturers
Lauren Manufacturing’s new iDea™ Seal showcases technology that offers outstanding "Innovative Design Engineered Applications." The iDea™ Seal’s co-polymer design will benefit window and door manufacturers through reduced labor and manufacturing costs while... - September 26, 2008 - Lauren Manufacturing
Offshore Group Client Company Receives NADCAP Certification
CRS Aerospace sets up a one stop shop for secondary processes in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico. - September 26, 2008 - The Offshore Group
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.
Water Pik, Inc. Launches New United Kingdom Website
Water Pik, Inc. announced today the launch of a new company website designed specifically for the United Kingdom, www.waterpik.co.uk. The new site features a number of the elements used in Water Pik’s new corporate web site launched last October (www.waterpik.com). The new site also highlights Water Pik’s commitment to health, innovation and sustainability. - September 12, 2008 - Water Pik, Inc.
Offshore Group Company Offers In-Bond Warehousing
International Logistic Solutions (ILS) adds to its international trade and transportation services repertoire. - September 11, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Soaring Transportation Costs Benefit Local Prototyping Skills
The increasing prices on good manufactured overseas are benefiting Airtex Solutions, a Minneapolis-based specialty textile manufacturer with in house and local prototyping, warehousing, and production facilities. - September 06, 2008 - Airtex Solutions
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.
NewAge(R) Industries Develops New Position to Focus on Distribution Sales & Address Growing Needs
The newly created position of Distribution Sales Manager has been developed to address the needs of NewAge’s increasing number of distributors. 23-year employee Fred Pfaff has been appointed to the job. Annabelle Black, 22 years with the company, now handles all inside sales management, a responsibility previously shared with Pfaff. The company manufactures flexible tubing and hose for applications such as medical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, appliance, chemical, and general industrial. - August 29, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Xten Industries Listed in Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Xten Industries, a growing leader in contract manufacturing and plastic injection molding, is ranked today, by Inc. Magazine, as number 3,134 on the list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. This list is compiled and ranked according to percentage revenue growth from... - August 22, 2008 - Xten Industries
Xten Industries Receives MMAC 2008 Future 50 Award
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, has been recognized and awarded a spot in the 2008 Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce list of Future 50 Companies. This award is for companies that, according to the MMAC, show a... - August 20, 2008 - Xten Industries
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
BFM™ Fitting Offered by Powder-Solutions, Inc. Dramatically Reduces Safety Risks for Bulk Powder Processors
Traditional Hose Clamps Used in Bulk Powder Processing Can be Responsible for Poor Plant Air Quality and Cross Contamination in Powders - August 19, 2008 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Manufacturing in Mexico 'Webinar' to be Offered by The Offshore Group
Manufacturing executives are invited to attend a free on-line 'webinar' that will provide detailed information on installing productive capacity in Mexico. - August 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Container Closures & Stoppers of Injection-Molded Silicone Now Available from AdvantaPure(R)
Closures and stoppers for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing containers assure aseptic fluid transfer. Their ingredients of platinum-cured silicone meet USP Class VI and FDA standards, and they work equally well with containers of stainless steel, glass, and plastic. AdvantaPure’s closures and stoppers are suitable for vessels such as flexible container systems, carboys, bottles, True Unions and GL45s. Styles include solid, multiple port, and ports with tubing inserts. - August 13, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
The Offshore Group Posts Summit Speaker Information
Manufacturing executives to meet from October 16-19, 2008 in Saltillo, Coahuila to discuss Mexico Manufacturing. - August 13, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Reynolds Polymer Technology Installs Trendy New Acrylic “Ice” Bar in Romania
R-Cast™ Ice material debuts in the lobby of the new Radisson SAS hotel in Bucharest, Romania. This marks the first custom-cast project with the ice texture for Reynolds. Modeled after bars made out of real ice, this installation offers a stylishly unique and high-end atmosphere with colored lighting illumination the deep grooves of the ice texture, minus the sub-freezing temperatures. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Reynolds Polymer Technology Launches R-Cast™ Ice Acrylic
New Acrylic R-Cast™ Ice product simulates real ice, opening the door to more architectural applications. The launch of this product makes Reynolds Polymer Technology one of the first companies to offer this texture in a completely randomized, non-repeating surface. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
World Minerals Announces a New Product Development Launch for the Reduction of Plate Out in PVC
World Minerals launches new products to control plate out in PVC pipe and profile manufacturing. They were designed by World Minerals to reduce die build up or “plate out” on the extrusion line and improve overall quality and surface finish of the extruded part. - July 23, 2008 - World Minerals, a member of Imerys
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.
