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AdvantaPure(R) Introduces New GammaTag(R) 500 to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industries; RFID Tag Withstands a Minimum of 500 kGy Cumulative Exposure
GammaTag 500 withstands repeated exposure to gamma radiation up to a cumulative amount of 500 kGy. It is ideal for the identification of high volume items in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and gowning industries that require repeated exposure to gamma radiation for sterilization purposes. GammaTag 500 is a read-only tag and is among the smallest RFID tags available today. - June 25, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BFM® Fitting, Distributed by Powder-Solutions, Significantly Improves Air Quality For Medical Technology Company
Case study, available for complimentary download, illustrates how BFM® fitting minimizes employee health risk in medical technology’s powder processing plant. - June 03, 2009 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Powder-Solutions Reveals Bulk Powder Processing Sanitation Cure to Food and Pharmaceutical Packaging Leaders at EastPack
BFM fitting set to eliminate sanitation concerns by replacing traditional flex sleeves and hose clamps in powder processing plants. - May 20, 2009 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Benefits to Bulk Powder Processing Sanitation Revealed to Dairy Industry Leaders Via Powder-Solutions’ Display Of BFM® Fitting at ADPI/ABI Annual Conference
Conference attendees to discover new solution for sanitation concerns caused by traditional, flexible sleeves and hose clamps in dairy powder processing plants. - April 27, 2009 - Powder-Solutions Inc
NewAge(R) Industries Launches an E-Newsletter Focusing on Plastic and Rubber Tubing and Hose to Educate and Inform
A new e-newsletter titled “extrusions” has been developed as a communication tool that offers information and advice on the selection of, and many uses for, plastic and rubber tubing and hose. “extrusions” covers topics such as materials of construction, buying tips, and FAQs. Intended for monthly release, the e-newsletter is designed to educate customers and others who must specify and purchase tubing, hose, and fittings. - March 20, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Bulk Powder Processing Solution BFM® Fitting on Display This Week at Northwest Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo
An alternative to hose clamps, the BFM® fitting to ensure new level of safety and sanitation for bulk powder processing plants - January 19, 2009 - Powder-Solutions Inc
Plastic Barbed Fittings Now Available in Both Single-Use & Reusable Versions; Variety of Plastic Materials & Fitting Styles Stocked
NewAge(R) Industries now provides its Thermobarb(R) plastic barbed fittings in versions for both single and repeated use applications. The fittings are well stocked in nylon, polyethylene, PVDF, and polypropylene for same-day or JIT shipment. They offer a lightweight, compact design; durability; chemical and temperature resistance; and assorted styles. The single use fitting allows for sterilization and is made from FDA-approved material that meets critical pharmaceutical industry standards. - December 21, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Expands Its Silicone Molding Operations to Meet Increased Product Demand; Capabilities Include Single-Use Manifolds & Process Systems
High purity tubing and manifold manufacturer AdvantaPure recently tripled the size of its molded silicone production area. The expansion houses equipment for the manufacture of single-use process systems, tubing sets, and manifolds for pharmaceutical and clean applications. Finished products consist of tubing; reinforced hose; fittings in T, Y, cross, and reducer styles; and other custom-specified components. - December 19, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Tubing & Hose Manufacturer NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates 55 Years; Takes Stock of Its Achievements & Looks Ahead
Marking its 55th anniversary in 2009, NewAge Industries takes stock of its achievements and looks ahead. The company added manufacturing locations and has plans for more expansion, new products, and the continuation of team member cross training. NewAge serves industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, medical, appliance, food and beverage, energy generation, and general industrial with its plastic and rubber tubing products. - November 20, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Saint-Gobain, AdvantaPure(R) Settle Patent Infringement Allegations Over Molded Tubing Sets; Licensing Agreement Entered Into
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation and NewAge(R) Industries/AdvantaPure have resolved a dispute regarding patents on tubing and connector technology. The two companies have entered into a licensing agreement. U.S. patent numbers 7,093,859 and 6,290,265 were at issue. - November 19, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
NewAge(R) Industries Introduces Flexible Hose Designed for Food & Beverage Applications
