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Surface Guard® 135 Series Protective Films for Semi-Matte/Textured Metals and Plastics
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard® 135 series protective film. These protective film grades are designed to provide temporary protection of textured or semi-matte finished metals and plastics. - January 26, 2011 - Surface Guard Inc.
Interstate Container Cambridge to Exhibit at International Poultry Expo 2011
Interstate Container Cambridge will exhibit at the International Poultry Expo 2011 in Hall B, Booth 5960. The world’s largest poultry and egg exhibition will take place from 26 - 28 January 2011 at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Interstate Container Cambridge is a member... - January 21, 2011 - INDEVCO Group
Foamix Announces Phase II Clinical Trial of Topical Minocycline Foam for Rosacea
The first-in-class topical Minocycline product, protected by 4 patent applications, is directed for the treatment of Rosacea, Acne, Skin Infections and Chronic Wounds - January 20, 2011 - Foamix Ltd
Nu Flow Potable 7000 System Receives PMG Listing
PMG Listing No. 1020 from ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES) - January 15, 2011 - Nu Flow
Anchor Plastics, Inc. Closes Books with a 38% Increase Over 2009
Minnesota-based injection molding company Anchor Plastics rebounds from previous year’s drop in sales. - January 13, 2011 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Intertech Plastic, Inc. Expands Capacity
Intertech Plastics, Inc. Expands Manufacturing Capacity with Acquisition of Additional Presses. Colorado based Intertech Plastics, a leader in custom injection and blow mold manufacturing, has recently acquired two additional high-ton machines to meet the growing needs of key customers. A new... - January 12, 2011 - Intertech Plastics, Inc
BC Bundt's Walk-Away Parfaits Show Off RB Dwyer's Offset Printing Capability
The R.B. Dwyer Group is printing 3 shrink labels for B.C. Bundt’s “Walk Away Parfaits” with their new IVCO (Infinitely Variable Cylinder Web Offset) press, manufactured by RDP Marathon. The IVCO press enables B.C. Bundt to present a product with gravure quality and zero cylinder... - January 11, 2011 - The RB Dwyer Group
EPI’s “Simple Truth About Plastics” Reality Campaign Continues
After over 5,000 visitors at K Show received biodegradable plastic garbage bags and were encouraged to “Do the right thing”, EPI Group of Companies, is bringing the “Simple Truth About Plastics” campaign to ArabPlast, January 8 – 11, 2011. Representing EPI at... - January 10, 2011 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
FRP Gratings Distribution Now Available on East and West Coast
FRP Grating Company, Liberty Pultrusions, announces two new distribution centers for molded fiberglass gratings on the East and West Coast of the United States, expanding its availability and lessoning costs to customers around the world. - January 08, 2011 - Liberty Pultrusions
Sanita Launches Private "Passionate By Nature" Online Contest
Sanita, a leading hygiene disposables manufacturer in the Middle East, has launched an online contest as part of its Private ‘Passionate By Nature’ campaign. Sanita is a member company of INDEVCO Consumer Division. - January 07, 2011 - INDEVCO Group
EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. Continues Global Reach - Uruguay Added to EPI’s Distribution
EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. (“EPI”), the global leader of oxo-biodegradable plastic additives, has signed a sub-distributorship agreement with Saxonn S.A. for the distribution of TDPA™ Totally Degradable Plastic Additives™ in Uruguay. “The trend we’re... - December 24, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Surface Guard® 73 Series Protective Film for Textured and Coarse Surfaces
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 73 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a variety of complex surfaces including textured, rugged and coarse surfaces. - December 17, 2010 - Surface Guard 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.
Westec Plastics Announces New Capability
With the addition of another medical device company to its growing list of customers, Westec Plastics also expanded its technical capabilities to include the molding of Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP). In a total project timeline of 5½ weeks, Westec Plastics designed and built in its in-house,... - December 11, 2010 - Westec Plastics Corporation
Arimar Hardwood Floors Announces the Launch of Their New Interactive Website
Arimar International Hardwood Floors proudly announces the launch of their new website. Now at www.arimarwood.com, visitors can view products and photos, learn about hardwood floors through Arimar’s blog, and discover how to properly care for hardwood floors through the new Resources section. - December 07, 2010 - Arimar Hardwood Flooring
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.
