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ThermaPod Launches New ThermaPod Mini
ThermaPod, a division of Axiom Group Inc of Aurora, Ontario is launching its new ThermaPod Mini, an innovative and high tech food container. “This exciting new take on the lunchbox is a big step forward for an industry that has not had a major change in decades,” said Axiom Group... - June 30, 2010 - ThermaPod
Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit
The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Packaging and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate by up to 50%, decreases contamination risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the production line. - June 11, 2010 - Plascon Group
Xten Industries Featured in an "American Molder" Series in International Magazine
Xten Industries is once again the focus of a series of articles about plastics and sustainability in Modern Plastics Worldwide magazine. - June 11, 2010 - Xten Industries
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.
New U.S. Patent Grant to Foamix for Its Hygroscopic and Waterless Breakable Foam Technology
The patent describes unique pharmaceutical foams and their use to deliver a wide range of active agents to treat skin and body cavity conditions. - May 21, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
Cambridge Resources Unveils an Extensive Line of New and Improved Electrical Terminals
Cambridge Resources announced the addition of a full line of electrical terminals as part of the much-anticipated expansion of the New York-based manufacturer’s premium quality electrical accessories product line. - May 08, 2010 - Cambridge Resources
Accu-Strap LLC Offers One Year Limited Warranty on All Accu-Strap PVC Tank Gauging Products
Enhanced precision, increased repeatability, extended product lifespan and now, to top it off, Accu-Strap LLC offers a one year limited warranty on all Accu-Strap PVC Tank Gauging Products. Accu-Strap LLC Owner/CEO Cory Gahley first brought his company and its “Unbreakable” Tank... - May 06, 2010 - Accu-Strap LLC
Foamix Receives a New U.S. Patent for Its Emollient and Aqueous Foam Technology
The Patent Covers Foams with Urea, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Penetration Enhancers - May 01, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
Cambridge Resources Unveils New High Security Bolt Seal
Cambridge Resources unveiled its newest High Security Seal, an expertly redesigned bolt seal featuring a special anti-spin construction for added security. The new seal, Cambridge’s BOLSPINCAM, is C-TPAT compliant and meets all of the requirements for a High Security Seal as specified in ISO... - April 30, 2010 - Cambridge Resources
Xten Industries Gathers Team, Money for Cancer Research Walk. Team Members to Dress-Up as Pigs.
Local injection molding company sponsors a team in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Milwaukee on May 1. - April 30, 2010 - Xten Industries
EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. Enters Pakistan Market with Its TDPA™ Technology
Green Force (Pvt) Ltd. (Pakistan) Joins EPI’s Global Network of Distributors - April 24, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Xten Industries Featured in Four Part Series for an International Magazine
Article series in Modern Plastics Worldwide to feature Xten Industries efforts to balance sustainability and the bottom line. - April 23, 2010 - Xten Industries
Anchor Plastics Scholarship Award Recipients Chosen
Congratulations to Kathryn Tietz of the University of Northern Iowa and Justin Shatto of the University of South Dakota; they are both recipients of the 2009-2010 Anchor Plastics Scholarship Award at this year’s Pi Sigma Epsilon National Convention. These $1,000 each scholarships are... - April 17, 2010 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
EPI Environmental Products Inc. Signs Two New Distribution Partners Expanding Presence in Southeast Asia
N.E.T. Eco Co. Ltd. (Thailand) and Sidkor Indistrial Sales (Philippines) Join EPI’s Growing Network of International Distributors - April 16, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Heritage Packaging Unveils New Website for ZCORR Products
ZCORR Products today unveiled its new website at www.zcorrproducts.com - April 08, 2010 - Heritage Packaging
ACP Launches New Website for Fasade Decorative Panels
ACP has launched a new website for its Fasade Decorative Panel product line. The new site, FasadeIdeas.com, features deeper content, dynamic search, and fresh visual themes with a completely new, simplified site design and navigation. The photography-driven website was created in-house by the... - April 01, 2010 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products
Technical Foam Services Announce Relaunch of Their Website
Technical Foam Services, Europe’s leading, engineering-biased foam suppliers and manufacturers, announce that they have relaunched their company website, making it more aesthetically pleasing and easier to navigate. The new website, which went live in March 2010, retains Technical Foam... - March 29, 2010 - Technical Foam Services Ltd
EPI Environmental Products Inc. to Represent Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics at the Association of Hellenic Plastics Industries (AHPI) March, 2010 Symposium
Representatives of EPI Environmental Products Inc. ("EPI"), the pioneer and leader in oxo-biodegradable plastics (OBP), will be attending the AHPI's Symposium at the Greek Plastic Industry's Exhibition in Athens, Greece, March 19 - 22, 2010. EPI chairman and chief executive Joseph Gho... - March 20, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Z-CORR Products Provides Gun Owners Military-Grade Corrosion Prevention
Z-CORR Products unveils its revolutionary new firearm safety and protection bags. - March 18, 2010 - Heritage Packaging
New Genesis Maintenance-Free Ceiling Panels from ACP
ACP has introduced a new maintenance-free ceiling panel designed to solve the problems of staining, water damage and mold or mildew that are often experienced with fiber or paper-based, lay-in panels. The new Genesis™ ceiling panels install in any standard ceiling grid system and are perfect... - March 17, 2010 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products
Scott Walker, Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate to Visit Xten Industries
Scott Walker visits at Xten Industries for a stop on his Brown Bag Guide to Government campaign. - March 14, 2010 - Xten Industries
Heritage Packaging Expands Production with Latest Technology
Heritage Packaging expands business - March 13, 2010 - Heritage Packaging
Heritage Packaging Earns Eastman Chemical's Excellence Award
Heritage Packaging in Victor, NY, is the proud recipient of the Eastman Supplier Excellence Award presented by the Eastman Chemical Company. - March 13, 2010 - Heritage Packaging
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.