A new nitrile-blend hose from NewAge Industries offers high purity and a smooth surface for a wide variety of food and beverage applications such as potable water, milk and dairy products, and juice. The flexible hose is kink and crush resistant and handles both pressure and vacuum applications. Called simply NewAge Food & Beverage Hose, it meets FDA and 3-A standards. Stocked sizes range from 1 to 4 inch I.D., and the hose is available in bulk or as assemblies. - March 15, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Silicone Pump Tubing Now Offers USP Class VI Approval; Ideal for Pharmaceutical, Biotech & Lab Use
AdvantaPure’s platinum-cured silicone pump tubing, called APSPG, now carries Class VI approval to assure users of the product’s purity in critical applications such as those in the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields. APSPG is designed and manufactured to far outlast standard silicone tubing in peristaltic pump applications. The tubing withstands repeated compression and release, resulting in steady fluid flow rates. Sizes from .031” through .500” I.D. are stocked for immediate or JIT shipment. - March 01, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Polyurethane Tubing Offers Rubber-Like Flexibility with the Durability of Plastic
NewAge Industries manufactures and stocks its flexible polyurethane tubing, Superthane(R), in both ether and ester formulations. The tubing is designed to withstand wear, abrasion, chemicals, and moisture in a variety of gas and fluid applications. It combines some of the best-known properties of rubber tubing—flexibility, tensile strength, and low compression set—with the durability of plastic. Superthane handles pressure and vacuum applications better than corresponding sizes of rubber tubing. - February 02, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
McElroy Provides Enhanced HDPE Pipe Fusion Training
McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to announce its newly enhanced polyethylene pipe fusion training program along with the 2008 schedule. For over 30 years, McElroy has offered basic and advanced training designed to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety. All courses offer preparation... - January 30, 2008 - McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces Single Use Process Systems for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Cost-saving Single Use Process Systems of silicone tubing, molded silicone components, and parts such as bags and bottles are now available from AdvantaPure. The systems reduce contamination risks, simplify cleaning procedures, and offer design flexibility. Tubing and components are cleanroom manufactured and assembled. Gamma irradiatable RFID tags may be attached to systems for reliable electronic identification. - January 24, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Freelin-Wade Announces Launch of All-New Website
Freelin-Wade announced today the launch of their all-new Website. The site features an all new design, with functionality that has not been seen in the plastic tubing industry before. - January 15, 2008 - Freelin-Wade Company
Flexible Latex Rubber Tubing Withstands Repeated Bending, Stretching, & Pulsating Forces
NewAge Industries now stocks natural latex tubing in 18 sizes for same-day shipment. The tubing, known for its extreme flexibility, is used extensively in the health care and exercise equipment industries. Latex tubing maintains memory after repeated flexing, elongation, and distortion. Pure, non-toxic material that conforms to FDA standards is used in its manufacture. Synthetic latex styles are also available. - December 02, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Stainless-Steel-Overbraided PTFE Hose Stocked by AdvantaPure in Six Styles Including Convoluted Core
Stainless-steel-overbraided PTFE fluoropolymer hose from AdvantaPure is now available with white or conductive black cores in either smooth or convoluted style. For heat protection during handling and an easy-to-wipe-clean surface, silicone jacketing over the braid is also offered. The hose, called APFOS, is used for applications in the chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other high-purity industries. - November 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NewAge Industries, an ESOP Company, Celebrates October as Employee Stock Ownership Month
Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries is celebrating its status as an employee-owned company during the month of October with lunches, raffles, and gifts for its employees. The company services the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, industrial, and other industries. NewAge initiated its ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – in January 2006 as another feature of its retirement benefits. - October 19, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure’s Reinforced Silicone Hose Now Offered in Custom Colors for At-a-Glance Identification
Multi-layer silicone hose, called APSM, from AdvantaPure is now available in custom colors for easy recognition. Colored APSM makes line identification quicker, as it eliminates the need to read a label. It also allows for recognition anywhere along the entire length of hose, a great advantage in situations where time is critical. Previously available only in white, the hose is used in pressure applications in the pharmaceutical, bioprocess, biomedical, chemical, food, and beverage industries. - October 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Updated Brochures from NewAge(R) Industries Aid with Tubing & Hose Selection