Stone Pride Products Presented Prominently in THE MAGAZINE Cover Story -- the Magnificently Featured Home is Located in 91008, the Most Expensive Zip Code in the US
Stone Pride reports that its products are presented prominently in the latest issue of THE MAGAZINE's cover story. The story featured a newly completed home located in 91008, ranked as the most expensive zip code in the US according to Forbes. - November 18, 2010 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Surface Guard® 122 Series Protective Film for High Gloss and Lightly Textured Surfaces
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 122 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including smooth and lightly textured surface types. - November 14, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
Foamix Receives US Patent for Oleaginous Foam
Oleaginous Foams – Ideal Vehicles for Lipophilic and Water-Sensitive Drugs, such as Vitamin D, Retinoids and Lipophilic Antibiotics. - November 06, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
Foamix and BioMAS to Develop Novel Therapy for Genital Warts
The New Drug Will Target One of the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Disease, Afflicting More Than 20 Million Americans. - November 03, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
The RB Dwyer Group Expands Into High Quality Web Offset Printing
They are introducing a new printing press for shrink sleeve labels, a first of its kind doing shrink sleeves. The labels provide gravure quality at a much lower cost. - October 31, 2010 - The RB Dwyer Group
Surface Guard® 112 Series Protective Film for Specially Coated Plastics & Countertops
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 112 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to adhere to a wide range of surfaces, including UV, AR, Anti scratch coated plastics, such as acrylics, PC and PET, and countertops. - October 30, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
Surface Guard® 69 Series Protective Film for High Gloss Applications
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 69 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including very high gloss plastics and painted metals. - October 29, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
CEDEX Plastics to Exhibit at PACK EXPO 2010
CEDEX Plastics will exhibit at PACK EXPO International 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago from 31 October - 3 November 2010. The co-extruded polyethylene film manufacturer will be promoted at Booth # 4057 by Exopack. - October 29, 2010 - INDEVCO Group
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.
RowlCrown Unveils Partner Program for Audio/Visual Installation Companies
Additional Revenue Stream Among the Many Advantages with One of the Newest and Most Innovative Home Décor Products - October 22, 2010 - RowlCrown
Surface Guard® 96 Series Protective Films for Flat Painted Walls, Textured, Smooth, or Glossy Surfaces
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard® 96 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including flat painted walls, textured surfaces, as well as smooth and glossy surface types. - October 16, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
Innovative Packaging Helps Family Confectioner Win Global TV Audience
Pendragon Packaging helped family business Devnaa, with new packaging in January for their luxury Indian inspired confectionery. Just nine months later their reward is a nomination in the ‘Best Packaging’ category at the World Food Awards held on October 23rd. In January 2010 Devnaa... - October 08, 2010 - Pendragon Packaging Ltd
ACPA Says HDPE Pipe Failure at Texas Fish Hatchery Offers Costly Lessons
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently learned a very costly lesson when it was forced to replace two miles of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), after portions of the plastic drainage system collapsed at the new John D. Parker East Texas Fish Hatchery near Jasper. - September 30, 2010 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Westec Plastics Adds State-of-the-Art Metrology Capability
Westec Plastics Corporation announces its acquisition of a MicroVu optical coordinate measuring machine with resolution to one-tenth of a micron (4 one-millionths of an inch). This machine is also touch-probe capable as well as outfitted with a number of other specialty attachments to aid in... - September 25, 2010 - Westec Plastics Corporation
RowlCrown Removable Crown Molding Now Available on HomeDepot.com
The Home Depot partnership further establishes the continued growth and success of the RowlCrown removable crown molding products. - September 24, 2010 - RowlCrown
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.