Plascon Group Launches New Website
The Plascon Group has launched a new website featuring the company’s innovative turn key work programs and flexible packaging solutions for the food, institutional, pharmaceutical and bulk packaging industries. Visitors will find product information, photos and video from the six companies... - March 10, 2010 - Plascon Group
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.
Casey Container Corp. (SWDE-OTCBB) Acquires Rights to New EcoPure™ Technology, Offers Biodegradable Plastic Containers to Food, Beverage, Pharma Industries
Casey Container Corp. announces name change from Sawadee Ventures, Inc, and adds three new board members to open its first U.S. plant in 2010. - February 11, 2010 - Casey Container Corp.
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.
Joe Vincenti Joins Firespray International
Joe Vincenti has joined Firespray International as vice president for the company’s North American operations. He will lead U.S. and Canadian market expansion for Firespray International, a world leader in the design and manufacture of fire resistant ductwork systems for commercial buildings under the highly successful Flamebar BW11 brand. - January 25, 2010 - Firespray International
WinCup® Announces Tolleson Expansion
New WinCup Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Stone Mountain, Georgia, today announced an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Tolleson, Arizona. This $7.1 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs over the next year. - January 23, 2010 - New Wincup Holdings, Inc.
Sarasota Window Film Dealer Saves Energy for "Habitat" Homeowners
ASID Industry Partner, Solar-X of Sarasota recently completed the first of what is hoped to be many donated installations of Panorama® window film on a home rehabilitated by Habitat for Humanity (Sarasota). - January 15, 2010 - Solar-X of Sarasota
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.
Odor Vault New Website Launched for Odor Containment Disposable Bags
Odor Vault, the disposable containment bags for foul smelling odors, announced the production of their new website for their flagship product Odor Vault at OdorVault.com. - December 18, 2009 - OC Systems, LLC
Solve Problems with Condensation and Wet Mattresses with MC Products' New Matting
Keeping boat mattresses dry is a constant problem. The environment in which they are kept is often characterised by poor ventilation; relatively high humidity; condensation and ultimately mildew. MC Products has the solution with FloMAT Heavy Duty Unbacked Matting. Positioned between the mattress and the bed base, FloMAT prevents condensation forming and moisture accumulating beneath boat beds, thereby prolonging mattress life. - December 09, 2009 - MC Products
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.
Anchor Plastics Growing in a Troubled Market
Minnesota-based injection molding company Anchor Plastics is broadening its horizons in the midst of an adverse economy. - November 26, 2009 - Anchor Plastics, 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.
3M Appoints MC Products as UK Distributor for Specialist Marine Flooring
MC Products has been appointed UK Distributor for 3M's customised entrance matting system. MC Products manufactures FloMAT non-slip waterproof flooring, and is the UK Distributor for Tek Dek, the market leading teak decking alternative. - November 19, 2009 - MC Products
BFM® Fitting, Distributed by Powder Solutions, Ensures Clean Air in Powder Processing Plants
Case study reveals solutions for air contamination risks. - November 13, 2009 - Powder-Solutions 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.
New Marble Borders Available in US Market
Stone Pride released a new marble border called Aroma. It’s picture is available at www.stone-pride.com and can be shipped immediately from Anaheim, CA. - October 28, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
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.
Wisconsin Manufacturing Company Forging Ahead in Sustainability
Plastic injection company leads industry in balancing sustainability and the bottom line - with proven methods and results. - October 21, 2009 - Xten Industries
Maryland Thermoform Releases New Blister Packaging Website
In response to the needs of their customers, Maryland Thermoform, Inc would like to announce the hard work and passion into providing the custom thermoforming community with an exceptional MDThermo.com website. - October 13, 2009 - Maryland Thermoform
Rapid Plastic Prototypes Go Hollywood
One of Phoenix Proto's plastic proto types was used in the Pre-Production 2010 Chevy Camaro. This Pre-Production vehicle was used in the blockbuster movie Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen. - October 10, 2009 - Phoenix Proto Technologies
Powder-Solutions Keeps Bulk Powder Processing Plants in Food Industry Safe from Cross-Contamination
Distributes revolutionary fitting to replace unsanitary flex sleeves and hose clamps between processing equipment connections. - September 30, 2009 - Powder-Solutions 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.