Revised literature from NewAge details selection and purchasing errors to avoid during the tubing and hose buying process. It reminds design engineers and purchasing agents of the many items that need consideration before a purchase is made. Two brochures – “The Top 12 Tubing and Hose Buying Errors . . . and Their Solutions” and the company’s Products & Services piece – inform readers of costly buying mistakes and of NewAge’s wide range of flexible tubing and hose products. - September 30, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Hose Track(R) RFID System Outperforms Traditional Log Book Record Keeping for Process Components
AdvantaPure’s Hose Track identification system, designed for process components used in biopharmaceutical and other high-purity industries, offers several safety and security advantages over conventional pen-and-paper methods of recording component usage data. Hose Track uses RFID technology to monitor individual parts and their wear-related events such as cleaning cycles. It consolidates information into a database and eliminates problems like illegible handwriting and misfiled documents. - September 28, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Flexible Viton(R) Rubber Tubing, Stocked in Two Hardnesses, Provides Exceptional Chemical Resistance
Tubing of Viton, a high performance synthetic rubber, is available in both 60 and 75 Shore A durometers for a wide range of uses. It offers chemical resistance, withstands temperatures from –30°F to 400°F, and possesses the high resiliency of an elastomer. Applications include appliances, chemical transfer, hot lubrication feeds, o-rings and seals, fuel and oil lines, cable jacketing, exhaust lines, solvent transfer, and peristaltic pumps. - August 30, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
USP Class Vi Approval Certifies Hose to an Increased Level of Purity for Sanitary Applications
AdvantaPure’s flexible rubber-covered hose has an FEP fluoropolymer core that has now been tested and approved for USP Class VI certification. The multi-ply hose, called APFRC, is well suited for both pressure and vacuum applications in a variety of clean process industries, such as pharmaceutical, food, distilled beverage, chemical, and biotech. The ingredients of APFRC’s smooth, non-stick FEP core also comply with FDA and USDA standards. - August 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Nylon Tubing Stocked in Two Flexibility Styles & Six Colors; Offered in Both Inch & Metric Sizes
Immediately available from NewAge(R) Industries is Nylotube(R) nylon tubing in semi-rigid and flexible grades, six colors, and inch and metric sizes. Applications include chemical transfer, instrumentation, pneumatic controls, fuel and oil transfer, food and beverage lines, and more. Nylotube offers low moisture absorption, excellent flex fatigue resistance, tight dimensional tolerances, and light weight. The nylon-12 formulation is stocked, while nylon-11 is available on a limited basis. - August 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Polyurethane Hose Material Now Meets FDA Standards & is Suitable for Food, Water, & Industrial Uses
Long known for its practicality in industrial applications, NewAge(R) Industries’ Urebrade(R) reinforced polyurethane hose is now ideally suited for wet and fatty food applications and beverage processing. The material meets FDA and NSF standards and also offers longer service life over other hoses. Urebrade is naturally flexible. It does not contain plasticizers, which can leach out and cause hose hardening and stream contamination. Replacement cost savings can be realized because of this. - July 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
New Long Life Silicone Tubing for Peristaltic Pumps from AdvantaPure(R) Outlasts Other Tubing
A new silicone tubing formulation has been developed by AdvantaPure to meet the demands of peristaltic pumps. The material meets Class VI and FDA standards and is well suited for pharmaceutical, biotech, lab, and R&D applications. The new tubing, designated APSPG, is clean room manufactured for purity and made to withstand the repeated compression and release action of peristaltic pumps. APSPG is stocked is ten sizes and ready for immediate delivery. - June 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Three Styles of Clamps – Ear Type, Worm Gear, and Double Bond – Now Stocked by NewAge Industries
In order to be a one-stop supplier for tubing and hose, NewAge now offers clamps and fittings for attachment purposes. Three types of clamps are stocked – Oetiker(R) ear type, stainless steel worm gear, and nylon double bond – to meet various application needs. Each style has its advantages and satisfies requirements such as light weight, durability, space restrictions, easy installation, non-rusting, and the ability to be reused. - May 31, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