Cost Effective Advertising Solution Goes National
StrawAds, Inc. has recently announced its relationship with US Food Service which in turn will expand operations to a national level. StrawAds offers efficient and effective advertising to local and national brands on drinking straws and distributes to restaurants, bars, events, Universities...anyone who uses straws, for Free. - September 22, 2010 - StrawAds, Inc.
Xten Industries "Designs Its Future" in American Molder Series in International Magazine
Article that covers Xten Industries efforts to operate in a more "green" fashion. - September 18, 2010 - Xten Industries
RowlCrown Removable Crown Molding Earns Bronze Medal at America’s Largest Invention Show
INPEX Honor Selected by Jury Following Rigorous Testing of the RowlCrown Removable Crown Molding - September 17, 2010 - RowlCrown
BC Firm Showcases Solution to Global Problem of Plastic Waste, EPI Joins Vancouver Mayor for Shanghai Expo 2010 Trade Mission
After making a very visible contribution to the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver-based EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. (“EPI”) will be showcased as a leading Canadian representative of “Urban Best Practices” at the World Expo in Shanghai,... - September 01, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
The ThermaPod Mini is "SavvyMom Approved"
ThermaPod has recently earned the distinction of being inducted into the SavvyMom Approved program by the popular mom targeted online newsletter SavvyMom.ca. - August 28, 2010 - ThermaPod
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.
Healthier Choice Flooring Acquires Flexitions, the Industry's Only Stainable Flexible Transition Molding
Healthier Choice Flooring disclosed today they have acquired Flexitions, LLC, manufacturer of the flooring industry’s one and only stainable flexible transition molding product line, which is sold and marketed under the brand name Flexitions. - August 25, 2010 - Healthier Choice Flooring LLC
ThermaPod Declares Take Your Lunch to Work Day in August
Monday August 31st 2010 has been declared the first annual "Take Your Lunch to Work Day" by ThermaPod as a way to bring issues such as overeating, overspending and obesity to the forefront. - August 20, 2010 - ThermaPod
United Foam Expands Kissimmee, Florida, Fabrication Operations
United Foam’s Kissimmee, Florida, location has added water jet cutting capabilities to its foam fabrication operations. This new capability greatly expands United Foam’s south east operations by increasing manufacturing output, incorporating new materials, servicing new applications and... - August 19, 2010 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
J&L Plastic Molding Announces Certification to ISO 13485
J&L Plastic Molding announced its management system has been certified to ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008. These certifications enable J&L to better serve the medical market with systems designed, implemented and maintained to meet the stringent requirements of the medical... - August 18, 2010 - J&L Plastic Molding
ThermaPod Remains 100% BPA Free
ThermaPod, a division of Axiom Group Inc of Aurora, Ontario wants to ensure to its customers that all of their products always have been 100% BPA free. This comes in light of recent survey results from Statistics Canada that show 91% of Canadians have traces of the harmful chemical is their systems. - August 18, 2010 - ThermaPod
ThermaPod Gains New Distribution Through Ontario
ThermaPod, a division of Axiom Group Inc of Aurora, Ontario has partnered with several retailers throughout Ontario to distribute the ThermaPod Mini to consumers direct at the retail level, starting off a great success story for the young Aurora company. “This is a great opportunity for... - August 13, 2010 - ThermaPod
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.
WinCup Backs the Future of Foam as Obvious Cup Choice Over Paper and Plastic Substrates
New WinCup Holdings charts a path of success with a strong belief in the future of foam and determination to educate market segments on the advantages and benefits foam provides over paper and plastic choices. - August 07, 2010 - New Wincup Holdings, 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.
Credit Valley Hospital Takes Innovative Approach with Firespray International Ductwork
Firespray International has supplied an innovative fire-rated ductwork solution that saved space, time and cost in constructing new laboratory space and operating rooms at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. - July 21, 2010 - Firespray International
Xten Industries Receives MMAC 2010 Future 50 Award
Midwest contract manufacturing, plastic injection molding company is recognized for growth in revenue and employment. - July 14, 2010 - Xten Industries
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.