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Versatile Use of Concrete Pipe, Boxes Draws National Acclaim from ACPA
Minnesota highway project recognized with prestigious ACPA Project Achievement Award. - August 20, 2011 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Rabbit Laser USA Looks to E&T Plastics as a Professional Source for Plastics
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, has entered into a business relationship with Rabbit Laser USA. - August 01, 2011 - E&T Plastics
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.
E&T Plastics Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. - June 25, 2011 - E&T Plastics
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.
E&T Plastics Promotes Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager for the company’s Long Island City branch. - June 06, 2011 - E&T Plastics
E&T Plastics Transitions Manufacturing Operations to New Teterboro Facility
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the completion of a year-long transition of manufacturing operations to a new 70,000 square foot facility in Teterboro, NJ. - June 05, 2011 - E&T Plastics
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.
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.
At New Florida Marlins Ballpark, Firespray's Innovative Ductwork Solution Saves Time, Space and Cost
An innovative fire-rated ductwork solution from Firespray International has saved time, cost and space for the state-of-the-art Florida Marlins Ballpark in Miami. Fast-track installation of over 100,000 square feet of Firespray’s Flamebar BW11 fire-rated smoke exhaust and stair... - March 06, 2011 - Firespray International
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.
Nu Flow Potable 7000 System Receives PMG Listing
PMG Listing No. 1020 from ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES) - January 15, 2011 - Nu Flow
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Heritage Packaging Unveils New Website for ZCORR Products
ZCORR Products today unveiled its new website at www.zcorrproducts.com - April 08, 2010 - Heritage Packaging
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
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
Heritage Packaging Expands Production with Latest Technology
Heritage Packaging expands business - 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
A.P. Extrusion Announces the Expansion of Their Manufacturing Services with New Addition of 3D Printing Technology
New Hampshire Plastics Manufacturer introduces expansion of their capabilities with the ability to perform 3D Printing for rapid and inexpensive prtotyping - September 08, 2009 - A.P. Extrusion
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.