AdvantaPure Receives a Patent for Its Hose Track Equipment Identification & Tracking System
AdvantaPure has received U.S. patent number 7,195,149 for its Hose Track Process Equipment Identification and Lifecycle Analysis System used in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, biomedical, chemical, and other high-purity industries. Using RFID technology, Hose Track monitors parts usage and replacement to minimize contamination risks and underutilized equipment. The patent protects the uniqueness of the system. - May 21, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
PVC Hose Now Available in Additional Sizes and Three Reinforcement Styles
Now offered from NewAge Industries is braid-reinforced PVC hose for industrial, food, beverage, medical, and pharmaceutical uses. Twelve sizes and three styles – thin wall, standard wall, and high-pressure braid – provide versatility. The durable hose is manufactured from non-toxic ingredients conforming to FDA and USP Class VI ingredients. Customization includes formed shapes, cut-to-length pieces, thermal hose bonding, and hose assemblies. - May 03, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
New Software Position at AdvantaPure Focuses on RFID Products for Pharm, Biotech, Food, & Clean Uses
Sanitary tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure promotes Jeffrey D. Johnson to the newly created position of Director of Software Solutions. Johnson will focus on sales and service of the company’s RFID products, including GammaTag(TM) gamma-sterilizable RFID tags and the Hose Track(TM) process equipment tracking system. Johnson has been with the company for over sixteen years and brings both IT and sales experience to the new position. - April 25, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Barbed and Push-to-Connect Fittings Now Available in Brass for Different Tubing Materials
NewAge Industries now offers durable brass fittings in two styles, barbed and push-to-connect. Each is designed to work with plastic tubing manufactured from either soft (PVC, polyurethane, silicone) or rigid (nylon, polyethylene) materials. These fittings work well in general purpose applications, as well as those involving potable water, pneumatics, and instrumentation. - April 06, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
RFID Solutions to Highlight AdvantaPure’s Interphex Booth
AdvantaPure will feature its range of RFID tracking solutions at the upcoming Interphex pharmaceutical industry trade show in New York. The highlight of AdvantaPure’s booth will be the company’s new gamma sterilizable RFID tag called GammaTag(TM). AdvantaPure’s RFID solutions are designed for the reliable tracking and identification of critical process components used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device applications. - April 04, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Latest Sanitary Process Component Developments Highlighted in AdvantaPure’s Descriptive Brochure
AdvantaPure’s Products & Services brochure was recently updated to include the company’s newest products, namely single-use molded silicone components, GammaTag gamma sterilizable RFID tags, and other RFID solutions. These new items complement AdvantaPure’s line of high purity tubing, hose, fittings, and assemblies. Illustrations, photographs, and text describe each product. - March 10, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Lightweight Polyethylene Tubing Now in Two Styles for Both General and Specialty Applications
Polyethylene tubing in two styles—linear low density and polyethylene-lined EVA—is available from NewAge Industries. Both types offer non-toxic ingredients that meet FDA standards. Applications include air and fluid transfer and protective wire jacketing in markets such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, pneumatic instrumentation, potable water, laboratory, and more. The linear low density style, which is stocked in colors, is also employed for decorative use. - February 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
New Injection-Molded Silicone Stoppers Offer Purity and Application Flexibility
New from AdvantaPure are biologically-safe bottle stoppers for pharmaceutical, laboratory, and biotech use. Suitable for various sampling and storage containers, the stoppers are certified animal-ingredient free and made from a silicone elastomer that meets Class VI and FDA standards. AdvantaPure’s stoppers are designed for long life with resistance to chemicals and a wide range of temperatures. Customization includes holes for tubing inserts or ventilation. - February 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Customized Plastic Tubing and Hose Assemblies Offer Savings Compared to Stocked Products
NewAge Industries offers custom plastic tubing, hose, and assemblies to address application needs. Made to specifications, custom products can result in less waste, labor, and cost than stocked items. Options include thermal bonding, heat-formed shapes, coiling, cut-to-length pieces, special compounding and colors, adjusted wall dimensions, printing, slitting, overbraiding and jacketing, hole punching, even packaging. - January 30, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.