New Online Tools Keep Customers Abreast of Dynamic Market Conditions
Tradex International, Inc. announced today the launch of two new online resources designed to better inform its customers of the latest news and pricing trends impacting costs. - July 23, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Leak-Free PFA Fittings Now Stocked in Twelve Styles; Easy to Install, Disconnect, & Reuse
NewAge(R) Industries now offers chemically-inert PFA compression fittings for fluoropolymer tubing in a dozen styles. They’re ideal for clean-application industries and may be reused to save money. Stocked sizes range from 1/8” to 3/4” tube O.D. The fittings, called Pureloc(R), work well with fluoropolymer tubing of PTFE, FEP, and PFA. Key features include excellent locking and sealing, see-through construction, and an easy-to-grip ridged surface. - July 23, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Cryogenic Helium Processing Approaches New Levels of Affordability
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. introduces a new capability of utilizing liquid helium for cryogenic treatment of materials to temperatures as low as 4K /-268C/-451F. Measurements were recorded by attaching a spring loaded silicone diode cryogenic temperature sensor rated to 1.4K with... - July 03, 2008 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, 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 Product Video from AdvantaPure(R) Illustrates RFID Record Keeping for Pharma & Biotech Industries
“An Evolution in Process Control” from AdvantaPure(R) shows how RFID simplifies record keeping for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biomedical industries. Using its P.E.T. Process Equipment Tracking(TM) system, items are electronically identified and tracked for a higher measure of safety and reduced risk. P.E.T., developed in partnership with ProcessHQ, Inc., addresses inefficient manual and calendar-based procedures and is applicable to preventive maintenance and asset tracking systems. - June 28, 2008 - NewAge Industries, 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
Multipurpose PVC Tubing Now Stocked in Over 50 Sizes; Suitable for Fluid & Air Transfer, More
NewAge(R) Industries now offers its PVC tubing, Clearflo(R), in more than 50 sizes from 1/16” to 4” I.D. Clearflo is used for liquid transfer, air lines, and jacketing in both clean and industrial applications. The compound meets USP Class VI, FDA, 3A, and NSF standards and provides rubber-like flexibility. Clearflo withstands a wide range of chemicals and corrosive fluids and handles temperatures up to 175°F (79.4°C). Its smooth surface resists bacteria and sediment buildup. - June 18, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
UK Aerospace Manufacturer to Begin Production in Mexico
Company to commence the manufacture of jet engine parts in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico in early 2009. - June 04, 2008 - The Offshore Group
TPI Corporation to Establish Mexican Operations
Tennessee-based manufacturer to initiate operations in Saltillo, Mexico. - May 24, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Tradex International, Inc. to be Recognized at The White House as One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses
Tradex International, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named to the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s list of the 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses, and will be recognized in a special presentation to take place at The White House on May 28. - May 07, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Custom Craft Plastics Ballot Boxes Announced
New Acrylic Plastic Ballot Box Product Line Introduced by Custom Craft Plastics. - May 03, 2008 - Custom Craft Plastics
Better Homes and Garden® Unearths Space Saving BagButton Down Under
Sales of the BagButton explode in Australia as Better Homes and Gardens features this unique economical space saving idea to the masses in the country down under. - May 01, 2008 - BagButton LLC.
Silicone Tubing & Braid-Reinforced Hose Now Available in Medical Grades from NewAge(R) Industries
NewAge(R) Industries manufactures flexible silicone tubing and hose with non-toxic ingredients that meet USP Class VI, FDA, and NSF-51 requirements. The products are well stocked for immediate or JIT shipment and handle a wide range of temperatures. Applications include medical, dental, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and food and beverage uses. Both products are produced in a controlled environment and are sterilizable, reusable, translucent, odorless, tasteless, and inert. - April 30, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
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
Flex Sleeve/Hose Clamp Aggravation Eliminated with New Connector Designed for Bulk Powder Industries
Powder-Solutions, Inc. announces distribution of the BFM® fitting, a revolutionary new industrial connector. - April 23, 2008 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Green Movement Gains Tangible Momentum Against Plastic Waste with Earth Day Introduction of Reusable "Back To The Tap" Carbon Filtered Sports Water Bottles
The movement to stem the tide of global plastic waste has gained a boost from a North County San Diego company now marketing a personal water bottle line that delivers big dividends for the environment while saving money for the consuming public. The Tap Sports Bottle’s patented carbon filter component “filters as you drink” and has a 3-month daily use life span that will effectively eliminate an average of 300 bottles from ending up in land fills. A typical consumer will save hundreds. - April 23, 2008 - Back To The Tap
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
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces a New Tubing That’s Weldable, Heat Sealable and Offers Great Pump Life
AdvantaFlex(TM) is a new tubing developed by AdvantaPure for biopharmaceutical and critical fluid processing applications. It's flexible, may be heat sealed for sampling uses or welded, and is specially formulated to perform better than other materials in peristaltic pumps. Made from biopharmaceutical-grade TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), AdvantaFlex offers low permeability and withstands repeated compression and release for consistent, dependable performance. - April 11, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
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