plastic tubing News

Three of NewAge Industries’ team member committees – ESOP, Wellness, and Helping Hands – worked together to help those in need. Three charities benefited from the employees’ efforts, and employees became healthier themselves by walking.

Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries installed a one megawatt (MW) rooftop solar panel system and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 8, 2011. The system is now in operation and providing 50 percent of the company’s energy needs.

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.

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 project’s completion date is during the first quarter of 2011.

Keiser brings nearly 30 years experience in the field of quality to the plastic tubing manufacturer, which serves both industrial and clean-application industries. Keiser’s credentials and knowledge will help all of NewAge’s team members.

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.

Online seller www.flexiblepvc.net has rolled out a unique concept for the shipping of product ordered from their online website. They are calling it “SIMPLE AS THAT” shipping, and here’s how it works according to excerpts from their website:

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.

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.

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.

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 materials include PVC, polyurethane, and nylon.

NewAge Industries changed its trash and recycling system, made building renovations, and stopped printing a catalog, all in an effort to go green. The company has reduced energy and paper usage and saved 60% in trash hauling charges so far.

A.P Extrusion, of Salem New Hampshire has introduced new 3D printing technology to aid R & D engineers in improving the efficiency and lower the expense of developing small diameter custom tubing for instruments used in medical applications.

Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries has been selected as one of 35 finalists in the 2009 Top Small Workplaces competition sponsored by The WSJ and Winning Workplaces. The annual recognition program highlights the best small companies.

Superthane(R) Pneumatic tubing from NewAge(R) Industries is specially designed for robotics, automated machinery, fluid circuitry, pneumatic control, and instrumentation applications. The tubing resists kinking as it bends in and around equipment

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.

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 Industries offers new catalogs featuring flexible plastic and rubber tubing and hose, fittings, and custom services. The catalogs support the company’s efforts to provide fast product updates and reduce paper usage and are available online.

The newly created position of Distribution Sales Manager addresses the needs of NewAge’s increasing number of distributors. 23-year employee Fred Pfaff has been appointed to the job. Annabelle Black, 22 years, now handles inside sales management.

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.