August 6, 2001 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW HANDY CUTTER FOR PLASTIC AND RUBBER TUBING AND HOSE

Southampton, PA — New from NewAge Industries is MINICUT, a small-sized, inexpensive cutting tool for reinforced hose and unreinforced tubing. It's convenient size and portability make it a great choice for field use and other on-the-spot cutting jobs. MINICUT will cut up to 5/8" O.D. soft or semi-rigid material. Industries that use MINICUT include general industrial, chemical, food and beverage, OEMs, processing, laboratory, maintenance, medical, automotive, and many others. It safely and easily cuts flexible or semi-rigid PVC, rubber, silicone, TPEs (thermoplastic elastomers), nylon, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, PTFE, FEP, PFA, and more. MINICUT is constructed of durable, lightweight polypropylene with a steel blade. The cutter is just 3" long and 1" wide and fits easily into a pocket or toolbox. It operates quickly and cleanly without leaving burrs or creating distortion. Simply open the cutter by compressing its textured ends. Place the tubing or hose into the notch, then squeeze the open end of the cutter closed to cut the material. CLICK HERE for more information on MINICUT or contact the Sales Team at NewAge Industries, Inc., 145 James Way, Southampton, PA 18966; phone 800-50-NEWAGE (63924) or 215-526-2300; fax 800-837-1856 or 215-526-2190; e-mail: psales@newageind.com